First Step: Freshman Advising & Registration

First Step is Kent State University at Stark's freshman advising and registration program. It's how new freshmen register for Fall 2018 classes. First Step is required for all new Kent State Stark freshmen (recent high school graduates). Invitations to First Step are mailed to students shortly after they've been admitted. An optional campus tour is available at 8:30 a.m. and First Step begins at 9:30 a.m.