Kent State American Academy student Alexandre Andrade sat barefoot in a Chinese business meeting last summer, dressed in a suit but without shoes or socks, sipping tea with manufacturing executives.It wasn't what Andrade expected when he left his hometown of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, where he was enrolled in the American Academy, a dual-enrollment program offered jointly by Kent State and the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), located in Curitiba.But the 21-year-old, who is majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and En...
What if I need to cancel or request not to have a meal plan?
If you are required to be on a meal plan and want to request a food contract release, you will need to contact dietitians@kent.edu and complete the dining petition (PDF).
Can I change my meal plan from semester to semester?
Yes, students are able to switch meal plans from semester to semester. The meal plan options available to a student will depend on the student's class standing before the start of the school year.
Am I able to change my meal plan after I have selected one?
If you decide to purchase a meal plan and wish to change your selection, you may do so by visiting your Student Dashboard in FlashLine or by contacting the FLASHcard Office. Students are not able to change their meal plan after the 2nd week of the semester.
How do I sign up for a meal plan?
If you are a First- or Second-Year student, you will select a meal plan through the housing application.
If you are an Upper class or Commuter student, you can purchase a meal plan through your Student Dashboard in FlashLine. You can also contact the FLASHcard Office at 330-672-2273 or by email: flashcard@kent.edu.
Can I add money to my meal plan if my declining balance starts to run low?
Yes, you are able to add value to your account at any time. You can add declining balance dollars to your FLASHcard through the FLASHcard website with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover. You can also purchase another meal plan within the same semester. To sign up for another meal plan, please visit the FLASHcard Office located on the first floor of the Kent Student Center or call 330-672-2273.
Where can I find my rollover declining balance?
Login to find your Rollover Balance and Transaction History.
What happens to my meal swipes, guest meals and declining balance dollars at the end of the semester?
At the end of each semester, any unused meal swipes and guest meals will expire. Any unused declining balance dollars will rollover to the next semester.