No, you do not choose an advisor when applying to the program. You may however indicate faculty that you would want to work with in your statement of purpose as part of the application process. After students enroll in the program, they will be assigned to an advisor based on their interests. Students are able to change their advisor at any time.
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Your letters can be submitted electronically through the KSU Graduate Studies web site or they can be mailed here:
GRADUATE STUDIES
CARTWRIGHT HALL
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
P.O. BOX 5190
KENT, OHIO 44242-0001
They can email them as well to kentadm@kent.edu.
Read MoreApplication materials may be submitted online through the KSU Graduate Studies web site.
Read MoreTo begin the process of applying to the MA or PhD programs, please visit the Graduate Studies application page. For International students, begin the process on the International Graduate Application page.
Read MoreTo apply to the program, you will need:
- A statement of purpose/intent
- Official academic transcripts from all schools with 9 semester hours or more
- GRE scores
- A writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
- For international applicants: Proof of English proficiency.
No. Students are only admitted to begin in the fall semester.
Read MoreThe deadline for domestic applications is February 28. For international applicants, the deadline is January 31.
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