Can I apply using the Common App?

Yes, to the Kent Campus only. The Common App will not pre-fill information from your previous application.

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Campus Evacuation - East Liverpool

An emergency requiring the evacuation of campus is likely to be part of a larger evacuation. It is important to follow evacuation instructions.

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Do I have to participate in CCP Direct Admission or can I apply through the traditional pathway?

Yes, you can apply through the traditional admissions process. You are not required to participate in this direct admission opportunity.

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Join us for a free mental health training. The Kent State University Center for Public Policy and Health is hosting a live virtual A.I.D. (Awareness-Interaction-Direction) training, where you will learn essential skills to recognize signs of mental distress in others, have a compassionate conversation with someone in distress, and provide direction to resources. This training is suitable for anyone interested in building their understanding and awareness of mental health.

The training is free but registration is required.

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Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award (ORSA)

2025 Winners

ORSA

Karin Coifman, Psych
Qiang Guan, Computer Sci
Gargi Bhaduri, Fashion

New Faculty ORSA

Lei Xu, Computer Sci
Krissi Riewe Stevenson, Fashion

Undergraduate Mentoring

Ali Barikroo, Speech Pathology and Audiology

Graduate Student Mentoring

Jihyun Kim-Vick, Fashion

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‘What Makes Kent State Friendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’

Before becoming a student at Kent State University, Richard Hlavaty served in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of his two combat tours was in Afghanistan (pictured). (Photo provided by Richard Hlavaty)

Richard Hlavaty of Montgomery, Alabama, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, completing two combat tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. When he looked for a college to attend, Hlavaty chose Kent State University, a decision influenced by the university’s designation as a Military Friendly® School.“As a veteran, entering college can feel like stepping into a completely different world, so knowing that Kent State has a strong reputation for supporting veterans gave me confidence that I would not be navigating that transition alone,” Hlavaty told Kent State Today. “I...