Ohio Direct Admission Program
All eight campuses of Kent State University are excited to participate in Ohio’s Direct Admission (ODA) Program.
The Ohio Direct Admission program enables Kent State and other participating colleges and universities to proactively offer admission to eligible students from participating high schools. Matches are made between students and participating institutions based on qualifiers like grade point average.
About the Program
The Ohio Direct Admission program enables Kent State and other participating colleges and universities to proactively offer admission to eligible students from participating high schools. Matches are made between students and participating institutions based on qualifiers like grade point average.
Interested students at participating high schools can log in to the Ohio Department of Higher Education Direct Admission Portal to review their college and university matches and claim the offers of direct admission that they wish to accept.
Students who claim a direct admission offer from Kent State must create their student record by submitting an undergraduate application to their claimed campus. Additionally, they must request that their school counselor send an official transcript to Kent State. Once these items are received and the application is processed, the student will receive their official offer of admission to Kent State.
Clicking "Claim Your Spot" doesn’t commit the student to enrolling at Kent State.
FAQs
I've been offered Direct Admission. Do I need to fill out an application?
Yes. Students who are offered direct admission through the Direct Admission Portal must still fill out an application and submit it. Additionally, Kent State requires an official high school transcript before an official admissions decision can be made. If you claim your spot at Kent State, you will receive an email with specific directions for your next steps.
I’ve already applied or been admitted to Kent State, and I’ve been offered Direct Admission. What do I do?
Nothing! If you’ve already applied, please finish your application. If you’ve been admitted, congratulations! There is nothing additional you need to do regarding Direct Admission.
Are there any benefits for students who claim Direct Admission to Kent State?
All applicants to Kent State are reviewed under the same criteria for the campus to which they’ve applied. The benefit of Direct Admission is knowing that you will be admitted once you apply!
Who do I contact with questions?
Speak to an admissions counselor at 1-800-988-KENT or email admissions@kent.edu with questions.
