Frequently Asked Questions

1. Traditionally, between 20 - 25 students are selected to participate. In terms of program selection, the following is taken into consideration:
   • The Application, which includes
     • An Essay
     • High School Transcript (does not have to be official) 
     • 3 Recommendations
   • • Application Deadline: April 3
     • An Intervire (Interview Day: April 15)

A. There is no costs for students selected for the program

A. Students are allowed to return home during the holiday weekends of Independence Day and Juneteenth. Otherwise, the program will have events for students to participate in on the weekends.

A. Students will move into the residence halls on Sunday, June 4th. Students who are selected for program participation will receive information about move-in and the residential location once selected to participate in the program. 

A. If you are unable to attend the on-campus interview, please contact the SMC Assistant Director, Mike Daniels, via phone (330) 672-7865 or via email mdanie10@kent.edu.

A. Yes, students who are selected to participate in the Academic S.T.A.R.S. program will attend Destination Kent State as a group on a specific date. Students will receive more information once they are selected into the Academic S.T.A.R.S. program.

1. Yes!