Academic S.T.A.R.S.
Academic S.T.A.R.S. (Students Achieving and Reaching for Success) is a special opportunity for selected students to continue achieving academic excellence beyond high school and into college. Over this seven-week summer program, you will learn more about your culture as an African American, Latinx, Native American or Multi-Race identifying student while:
- Earning six free college credits
- Being part of a community with other students, professors and staff
- Building up your academic, personal, professional and social skills to help you in college
- Gaining a deeper sense of pride in your cultural identity
Program Cost
This program is completely free to students! The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center pays for:
- Tuition and Fees
- Books and Course materials
- Housing
- Meals
Application Timeline
Monday, January, 23, 2023: Application Opens
Monday, April 3, 2023: Application Closes
Saturday, April 15, 2023: Interview Day
Program Timeline
Sunday, June 4, 2023: Program Move-in and Welcome
Monday- Tuesday, June 5-6, 2023: Destination Kent State
Thursday, June 8, 2023: First day of classes
Friday, July 21, 2023: Program ends and Move-Out
If you need any additional information or have any questions, please contact the Student Multicultural Center at (330) 672-3560 or via email at SMC@kent.edu
S.T.A.R.S Student Success Stories
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