CARES is an acronym that stands for Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support. The Center helps students who are experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, financial insecurity, and needs related to mental well-being.
Center for Adult & Veterans Services
Kent State's Center for Adult and Veteran Services is designed to help Veteran and adult students build on life experiences, while easing the process of returning to college.
Center for Student Involvement
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) provides opportunities for leadership and participation in student-initiated projects and student organizations.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services provides confidential mental health services to students which include: crisis intervention; individual, couples, and group therapy; psychological testing; and substance abuse evaluation and treatment.
The FLASHcard is your official Kent State University ID card…and more.
The mission of the Flash Technology Center mission is to provide the latest technology and service to complement the changing landscape at the university level.
The Ice Arena offers an assortment of services, including a multi-purpose meeting room, skate sharpening, and a full-service snack bar, which accepts KSU Flashcards. The Ice Arena is also home to the Kent State ACHA Hockey and Kent State Figure Skating Teams.
The International Student Affairs office is dedicated to helping international students discover meaningful ways to engage in campus life, while also providing events and programs to showcase the diversity of students.
Located in the heart of the campus, the Kent Student Center provides a space for students, faculty, staff and university guests to socialize, study, hold meetings and host events.
Kent State of Well-being is a university-wide effort to promote wellness by creating a healthy environment while prioritizing the health and wellness of our community. We strive to create a healthy environment, while prioritizing the health and wellness of our community.
Kent State University is a student-first institution offering a wide array of academic programs to engage students in diverse learning environments.
The Department of Recreational Services mission is to promote a lifelong commitment to health and wellness for the people we serve through exceptional programs, learning opportunities, services and facilities.
The mission of Residence Services is to create safe and inclusive communities that foster student success. Our mission provides the foundation for the programs, services, and staffing we provide in the residence halls.
Student Accessibility Services
SAS provides accommodations to students with documented disabilities, allowing equal access of the university's programs, curricula, and services.
The primary goal of the Office of the Student Ombuds is to provide students confidential consultation in assisting with the possible resolution of any university-related concern, grievance or appeal.
The University Bookstores offers Kent State clothing and logo merchandise, in addition to other academic supplies. We are dedicated to providing students with all the necessary materials to ensure their success.
Dining at Kent State is more than just exceptional food. It's an entire community get-together geared towards culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options and a collective sense of environmental and social responsibility.
Our staff at University Health Services consists of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed psychologists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and radiographers.
The Kent State University Women’s Center is here to support you, whether you’re a student, faculty member and staff member through advocacy and education about women, gender, and diversity.
In the SMC, we value growth of the individual student, cultural affirmation, empowerment of students, creating a sense of belonging and connecting communities that affirms appreciation for difference.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is dedicated to providing the students, faculty and staff at Kent State University with education, training, support and resources that cater to the gender and sexual minority community and its allies.
Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS)
SRVSS is available to listen without judgment and to offer information, options, resources and emotional support. We also provide assistance to individuals who may be assisting a friend/loved through a difficult time.