Originally I applied for a certain semester, but now instead I want to be considered for admission in the following semester. What do I need to do?
If your application has not been declined already, you need only send email to PhysGPC@kent.edu and request the transfer of your application to the next semester. If it has been declined, you must apply again (using the same KSU ID). The documents can be transferred to the new application but you must pay the application fee again.
May I submit photocopies or scanned copies of my transcript, GRE scores, or TOEFL scores?
Copies of official transcripts are acceptable for review purposes. If you are admitted, the transcripts need to be verified by official ones before a student can register the first semester. University rules require official hardcopy transcripts to be sent by postal mail. You must send us copies directly issued by your university.
University rules require GRE and TOEFL scores to be sent directly to us from ETS. Please be aware that it can take 4 to 6 weeks for delivery of scores from ETS to us. If international students use IELTS for their English test, Kent State University may be able to use the IELTS download service to verify your IELTS score, which can save time. See our main Applicant Information Page for specific instructions.
When instructing ETS about sending scores directly to Kent State, what Department Code and Institution Code should I use?
The Department Code you specify should not matter, but if you are forced to pick something, use 0808. The Institution Code for Kent State University is 1367 (to minimize the chance of a mistake, if possible select by name rather than number).
Can my application fee be waived?
There is no mechanism to waive application fees and the department generally does not pay the fee for applicants.
Where should US Citizen & Residents send their documents?
Documents should be uploaded with your online application. If you need to send hard copies of any document, please use the following address:
Research and Graduate Studies, Office of Graduate Services
116 Cartwright Hall
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone: 330-672-2661
International applicants should use different addresses, as given below.