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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
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 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
Do you have questions about fall move-in? We have answers!
Join us tonight at 7 p.m. E.T. for Ask Us Anything on Facebook Live, featuring representatives from University Housing who can 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 at 7 p.m. E.T.
08/03/2026
Virtual Week starts today! Don't miss out on our 10+ events, including:
⚡Virtual Preview KSU (tonight at 7 p.m. ET)
⚡Financial Aid info session
⚡Academic info sessions
Register for as many events as you like by going to https://apply.kent.edu/portal/ktu_virtual_week
07/25/2026
The Kent State University application opens in one week on Aug. 1, and we want your student to be our next Golden Flash! Applying is quick and simple👇
⚡Apply through the Kent State App or the Common App in as little as 15 minutes!
⚡No ACT/SAT test scores are required.
⚡No essays or letters of recommendation are required.
When your student applies Aug. 1, they'll also get automatic consideration for merit scholarships. That means they may receive scholarship money for their academic work. Plus, they'll receive an admission decision as early as September!
07/24/2026
KSU Kickoff is one month away!
Kickoff activities and events will help new Golden Flashes get to know the Kent State community, connect with faculty, staff and fellow students, and start the fall semester on the right foot.
To learn more about the welcome week experience, visit https://www.kent.edu/kickoff and encourage your student to download the KSU Kickoff app to their mobile device!
07/23/2026
Do you have questions about your student's fall bill and payment plan? We have answers!
Join us tonight at 7 p.m. ET to ask us anything on Facebook Live, where a representative from our Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center will answer your questions in real time.
Registration is not required. Log in to your Facebook account, and "like" and follow our page to be notified when we go live. We can't wait to see you there! ⚡
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