Who can I contact if I have additional questions?
Please contact our Ph.D. program coordinator Dr. Jenny Roche (jroche3@kent.edu)
I’d like to visit campus. How can I arrange this?
Please contact our Ph.D. program coordinator Dr. Jenny Roche (jroche3@kent.edu) for on campus visit arrangement.
If I'm accepted, can I defer admission for a year?
Admitted students are expected to enroll in and attend courses during the term for which they were admitted. As a courtesy, the admissions office allows admitted students to defer the term of enrollment to another term within one calendar year from the term of admission. Initial enrollment beyond one year is not permitted. To defer enrollment to a later term, students can request that change through the application portal.
Do I need to fill out a separate application to be considered for funding?
No, all students will be considered for funding if they submit their application by the posted deadline.
Explanation of Boxes on the 1098-T
Q: What is included in box #1?
Do all admitted Ph.D. students receive funding? Does it matter whether I am an international applicant?
Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee funding. We do try to secure funding for incoming students, but you will only be considered for funding if your application is received by the posted deadline. After the first year of funding, given available funds, enrolled doctoral students will be reviewed and given funding pending availability of funds, but may be considered for future funding.
How long does the Ph.D. take?
The Ph.D. in CSD typically takes 4-5 years to complete. The first 2 years involve coursework. The comprehensive exam is typically completed in year 3. Once the comprehensive examination is completed, students will be designated as ABD (all but dissertation) and will be permitted to start their dissertation work, once they have defended their prospectus.
I applied to KSU in the previous year. Will you re-use some of my earlier application materials?
Unfortunately, you will need to reapply to the program of interest. You may re-use application materials you uploaded on a previous application, but all materials will need to be re-entered into the electronic submission portal.
Why wasn't I accepted with funding?
Based on budgetary constraints, funding for doctoral students is limited and never guaranteed.
When will I hear whether or not I have been accepted?
We currently have a rolling deadline, by which graduate faculty will review applications on a regular basis. However, to be considered for funding, the application deadline is January 15. We typically try to provide formal decisions no later than March 15.