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Online MBA Informational Webinar
November 18, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Are you interested in pursuing a highly-ranked Online MBA? Join us for an informational webinar to learn what makes our program special, and how you can achieve your career goals by becoming an Online MBA student.
During the event, you will learn how you can enroll in our program to complete the Online MBA at your own pace. Kent State admits students to the Online MBA program each semester.
What is the first step for applying for an internship or co-op after receiving a conditional offer letter from an employer?
For internships, please fill out the Internship Approval Form on the College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s website.
For co-ops, please fill out the Electronic Application on the Career, Exploration, and Development department’s web page.
After filling out the appropriate form, a KSU staff member from the respective department will reach out to the international student and give additional instructions.
What are the requirements to be eligible for CPT?
International students interested in CPT must:
I have Non-CAE Academic Advising questions not fully answered by this FAQ page, whom should I contact for more information?
Please contact the Office of Global Education (OGE) for additional resources. The OGE is responsible for many processes related to international students' and scholars' experiences in the U.S., including but not limited to:
- Issuing I-20s and DS-2019s
- Planning programming and activities for international students and their families
- Hosting workshops on compliance with immigration regulations
- Assisting international students in applying for benefits and changing immigration status, if necessary
I have specific CAE Academic Advising questions not fully answered by this FAQ page, whom should I contact for more information?
If you are an undergraduate student, please contact your assigned advisor.
If you are a graduate student, please reach out to Jill Garst, Academic Program Officer.
If you are not a CAE student or do not have an assigned undergraduate advisor, please contact Jared Brown, Academic Advisor I.
I need an official letter stating I am enrolled in classes to send to my sponsor (sometimes referred to as a “sponsorship letter”). Can I receive that from an academic advisor?
No. Academic advisors and other CAE staff/faculty are not permitted to give or sign off on official sponsorship letters. If you are a student needing an official sponsorship letter please contact KSU’s International Admissions Counselor by emailing intlspon@kent.edu. For more information visit the Sponsored Students page.