August 20, 2026

IT Welcome Tent

  • Welcome to Kent State! Stop by the IT Welcome Tent to discover free tech resources available to help you succeed in school! 
  • Learn how to get free Microsoft Office, Adobe Express, TechHelp support, tech training, and much more. Our team is here to answer your questions and get you connected. 
  • Visit their website to explore IT Services for students at Kent State! Go Flashes!
  • Will be on Eastway and Quad from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

KSU Kickoff Check-In (Residential Students)  

  • This event is required for all first-year students living in the residence halls. This is your opportunity to learn about the KSU Kickoff schedule and meet with a Peer Success Mentor (PSM) to get your questions answered. Students should attend this event based on their personal availability between the hours 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Check-in times are not assigned; however, attendance will be recorded upon student arrival.  
  • For only first-year, Kent State University students living on-campus, in a residence hall. Commuting students will be required to attend a different check-in session on Aug. 21, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. (more details can be found in the app and KSU Kickoff website). First-year, Kent State transfer students will be required to instead attend the Transfer Student Welcome on Aug. 23, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. (more details can be found in the app).

Fall in a Flash

  • Still have last-minute business to take care of before classes start? After you check in for KSU Kickoff (as a residential student on Aug. 20), just come to the Kent Student Center Dining Room (room 218) to get help. We will have several offices available to assist you with questions related to your scholarships, student loans, billing payment information, class registration/advising, military-connected benefits, student accessibility services, and transfer of credits, etc.
  • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Kent Student Center Room 218

Honors College Welcome Event

  • The Honors College would like to invite you to their welcome event to meet peers and Honors mentors. 
  • They will serve ice cream and take a class picture during this time.
  • This event takes place from 5-7 p.m. under Stopher-Johnson Honors Complex bridge lounge area facing Taylor Field. 

Bingo With FAB!

  • The event will be limited to the first 1,000 students (no RSVPs). Prizes for winners after each round. Prizes in the past have included a Nintendo Switch, an iPad, and Squishmallows!
  • This event is free and open for all to attend!
  • 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Student Green
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