New First-Year Students Entering in the Fall 2027 Semester

• Oct. 1, 2026 – The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
• Jan. 13, 2027 – On-campus housing application opens in the admissions portal.
• Jan. 13, 2027 – Student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS) registration opens in the admissions portal.
• Jan. 15, 2027 – Deadline to submit the FAFSA to qualify for the best financial aid offer.
• May 1, 2027 – Priority date to submit the enrollment fee and commit to Kent State.
• Aug. 18-19, 2027 – Residence hall move-in begins.
• Aug. 20-22, 2027 – KSU Kickoff.
• Aug. 23, 2027 – Fall classes begin.

New First-Year Students Entering in the Spring 2027 Semester

• Oct. 1, 2025 – The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
• Oct. 1, 2026 – On-campus housing application opens.
• Oct. 1, 2026 – Student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS) registration opens.
• Jan. 17, 2027 – Residence hall move-in begins.
• Jan. 19, 2027 – Spring classes begin.