After a national search, the Kent State University Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarah Spinner Liska as its new director, effective July 1, 2024. Spinner Liska is an arts leader with extensive experience in exhibitions, communications, fundraising and project management. She was recently recognized with the Ohio Museums Association’s “Professional of the Year” award for her work uplifting museums and arts organizations across the region. In her new role, Spinner Liska will oversee the museum's operations, inc...
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International Applicants - English Proficiency
I took my English test some years ago. Do I need to take it again?
At the time of your application, if more than two years have passed since you took your English test, your score is officially expired and the testing organization will no longer verify your score or send it directly to our university. This applies to both TOEFL and IELTS. In this situation, you are required to re-take the test. However, see also the answer to the next question.
International Applications
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Letters of Recommendation
Is there any advantage if I send more than three Letters of Recommendation?
Normally three letters are enough. Sometimes one recommender writes a very short letter without much meaningful information. In that situation, an extra letter can be helpful. Also, one person may forget to write or might be very slow; in that situation, it is a good idea to ask four people to write.
Application Process
Originally I applied for a certain semester, but now instead I want to be considered for admission in the following semester. What do I need to do?
If your application has not been declined already, you need only send email to PhysGPC@kent.edu and request the transfer of your application to the next semester. If it has been declined, you must apply again (using the same KSU ID). The documents can be transferred to the new application but you must pay the application fee again.
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Admission Requirements and Statistics
Based on statistics from past years, what are my chances to be admitted?
Assuming that file completion is not in doubt, we can often provide prospective students with much better information on their admission probability than just statistics from past years — see the answer to the next question.
Courses and Exams
What is the level of first-year graduate classes? Since I already have a Master's degree in physics, can I skip some of the first-year graduate classes?