Requests and Forms

The Application for Undergraduate Reenrollment is for use by students who have previously attended Kent State University as an undergraduate student, and would like to return as an undergraduate student. 

Application for Undergraduate Reenrollment

If you are approved for reenrollment, and admitted as a non-resident and believe that you may be eligible for in-state residency classification, you must apply for consideration by published university deadlines. Please review the Request for Resident Classification for Tuition purposes information

UNDERGRADUATE REINSTATEMENT

The Application for Undergraduate Reinstatement is for use by students who were dismissed at least twelve months prior and would like to return as an undergraduate student. Students can begin planning for reinstatement by reviewing the Reinstatement Policy in the University Catalog. Contact your college or campus advising office if you have any questions regarding the undergraduate reinstatement process.

Request for Undergraduate Reinstatement

Personal Explanation Statement

If you are approved for reinstatement, and admitted as a non-resident and believe that you may be eligible for in-state residency classification, you must apply for consideration by published university deadlines. Please review the Request for Resident Classification for Tuition purposes information

Student data requests

The Office of the University Registrar takes the request for the release of a student’s information, whether student directory or non-student directory, very seriously. The Office of the University Registrar will ensure that all provisions of University Policy #5 - 08.101 are followed, as well as, require that requestors understand the implications of non-compliance to securing all student information. For additional information regarding third party data requests please visit the Public Records Requests on the Office of the General Counsel's website.

Due to staffing issues, please allow up to 3 weeks to complete your request.

Data Request Form

Pass-Fail Grade Option

  • Undergraduate students may elect to take certain courses on a pass-fail basis. The purpose of this option is to provide an opportunity for the exploration of a broader range of coursework than is normally included in specific and distributive degree requirements. Students considering this option should be aware that some institutions of higher education do not accept transfer credit taken on a pass-fail basis. In addition, most graduate and professional schools prefer that pass-fail credit be kept to a minimum.
  • Students should contact their college, school, or Regional Campus office for clarification of the pass-fail option and for application of that option to their particular program prior to selecting the pass-fail grade option. Conditions governing the acceptability of coursework that pertains to all students may be found in the Pass-Fail Policy in the University Catalog.
  • Undergraduate students wishing to take coursework on a pass-fail basis should complete the Pass/Fail Grade Request Form by the published deadlines. Only one course per semester may be taken pass-fail. (NOTE: Some courses such as Kent Core or graduate courses cannot be taken pass-fail.)
  • The last day to select the pass-fail grading option varies by semester. Please see the appropriate Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term calendar for published deadlines. REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE BEGINNING OF EACH TERM. Specific dates for each term are listed on the Registrar Important Dates link on the Registrar's website. 
  • NOTE: If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for a full term, the deadlines for processing registration transactions may be different. For these flexibly-scheduled classes, access the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. After locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates. Information is also available by clicking on the CRN links on your Student Printable Schedule, accessible from your Courses and Registration section on the Student Resources page in FlashLine.

Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term for Published Deadlines

Audit Grade Option

  • Undergraduate students may elect to take courses on an audit basis. The purpose of this option is to provide an opportunity for self-enrichment and academic exploration without the benefit of a grade or credit. An audited course is not counted in grade point averages.
  • An audited course cannot be applied toward a student's degree or certificate. Conditions governing the acceptability of coursework that pertains to all students may be found in the Audit Policy in the University Catalog.
  • Students wishing to take coursework on an audit basis should complete the Audit Grade Option Request Form by the published deadlines. 
  • The last day to select the audit grading option varies by semester. Please see the appropriate Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term calendar for published deadlines.
  • NOTE: If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for a full term, the deadlines for processing registration transactions may be different. For these flexibly-scheduled classes, access the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. After locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates. Information is also available by clicking on the CRN links on your Student Printable Schedule, accessible from your Courses and Registration section on the Student Resources page in FlashLine.
  • IF YOU ARE A KENT STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE OR ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT OF A KSU EMPLOYEE, tuition benefits cannot be used for non-credit courses or credit courses which are audited.

Registrar Important Dates and Events by Term for Published Deadlines

Selective Service Registration Statement

Kent State University and its eligible male students are required to verify selective service status; please do so by checking the appropriate statement and signing your name. If you have received notification that you are not in compliance with this regulation, please complete the Statement of Selective Service Registration Compliance form. If you have further questions, please email ohioresidency@kent.edu.

Selective Service Registration Statement Form

RETROACTIVE CONSIDERATION IS NOT PERMITTED

Please note that we are unable to retroactively change the selective service compliance status for previous terms, in cases where a student is non-compliant and did not submit the verification of registration during those terms.

 

Request for Release of Records for Deceased Students

The Office of the University Registrar will evaluate each request for the release of a transcript or other academic records of a deceased student. They university reserves the right to deny the request in whole or in part. The Office of the University Registrar does not release academic records of decease students to the news media. All media requests are to be submitted to Media Relations at emansfie@kent.edu

Request for Release of Records for Deceased Students Form