Get Ready to Join Your Golden Flash Family at KSU Kickoff!
All new 2024 incoming students are invited to KSU Kickoff. (This includes transfer students and students with commuter status) During this one-of-a-kind welcome celebration, you will engage in various activities and events that will help you become more familiar with the Kent State University community, faculty and staff, make new friends and prepare to start off the fall 2024 semester. Some events are required to ensure that you start the semester successfully, while other events are optional based on your interests and needs.
Overview
KSU Kickoff runs from Thursday, Aug. 15, until Sunday, August 18. During KSU Kickoff 2024, students can expect to participate in a safe and engaging experience.
Information Regarding Required Events
The following events are required for all new incoming students: (this includes first-year and students with residential or commuter status)
- KSU Kickoff Residential Student Check-In | Thursday, Aug. 15, 3 - 8 p.m.
- KSU Kickoff Commuter Student Check-In | Friday, Aug. 16, 8 - 9 a.m.
- Dean's Welcome | Friday, Aug. 16, 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Dean's Welcome Locations
- College of Architecture and Environmental Design - 214 Oscar Ritchie Hall
- College of Aeronautics and Engineering - 177 Schwartz
- College of Arts and Sciences - Kent Student Center Ballroom and Balcony
- College of the Arts - Stump Theatre
- Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship - 218 Kent Student Center
- College of Communication and Information - 165 Center for Visual Arts
- College of Education, Health and Human Services - 306 Cartwright Hall Auditorium
- College of Public Health - Moulton Hall Ballrooms
- College of Nursing - Kiva
- University College - 133 Bowman
- College of Applied and Technical Studies (AGD Majors) - 313 Kent Student Center
- Convocation | Friday, Aug. 16, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Class of 2028 Group Photo | Friday, Aug. 16, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
- Common Conversations | Friday, Aug. 16, 1:30 – 3 p.m. or 3:30 - 5 p.m. – Common Conversations Room Locator
All other KSU Kickoff events are optional but will play a critical role in helping you to meet new people and make connections to the university. Check out the KSU Kickoff Events schedule in Early August for details. Please note, some events require advanced registration.
Prepare for KSU Kickoff!
To prepare for KSU Kickoff you should:
- Download DKS Mobile from your app store
- Don't sweat the rest! At check-in, staff will help you navigate all things KSU Kickoff and find your first Flashes 101 class meeting location. (Meeting locations during KSU Kickoff vary by college and are not in the same location that your class will meet during the semester.)
If you have questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to email csi@kent.edu or call 330-672-2480.
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Move-In and/or KSU Kickoff Preparation
DKS Mobile
All first-year students should continue to use the DKS Mobile app during KSU Kickoff. The DKS Mobile app is the app you used to guide you through DKS New Student Orientation and contains the content necessary to keep you informed of important information and help you make the most of your KSU Kickoff experience.
The KSU Kickoff portal in the DKS Mobile App contains:
- A comprehensive Move-In Week and KSU Kickoff event calendar (including event registration)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Shared Experience Location Finder
- Campus Maps
- And more!
Required Shared Experience
The Common Conversations shared experience is required for all first-year students. This experience will take place during KSU Kickoff where you will meet together as your Flashes 101 course section.
Do you have questions about KSU Kickoff?
The Center for Student Involvement is here to help!