Kent Campus
Dear Kent State University Student, This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall continue to show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus. What Does This Mean? Wastewater samples are collected from sewer lines that connect your residence hall and others. We monitor these samples because they are an early indicator of COVID-19; the virus shows up in wastewater often days before a person knows they are infected. COVID-19 virus in wastewater does not tell us who is infected or how many people are infected but is a key indicator of virus spread. ...
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Should my parents/guardians attend First Step with me?
Your parents/guardians are welcome to attend First Step with you, but their attendance is optional. We will have programming specifically for parents/guests if they attend.
I completed a college-level course at another university or at my high school (CCP) and received a grade. Who should I tell?
You will need to contact the college or university where you received credit and have them send an official copy of your transcript to transcripts@kent.edu. Please bring an unofficial copy of your current transcript with you to First Step in case your classes have not been processed. We will use this information to help advise you on classes to prevent overlap.
- Review: Did you earn college credit in high school? pdf