Your first (and very important!) step is to log in to FlashLine and establish your Kent State student account. FlashLine is a virtual hub of information that you will use throughout your time as a Kent State student.

Get Started

1. To log in for the first time, go to welcome.kent.edu.
2. Enter your Kent State email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu"). This can be found in the "Your FlashLine Credentials" email you received after you were admitted.
3. To create your temporary password, enter the following information in the drop down boxes:
   1. The month you were born.
   2. The year you were born.
   3. The last five digits of your Kent State Identification Number. This can be found in your admission letter.
4. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You will also be asked to provide an alternate email address and answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.
5. After you establish your account, please save your FlashLine credentials somewhere safe.

Returning users should log in to FlashLine directly at flashline.kent.edu. 

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to support.kent.edu.

Kent State Email Account

We will send important updates and next-step information via your Kent State email address. Be sure to check it regularly when you first get started and as you proceed through your academic career at Kent State! One of these important notifications will let you know that your Transfer Credit Evaluation has been completed.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Early on you’ll receive an email notification in your kent.edu email notifying you that your Transfer Credit Evaluation is complete. The Transfer Credit Evaluation is a report of how your credits transferred from your previous school(s) and is provided to all transfer students. To access your report, log in to your FlashLine account and follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Student" category on the left, then expand the "Resources" section. Next, click on "Advising and GPS."
2. In the "Advising and GPS" section, click on "GPS Audit and Plan." A new window will open.
3. On the left side of the page, under the "GPS Audits" tab, click on "What-If."
4. Under the "What-If" blue bar, choose the following options in the corresponding drop-down boxes:                        
   1. Level: Undergraduate
   2. Degree: Transfer Articulation
   3. Catalog: Your catalog year
5. Above the "What-If" blue bar, click the "Process What-If" button.
6. Your transfer evaluation will open.
7. If you have trouble accessing your FlashLine account, call 330-672-HELP for assistance.

1. Post-undergraduate and non-degree students: Register for classes via the "Student" menu in FlashLine. Contact your academic advising office for advising and registration assistance.
2. Guest students: Register for classes via the "Student" menu in FlashLine. Enrollment and course registration information for guest students can be found at www.kent.edu/guest. If you need additional assistance, please send an email message to guest@kent.edu.

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals.

Visit the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website for more information about various types of financial aid.

If you had in-progress coursework or have completed additional classes since your initial transcript was submitted, forward your final transcripts to the Admissions Office.

Take care of day-to-day living needs! Housing, parking and your Kent State ID are key daily essentials. Tackle these in any order you choose - but be certain you check these items off of your must-do list.

Housing 

• If you are looking to live on campus, submit your application on the University Housing website. Applications for housing open Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Kent State ID, FLASHcard!

• See current instructions on how to upload your photo and where to pick up your FLASHcard. 
• The FLASHcard is your Kent State University ID card and more. Your card will let you take materials out of the Kent State libraries, access services such as Student Recreation and Wellness Center and athletic events, and purchase goods and services both on and off campus. If you have a meal plan, you will use your FLASHcard to purchase meals in our dining halls.

Parking Permit

• To find out which parking permit is best for you, visit the parking services website.

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a chosen name. We suggest completing this before you arrive on campus.

Here are the steps for indicating a chosen name:

1. Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
2. Under "Student," select "Resources."
3. Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
4. The webpage will be displayed; double click on "Chosen Name Request."