On Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 PM EST, there will be an Applied Practice Experience (APE) Info Session for all Kent State MPH students who are currently working on their APE or would like to learn more about it for a future semester.

APE overview: The APE is a required, real-world experience that demonstrates your ability to apply MPH knowledge and skills to a public health problem or project. It includes a minimum of 150 contact hours with support from a community preceptor and faculty, and culminates in a portfolio of final deliverables and a presentation.

Building Community: Rugby, Rocketry and Research

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I’m Stuart Klein, an Aerospace Engineering major in the Honors College at Kent State University, Class of 2027. When I was choosing colleges, I wanted more than lectures. I wanted a place where I could build real things, test ideas, and be part of a community that knows my name. That’s what I found at the College of Aeronautics & Engineering (CAE). A huge part of my story is the Kent State High-Power Rocket Team. I’ve helped lead across the team, from working with the propulsion subsection, helping with payload, and serving as an officer for the last two years. Learning to write ...

Do you like puzzles? Hacking? Getting bragging rights? Perfect. We have the event for you! OCRI Capture Ohio ’26 is basically Cybersecurity Hunger Games (but, fun and legal). 

What are the Summer 2026 credit hour requirements for full-time benefits?

The chart below shows the number of credit hours within each term during the summer semester that are needed for full-time status in order to obtain the maximum monthly housing allowance/stipend.

If you are looking to get other tuition funding, you may need to be full-time (ex. Ohio War Orphans Scholarship or Maximum Pell Grant).

If you have questions about a specific funding source and the requirements for summer, please reach out to the designated department that administers those funds.
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