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COUNSELING CENTER

330-672-2208

Counseling services are available to retirees and their dependents for a nominal fee, that may be waived dependent upon ability to pay. For more information, visit kent.edu/ehhs/centers/chdc

PARKING SERVICES

330-672-4432

Retiree parking permits are issues as token of appreciation for years of dedicated service to the University. These permits are honored in select parking areas on campus and include a discounted rate at Visitor parking lots. Retiree permits are issued at no charge and must be RENEWED EVERY TWO YEARS. The retiree parking permit is intended for the retiree's use only and is not to be used by family members or friends. To receive this permit, retirees must present Retiree ID Card, or other verification or status, to Parking Services located at 123 Schwartz Center. 

PARTA/CAMPUS BUS SERVICE

330-672-0433

Campus routes are free for retirees with a Retiree ID Card through PARTA/Campus bus service. For more information on all services provided, visit www.partaonline.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

330-672-1366

Upon retirement from Kent State you may retain your Kent State User ID for email. Your email address will be changed to a Gmail account. If there is an ongoing business need, other access may be requested for you by your department. A Third Party Access form would need to be completed and emailed to Security and Access Management. 

KSU RETIREES ASSOCIATION (KSURA)

The KURSA meets nine to 10 times a year. The meetings are open to all retired Kent State faculty, staff and spouses. Members of KSURA will be kept abreast of changes to state retirement and have opportunities to continue involvement with university colleagues. If you would like to be added to the KURSA email listserv contact Jerry Feezel at jfeezel@kent.edu

SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE

330-672-2787

Upon presentation of the Retiree ID Card, retirees receive KSU Alumni Association members/seniors pricing on tickets for School of Theatre and Dance productions. For additional information on pricing, visit kent.edu/theatredance/buy-tickets

Kent State Retirees may attend the final rehearsal of school productions at no cost. Rehearsals usually occur the night prior to opening. Contact the box office at 330-672-2787 for additional information.