Get ready for the upcoming semester, find your way around campus and meet new friends at our welcome events in January (spring admits) and August (summer/fall admits).  

Check your email for your personalized invitation. 

Get ready for the upcoming semester, find your way around campus and meet new friends at our August welcome event.  

Check your email in summer 2027 for your personalized invitation. 

FLASHcard 

First-year students (Spring and Summer) 

You will receive your FLASHcard and parking pass at New Student Orientation. 

All other students 

Stop by the Student Services Office during the first week of classes to get your FLASHcard.  

Be sure to bring a state-issued photo ID with you. 

There are two full-service bookstore locations at Kent State: 

First-year students 

Summer/Fall 2027 admits  

You will receive your financial aid offer by email with instructions on how to accept, modify or view your financial aid award (including federal and state aid and university scholarships) in FlashLine in mid-to-late February 2027.