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: Friday, March 29, 2019
   • An Interview (Interview Day: Saturday, April 27, 2019)

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. 

A. Students are allowed ONE (1) home visitation during the July 4^th holiday.

A. Students will move into the residence halls on Sunday, June 9th. 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!