At Kent State University, we are committed to the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. In an effort to ensure everyone's safety and wellness, we're moving the TKS orientation experience online.
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 is an orientation program for all incoming transfer students to the Kent Campus. Students will be introduced to campus resources via the TKS KickStart online modules, meet with an academic advisor remotely, and build their fall schedule.
Admitted transfer students can register for TKS here. If you have any other questions, email Student Success Programs at transfer@kent.edu.
register for TKS here!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 summer and fall, 2020.
Orientation for transfer students admitted for summer and fall 2020 is now open!
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Date |
Day |
Location |
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June 19, 2020 |
Friday |
Remote |
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July 7, 2020 |
Tuesday |
Remote |
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July 15, 2020 |
Wednesday |
Remote |
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July 27, 2020 |
Monday |
Remote |
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August 5, 2020 |
Wednesday |
Remote |
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August 13, 2020 |
Thursday |
Remote |
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August 21, 2020 |
Friday |
Remote |
Prior to your Appointment:
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Check your preferred email for information regarding your TKS remote advising appointment time.
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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.
At the time of your appointment:
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Be logged in to your Flashline account when your advisor calls.
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Please allow flexibility around your advising time. Advisors will contact you at or shortly after your appointment time due to prior advising appointments.
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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.