Adult Learners

The application process is the same for all students, regardless of age.  What determines your admission requirements is if you enrolled in college, adult education, trade school or any other academic program after high school. 

For more information, choose the appropriate student type below:

• New Freshman:  You have not enrolled in college, university, adult education, trade school or any other academic program after completing high school or the equivalent.
• Transfer:  You have enrolled in college, university, adult education, trade school or any other academic program after completing high school or the equivalent.
• Former Kent State Student:  You were previously enrolled at Kent State University (any campus), not including College Credit Plus, Dual Enrollment, or Post-Secondary courses.

See a full list of degree programs that can be completed at Kent State Tuscarawas.  We offer Bachelor’s and Associate degrees, as well as certificates and fully online programs.

Explore Degree Programs

Cost is often the biggest factor in deciding whether to return to college. Our financial aid staff wants to help you through the entire process of applying for aid, understanding your costs and making a plan for minimizing debt. 

Financial Aid

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File the FAFSA

• ​​​​​​Your academic advisor will help you choose classes, from your first semester to your last, so you stay on track to graduate. After you have been admitted, an admissions counselor will contact you to schedule an academic advising appointment.
• If you are a new freshman, you will attend a KSU Advising & Registration session to register for your first semester. In future semesters you'll meet individually with your advisor, who is assigned to you based on your major.
• Transfer students meet individually with an academic advisor from the very first semester.

We offer a variety of services to help you succeed! If you are ever unsure who to contact for help, start with the Admissions & Student Services Office- we can always connect you to the right person!

• Tutoring:  Free, and available both in-person and online in a variety of subjects
• Accessibility Services:  Assistance for students with varying degrees/types of disabilities to maximize educational opportunity
• Writing Center:  Provides one-on-one help with writing assignments and projects
• Additional Success Resources

Kent State Tuscarawas, a Military Friendly® School, recognizes the unique contributions and needs of veteran and active duty students. We offer priority registration and scheduling for service members and veterans.

More Information for Veterans