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. Unfortantely, students who have already received credit for an English or College Writing I course are not eligible to participate in the Academic S.T.A.R.S. Program.

A. If you are unable to attend the on-campus interview, please contact the SMC Director, Dr. Talea Drummer, via phone (330) 672-8584 or via email tdrumme1@kent.edu.

A. Students will move into the residence halls on Sunday, June 10th. 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. Students are allowed ONE (1) home visitation during the July 4^th holiday.

A. Yes. Students are only responsible for their program fee which ranges up to $100.00. Other than the program fee, the Student Multicultural Center covers the  academic expenses associated with one’s participation in the program (i.e.., Housing, Meals, Tuition, and Books). Families will pay the program fees and  traveling costs to Kent State University for the on-campus interview, move-in orientation and at the end of the program when students move-out. 

1. Traditionally, between 20 - 25 students are selected to participate. In terms of program selection, the following is taken into consideration:
   • The Application: Essay, High School Transcript and Recommendations
   • The Interview 

The interview process consists of three components:

• Overview of the Program
• Panel discussion with past Academic STARS students to discuss their experiences in the program
• Interview component with student and parent/guardian

The interview allows the interviewers (Kent State University Faculty and Staff) to obtain more specific information about the prospective student’s qualities and aspirations, to ensure they are in alignment with the program outcomes. 

A. The Academic STARS program begins on Sunday June 10th, 2018.