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Ashtabula Campus
440-964-4217
Columbiana County Campuses
- East Liverpool: 330-385-3805
- Salem: 330-332-0361
Geauga Campus and
Twinsburg Academic Center
440-834-4187
Do I need special software or hardware for my major?
Most majors do not require special technology. Check the Technology on Campus page for more information.
All Kent State students get a free subscription to Microsoft 365 and have access to Google Drive.
Where is the bookstore located?
There are two full-service bookstore locations at Kent State:
- Regional Campus Bookstore located at the Stark Campus in North Canton
- Kent Campus Bookstore located in Kent
You can purchase or rent textbooks and course materials, order spirit apparel, supplies, technology and other student essentials through the bookstore website, powered by Barnes & Noble. Items can be shipped to you for a fee.
Do I need to have my textbooks on the first day of class?
Ideally, yes.
To find out what books you need for your classes, sign in to FlashLine > Student > Courses and Registration > View or Print Course Schedule and Purchase Textbooks.
Make sure you have all the materials marked as “required.” If a book is “recommended,” email the professor from your Kent State email or wait until the first class before purchasing.
James Bailey, ’03, ‘04
Foundation Representative
Senior Vice President, Managing Director
PNC Institutional Asset Management
Hudson, Ohio
How can I update my address, phone number or chosen name?
Sign in to FlashLine and click on Settings in the left-hand side menu.
Here you can edit your FlashLine profile, choose which campuses you'd like to view information, change your address or phone number, update your email, change your chosen name, add emergency contacts, and much more.