Kent State University-Graduate College

In partnership with Career Exploration and Development, we are excited to offer Graduate Career Peer Drop-in sessions again. These sessions are a way for you to get help with quick questions about programs and careers, resume and cover letter critiques, accessing and navigating Handshake, increasing your networking skills, learning interviewing tips, and more!

Sessions will be offered on Tuesdays in University Library 314 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Join us as your schedule allows and know we are here to help you with all of your career needs!⁠

Each drop-in visit will typically last about 10-15 minutes. You are welcome and encouraged to attend multiple drop-in sessions throughout the semester.⁠

Fall 2024 Graduate Student Orientation has arrived! We can't wait to meet you. Check in for orientation will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom lobby. For the complete schedule and any additional information, visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/gso-schedule.

Meet Lara Shigo, a Graduate College Fellow and doctoral student in the Exercise Physiology program. To learn more about Lara's favorite places in Kent, what she enjoys doing in her free time and what advice she has for incoming graduate students, visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/graduate-college-fellow-lara-shigo.

Meet Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi, a Graduate College Fellow and master's student in the Geography program. To learn more about Oluwaferanmi's favorite places in Kent, what he enjoys doing in his free time and what advice he has for incoming graduate students, visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/graduate-college-fellow-oluwaferanmi-akinyemi.

Meet Maham Khan, a Graduate College Fellow and doctoral student in the English program. To learn more about Maham's favorite places in Kent, what she enjoys doing in her free time and what advice she has for incoming graduate students, visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/news/graduate-college-fellow-maham-khan-0.

Meet Karli Miller, a Graduate College Fellow and master's student in the Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs program. To learn more about Karli's favorite places in Kent, what she enjoys doing in her free time and what advice she has for incoming graduate students, visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/news/graduate-college-fellow-karli-miller.

Meet Adedayo Adeagbo, a Graduate College Fellow and doctoral student in the Sociology program. To learn more about Adedayo's favorite places in Kent, what she enjoys doing in her free time and what advice she has for incoming graduate students, visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/news/graduate-college-fellow-adedayo-adeagbo.

Meet Jesmin Akter, a Graduate College Fellow and doctoral student in the Sociology program. To learn more about Jesmin's favorite places in Kent, what she enjoys doing in her free time and what advice she has for incoming graduate students, visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/graduate-college-fellow-jesmin-akter.

The Write Place returns this Fall in University Library 314 on Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. beginning August 29. In collaboration with the Writing Commons, a graduate writing consultant will be present during every session to assist students as needed. Students are welcome to join whenever they are able!

Join us for an opportunity to meet new students and learn more about various office and resources across campus at the Graduate College Resource Fair on Thursday, August 22 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom from 1-3 p.m.

Are you a new graduate student this fall? Join us for Graduate Student Orientation on Thursday, August 15 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Whether you are a full- or part-time student, pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, GSO is for you! Don't miss the opportunity to learn about university resources and network with other new graduate students, along with representatives of Kent State's faculty, staff and administration. For additional information, please visit the Graduate College website: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/gso.

All graduate student instructors and teaching assistants (TAs) are invited to join us on Friday, August 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for TA Training! This TA Training is open to all graduate student instructors and teaching assistants who may benefit from learning more about their teaching roles and responsibilities. Whether you are the instructor of record, the TA for a science lab, or anything in between, we invite you to join us for this TA training to learn more about best practices and where you can turn for additional support, as needed.

Learn more and register here: https://www.kent.edu/graduatecollege/ta-training.