Academic Policies & Forms

Forms Library

The forms library contains a collection of paper work and application forms for faculty, staff, and students (prospective and current). From application to registration to thesis and dissertation documents, scroll through the forms library to find the appropriate category and specific document. 

Guide to Graduate Education

The guide contained policies and procedures applicable to the university’s graduate education community, from applying to a graduate program to graduating. Although most of the information appeared in the University Catalog and/or University Policy Register, this guide was intended to make graduate policies and procedures easily accessible to potential and current students, faculty, staff and administrators. Graduate College staff are in the process of collapsing information within this guide into a Graduate College Handbook. The Graduate College Handbook will be posted on this site later this spring. For questions, please email graduatecollege@kent.edu.

Policies

Graduate Catalog

The Kent State University Catalog is the official document of record for undergraduate and graduate programs, courses, academic policies and special programs.

Policy Register

The University Policy Register is a compilation of the official university administrative and operational policies of Kent State University. 

Program Development and Approval

New and revised graduate programs must go through an approval process before they may be advertised or implemented. The review process may involve both internal (e.g., Educational Policies Council, Board of Trustees) and external (e.g., Ohio Department of Higher Education, Higher Learning Commission) approval bodies.

A Graduate Student's Guide to the Grievance Process

A Graduate Student's Guide to the Grievance Process is a resource designed to help Graduate Students navigate and resolve academic or administrative grievances. It outlines the steps involved, provides helpful tips, and ensures students understand their rights and available support throughout the process.