Student Life

Kent State University has over 200 student organizations.  The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) offers an array of resources that provide opportunities for leadership and participation in student-initiated projects and organizations.

Kent State University engages students in their communities in a wide variety of ways, such as student service organizations, University service programs, service-learning classes, and interactions with our community partners.

The Office of Global Education plans, coordinates, sustains, and monitors the University's global initiatives, exchange programs, and support services for international students and scholars.

Kent State University’s athletics program, NCAA Division I, includes baseball, basketball (women’s), basketball (men’s), cross country, field hockey, football, golf (women’s), golf (men’s), gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, wrestling.

This office encompasses comprehensive recreational services housed in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The Kent State Ice Arena includes two rinks, which are used for learn-to-skate, hockey, broomball, and open skating programs for the community.

Kent State University’s Women’s Center exists to advance and enhance the educational experience and professional life of women students, faculty and staff at all campuses. The Women’s Center serves as a resource for advocacy by providing education, information, and referral programs and services.

The Student Multicultural Center develops and implements holistic retention programs, shares information and ideas that assist individuals in embracing diversity, and encourages mutual respect through educational, cultural and social programming.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Student Center was created to provide resources and support for LGBTQ students and their allies.   The Center educates the campus community (students, faculty, and staff) about sexual orientation and gender identity in order to make Kent State University a Safe Space for all of our students.

SRVSS Office (pronounced "serves"), The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services at Kent State University, offers resources and education for students on personal safety, sexual assault and rape, relationship violence, and stalking.

The Center provides specialized services and resources, such as academic advising, career guidance, Adult Student Orientation, advocacy, and referrals to meet the needs of adult students and veterans.