Summer Semester 2021 Calendar of Important Dates
- This calendar may be used for planning purposes with the understanding that all dates are subject to change. Last updated 11/18/2020
- Final dates are published on 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.
- Final examinations are scheduled for the last day of class for summer terms.
- 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, found within Faculty & Advisors / Resources / Courses in FlashLine.
| SUMMER 2021 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 | FACULTY FINAL GRADES ENTRY | FACULTY FINAL GRADES DEADLINES | REGISTRAR'S OFFICE FINAL GRADES PROCESSING |
| Full Term – 1 – 13 weeks (202160) | (R) 20-May-2021 | (W) 18-Aug-2021 | 06-Jun-2021 | 24-May-2021 | 16-Jul-2021 | 17-Aug-2021 - 22-Aug-2021 | (U) 22-Aug-2021, Midnight | (M) 23-Aug-2021 |
| Intersession – IS – 3 weeks (202160) | (R) 20-May-2021 | (W) 09-Jun-2021 | 23-May-2021 | 20-May-2021 | 01-Jun-2021 | 08-Jun-2021 - 13-Jun-2021 | (U) 13-Jun-2021, Midnight | (M) 14-Jun-2021 |
| Summer 1 – S1 – 5 weeks (202160) | (R) 10-Jun-2021 | (W) 14-Jul-2021 | 24-Jun-2021 | 11-Jun-2021 | 01-Jul-2021 | 13-Jul-2021 - 18-Jul-2021 | (U) 18-Jul-2021, Midnight | (M) 19-Jul-2021 |
| Summer 2 – S2 – 8 weeks (202160) | (R) 10-Jun-2021 | (W) 04-Aug-2021 | 24-Jun-2021 | 12-Jun-2021 | 14-Jul-2021 | 03-Aug-2021 - 08-Aug-2021 | (U) 08-Aug-2021, Midnight | (M) 09-Aug-2021 |
| Summer 3 – S3 – 5 weeks (202160) | (R) 15-Jul-2021 | (W) 18-Aug-2021 | 29-Jul-2021 | 16-Jul-2021 | 05-Aug-2021 | 17-Aug-2021 - 22-Aug-2021 | (U) 22-Aug-2021, Midnight | (M) 23-Aug-2021 |
| First 7 Weeks - W1 - 7 weeks (202160) | (R) 13-May-2021 | (W) 30-Jun-2021 | 21-May-2021 | 14-May-2021 | 12-Jun-2021 | 29-Jun-2021 - 06-Jul-2021 | (T) 06-Jul-2021, Midnight | (W) 07-Jul-2021 |
| Second 7 Weeks – W2 – 7 weeks (202160) | (R) 01-Jul-2021 | (W) 18-Aug-2021 | 09-Jul-2021 | 02-Jul-2021 | 31-Jul-2021 | 17-Aug-2021 - 22-Aug-2021 | (U) 22-Aug-2021, Midnight | (M) 23-Aug-2021 |
| Podiatric – 1st Year – P1 (202155) | (M) 24-May-2021 | (F) 02-Jul-2021 | 07-Jun-2021 | 25-May-2021 | 17-Jun-2021 | 02-Jul-2021 - 13-Jul-2021 | (T) 13-Jul-2021, Midnight | (W) 14-Jul-2021 |
| Podiatric – 2nd Year – P2 (202155) | (M) 17-May-2021 | (F) 11-Jun-2021 | 31-May-2021 | 17-May-2021 | 01-Jun-2021 | 11-Jun-2021 - 15-Jun-2021 | (T) 15-Jun-2021, Midnight | (W) 16-Jun-2021 |
| Podiatric – 3rd Year – P3 (202155) | (M) 01-Mar-2021 | (F) 28-May-2021 | 15-Mar-2021 | 05-Mar-2021 | 25-Apr-2021 | 28-May-2021 - 01-Jun-2021 | (T) 01-Jun-2021, Midnight | (W) 02-Jun-2021 |
| Podiatric – 4th Year – P4 (202155) | (M) 01-Feb-2021 | (S) 08-May-2021 | 15-Feb-2021 | 05-Feb-2021 | 03-Apr-2021 | 08-May-2021 - 11-May-2021 | (T) 11-May-2021, Midnight | (W) 12-May-2021 |
| 202160 - OPEN LEARNING COURSES - Flexibly Scheduled | Grading begins on last day of class. | (U), 22-Aug-2021, Midnight | (M) 23-Aug-2021 | |||||
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Summer 2021 Important Dates |
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| PART OF TERM | EVENT DESCRIPTION | BEGIN DATE | END DATE | NOTES |
| Summer 2021 Schedule Build Window | Sept. 21, 2020 | Jan. 15, 2021 | Dates are subject to change. Schedulers will be sent updates via listserv. | |
| Summer 2021 Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students pursuing a bachelor degree or undergraduate certificate. | Mar. 1, 2020 | Dec. 15, 2020 | ||
| Summer 2021 Schedule of Classes Available in FlashFAST. | Jan. 18, 2021, Mon., 8 a.m. | Dates are subject to change. Schedulers will be sent updates via listserv. | ||
| Summer 2021 Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate Students seeking a graduate degree or graduate certificate. | Feb. 1, 2021 | June 18, 2021 | ||
| Summer 2021 Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students seeking an associate degree. | Feb. 1, 2021 | June 18, 2021 | ||
| Memorial Day Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed) |
May 31, 2021 | |||
| Summer 2021 College/Campuses Review Graduation Reports | June 14, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2021 | 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. |
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| Independence Day Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed) |
July 5, 2021 | |||
| Summer 2021 Deadline for PhD/AUD Degree Clearance | Aug. 13, 2021, 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. |
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| Last Day to Submit Grade Changes for IN Grades Received: (Grad: 202060) | Aug. 18, 2021 | |||
| Commencement(s) (KC) | Aug. 21, 2021 | |||
| Default Grades Posted for Outstanding IN Grades Received: (Grad: 202060) | Aug. 23, 2021 | |||
| Summer 2021 End of Term Grades Processing Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. | Aug. 23, 2021 | |||
| Summer 2021 Deadline for Degree Clearance – All Other Degrees | Aug. 31, 2021 | 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 the Graduation_Processing listserv. |
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| Summer 2021 Registrar’s Office Begins Degree Post in Banner | Sept. 1, 2021 | Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via the Graduation_Processing listserv. | ||
| Summer 2021 Degrees Available in FlashFAST | Sept. 7, 2021 | Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via the Graduation_Processing listserv. | ||
| Summer 2021 Degree Verification sent to Clearinghouse | Sept. 14, 2021 | |||
| Summer 2021 Final Graduation List Available in Cognos | Sept. 8, 2021 | 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 the Graduation_Processing listserv. |
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| Summer 2021 Registrar’s Office Diploma Production | Sept. 7, 2021 | Sept. 17, 2021 | Dates are subject to change. Update will be sent via the Graduation_Processing listserv. | |
| Summer 2021 Diplomas/Certificates Available for Pick-up at the Registrar's Office | Sept. 18, 2021, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm | Sept. 20, 2021, Mon. through Sept. 21, 2021, Tue. 8 am - 5 pm | Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via the Graduation_Processing listserv. | |
| Summer 2021 Remaining Diplomas/Certificates will be mailed to Permanent or Diploma Address listed in student's FlashLine account | Sept. 24, 2021, Fri. | Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via the Graduation_Processing listserv. | ||
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202160 – First 7 Weeks (W1) Important Dates |
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| First 7 Weeks (W1) | Registration/Schedule Adjustment Window: All Eligible Students (Instructor approval required when adding classes after the first week of classes or the prorated equivalent for flexibly scheduled courses) | Feb. 15, 2021 | May 18, 2021 | A late registration fee may be assessed beginning May 25, 2021, for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar. |
| First 7 Weeks (W1) | First Day of Classes | May 13, 2021 | ||
| First 7 Weeks (W1) | Course Withdrawal from Any or All Courses. “W” grade is assigned. | May 18, 2021 | June 12, 2021 | |
| First 7 Weeks (W1) | Last Day of Classes | June 30, 2021 | ||
| First 7 Weeks (W1) | Final Grades Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. | July 7, 2021 | See Base Part of Term Table on Page 1 for Grades Submission Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses. | |
| First 7 Weeks (W1) | Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST | July 8, 2021 | ||
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202160 - Intersession (IS) Important Dates |
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| Intersession (IS) | Registration/Schedule Adjustment Window: All Eligible Students (Instructor approval required when adding classes after the first week of classes or the prorated equivalent for flexibly scheduled courses) | Feb. 15, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | A late registration fee may be assessed beginning May 25, 2021, for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar. |
| Intersession (IS) | First Day of Classes | May 20, 2021 | ||
| Intersession (IS) | Course Withdrawal from Any or All Courses. “W” grade is assigned. | May 21, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
| Intersession (IS) | Last Day of Classes | June 9, 2021 | ||
| Intersession (IS) | Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet Sharepoint Site | June 10, 2021 | June 14, 2021 | |
| Intersession (IS) | Final Grades Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. | June 14, 2021 | See Base Part of Term Table on page 1 for Grades Submission Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses. | |
| Intersession (IS) | Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST | June 15, 2021 | ||
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202160 - Full Term (1) Important Dates |
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| Full Term (1) | Registration/Schedule Adjustment Window: All Eligible Students (Instructor approval required when adding classes after the first week of classes or the prorated equivalent for flexibly scheduled courses) | Feb. 15, 2021 | May 30, 2021 | A late registration fee may be assessed beginning May 25, 2021, for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar. |
| Full Term (1) | First Day of Classes | May 20, 2021 | ||
| Full Term (1) | Course Withdrawal from Any or All Courses. “W” grade is assigned. | May 30, 2021 | June 16, 2021 | |
| Full Term (1) | Last Day of Classes | Aug. 18, 2021 | ||
| Full Term (1) | Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet Sharepoint Site. | Aug. 19, 2021 | Aug. 23, 2021 | |
| Full Term (1) | Final Grades Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. | Aug. 23, 2021 | See Base Part of Term Table on page 1 for Grades Submissions Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses. | |
| Full Term (1) | Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST | Aug. 24, 2021 | ||
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202160 - Summer 1 (S1) Important Dates |
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| Summer 1 (S1) | Registration/Schedule Adjustment Window: All Eligible Students (Instructor approval required when adding classes after the first week of classes or the prorated equivalent for flexibly scheduled courses) | Feb. 15, 2021 | June 13, 2021 | A late registration fee may be assessed beginning May 25, 2021, for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar. |
| Summer 1 (S1) | First Day of Classes | June 10, 2021 | ||
| Summer 1 (S1) | Course Withdrawal from Any or All Courses. “W” grade is assigned. | June 13, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
| Summer 1 (S1) | Registration Deadline for State Subsidy (15th Day), 5pm | June 24, 2021 | ||
| Summer 1 (S1) | Last Day of Classes | July 14, 2021 | ||
| Summer 1 (S1) | Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet Sharepoint Site. | July 15, 2021 | July 19, 2021 | |
| Summer 1 (S1) | Final Grades Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. | July 19, 2021 | See Base Part of Term Table on page 1 for Grades Submission Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses. | |
| Summer 1 (S1) | Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST | July 20, 2021 | ||
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202160 - Summer 2 (S2) Important Dates |
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| Summer 2 (S2) | Registration/Schedule Adjustment Window: All Eligible Students (Instructor approval required when adding classes after the first week of classes or the prorated equivalent for flexibly scheduled courses) | Feb. 15, 2021 | June 16, 2021 | A late registration fee may be assessed beginning May 25, 2021, for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar. |
| Summer 2 (S2) | First Day of Classes | June 10, 2021 | ||
| Summer 2 (S2) | Course Withdrawal from Any or All Courses. “W” grade is assigned. | June 16, 2021 | July 14, 2021 | |
| Summer 2 (S2) | Registration Deadline for State Subsidy (15th Day), 5pm | June 24, 2021 | ||
| Summer 2 (S2) | Last Day of Classes | Aug. 4, 2021 | ||
| Summer 2 (S2) | Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet Sharepoint Site. | Aug. 5, 2021 | Aug. 9, 2021 | |
| Summer 2 (S2) | Final Grades Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. | Aug. 9, 2021 | See Base Part of Term Table on page 1 for Grades Submission Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses. | |
| Summer 2 (S2) | Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST | Aug. 10, 2021 | ||
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202160 – Second 7 Weeks (W2) Important Dates |
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| Second 7 Weeks (W2) | Registration/Schedule Adjustment Window: All Eligible Students (Instructor approval required when adding classes after the first week of classes or the prorated equivalent for flexibly scheduled courses) | Feb. 15, 2021 | July 6, 2021 | A late registration fee may be assessed beginning May 25, 2021, for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar. |
| Second 7 Weeks (W2) | First Day of Classes | July 1, 2021 | ||
| Second 7 Weeks (W2) | Course Withdrawal from Any or All Courses. “W” grade is assigned. | July 6, 2021 | July 31, 2021 | |
| Second 7 Weeks (W2) | Last Day of Classes | Aug. 18, 2021 | ||
| Second 7 Weeks (W2) | Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet Sharepoint Site. | Aug. 19, 2021 | Aug. 23, 2021 | |
| Second 7 Weeks (W2) | Final Grades Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. | Aug. 23, 2021 | See Base Part of Term Table on page 1 for Grades Submission Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses. | |
| Second 7 Weeks (W2) | Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST | Aug. 24, 2021 | ||
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202160 - Summer 3 (S3) Important Dates |
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| Summer 3 (S3) | Registration/Schedule Adjustment Window: All Eligible Students (Instructor approval required when adding classes after the first week of classes or the prorated equivalent for flexibly scheduled courses) | Feb. 15, 2021 | July 18, 2021 | A late registration fee may be assessed beginning May 25, 2021, for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar. |
| Summer 3 (S3) | First Day of Classes | July 15, 2021 | ||
| Summer 3 (S3) | Course Withdrawal from Any or All Courses. “W” grade is assigned. | July 18, 2021 | Aug. 5, 2021 | |
| Last Day to Submit Grade Changes for IN Grades Received: (Grad: 202060) | Aug. 18, 2021 | |||
| Summer 3 (S3) | Last Day of Classes | Aug. 18, 2021 | ||
| Summer 3 (S3) Open Learning |
Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet Sharepoint Site. | Aug. 19, 2021 | Aug. 23, 2021 | |
| Summer 3 (S3) Open Learning |
Final Grades End of Term Processing Jobs Run by Registrar’s Office. Default Grades Posted for Outstanding IN Grades Received: (Grad: 202060) | Aug. 23, 2021 | See Base Part of Term Table on page 1 for Grading Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses. | |
| Summer 3 (S3) Open Learning |
Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST | Aug. 24, 2021 | ||