Senior Guest Program

The Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center's Senior Guest Program is designed to encourage Ohio's Senior Citizens to attend classes. Register below during the designated registration period every semester.

Senior guests are adults 60 years old or older can attend many classes for free on a noncredit, space-available basis.

  • Many seniors attend Art, English, Geology, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, and Psychology undergraduate classes.
  • Seniors may participate in a graduate course if they meet the prerequisites for the class.
  • Senior guest students are encouraged to complete class assignments and participate in class discussions and activities, but always at the discretion of the instructor. Taking exams is optional.
  • Senior guests must purchase textbooks and pay any special course fees, including distance learning fees for online courses.
  • Senior guests do not receive grades and no credit is awarded. 
  • Senior guests may request to enroll in one to two courses per semester during the designated registration period.

Registration Information and Process

  • This registration is for courses at the Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center only. To find registration for all other Kent State campuses, visit the Campus Contact Information page
  • Eligibility: Any person who is sixty years of age or older and who has resided in the state of Ohio for at least one year. 
  • Kent State Geauga will contact faculty/department and notify you if your course request is approved or denied.
  • Need help choosing classes? We are happy to help! Call us to set up an appointment before the registration period opens at 440-834-4187.

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