Student Success Programs is dedicated to supporting your transition to the university as well as your academic success as a Kent State student. This is an exciting time and we want to ensure you have a welcoming and informative introduction to the campus as a new Golden Flash!
TKS registration for transfer students admitted for spring 2022 will open on October 25, 2021.
Transfer Kent State (TKS) is an orientation program for all incoming transfer students to the Kent Campus. Registration for spring 2022 admitted will open October 25, 2021.
TKS consists of the following:
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TKS KickStart: required online orientation modules customized for transfer students that can be completed at any time.
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A virtual academic advising appointment that takes place during your scheduled TKS date.
If you have questions email transfer@kent.edu and check back for more up-to-date TKS information.
Visit BlackBoard Learn and complete the TKS KickStart modules prior to the start of classes.
The modules will introduce you to important resources such as academic advising, the GPS degree audit system, financial aid and scholarship information, technology requirements and opportunities for campus involvement and leadership. Use your Flashline credentials to log into BlackBoard using the link below. If you are unfamiliar with Blackboard, please visit the Information Technology website for detailed information.
Orientation Dates for students admitted for Spring 2022.
The date you choose to register for is the day you will have your virtual academic advising appointment. Advising appointments are scheduled 48 hours in advance of your TKS date, so it is highly recommended to choose a date in which you have the most availability between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Appointments usually last between 60-90 minutes for transfer students.
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Date |
Day |
Location |
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November 12, 2021 |
Friday |
Remote |
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November 22, 2021 |
Monday |
Remote |
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December 3, 2021 |
Friday |
Remote |
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December 10, 2021 |
Friday |
Remote |
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January 7, 2021 |
Friday |
Remote |
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January 14, 2021 |
Friday |
Remote |
Prior to your scheduled TKS date:
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Begin completing your TKS KickStart modules.
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It is strongly encouraged to complete all modules before your scheduled TKS date.
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You can refer back to TKS KickStart at any time throughout your entire first year as needed.
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Review your Graduation Planning System (GPS) degree audit in your Flashline account.
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Complete all required placement assessments indicated by your student checklist.
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If you need to change your major, call the Admissions office at 1-800-988-KENT.
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Your virtual advising appointment time will be communicated at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled TKS date.
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Check your kent.edu email for the actual time of your virtual advising appointment and a meeting link to join via Microsoft Teams. (meeting times vary for different students based on your major and meeting links cannot be shared between students)
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Advising appointments take place between 9:00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m. (EST) and typically range between 60-90 minutes for transfer students.
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During your advising appointment, you will meet with an academic advisor to develop your fall semester course schedule and register for classes.
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At the time of your virtual advising appointment:
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Access the Microsoft Teams meeting invitation sent to your kent.edu email.
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Please allow flexibility around your advising time. Advisors will connect with you at or shortly after your advising time due to prior advising appointments.
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Be logged in to your FlashLine account.
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Have information regarding any current coursework readily available to share with your advisor.
Kent State University is committed to student success.
Programs that require math and/or foreign language will require students to complete a placement assessment (personal calculators are not permitted). See your Next Steps Checklist in Flashline for assistance in determining which placements are required.