Admitted Student Checklist

Congratulations, you’re in! Here are your next steps as an admitted student.

All Student Types

College Credit Plus

Next Steps for Graduate Students

As you get ready to start your graduate journey here at Kent State, there are some important next steps you need to take in order to get started. We are here to help along the way so you get your graduate career off to a great start!

View your admission decision

View your admission decision through your online application portal. Visit the Application Review Process on the application requirements for more information.

Visit campus (optional)

Even if you’re only taking a couple of courses, consider coming on campus to see what makes our student experience distinctively unique! Busy schedule? No problem. Kent State offers self-guided tours so you can tour at your own pace and at any time that's convenient for you. Access our tours and events page to choose from a variety of options.

Accept your offer of admission

Admitted students, please confirm your offer of admission through your application portal

Log in to the Kent State student portal, FlashLine

FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class intranet services, where you will register for classes, get your transfer credit evaluation, select your chosen name and much more.

Get Started

  1. To log in for the first time, go to welcome.kent.edu and click on "Start here" after "New user?"
  2. Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.
  3. New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.
  4. The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
    1. mmm = first three letters of the birth month.
    2. yy = last two digits of the birth year.
    3. xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).
  5. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal and state financial aid programs. Access our FAFSA page for helpful videos, important dates and other information related to FAFSA.

Complete program-specific next steps (if applicable)

Some programs have specific next steps that need to be completed. You’ll want to communicate with your program to make sure you are all set to get started. Find your program director by visiting the graduate programs catalog.

You may also reach out to our graduate admissions counselor.

Request your chosen name

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a chosen name. We suggest completing this before you arrive on campus.

Here are the steps for indicating a chosen name:

  1. Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  2. Under "Student," select "Resources."
  3. Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
  4. The webpage will be displayed; double click on "Chosen Name Request."
Plan your arrival

Visit our graduate student orientation page for upcoming dates and activities.

Next Steps for First-Year Students

Log in to the Kent State student portal, FlashLine

FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class intranet services, where you will register for classes, get your transfer credit evaluation, select your chosen name and much more.

Get Started

  1. To log in for the first time, go to welcome.kent.edu and click on "Start here" after "New user?"
  2. Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.
  3. New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.
  4. The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
    1. mmm = first three letters of the birth month.
    2. yy = last two digits of the birth year.
    3. xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).
  5. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.

Pay your $150 enrollment fee

To pay the enrollment fee online, log in to FlashLine and click on "My Lists" and the checkmark icon in the upper right-hand corner. Click on "Pay Enrollment Fee" and follow the payment instructions.

The enrollment fee is refundable until Dec. 1 for incoming spring students and June 1 for incoming fall students. You can request a refund by contacting your admissions counselor or emailing us at admissions@kent.edu.

Set up Your KSUview Account for Parent and Family Access

KSUview is an easy and safe way to share your student information such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and your student account (detail, summary, tax notification and holds).

This could be helpful if your parent or family member will help you with financial aid or need information about account balances, which are other items you will address as part of this checklist.

If you would like to give your parent of family member access to your information, complete these steps:

  • Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  • Under "Student" select "Resources."
  • Under "Resources" select "Requests and Authorizations."
  • The webpage will be displayed; double click on KSUview.
  • Choose "Add Designee" and fill in the fields for First Name, Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving access to; click "Add Designee."
  • Click on "Expand" (designee name). In the Profile tab, complete the information requested for your designee. On the Authorization tab, select the items you’d like your designee to view online.
Review your first-year priority dates

Pay close attention to dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and new student orientation, called Destination Kent State (DKS). 

New First-Year Students Entering in the Fall 2024 Semester

New First-Year Students Entering in the Spring 2024 Semester

Download the ZeeMee App

You're invited to join the Kent State University private chat community for admitted students on ZeeMee! Join this platform of over 8,000 Future Flashes to chat about anything and everything Kent State.

Get involved and explore all the ways to connect:

  • Chat with fellow admitted students who share your interests
  • Ask important questions with University Housing or your Admissions Counselor
  • Take the roommate quiz to find your best match for on-campus housing
  • Participate in live, social events

Download the app on Your Mobile Device

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for scholarships

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 school year is now open. This is one of the most important applications of your college career. To receive the best financial offer from Kent State University, you must submit the FAFSA by March 15, 2024.

ScholarshipUniverse is your hub for finding and applying for scholarships. It is a search portal that will match you to internal (Kent State-specific) and external scholarships. The deadline for most scholarships in ScholarshipUniverse is March 1, 2024, but some deadlines are later. Be sure to check your deadlines!

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals. Visit the financial aid website for more information.

Attend Admitted Student Events

There are three main events:

  • Future Flash Day: Visit campus in our landmark admitted student event. In a day personalized to your needs and your major, get any lasting questions answered all while celebrating your acceptance to Kent State!
  • Next Steps Events: Between March and May, attend these virtual information sessions to learn about your next steps as a student – from orientation to housing and financial aid. A Q&A and virtual campus tour will be offered at the end!
  • Admitted Student Campus Tours: Can't make it to Future Flash Day and need to visit campus before making your college decision? These tours are for you!
  • 30-Minute Flash Topics: In late spring, attend these quick, virtual events to get info on our award-winning student services, clubs and organizations, and all the ways to get involved on campus.

All admitted student events are by invitation only. You will receive a personalized registration link to the email used to apply for admission, or you can access these events in your applicant portal.

Learn more about admitted student events on our webpage.

Apply for housing or submit exemption form

You can apply to live in our 24 residence halls and 15 Living-Learning Programs (programs where students with similar interests live together) beginning Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Not sure where to live? Check out our 3D housing tours.

If you plan to commute, you will need to submit the commuter exemption form.

Register for new student orientation, called Destination Kent State

Your college journey at Kent State begins at student orientation – Destination Kent State (DKS)! You can register for your preferred DKS date in your FlashLine account.

Registration opens Oct. 1 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students. DKS is a required orientation program where you will meet with your academic advisor and schedule all your classes.

Learn more about DKS on our webpage.

Submit your final transcripts and scores

Ask your school counselor to send us your final high school transcript with your graduation date, which is a required item to begin taking classes at Kent State. To receive college credit for any college-level courses taken in high school, you also need to send us your final college transcript(s) from the college(s) awarding credit and/or your Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate scores.

Review class scheduling timelines and tuition payment options

You can find this information on the One Stop for Student Services website.

Request your chosen name

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a chosen name. We suggest completing this before you arrive on campus.

Here are the steps for indicating a chosen name:

  1. Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  2. Under "Student," select "Resources."
  3. Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
  4. The webpage will be displayed; double click on "Chosen Name Request."
Move in and attend KSU Kickoff activities!

1. If you are living on campus, review residence hall move-in dates and details

2. Attend KSU Kickoff the week leading up to fall semester! This is an energetic, fun and unforgettable days-long welcome event! Kickoff activities and events will familiarize you with the KSU community, faculty and staff, make new friends and prepare to start off the fall semester.

 

Welcome to our university community. We are here to help along the way as you prepare for your visa interview and arrival to Kent State. To get started, follow these steps.

Apps for International Students

For all new international students - Download the GroupMe App

This app is exclusively for incoming international students who have already obtained their I-20 or DS-2019 immigration document. You can use GroupMe by invitation only to:

  • Connect to other international students arriving for the same semester.
  • Contact on-campus Student Leaders who can answer your questions.
  • Get ready for upcoming student orientations.
  • Chat with class members on group projects.

Contact us to get invited into the app: isss@kent.edu.

 

For all new students - Download the ZeeMee App

You're invited to join the Kent State University private chat community for admitted students on ZeeMee! Join this platform of over 8,000 Future Flashes to chat about anything and everything Kent State. Get involved and explore all the ways to connect:

  • Chat with fellow admitted students who share your interests.
  • Ask important questions with University Housing or your Admissions Counselor.
  • Take the roommate quiz to find your best match for on-campus housing.
  • Participate in live, social events.

Download Zeemee now.

 

See More Kent State Campus Resources & Mobile Apps

Get Ready for Student Orientations

To help set you up for success at Kent State University, all new students must take ISO International Student Orientation (ISO), which has a two parts: a virtual course and in-person program.

1.  Complete the Online Orientation Program before you arrive.

Only students with a valid immigration document can participate in ISO.

Find out when you can start the hybrid ISO program.

 

2.  Register for your in-person Kent State Orientation Program.

Depending on your status, you will also need to take one of these programs when you arrive in Ohio.

  • Destination Kent State (DKS) - All new undergraduate students attend DKS which includes a special session for international students.
  • Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) - All new graduate students attend GSO. Follow instructions emailed by Graduate Studies to register.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Orientation - All new ESL students register for ESL Orientation by contacting the ESL Department at eslreg@kent.edu.
Final Steps and Arrival

There are a few more things you can do before you leave home and immediately upon arrival at Kent State.

Final steps before arrival:

Plan your class schedule.

You can make your schedule when you get to Kent State, but if you like, you can also start planning ahead by finding your academic advisor in FlashLine and scheduling your classes.

 

Read up on maintaining your immigration status.

We've prepared a page giving you some basic information on how to maintain your immigration status throughout your stay in the U.S. We will go through it more in depth during International Student Orientation, but it is important to have a general understanding of your legal obligations before arrival. You can also review the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website for more information on the steps to take as an international student studying in America.

 

Do some financial planning.

If you haven't already, we recommend you review these two additional resources to help you plan ahead.

 

Follow these steps when you arrive to Kent State:

 

Complete your Immigration Check-in.

You should have access to your International Student & Scholar (ISSS) Portal where you requested your I-20 or DS-2019. In this portal, you will upload additional documents that will be used to complete your Immigration Check-in. Students are not required to come to the office for immigration check-in, unless we have additional questions. After we review your online Check-In Request Form, we will send you an e-mail letting you know whether your check-in is complete or if you will need to meet with an ISSS Advisor.

If you have additional questions that are not answered during the ISO Canvas course or at in-person orientation, you are welcome to meet with an ISSS Advisor. We have drop-in advising on Wednesdays from 9-11:30 AM and from 1:30 to 4:00 PM, or you can make an appointment (either in-person or virtual) with an ISSS advisor via KSU Advising.

 

Submit your official transcripts.

You can bring your documents to the International Admissions team either with the OGE Drop Box outside of Van Campen Hall or by meeting with an International Admissions Counselor in 106 Van Campen Hall. This can be done upon arrival or after the start of the semester.

 

Finally, settle in, join the activities during Welcome Week and start making new friends!

Next Steps for Post-Undergraduate, Non-Degree and Guest Students

Log in to the Kent State student portal, FlashLine

FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class intranet services, where you will register for classes, get your transfer credit evaluation, select your chosen name and much more.

Get Started

  1. To log in for the first time, go to welcome.kent.edu and click on "Start here" after "New user?"
  2. Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.
  3. New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.
  4. The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
    1. mmm = first three letters of the birth month.
    2. yy = last two digits of the birth year.
    3. xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).
  5. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.

Kent State email and Transfer Credit Evaluation review

Kent State Email Account

We will send important updates and next-step information via your Kent State email address. Be sure to check it regularly when you first get started and as you proceed through your academic career at Kent State! One of these important notifications will let you know that your Transfer Credit Evaluation has been completed.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Early on you’ll receive an email notification in your kent.edu email notifying you that your Transfer Credit Evaluation is complete. The Transfer Credit Evaluation is a report of how your credits transferred from your previous school(s) and is provided to all transfer students. To access your report, log in to your FlashLine account and follow these steps:

  1. Click on the "Student" category on the left, then expand the "Resources" section. Next, click on "Advising and GPS."
  2. In the "Advising and GPS" section, click on "GPS Audit and Plan." A new window will open.
  3. On the left side of the page, under the "GPS Audits" tab, click on "What-If."
  4. Under the "What-If" blue bar, choose the following options in the corresponding drop-down boxes:                        
    1. Level: Undergraduate
    2. Degree: Transfer Articulation
    3. Catalog: Your catalog year
  5. Above the "What-If" blue bar, click the "Process What-If" button.
  6. Your transfer evaluation will open.
  7. If you have trouble accessing your FlashLine account, call 330-672-HELP for assistance.
Register for classes!
  1. Post-undergraduate and non-degree students: Register for classes via the "Student" menu in FlashLine. Contact your academic advising office for advising and registration assistance.
  2. Guest students: Register for classes via the "Student" menu in FlashLine. Enrollment and course registration information for guest students can be found at www.kent.edu/guest. If you need additional assistance, please send an email message to guest@kent.edu.
Learn about financial aid

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals.

Visit the financial aid website for more information about various types of financial aid.

Post-undergraduate students: Submit your final transcripts

If you had in-progress coursework or have completed additional classes since your initial transcript was submitted, forward your final transcripts to the Admissions Office.

Sign up for housing, parking and FLASHCards

Take care of day-to-day living needs! Housing, parking and your Kent State ID are key daily essentials. Tackle these in any order you choose - but be certain you check these items off of your must-do list.

Housing 

  • If you are looking to live on campus, submit your application on the University Housing website. Applications for housing open Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Kent State ID, FLASHcard!

  • See current instructions on how to upload your photo and where to pick up your FLASHcard. 
  • The FLASHcard is your Kent State University ID card and more. Your card will let you take materials out of the Kent State libraries, access services such as Student Recreation and Wellness Center and athletic events, and purchase goods and services both on and off campus. If you have a meal plan, you will use your FLASHcard to purchase meals in our dining halls.

Parking Permit

Request your chosen name

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a chosen name. We suggest completing this before you arrive on campus.

Here are the steps for indicating a chosen name:

  1. Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  2. Under "Student," select "Resources."
  3. Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
  4. The webpage will be displayed; double click on "Chosen Name Request."

Next Steps for Parents of First-Year Students

Review your student’s admission letter

Notify the Admissions Office of any changes to your address, phone number or student’s intended major by calling 800-988-5368.

Log in to FlashLine

Your student will need to follow the instructions to log in to FlashLine for a new user as shared in the admissions acceptance letter.

Once logged in, your student can:

  1. Review a personalized, dynamic student checklist.
  2. Set up your parent/guardian KSUview account.
  3. Establish a chosen name.

KSUView

You must have a KSUview account if you would like to view your student’s financial aid, personal information, registration and student account information. Your student will need to set up your KSUview account for parent or family member access.

KSUview provides a safe and easy way for your student to identify you as a designee and grant you permission to view selected student information​​​ such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and student account information (detail, summary, tax notification and holds). For a parent or family member to be added as a designee, the following steps must be completed by the student: 

  • Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  • Under "Student," select "Resources."
  • Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
  • The webpage will be displayed; double click on "KSUview."
  • Choose "Add Designee" and fill in the fields for First Name, Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving access to; click "Add Designee."
  • Click on "Expand (designee name)". In the "Profile" tab, complete the information requested for your designee. On the "Authorization" tab, select the items you’d like your designee to view online.
Pay the $150 enrollment fee

The enrollment fee reserves your student’s place in the incoming class.

To pay the enrollment fee online, log in to FlashLine and click on "My Lists" and the checkmark icon in the upper right-hand corner in FlashLine. Click on "Pay Enrollment Fee" and follow the payment instructions.

The enrollment fee is refundable until Dec. 1 for incoming spring students and June 1 for incoming fall students. You can request a refund by contacting your student's admissions counselor or emailing us at admissions@kent.edu.

Review new first-year priority dates

Be sure to follow these important dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and new student orientation, called Destination Kent State (DKS). These include:

New First-Year Students Entering in the Fall 2024 Semester

New First-Year Students Entering in the Spring 2024 Semester

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for scholarships

You can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning December 2023 for the 2024-25 school year. This is one of the most important applications of your student's college career. To maximize your financial assistance, you must submit the FAFSA by March 15, 2024.

ScholarshipUniverse is your student's hub for finding and applying for scholarships. It is a search portal that will match them to internal and external scholarships. The deadline for most scholarships in ScholarshipUniverse is March 1, 2024, but some deadlines are later. Be sure your student checks their deadlines!

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals. Visit the financial aid website for more information.

Apply for housing or submit exemption form

Your student can apply to live in our 24 residence halls and 15 Living-Learning Programs (programs where students with similar interests live together) beginning Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Is your student not sure where to live? Check out our 3D housing tours.

If your student plans to commute, they will need to submit the commuter exemption form.

Register for new student orientation, called Destination Kent State

An important and mandatory step your student will take to become a Golden Flash is attending new student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS). At orientation, your student will register for classes, connect with campus and get their Flashcard – their student ID. Parents, family and guests are encouraged to attend as well!

Registration opens Oct. 1 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Learn more about DKS on our webpage.

Prepare for classes and DKS

It is very important that your student completes the steps on this checklist so they will be able to register for classes at DKS. Make sure your student has:

  1. Completed the placement assessments at least three days before attending DKS. These will be available in FlashLine.
  2. Submitted their final high school transcripts and scores.
    1. This includes AP/IB scores and college transcripts for any college courses completed during high school. You will submit this information to the Admissions Office.
  3. Reviewed class scheduling timelines to ensure that they get the classes they are most interested in.
  4. Reviewed tuition payment options. Access this information with your student on the One Stop website.

Please contact the admissions office if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

Plan for arriving on campus

Students planning to live on campus should check out residence hall rules and move-in information. Your student will also want to learn more about KSU Kickoff – the University’s welcome celebration to all new students the week before fall semester begins!

  1. Review residence hall move-in details.
  2. Review information and attend KSU Kickoff 

Next Steps for Transfer Students

Log in to the Kent State student portal, FlashLine

FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class Intranet services.

Follow the instructions for a new user. Once logged in, you can review your student checklist. Details about logging in are below.

  1. To log in for the first time, go to login.kent.edu, click on “Start here” after “New user?“
  2. Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. “” is “janedoe”). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.
  3. New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.
  4. The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
    1. mmm = first three letters of the birth month
    2. yy = last two digits of the birth year
    3. xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).
  5. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.

Review your transfer student priority dates

Pay close attention to dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and Transfer Kent State orientation program.

Transfer Students Entering the Fall 2024 Semester

Transfer Students Entering the Spring 2024 Semester

Download the ZeeMee App

You're invited to join the Kent State University private chat community for admitted students on ZeeMee! Join this platform of over 8,000 Future Flashes to chat about anything and everything Kent State.

Get involved and explore all the ways to connect:

  • Chat with fellow admitted students who share your interests
  • Ask important questions with University Housing or your Admissions Counselor
  • Take the roommate quiz to find your best match for on-campus housing
  • Participate in live, social events

Download the app on Your Mobile Device

Transfer Credit Evaluation

A Transfer Credit Evaluation is a report of how your credits transferred from your previous school(s) and is provided to all transfer students. You will receive an email notification in your kent.edu email account once your Transfer Credit Evaluation is complete. 

This is helpful to review prior to attending TKS, where you will register for classes.

How to Review

To access your report, log in to your FlashLine account and follow these steps:

  1. Click on the "Student" category on the left, then expand the "Resources" section. Next, click on "Advising and GPS."
  2. In the "Advising and GPS" section, click on "GPS Audit and Plan." A new window will open.
  3. On the left side of the page, under the "GPS Audits" tab, click on "What-If."
  4. Under the "What-If" blue bar, choose the following options in the corresponding drop-down boxes:
    1. Level: Undergraduate
    2. Degree: Transfer Articulation
    3. Catalog: your catalog year
  5. Above the "What-If" blue bar, click the "Process What-If" button.
  6. Your transfer evaluation will open.
  7. If you have trouble accessing your FlashLine account, call 330-672-HELP for assistance.
Register for Transfer Kent State (TKS)

Your college journey continues at Kent State at student orientation – Transfer Kent State (TKS)! You can register for TKS orientation in your applicant portal.

Registration opens Oct. 1 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students. TKS is a required orientation program where you will meet with your academic advisor and schedule all your classes.

Learn more about TKS on our webpage.

Learn about financial aid

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals.

Visit the financial aid website for more information about various types of financial aid.

Submit your final college transcripts

If you had in-progress coursework or have completed additional classes since your initial transcript was submitted, forward your final transcripts to the Admissions Office.

Pay your $95 enrollment fee

Confirm your attendance by paying the $95 Transfer Enrollment Fee online through FlashLine.

Sign up for housing, parking and FLASHCards

Take care of day-to-day living needs! Housing, parking and your Kent State ID are key daily essentials. Tackle these in any order you choose - but be certain you check these items off of your must-do list.

Housing 

  • If you are looking to live on campus, submit your application on the University Housing website. Applications for housing open Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Kent State ID, FLASHcard!

  • See current instructions on how to upload your photo and where to pick up your FLASHcard. 
  • The FLASHcard is your Kent State University ID card and more. Your card will let you take materials out of the Kent State libraries, access services such as Student Recreation and Wellness Center and athletic events, and purchase goods and services both on and off campus. If you have a meal plan, you will use your FLASHcard to purchase meals in our dining halls.

Parking Permit

Request chosen name

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a chosen name.

Here are the steps for indicating a chosen name:

  1. Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  2. Under "Student" select "Resources."
  3. Under "Resources" select "Requests and Authorizations."
  4. The webpage will be displayed; double click on "Chosen Name Request."

 

Move in and attend KSU Kickoff activities!

1. If you are living on campus, review residence hall move-in dates and details

2. Attend KSU Kickoff the week leading up to fall semester! This is an energetic, fun and unforgettable days-long welcome event! Kickoff activities and events will familiarize you with the KSU community, faculty and staff, make new friends and prepare to start off the fall semester.

 

 

 

Deferral Procedures

If you only intend to study remotely for a temporary period or you are interested in deferring your admission, please notify us of your plans by clicking the Deferral Request Process button below. This will show you how to defer your admission within your student portal in inform the International Admissions team that creates your I-20. If you already have an I-20, then you will need an updated immigration document. Following these instructions will help us to take the necessary steps to provide that document to you.

Deferral Request Process 

 

Have questions that aren't addressed above? Contact us!

For how to receive your Immigration Form I-20 for an student visa: Contact the I-20 team at i20@kent.edu or call +1 330-672-7980.

For your admission or academic program: Contact International Admissions at intladm@kent.edu or call +1 330-672-7970.

For arrival information or immigration processes: Contact International Student and Scholar Services at isss@kent.edu. To schedule an appointment or call us during phone advising, please refer to our Office and Advising Hours webpage.

Common FAQs 

We are here to help make your college journey as simple as possible. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our admitted students.

Common Graduate Student Questions 

We are here to help make your college journey as simple as possible. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from graduate students.

First-Year Student FAQs 

We are here to help make your college journey as simple as possible. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our admitted students.

 

Get in Touch

Here’s some contact information that might come in handy as you’re getting to know Kent State.

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Get in Touch

Here’s some contact information that might come in handy as you’re getting to know Kent State.