At the time of application, Kent State University applicants can submit a personal copy of an official transcript from each college or university where a degree was/will be conferred. Applicants who attended college outside of the United States may be required to submit additional transcripts from non-conferring post-secondary schools. 

If an offer of admission is made, applicants who supplied personal copies of transcripts must request that their degree-conferring schools send official transcripts directly to Kent State University’s admissions office. Those who attended schools outside of the United States may take their official transcripts to the Office of Global Education, where the transcripts can be submitted as part of the student record or copied and returned to the student.  

Students who have not submitted an official transcript showing degree conferral by the second week of their first term will receive a hold on their student account. This hold will prevent further registration until an official transcript is received.

Official Transcript Policy

1. Copies of OFFICIAL transcripts may be uploaded at the time of application.
2. Upload a copy of both the front and back of the transcript.
3. Transcripts from student portals will not be accepted.
4. If your transcript covers more than one degree, upload the transcripts to each degree.
5. Kent State University students do not need to submit transcripts for work completed at Kent State University. However, applicants must still submit transcripts for all post-secondary work completed elsewhere that is not already transcribed on your KSU transcript.
6. Applicants offered admission to Kent State University will be required to submit official transcripts issued directly from each college or university attended where a degree was conferred.
7. If official transcripts are not received by the second week of the student’s first semester of attendance, a registration hold will be placed on the student’s record. The student will not be able to adjust his or her course schedule or register for additional semesters until all transcripts are received.
8. Transcripts from each institution that awarded a degree must show that a degree has been obtained.
9. Any significant discrepancies found between student-provided copies of unofficial transcripts and official transcripts will be grounds for dismissal.

International Credentials

For students with international credentials, please submit a complete academic record for each institution attended. A complete record includes transcripts, detailed mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation certificates and diplomas awarded. Transcripts and mark sheets must include all attempted courses, even courses failed. These documents must be submitted in the original language along with a certified English translation. Copies of official documents may be submitted for international credentials for admission review.

Transcript Examples

Below are some examples of transcripts that are acceptable and not acceptable at the time of application.

Not Acceptable:

• Transcripts from a student portal –  Student Portal.pdf

Acceptable at Time of Application:

• Official (mailed) transcript.pdf
  • An official transcript is issued from the originating institution and sent directly to Kent State University. Kent State will only accept transcripts that arrive in a sealed envelope bearing institutional validation (university seal, watermark, registrar signature). If you submit a copy of an official transcript, we will still need a formal transcript sent directly from your institution(s) if/when you are admitted.
• Official (electronic) transcript.pdf
  • Official electronic transcripts are acceptable if sent directly from your college or university.
• Work in Progress Transcript.pdf 
  • Kent State University accepts applications and offers admission to students who have not yet completed the appropriate bachelor's or master's degree in anticipation that the degree will be conferred prior to the start of their graduate study. The offer of admission is considered "provisional" until official transcripts with a conferred degree are received by Kent State University directly from the issuing institution. If they are not received by the second week of the first semester of attendance, a registration hold will be placed and the student's course schedule cannot be adjusted until official transcripts have been received.

Mailing address for transcripts: 

Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242

Email address for electronic transcripts: gradapps@kent.edu

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Graduate Admissions at gradapps@kent.edu or 330-672-2661.