Over time in the classroom, professors refine their teaching techniques and strategies, so their approach becomes a well-rehearsed presentation. But sometimes, they actually “flip” their lesson plans after learning new, effective techniques that can further improve student success. Sorina Ailiesei, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English at Kent State University’s Twinsburg Academic Center, wanted to explore innovative learning tools that would help her with planning and time-saving strategies for teaching technical aspects of English Composition coursework. This past...
How long does it take to defer my admission?
Requests will be reviewed within 1-2 business weeks, although it may take additional time closer to the start of a new term. Please monitor your email for updates.
I enrolled in classes but decided not to attend – do I have to drop them if I defer my admission?
Yes, you must drop your classes though Flashline. This is extremely important and will result in a past due balance. Please make sure to review important dates on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center's website.
When is the deadline to defer my admission to a future term?
Graduate students: Please start this process as soon as you finalize your plans. Although most programs do not have a formal acceptance deadline, we recommend you communicate with your program coordinator about your plans.
Undergraduate students: There is no deadline to defer your admission if it’s valid and within the one-year limit.
Kent State Spirit Day with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Join us for Kent State Spirit Day with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, April 1, as we cheer on the Pens, Golden Flash style!
The day will include a private pregame reception at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh from 1 – 2:30 p.m., followed by the game at 3 p.m. where the Penguins will take on the Boston Bruins.
Reception at 1 p.m.:
Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh – Downtown
1320 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Game at 3 p.m.:
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Kent State Basketball
Men's Basketball
The Golden Flashes have high expectations this season as they concluded their 2021-22 season 23-11 overall and will return with ten players from the last Golden Flashes team including five players with 14 or more starts from a season ago. The Mid-American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll voted Kent State first for the 2022-23 season.
The Kent State Golden Flashes have named Kenni Burns as the 23rd head football coach in program history, announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond . "We are truly excited to welcome Kenni, his wife, Ciara, and their two children into our Golden Flashes' family," Richmond said. "Kenni has been a key contributor to championship teams at every stop and was the most prepared candidate in the country to be a first-time head coach. I have no doubt that Kenni and his staff will build upon the solid foundation of Kent State Football as we continue to graduate student-athle...