IT Welcome Tent
- The Division of Information Technology offers a myriad of IT services to help you be successful in school!
- Students get free MS Office, Free Adobe Express, free TechHelp, free Tech Training, and much more!
- Learn more about Tech at Kent State! From all of us at Information Technology; Welcome to Kent State! Go Flashes!
- Stop by the welcome tent around campus today!
KSU Kickoff Commuter Check-In
- This event is required for all first-year students classified as commuting to and from campus. This is your opportunity to learn about the KSU Kickoff schedule and meet with Kent State University staff and students to get your questions answered.
- Students should attend this event based on their personal availability between the hours of 8 - 9 a.m.
- The location is room 306 ABC of the Kent Student Center (third floor of the building).
- Check-in times are not assigned; however, attendance will be recorded upon student arrival.
- Student guides will be present at 306 ABC at 9:15 a.m. after this check-in concludes to take students to their Dean's Welcome location, which starts at 9:30 a.m.
Escort to Dean's Welcome
- Need assistance locating your Dean's Welcome location? Stop by Risman Plaza right in front of the Kent Student Center.
- Between 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
- Peer Success Mentors (PSMs) will escort students to their specific Dean's Welcome location by college.
Dean’s Welcome
- Come together with other students in your college to meet your Dean.
- You'll build some pride for your major and new academic home before going to Convocation together. All new students are required to attend the Dean's Welcome for their respective college.
- Check out the DKS Mobile app for more details for your Dean's Welcome for your specific college (including location)
- These events will take place from 9:30 - 10 a.m. at various locations.
Convocation
- This event is required for all new students.
- Convocation introduces incoming first-year students to the administration of the university and serves as their first academic ceremony.
- 10:30 a.m. | Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (MACC)
Make Your MarK (K Picture)
- This event is required for all first-year students.
- Class of 2028! Follow your Peer Success Mentors (PSMs) from Convocation in the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (MACC) to the Centennial Court Green for your class photo! The “K” picture will promptly begin at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First-Year Student Lunch
- Head to the Kent Student Center directly after the Class of 2028 photo for lunch provided by University Culinary Services.
- Make sure to have your FLASHcard on hand.
- This event will take place from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom and/or Room 218 (of the student center).
Ice Cream with the College of Arts and Sciences Dean
- Come grab some A&S Swag and have Ice Cream with the Dean of Arts & Sciences
- 2 - 4 p.m. at the Bowman Hall Patio.
Common Conversations
- Common Conversations is a shared experience designed for first year and transfer students to connect through common dialogue and to engage in activities that will create a deeper connection to Kent State University before the start of classes.
- Your room location on Friday, August 16, is determined by your Fall Flashes 101 course section. The time of your Common Conversations Shared Experience is determined by your college.
- To locate your specific section, time, and location on Friday, August 16, please use the following: Common Conversations Room Locator
- To find your location/time using the above room locator, use one of the following search criteria below (Course Section UC-10097-XXX <-- Must enter only all three digits OR Faculty name) found on your Fall schedule.
- If you have not already, please submit your Common Conversations reflection and respond to two of your classmates' reflections. For directions on how to submit your reflection, visit Common Conversations.
Global Block Partys
- The Global Block Party is a chance to make new friends, tie-dye an exclusive Global Block Party t-shirt, listen to a live DJ, and play fun carnival and lawn games! There will also be food trucks on site so you can grab a quick snack!
- This event will take place from 2 to 4:00 p.m. at the Van Campen Hall Lawn
Fresh Start - Cookies in Crawford
- We will offer assorted cookies, drinks and t-shirts to all business majors and Business Learning Community members in attendance.We will offer assorted cookies, drinks and t-shirts to all business majors and Business Learning Community members in attendance.
- The event will be a great way to see many parts of the new Crawford Hall, meet students and staff, play games, make friends and get college giveaways!
- Event is from 2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Crawford Hall - Main Lobby, First Floor.
Innovators Hub: Kickoff Music Fest
- Indulge in live music, an immersive virtual music exhibition, and a VIP lounge with exclusive gifts.
- Explore beyond the dining hall to see all that the DI Hub has to offer Kent State students.
- Happening from 2 - 4 p.m. Hosted by LaunchNET and Design Innovation.
EHHS College Connections
- Stop by an EHHS College Connections table and get information about College events, academic programs, and services.
- This event will occur from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tables will be located in the MACC Annex 2nd floor hallway outside room 292, Nixson Hall 1st floor lobby, and White Hall 1st floor lobby (Moulton side).
University College: Handel's Ice Cream Pops
- Come out to meet the University College Dean, faculty, and staff before the school year starts!
- Bring friends and enjoy assorted Handel's ice cream pops.
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. – Center for Undergraduate Excellence Lobby
College of Nursing Sweet Start: Freshman Welcome with Insomnia Cookies
- For nursing students, enjoy a sweet treat while meeting advisors, faculty, and your future nursing friends!
- This event is at the front lawn of Henderson Hall from 3 - 4:00 p.m.
CCI Ice Cream Social
- Join Amy Reynolds, Dean of the College of Communication and Information for ice cream in the 2nd Floor Gallery of Taylor Hall.
- From 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the second floor gallery of Taylor Hall.
Late Night at the Library
- Kick off the school year with Late Night at The Library
- 8 – 11 p.m. at the Library
- This will be a party where you can hang out with friends over free pizza and Handel’s ice cream! Enjoy a live DJ, a dance party, games, Esports, and giveaways.
- You can also meet your friendly librarians, who are here to help you during your time at Kent State!
- This year’s theme is GLOW, so bring your light-up gear and join the fun!
Food Truck Showcase
- Come to the Risman Plaza/Student Green from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, August 16 to enjoy our Food Truck Showcase!
- Four local food trucks will be in attendance. They include Roll Call Burgers and Fries, Brooks Homestyle BBQ, The Flaming Marshmallow, and Erie Street Kitchen.
- The first 500 students will get one free voucher, valued at a $6 sampling, to be redeemed at one of these food trucks.
- Purchasing food off the menu of these businesses is also an option!
- Also, you can enjoy yard games, music, and Insomnia Cookies!
- Make sure to bring your FLASHcard to check in to this event. Will not be able to receive a voucher without one.
- For any questions, please reach out to csi@kent.edu
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