FALL SEMESTER 2018 CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES

  • This calendar may be used for planning purposes with the understanding that all dates are subject to change. Last updated 6/20/2018.
  • Final dates are published on the University Registrar’s website at www.kent.edu/registrar, or through specific correspondence from the Office of the University Registrar. 
  • Dates specific to Kent Campus activities are noted with a "KC".  All other dates and deadlines are system-wide.
  • Fee payment dates and information ($) are available at www.kent.edu/bursar/
  • All registration transactions are processed using FlashFAST via the Flashline portal at www.kent.edu.
  • NOTE: If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for the Parts of Term listed, registration/schedule adjustment deadlines may be different than noted. Registration/Schedule Adjustment processing dates for courses may be found by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes Search at https://keys.kent.edu:44220/ePROD/bwlkffcs.p_adv_unsecure_sel_crse_search. Search for the course(s), then after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates. Information may also be found by clicking the Registration Deadlines & Tuition Credit Search link under the Faculty & Advisors Category / Resources Page / Courses Section in FlashLine

 

FALL 2018 PART-OF-TERM TABLE – DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

PART OF TERM START DATE END DATE CENSUS DATE LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS TO SELF ADD LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW MIDTERM GRADES PROCESSING FINAL GRADES SUBMISSION FROM FINAL GRADES SUBMISSION TO
Full Term - 1 - 15 weeks (201880) (R) 23-AUG-2018 (U) 09-DEC-2018 06-SEP-2018 29-AUG-2018 31-OCT-2018 13-SEP-2018 -10-OCT-2018 07-DEC-2018 Tuesday, 18-DEC-2018, Midnight
First 5 Weeks - F1 - 5 weeks (201880) (R) 23-AUG-2018 (W) 26-SEP-2018 29-AUG-2018 24-AUG-2018 13-SEP-2018 NA 24-SEP-2018 Sunday, 30-SEP-2018, Midnight
Second 5 Weeks - F2 - 5 weeks (201880) (R) 27-SEP-2018 (W) 31-OCT-2018 03-OCT-2018 28-SEP-2018 18-OCT-2018 NA 29-OCT-2018 Sunday, 04-NOV-2018, Midnight
Third 5 Weeks - F3 - 5 weeks (201880) (R) 01-NOV-2018 (U) 09-DEC-2018 07-NOV-2018 02-NOV-2018 24-NOV-2018 NA 07-DEC-2018 Tuesday, 18-DEC-2018, Midnight
First Half Semester - H1 - 7½ weeks (201880) (R) 23-AUG-2018 (M) 15-OCT-2018 01-SEP-2018 25-AUG-2018 25-SEP-2018 NA 12-OCT-2018 Wednesday, 17-OCT-2018, Midnight
Second Half Semester - H2 - 7½ weeks (201880) (T) 16-OCT-2018 (U) 09-DEC-2018 26-OCT-2018 18-OCT-2018 19-NOV-2018 NA 07-DEC-2018 Tuesday, 18-DEC-2018, Midnight
First 7 weeks - W1 - 7 weeks (201880) (R) 23-AUG-2018 (W) 10-OCT-2018 31-AUG-2018 24-AUG-2018 22-SEP-2018 NA 08-OCT-2018 Monday, 15-OCT-2018, Midnight
Second 7 weeks - W2 - 7 weeks (201880) (R) 18-OCT-2018 (U) 09-DEC-2018 27-OCT-2018 20-OCT-2018 19-NOV-2018 NA 07-DEC-2018 Tuesday, 18-DEC-2018, Midnight
Podiatric - 1st Year - P1 (201875) (M) 06-AUG-2018 (F) 30-NOV-2018 20-AUG-2018 12-AUG-2018 18-OCT-2018 NA 30-NOV-2018 Tuesday, 18-DEC-2018, Midnight
Podiatric - 2nd Year - P2 (201875) (M) 06-AUG-2018 (F) 30-NOV-2018 20-AUG-2018 12-AUG-2018 18-OCT-2018 NA 30-NOV-2018 Tuesday, 18-DEC-2018, Midnight
Podiatric - 3rd Year - P3 (201875) (M) 11-JUN-2018 (F) 28-SEP-2018 25-JUN-2018 16-JUN-2018 19-AUG-2018 NA 01-OCT-2018 Tuesday, 16-OCT-2018, Midnight
Podiatric - 4th Year - P4 (201875) (M) 04-JUN-2018 (F) 28-SEP-2018 18-JUN-2018 10-JUN-2018 16-AUG-2018 NA 28-SEP-2018 Tuesday, 02-OCT-2018, Midnight
201880 OPEN LEARNING COURSES - Flexibly Scheduled    Grading Begins on last day of class. Tuesday, 18-DEC-2018, Midnight

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION BEGIN DATE END DATE NOTES
Fall 2018 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students pursuing a bachelor degree or undergraduate certificate. July 1, 2017 Mar. 15, 2018  
Fall 2018 Schedule Build Window Oct. 10, 2017 Nov. 22, 2017 Dates are subject to change. Schedulers will be sent updates via listserv.
Spring 2019 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students pursuing a bachelor degree or undergraduate certificate. Dec. 1, 2017 Sept. 15, 2018  
Fall 2018 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students seeking an associate degree. Mar. 1, 2018 Aug. 31, 2018  
Fall 2018-Schedule of Classes Available in FlashFAST. Feb. 26, 2018, Mon., 8 a.m.   Dates are subject to change. Schedulers will be sent updates via listserv.
Summer 2019 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students pursuing a bachelor degree or undergraduate certificate. Mar. 1, 2018 Dec. 15, 2018  
Priority Registration: Protected Groups Mar. 21, 2018   Dates are subject to change.
Your Time to Register Begins: Graduate Students (Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.) Apr. 2, 2018   Dates are subject to change. See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.
Your Time to Register Begins: Seniors (Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.) Apr. 3, 2018   Dates are subject to change. See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.
Your Time to Register Begins: Juniors (Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.) Apr. 9, 2018   Dates are subject to change. See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar.  Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.
Your Time to Register Begins: Sophomores (Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.) Apr. 16, 2018   Dates are subject to change. See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar.  Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.
Your Time to Register Begins: Continuing Freshmen (Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.) Apr. 23, 2018   Dates are subject to change. See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar.  Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.
Open Registration/Schedule Adjustment: All Eligible Students Students may self-add, switch sections of courses, and drop courses during this time. Apr. 30, 2018 Aug. 29, 2018 Dates are subject to change. If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for the full term, registration/ schedule adjustment deadlines may be different than noted. You may determine deadlines by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. Search for the course(s), and after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates.  Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.
Fall 2018 - Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate Students seeking a graduate degree or graduate. Mar. 1, 2018 Aug. 31, 2018  
Fall 2018 -First Day of Classes Aug. 23, 2018    
Labor Day (No Classes, Offices Closed) Sept. 3, 2018    
$100 Late Registration Fee Assessed Aug. 30, 2018   Applicable for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term.
Fall 2018 - Last day to drop courses that meet the full term before a grade of “W” is assigned.     Sept. 5, 2018 Dates are subject to change. If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for the full term, registration/ schedule adjustment deadlines may be different than noted. You may determine deadlines by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. Search for the course(s), and after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates.  Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.
Fall 2018 -Course Withdrawal from Any or All courses for the full term. “W” grade is assigned to dropped courses Sept. 6, 2018 Oct. 31, 2018 Weeks 3-10.  NOTE: If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for a full term, deadlines may be different than noted. You may determine deadlines by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes Search.  Search for the course(s), and after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates.
Fall 2018 - Registration Deadline for State Subsidy (15th Day), 5 pm Sept. 6, 2018    
Fall 2018-College/Campuses Review Graduation Reports Sept. 10, 2018, Mon.   SAAR-232 Graduation List (status = PN) Public Folders > Kent State University > Student > Official > Student Records (Registrar) > College Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Columbus Day (observed Fri., Nov. 23, 2018) Oct. 8, 2018    
Spring 2019 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students seeking an associate degree. Oct. 1, 2018 Jan. 18, 2019  
Spring 2019 - Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate Students seeking a graduate degree. Oct. 1, 2018 Jan. 18, 2019  
Fall 2018 - Midterm Grading Begins in FlashFAST for students enrolled in lower division (00000, 10000, 20000 level) Full-Term Courses (Weeks 4-7) Sep. 13, 2018 Oct. 10, 2018 Midterms Grades Process and Dates Subject to Change
Missing and Partially-Graded Midterm Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet Sharepoint Site. Access the rosters through the Faculty and Staff Portal on the Registrar’s Office home page. Oct. 9, 2018 Oct. 11, 2018 Midterms Grades Process and Dates Subject to Change
Midterm Grades Officially Available to all students enrolled in lower division (00000, 10000, 20000 level) courses in FlashFAST (week 8) Oct. 11, 2018   Midterms Grades Process and Dates Subject to Change
Fall Break Oct. 11, 2018 Oct. 12, 2018  
Veterans Day Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed) Nov. 12, 2018    
Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 21, 2018 Nov. 25, 2018 Classes recessed Wednesday through Sunday; offices closed Thursday and Friday.
Fall 2018-Deadline for PhD/AUD/DNP Degree Clearance   Dec. 7, 2018, Fri. Colleges will update SHADEGR (graduation status = 5) for those candidates who have completed ALL graduation requirements.  Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Last Day to Submit Grade Changes for IN Grades Received: (Undergrad: 201810, 201860; Grad: 201780) Dec. 7, 2018    
Fall 2018-Classes Officially End Dec. 9, 2018    
Fall 2018-Final Examination Period Dec. 10, 2018 Dec. 16, 2018  
Fall 2018-Commencement(s) (KC)     See Commencement website or the Official University Academic Calendar for dates.
Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet SharePoint Site. Access the rosters through the Faculty and Staff Portal on the Registrar’s Office home page. Dec. 17, 2018 Dec. 19, 2018  
Default Grades Posted for Outstanding IN Grades Received: (Undergrad: 201810, 201860; Grad: 201780) Dec. 19, 2018    
Fall 2018– Registrar’s Office Runs End of Term Final Grades Processing Jobs. Dec. 19, 2018   See Base Part of Term Table on Page 1 for Grading Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses.
Fall 2018-Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST Dec. 20, 2018    
Holiday Observance Dec. 23, 2018 Jan. 1, 2019 See University Academic Calendar for dates.
Fall 2018-Lists of students that were dismissed for 201880 will be provided to advising offices. Dec. 20, 2018    
Fall 2018-Deadline for Degree Clearance – All Other Degrees   Jan. 8, 2019, Tues. Colleges will update SHADEGR (graduation status = 5) for those candidates who have completed ALL graduation requirements.  Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Fall 2018-Registrar’s Office Begins Degree Post in Banner Jan. 9, 2019, Wed.   Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Fall 2018-Degrees Available in FlashFAST Jan. 11, 2019, Fri.   Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Fall 2018-Degree Verification and Grads Only enrollment files sent to Clearinghouse Jan. 11, 2019, Fri.    
Fall 2018-Final Graduation List Available in Cognos Jan. 14, 2019, Mon.   SAAR-232 Graduation List (status = AW) Public Folders > Kent State University > Student > Official > Student Records (Registrar) > College. Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Fall 2018-Registrar’s Office Diploma Production Jan. 14, 2019, Mon. Jan. 25, 2019, Fri. Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Fall 2018-Diplomas/Certificates available for pick-up at the Registrar’s Office Jan. 28, 2019, Mon. Jan. 30, 2019, Wed. Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.
Fall 2018-Diplomas/Certificates will be mailed to permanent or diploma address listed in student’s FlashLine account Jan. 31, 2019, Thur.   Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.