Student Services
As a student at Kent State University, you have important academic, personal and community needs.
We’re here to provide you with the services you need while attending Kent State. Understanding your obligations is critical to your success as an individual student.
View our service directory below to explore all your options and help us meet your needs.
Academic Resources
Kent State University offers an array of resources to assist you with your academic endeavors, including tutoring, group study sessions, career counseling, advising and more. Access the academic resource list.
Bookstore
The Kent State University Bookstore offers official logo merchandise, software and online ordering.
Career Exploration and Development
The Career Exploration and Development supports students in achieving their career goals by providing assistance with choosing a major, acquiring experience through student employment and internships and preparing to undertake a professional job search.
Code of Conduct
As members of the Kent State University community, students are expected to demonstrate responsible conduct. The Code of Student Conduct translates these expectations into specific policies and describes the process through which claims of violations are resolved.
The Fourth Floor of the Library (also known as the "Fab Fourth")
The 4th floor of University Library (aka the Fab Fourth) is a favorite among students, offering vending machines and a microwave in a relaxed, open atmosphere with lots of group seating, individual study carrels and six Media:scape Pods which allow students to simultaneously connect several laptops to a large-screen monitor for group projects and gaming activities. The floor is also home to the Writing Commons, a resource center that assists students in every stage of their writing assignments.
FLASHcard
The FLASHcard is your Kent State University ID card and more. Your card will let you take materials out of the library, access services such as the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and athletic events, and purchase food on and off campus.
Kent Student Center
Presents links to information about facilities located within the Kent Student Center and offers information on upcoming events.
LaunchNET
LaunchNET is an innovative program that teaches students, faculty and alumni how to transform their ideas into thriving businesses. By connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, experts and resources, the program provides the advice, counsel and network necessary to get their ideas off the ground.
Post Office
The U.S. Postal Service® at Kent State University is located off the main lobby on the First Floor of the Kent Student Center. It offers easy and convenient ways for you to ship both domestic and international packages without leaving campus. In addition, you can purchase stamps, mailing envelopes of various sizes, and money orders. For a list of current postage rates & shipping information please go to www.usps.com. We can accept Cash or Check. Access its phone number on the Kent Student Center building directory web page.
Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services provides assistance to students with varying degrees and types of disabilities in order to maximize educational opportunity and academic potential.
Student Legal Services
Student Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm brought to Kent State University by the Undergraduate Student Senate. The purpose of Student Legal Services is to help you understand and resolve the legal issues that you might face while you are a student.
Student Ombuds
The Office of the Student Ombuds acts as an advocate for students and strives to develop a fair and equitable university community.
The DeWeese Health Center
Located on Eastway Drive, the DeWeese Health Center provides all eligible students, faculty and staff nonemergent outpatient care, including examination and treatment for illness and minor injuries, women's healthcare, laboratory, x-ray, physical therapy, pharmacy services and health education. The DeWeese Health Center accepts all Kent State employee health plans and other major carriers. Self-pay rates are available for uninsured patients.
Women’s Center
Kent State University Women's Center exists to facilitate the advancement of and to enhance the quality of educational experience and professional life for women students, faculty and staff of all campuses.