New Student FAQs

Fall 2025 classes begin Monday, Aug. 18. 

If you don't have a class scheduled for the first day of the semester, you don't have to come to class or log in to your online class.

View your class schedule in FlashLine. Once signed in, go to Student > Courses and Registration > View or Print Course Schedule and Purchase Textbooks.

Pro tip: An "R" on your schedule = Thursday

You can also download the KSU Mobile app for quick access to your schedule.

Kent State University uses Canvas to deliver online courses. Go to www.kent.edu/canvas or sign in to your FlashLine account and click the Canvas icon in the upper right.

Our advisors are here to help! 

Before making changes to your schedule, you should connect with an academic advisor. Reach out to your campus's advising staff.

• Ashtabula Campus
• Columbiana County Campuses: East Liverpool & Salem
• Geauga Campus & Twinsburg Academic Center
• Stark Campus
• Trumbull Campus
• Tuscarawas Campus

In FlashLine
Review Course Schedule: Question and Answers for details on how to read your class schedule in FlashLine, including 9. Location. Your campus building and room number will be listed.

• If you're unfamiliar with your campus building locations, contact your campus's Student Services Office for assistance.

In the KSU Mobile App
Your campus buildings are assigned codes, listed below:

Ashtabula Campus
RAM - Stocker Hall
RAH - Morrison Hall

Columbiana County Campuses - East Liverpool & Salem
REM - Puriton Hall (East Liverpool)
REP - Mary Patterson Building (East Liverpool)
RSM - Main Classroom Building (Salem)

Geauga Campus & Twinsburg Academic Center
RGM - Geauga Classroom Building (Burton)
RGA - Twinsburg Academic Center

Stark Campus
RCA, RCF - Fine Arts
RCL - Library
RCM - Main Hall
RCE - East Wing
RCD - Science & Nursing
RCS - Campus Center

Trumbull Campus
RTM - Classroom/Administration
RTL - Theatre/Library
RTT - Technology Building
RTW - Student Services

Tuscarawas Campus
RNM - Founders Hall
RNT - Science & Advanced Technology Center
RNP - Performing Arts Center
RNR - Tolloty Technology Incubator

View Billing & Payments on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website. Here you'll find information on how to view your bill in FlashLine, payment options, payment plans, how to make online payments - and more!

Be sure to pay your bill on or before the due date to avoid class cancellation.

Our Regional Campus financial aid representatives are ready to help. 

Stop by your campus's Student Services Office during the first week of classes to get your FLASHcard. 

Be sure to bring a state-issued photo ID with you.

Tuscarawas Campus students only: Stop by the Network Services Helpdesk on the second floor of Founders Hall to get your FLASHcard.

If you are a 100%-online student who is not able to pick up your FLASHcard at a Kent State campus, you can complete the FLASHcard Distance Learning Application available on the FLASHcard website.

Check out clubs and organizations you can join.

• Ashtabula Campus
• Columbiana County Campuses: East Liverpool & Salem
• Geauga Campus & Twinsburg Academic Center
• Stark Campus
• Trumbull Campus
• Tuscarawas Campus

Yes! We have free tutoring, offered in person and virtually. 

Learn more about tutoring at your campus.

• Ashtabula Campus
• Columbiana County Campuses: East Liverpool & Salem
• Geauga Campus & Twinsburg Academic Center
• Stark Campus
• Trumbull Campus
• Tuscarawas Campus

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is available to assist you. Connect with the SAS representative at your campus.

• Ashtabula Campus
• Columbiana County Campuses: East Liverpool & Salem
• Geauga Campus & Twinsburg Academic Center
• Stark Campus
• Trumbull Campus
• Tuscarawas Campus

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.

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.

Sign in to the site with your Kent State credentials to automatically link to your course schedule.

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.

Parking is free at all Regional Campuses!

Stark Campus students only: You are required to register your vehicle before receiving a parking hang tag.

If you have classes at the Kent Campus, visit Parking Services for information on permits.

No, Regional Campuses do not have residence halls. All students commute to campus using their own transportation or public transportation.

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.