Kent State Move-in: Then and Now

Move-in day is a surreal experience for students and their families as they pack up, say goodbye to childhood bedrooms and friends, and welcome the next big chapter in their lives. Anyone who lived on campus during their time at university will often say it was the best time of their lives, and it all starts on move-in day. While the feeling and excitement of the day is shared by generations of Golden Flashes, campus has certainly evolved over the years. 

Here’s a look at what residence life looked like then and now on the Kent Campus. (Click each image to expand the photo and see the image caption.)

POSTED: Friday, July 24, 2026 03:08 PM
Updated: Friday, July 24, 2026 04:44 PM