FAQs

Where is the Alumni office located on the Kent campus? 
The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement is located at 350 S. Lincoln St, Kent OH.

How do I obtain a copy of my Kent State transcript?  
You may request a transcript by visiting the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center's forms web page.  If your request requires expedited service, please email transvc@kent.edu.

How do I update my address?
To update your information, please complete the information update form.

What is my Kent State ID number and where can I find it?
The Kent State ID (banner ID) serves as your identification for all university dealings. You can find your banner ID in Flashline, under the “my account” tab, in the “my identity” box. If you have questions or have lost access to your Flashline account, please reference the FAQ below titled “Do I lose my kent.edu email or Flashline account when I graduate?” or email alumni@kent.edu.

Do I lose my kent.edu email or Flashline account when I graduate? 
As an alumnus, you will keep your kent.edu email address or Flashline account. If you lose access to your account, the most efficient way to recover your account is to visit: https://aka.ms/sspr and follow these steps:
Enter your FULL KSU email address into the "User ID" field
Enter the CAPTCHA and click "next"
The "Email my alternate email" option should be selected, click "Email"
Open your alternate email, get the code and enter it in the SSPR screen and click "Next”
Enter a new password and click "Finish"
     
If you are unable to recover your account by following these steps, please email alumni@kent.edu and we will submit your request to our IT security team and they will notify you within 10 business days the status of your account.

Where can I view current and past issues of the Kent State Magazine online?
The Kent State Magazine is currently an exclusively digital publication with Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter issues. Please visit www.kent.edu/magazine to view current and past issues.
 
How do I receive the Kent State Magazine?
The digital edition of Kent State Magazine is available for viewing at www.kent.edu/magazine. All alumni who are not opted out of emails will be notified via email each time a new issue comes out. If you would like to receive these notifications, please complete the information update form.
   
How do I submit a class note for the magazine?
Please use the Class Note form. 

I am looking to plan an alumni reunion. Where can I find more information about reunion planning? 
Reunions are a great way to share memories and laughs with former classmates and a perfect reason to return to campus to see what has changed and what has stayed the same. Visit the Alumni Reunion FAQ page for more information.  

I would like to connect with a former classmate, but do not have their contact information. Can you help?

To honor privacy laws, we are happy to reach out to the alumnus on your behalf if we have their contact information on file. Please fill out our Find a Flash form to submit your request.

How do I purchase tickets to athletic events? 
For general ticket information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Kent State University Athletic Department at 330-672-2244 or visit their online ticket site. 

For Public Information
If you would like a copy of the Kent State Alumni's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, Form 990, Form 990-T and/or audited financial statements, please contact Kent State Alumni via one of the modes of communication listed below:
 
Call: Kent State Alumni at 330-672-5368
Email: alumni@kent.edu
Mail: Kent State Alumni, Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242