Kent State University Admissions

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Kent State University is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. The university also holds the esteemed distinction of being one of only seven institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an R1 top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910. The university has a global footprint with eight campuses throughout Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites around the world, including New York City; Florence, Italy; and Curitiba, Brazil. Kent State offers award-winning student support services that help students succeed. Its diverse student body comprises more than 34,000 students, including 2,200 international students from 102 countries, and the worldwide alumni family exceeds 280,000. Kent State provides transformational educational experiences and leads with its values, which include kindness, respect and freedom of expression. page Posting Policy:

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It's time to get excited! Preview KSU, our largest visit event of the fall, is just a few weeks away!Join us on Oct. 16 ...
09/28/2026

It's time to get excited! Preview KSU, our largest visit event of the fall, is just a few weeks away!

Join us on Oct. 16 and you and your student can:
🔹 Tour campus
🔹 Visit our model residence halls
🔹 Speak with professors and staff
🔹 Learn about next steps for admission, financial aid and scholarships

There are only a few spaces left, so register now at https://apply.kent.edu/portal/ktu_preview_ksu

The 2027-28 FAFSA is officially open! 🎉Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now and get a jump ...
09/24/2026

The 2027-28 FAFSA is officially open! 🎉

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now and get a jump start on maximizing your student's financial aid at Kent State, including grants, scholarships and Kent State funding only available to students with a FAFSA on file.

Before you begin, you and your student will need to create FSA IDs, if you haven't done so already.

Get started today at studentaid.gov or visit Kent State's FAFSA website at www.kent.edu/fbe-center/fafsa

📣 The 27-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for everyone Oct. 1, and you can get ready now by cre...
09/18/2026

📣 The 27-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for everyone Oct. 1, and you can get ready now by creating your FSA ID at studentaid.gov, if you don't already have one.

Your FSA ID is your legal identity and allows you and your student to complete the FAFSA.

Top 3 Reasons to Complete the FAFSA

1️⃣ Maximize your student's financial aid options, including grants and scholarships
2️⃣ Receive funding only available to KSU students with a FAFSA on file
3️⃣ Compare financial aid offers from various schools

Need help? Visit Kent State's FAFSA website for more information: www.kent.edu/fbe-center/fafsa

Did you hear? Preview KSU, our largest visit event of the fall, is one month away!Join us on Oct. 16 and you and your st...
09/16/2026

Did you hear? Preview KSU, our largest visit event of the fall, is one month away!
Join us on Oct. 16 and you and your student can:
🔹 Tour campus
🔹 Visit our model residence halls
🔹 Speak with professors and staff
🔹 Learn about next steps for admission, financial aid and scholarships

Spaces are filling fast, so register now at https://apply.kent.edu/portal/ktu_preview_ksu ⚡

We’ve waived the app fee! 🚨From now through Labor Day, Sept. 7, most domestic, first-year students can apply to Kent Sta...
09/04/2026

We’ve waived the app fee! 🚨

From now through Labor Day, Sept. 7, most domestic, first-year students can apply to Kent State with no application fee required. Check your email for more information.

End the summer on a high note and encourage your student to apply by Sept. 7 to be included in our first round of admissions decisions ⚡

This fall, you and your student are invited to experience Kent State! With a variety of visit options, there are so many...
09/01/2026

This fall, you and your student are invited to experience Kent State! With a variety of visit options, there are so many opportunities to picture what life is like on campus.

From Preview KSU, our largest visit event of the season, to academic open houses and our daily campus tours, there's something to fit everyone's schedule.

Check out all the ways you and your student can discover Kent State at www.kent.edu/visit.

If your student plans to join us this fall, Tuesday, Aug. 18, is their FINAL date to attend their required Destination K...
08/11/2026

If your student plans to join us this fall, Tuesday, Aug. 18, is their FINAL date to attend their required Destination Kent State (DKS) New Student Orientation! Remember, DKS is where your student will register for classes.

Students can register in their admissions portal: https://apply.kent.edu/apply/status

08/10/2026
Do you have questions about KSU Kickoff? We have answers!Join us tonight at 7 p.m. E.T. for Ask Us Anything on Facebook ...
08/10/2026

Do you have questions about KSU Kickoff? We have answers!

Join us tonight at 7 p.m. E.T. for Ask Us Anything on Facebook Live. The KSU Kickoff Team will share highlights about what to expect during this one-of-a-kind welcome celebration and answer your questions in real-time.

Registration for this event is not required. Simply log in to your Facebook account and "like" and follow our page to be notified when we go live tonight.

08/04/2026

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