FAQs

Yes, The DKS New Student orientation program is a required orientation program for all incoming first-year students, regardless if you are living on or off campus. At Kent State, we believe in giving students the tools they need to succeed – this starts at orientation.  

Yes. Any student who took advantage of the opportunity to earn college credit in high school, (i.e. College Credit Plus, Advanced Placement, CLEP or International Baccalaureate exams) regardless of the number of hours transferred to Kent State, is required to complete the New Student Orientation program.  

Don’t forget to submit your unofficial transcripts or test scores prior to your orientation date.   

1. Register for DKS on Flashline – you must register for DKS via your new student checklist on Flashline. To register for DKS visit login.kent.edu  
2. Download DKS Mobile – Kent State University’s official new student orientation app that will provide you with orientation-related information prior to, during and after your DKS visit. 
3. Complete any required Placement Assessments – if you are required to take any placement assessments prior to DKS, you can do so via your student checklist in Flashline. For more information, visit: https://www.kent.edu/testing-placement/placement  
4. Complete your pre-advising questionnaire – In order to prepare for your academic advising appointment during DKS, your advisor wants to hear from you! If you haven’t already completed your pre-advising questionnaire (located in DKS Mobile), use this link to complete it today: https://ua.kent.edu/preadvisingquestionnaire  

During DKS, students and registered guests will attend a variety of orientation-related programming centered on crucial topics: financial aid, housing, commuting, health and safety, and academic advising prep. During this fully immersive Kent State experience, students will eat in our dining halls, have the opportunity to begin connecting with incoming and current Kent State students and begin to explore their new home. 

In the afternoon, there will be separate programming for students and their guests. Students will attend success workshops, meet with an academic advisor to discuss and register for their first semester classes and even pick up their FLASHcard! Guests will attend programming centered on how to best support your student during their transition to university life. They will also explore campus and take care of any business while here 

Light breakfast will be provided.  Guests who attend the program are responsible for paying for their own lunch. 

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• Prior to your DKS New Student Orientation Date:
  • If you decide to change your major, contact the Admissions office at (330) 672-2444 as soon as possible. It is best to make the changes prior to making your appointment for Destination Kent State so that you can speak with the advisor for your major. 
• After completing DKS New Student Orientation:
  • If you decide to change your major after attending, contact your academic advisor.

Speak with your academic advisor during orientation to discuss adding a minor or concentration.