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. 

KSUview 

KSUview is an easy and safe way to share your student information, such as financial aid, contact information, registration status and schedule and your student account (detail, summary, tax notification and holds) with parents, guardians or family members. 

First-year students (Spring and Fall) 

Register for New Student Orientation, where you will meet with an academic advisor to schedule classes. 

Spring 2027 dates open Oct. 1, and Summer/Fall 2027 dates open Feb. 1. You’ll receive a personalized link by email.