Important Update Regarding Your F23 KSU Housing Contract - Date Sensitive

Greetings!

You are receiving this email because you have a fall housing contract and are currently living on-campus. Because of your status, you have the option to cancel your fall housing contract and pursue another housing arrangement.

Should you choose to cancel your housing contract and live off campus, you are eligible for Kent State University’s new Campus Connection package. The Campus Connection package is an exclusive, limited time opportunity for the first 200 students who cancel their housing contract. This package is designed to keep you connected to campus life while living off campus!

The Campus Connection package includes the following for the fall 2023 semester:

• FREE Campus Connection meal plan ($1500 value!)
  • The Campus Connection meal plan is a uniquely designed meal plan that includes:
    • 120 meal swipes at Eastway and DI Dining
    • $300 declining balance
    • Meal Exchange
• Access to the Tri-Towers Rotunda, which provides access to Rosie’s Diner and Market, tutoring services, and the Tri-Rec.
• Priority parking permit access, which provides a prioritized window of time to select a commuter parking pass.
• Barnes & Noble Campus store credit of $250 for books, supplies, or apparel.
• A refund for your $200 housing pre-payment.

Don’t delay! The Campus Connection package is only available to the first 200 eligible students who cancel their housing contract for fall 2023.

Off-Campus Housing Accommodations

Some of you might choose to commute from home, while others may want to explore housing accommodations in the city or surrounding areas. If you would like to pursue housing accommodations in the area, we encourage you to contact the City of Kent Community Development Department to inquire about the number of legal tenants allowed at a property and to get confirmation the landlord is registered with the City and compliant with rental licensing program. The city of Kent’s Community Development Department is aware students may reach out and can be contacted at 330-678-8108.

Additional information to assist you and your families in deciding your housing accommodations can be found on the Local Housing webpage.

Canceling Your Housing Contract

1 – Visit https://www.kent.edu/housing/mandatory-housing-policy-exemption-forms. Under the “Financial/Extenuating Circumstances” section, select the option for the “Exemption Form Fall 2023/Spring 2024”. You will only need to print/submit the first three pages.

2 – Select the last checkbox on the 2^nd page - "Can demonstrate other acceptable extenuating…”

3 – Complete the personal application information on the 3rd page, and sign/date.

4 – Print/attach this email as the required supporting documentation with your exemption application.

Bring the completed materials to the University Housing Reception area on the first floor of Korb Hall (open M-F, 8am-5pm). Staff will verify your eligibility as one of the first 200 students and confirm your exemption in writing. 

Again, the Campus Connection offer is only available to the first 200 eligible students to cancel their housing contract for fall 2023.

Should you have questions, please contact University Housing at 330-672-7000 or housing@kent.edu. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Go Flashes!

The Campus Connection package offer is only applicable to individuals who are enrolled at Kent State for the 2023 fall semester.