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 is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class intranet services, where you will register for classes, get your transfer credit evaluation, select your chosen name and much more.

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1. To log in for the first time, go to  and click on "Start here" after "New user?"
2. Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.
3. New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.
4. The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
   1. mmm = first three letters of the birth month.
   2. yy = last two digits of the birth year.
   3. xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).
5. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to .

To pay the enrollment fee online,  and click on "My Lists" and the checkmark icon in the upper right-hand corner. Click on "Pay Enrollment Fee" and follow the payment instructions.

The enrollment fee is refundable until Dec. 1 for incoming spring students and June 1 for incoming fall students. You can request a refund by contacting your admissions counselor or emailing us at admissions@kent.edu.

KSUview is an easy and safe way to share your student information such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and your student account (detail, summary, tax notification and holds).

This could be helpful if your parent or family member will help you with financial aid or need information about account balances, which are other items you will address as part of this checklist.

If you would like to give your parent of family member access to your information, complete these steps:

• and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
• Under "Student" select "Resources."
• Under "Resources" select "Requests and Authorizations."
• The webpage will be displayed; double click on KSUview.
• Choose "Add Designee" and fill in the fields for First Name, Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving access to; click "Add Designee."
• Click on "Expand" (designee name). In the Profile tab, complete the information requested for your designee. On the Authorization tab, select the items you’d like your designee to view online.

Pay close attention to dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and new student orientation, called Destination Kent State (DKS). 

New First-Year Students Entering in the Fall 2025 Semester

• Dec. 2024 –  opens for 2025-26 academic year.
• Feb. 1, 2025 â€“ On-campus housing application opens. 
• Feb. 1, 2025 â€“ Student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS) registration opens.
• Feb. 15, 2025 – Deadline to submit the  to receive maximum scholarships and the best financial aid offer.
• May 1, 2025 â€“ Priority deadline to submit the $150 enrollment fee to confirm your place in the freshman class.
• TBD â€“ Residence hall move-in begins.
• Aug. 14-17, 2025 – KSU Kickoff begins.
• Aug. 18, 2025 â€“ Fall classes begin.

New First-Year Students Entering in the Spring 2025 Semester

• Dec. 2024 â€“ opens for 2025-26 academic year.
• Oct. 1, 2024 â€“ Student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS) registration opens.
• Oct. 15, 2024 â€“ On-campus housing application opens.
• Jan. 12, 2025 - Residence hall move-in begins.
• Jan. 13, 2025 â€“ Spring classes begin.

You're invited to join the Â鶹´«Ã½ private chat community for admitted students on ZeeMee! Join this platform of over 8,000 Future Flashes to chat about anything and everything Kent State.

Get involved and explore all the ways to connect:

• Chat with fellow admitted students who share your interests
• Ask important questions with University Housing or your Admissions Counselor
• Take the roommate quiz to find your best match for on-campus housing
• Participate in live, social events

The 2025-26  will open in Dec. 2024. This is one of the most important applications of your college career. To receive the best financial offer from Â鶹´«Ã½, you must submit the FAFSA by Feb. 15, 2025.  Be sure to add our FAFSA code: 003051.

ScholarshipUniverse is your hub for finding and applying for scholarships. It is a search portal that will match you to internal (Kent State-specific) and external scholarships. The deadline for most scholarships in ScholarshipUniverse is March 1, 2025, but some deadlines are later. Be sure to check your deadlines!

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals. Visit the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website for more information.

There are three main events:

• Future Flash Day: Visit campus in our landmark admitted student event. In a day personalized to your needs and your major, get any lasting questions answered all while celebrating your acceptance to Kent State!
• Next Steps Events: Between March and May, attend these virtual information sessions to learn about your next steps as a student – from orientation to housing and financial aid. A Q&A and virtual campus tour will be offered at the end!
• Admitted Student Campus Tours: Can't make it to Future Flash Day and need to visit campus before making your college decision? These tours are for you!
• 30-Minute Flash Topics: In late spring, attend these quick, virtual events to get info on our award-winning student services, clubs and organizations, and all the ways to get involved on campus.

All admitted student events are by invitation only. You will receive a personalized registration link to the email used to apply for admission, or you can access these events in your .

Learn more about admitted student events on our webpage.

You can apply to live in our 24 residence halls and 15 Living-Learning Programs (programs where students with similar interests live together) beginning Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Not sure where to live? Check out our 3D housing tours.

If you plan to commute, you will need to submit the commuter exemption form.

Your college journey at Kent State begins at student orientation – Destination Kent State (DKS)! You can register for your preferred DKS date in your account.

Registration opens Oct. 1 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students. DKS is a required orientation program where you will meet with your academic advisor and schedule all your classes.

Learn more about DKS on our webpage.

Ask your school counselor to send us your final high school transcript with your graduation date, which is a required item to begin taking classes at Kent State. To receive college credit for any college-level courses taken in high school, you also need to send us your final college transcript(s) from the college(s) awarding credit and/or your Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate scores.

You can find this information on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Â鶹´«Ã½. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a chosen name. We suggest completing this before you arrive on campus.

Here are the steps for indicating a chosen name:

1. Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
2. Under "Student," select "Resources."
3. Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
4. The webpage will be displayed; double click on "Chosen Name Request."

1. If you are living on campus, review residence hall move-in dates and details. 

2. Attend KSU Kickoff the week leading up to fall semester! This is an energetic, fun and unforgettable days-long welcome event! Kickoff activities and events will familiarize you with the KSU community, faculty and staff, make new friends and prepare to start off the fall semester.