Instructions for New Students to Obtain a FLASHcard

Click the link for instructions on how to obtain your first FLASHcard. If you have any questions, please email flashcard@kent.edu

FLASHcard Office Closed

Beginning on March 10th, 2020 at 5:00pm, the FLASHcard Office will be closed for face-to-face business. We will still be operating via email. Please direct all FLASHcard related questions, or concerns to flashcard@kent.edu using your @kent.edu email address.

What is a FLASHcard?

The FLASHcard is your Kent State University ID card and more. Your card will let you take materials out of the Kent State libraries, access services such as Student Recreation & Wellness Center and athletic events, and purchase goods and services both on and off campus. If you have a food plan, you will use your FLASHcard to purchase meals in our dining halls.

You may also deposit money on your FLASHcard and create a debit account. This plan, now known as FLASHcash will allow you to make purchases both on and off campus wherever the FLASHcard is accepted. Financial Aid may be deposited to your FLASHcash account! Avoid credit card fees, and still keep the safety and convenience of paying with a card. Visit the One Stop on the first floor of the Kent State Main Library to load Financial Aid onto your FLASHcard!