We're here to help you transition into Kent State smoothly. As part of your admissions process and to maintain sponsorship status at Kent State University, you must have a valid Financial Guarantee Letter (FGL) from your sponsor. Please send a copy to us at intlspon@kent.edu.

• Admission application assistance and advising.
• Assistance with documentation required by the sponsor, including official transcripts.
• Coordination between admissions office, academic departments, and the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
• Liaison with University Housing to reserve on-campus housing for students (when requested by sponsor) and assistance in identifying off-campus housing options for eligible students.

We provide all the letters required from sponsors for students, which includes but is not limited to:

• Enrollment or Status Letter: shows your current enrollment details (semester and credits).
• Supplemental Admission Letter: confirms that you have completed ESL and are now starting your degree.
• Online Letters: provides information on all classes that are taken online.
• Completion Letters: shows the credits needed for your anticipated degree completion (credits earned and credits remaining). Your academic advisor will assist with the information needed. This letter can take up to 10 days to get back.
• Graduation Letter: Often the final letter you will receive, this is stamped and signed off by the Registrar after degrees and grades are conferred. Please request this letter from us before you graduate.

We make sure all our international students feel instantly at ease upon arrival whether you are coming to Kent State for a week, a semester or a full degree program.

• Airport pick-up (if requested by sponsor) and arrival assistance for newly arriving students.
• Cultural adjustment and engagement on campus and in the community.
• Invitation into a dedicated WhatsApp group for instant connections and support.
• A regular schedule of activities to help you explore the campus, local area and school events.

We do everything we can to help you achieve your personal, academic and professional goals.

• Individual advising sessions specifically designed for sponsored students.
• Assistance for students in fulfilling sponsor’s requirements, terms and expectations.
• Course registration and collaboration with academic units.
• Identifying community service and internship opportunities.