College of Communication & Information
Kent State University journalism alumnae Erin Simonek, ‘20, and Madison Tromler, ‘20, are making waves as anchors and reporters at WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio. Graduating amidst the challenges of COVID-19, they joined the station the same year, seamlessly transitioning into their roles, first as multimedia journalists. Within a week on the job, they were on the airwaves, and within a year, they earned promotion to the station’s evening anchors.“We didn't need any in-depth training (at the station),” said Simonek. “They were almost surprised at how much we knew coming out of college and how wel...
College of Communication & Information
Tara L. Conley, an interdisciplinary scholar and media maker, brings an innovative teaching approach to her role as Assistant Professor at Kent State University, seamlessly integrating her previous and ongoing projects and research into her classrooms. Since coming to Kent State in 2022, Conley has leveraged her real-world experiences to help students better understand the concepts in courses such as "Media, Power and Culture" and "Race, Gender, Class and Dis/ability in Media Industries," extending the learning beyond the classroom."The most powerful thing a teacher can do is model and sh...
Transcript Request - Official (Web Page)
Official transcripts can be requested through Parchment by current students, former students, or a 3rd party ordering ordering on behalf of a student. An electronic or paper transcript can be requested.
Current students only can access Parchment through FlashLine, then click on the Student category, Resources, and access Request Official Transcript in the Grades and Transcripts Section.
- Learn more about transcript requests.
Transcript Request - Current Student - Unofficial (FlashLine)
Only current students can view an unofficial version of their transcripts.
Log into FlashLine, then click on the Student category, Resources, and access View Unofficial Transcript in the Grades and Transcripts Section.
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Selective Service Registration Statement - Current Student (Dynamic Form)
Per Ohio Revised Code 3345.32, all Ohio resident male students who are 18 through 25, not registered with Selective Service, must file a Selective Service Registration Statement. If you have not already registered with Selective Service, and are required, use the link below to register. Failure to comply will result in the assessment of nonresident tuition fees to your account and the cancellation of all state based financial aid.
Retroactive Credit Application - Current Student (Dynamic Form)
Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program who are placed into an advanced course through assessment or departmental review may earn retroactive credit for designated lower level course(s) in that subject. The advanced courses approved for earning retroactive credits are listed below. A $25.00 per credit hour fee is charged for processing and posting of the credit on the student's transcript.
View a list of current Retroactive Credit Courses.
Request for Undergraduate Reinstatement (PDF)
This application is used 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 Resident Classification for Tuition Purposes Form
Students wishing to apply for a change in residency status for tuition purposes must complete and submit a Request for Resident Classification for Tuition Purposes form, along with supporting documentation. Please have documents ready to attach when completing the request. Any questions can be directed to ohioresidency@kent.edu.
Personal Statement for Undergraduate Reinstatement (PDF)
This form coincides with the Request for Undergraduate Reinstatement. If you answered “yes” to the question “Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense or have charges pending against you at this time, other than a minor traffic violation?” on your Application for Reinstatement, you must submit this form to determine your eligibility at Kent State University.
- Learn more about undergraduate reinstatement.