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4 Enrollment Information for All Students (Transfer, Post-undergraduate and Guest)
CONNECT 8 Next Steps Information for Transfer Students and Post- undergraduate Degree-Seeking Congratulations on your admission to Kent State Students 9 Registration Information for University! We’re delighted that you’ve decided Post-undergraduate Nondegree- Seeking Students and to continue your studies here. We’d like to be Guest Students among the first to welcome you to the 10 Academic Advising Resources
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Enrollment Checklist/Map Back Cover You’re about to become part of a long and rich history of academic excellence. For more than 100 years, Kent State has provided outstanding educational opportunities for students, vital 2014-2015 resources to Ohio and beyond and produced Academic Year graduates who have literally changed the world. Spring Semester 2014 Begins: Jan. 13, 2014 Intersession Begins: Kent State is more than a place for dreams, wishes May 19, 2014 Summer I Begins: and aspirations. It’s a place for having fresh ideas June 9, 2014 Summer II Begins: and finding the support and encouragement to make June 9, 2014 them real. We call that excellence in action. Summer III Begins: July 14, 2014 Fall Semester 2014 Begins: Aug. 25, 2014 Spring Semester 2015 Begins: Jan. 12, 2015 1 DEDICATED SUPPORT
Transfer Center We understand that when you are transferring to a new university, you may have many questions. We are here to help you find the answers you need and simplify the transfer process so that you can embark on your transition. The Transfer Center is available to assist you through the advising, registration and orientation processes. The Transfer Center provides the evaluation and posting of transfer and transient work, as well as Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and military credit. You can explore your transfer credit equivalencies by accessing our Transfer Credit Guide or the u.select button that can be found on the Transfer Center’s website at www.kent.edu/transfercenter. The Transfer Center offers the Transfer Kent State: Orientation, Advising and Registration program that is required for transfer students with 30 earned credit hours or less at the time of admission. The center also oversees the instruction of the First-Year Experience course for Transfer Students and the Tau Sigma National Honor Society. Please go online to www.kent.edu/transfercenter for more information or call 330-672-8950. The Transfer Center is located in Room 204, Schwartz Center.
Center for Adult and Veteran Services If you are an adult student, have full-time work or family responsibilities, are a member of the armed forces or are a veteran, we encourage you to contact the Center for Adult and Veteran Services for more information on its programs and services. Call 330-672-7933 for an appointment or go online to www.kent.edu/cavs. If you earned any military credit and are interested in having the coursework applied to your Kent State academic record, forward your military transcripts to the university. Stop by the Center for Adult and Veteran Services office in Room 181, Schwartz Center to see the quiet study spaces, small computer lab, tutoring schedule and advisors. The center is a one-stop shop for veterans who wish to process their VA benefits and other veteran-related services. If you prefer getting ready for college success in the company of other adult students and/or veterans with personal and professional experiences and responsibilities, the center offers an alternative to the First-Year Experience course for freshmen called the Adult Student Orientation course (US 10002). In addition, the Center for Adult and Veteran Services can provide information on housing and child care options. The center also provides support to help students manage their school, work and family responsibilities and assists with adjusting to the 2 3 campus and college experience. NEXT STEPS ✓
Enrollment Information 3. Take Placement Assessments If you have not earned credit for any college-level math courses, you will be required to take the ALEKS placement assessment that can be found in your FlashLine student portal. You may need for Students to take additional placement assessments for foreign language, English composition or chemistry. Review your Next Steps checklist in your FlashLine account for information regarding satisfying your placement requirements. Placements are to be completed prior to your academic advising appointment or attending Transfer Kent State orientation. If you have questions, consult with an academic advisor in your college at www.kent.edu/advising or see Page 10 for contact information. Read the information below and take the next steps in the enrollment process: 4. Register for Classes. ✓ See Pages 8-9 for specific directions for your student type. Transfer students with 30 credit hours or less at the time of admission will be required to attend 1. Review Your Acceptance Letter the Transfer Kent State (TKS) orientation program before registering for coursework. Students admitted on academic probation are required to meet with an advisor in the Exploratory Advising Review the information on your acceptance letter carefully and notify the Admissions Office Center prior to registering for classes. at 1-800-988-5368 with any corrections including change of address or change of major. Keep both this publication and your acceptance letter for future reference. You will need to refer to both in the coming months. 5. Apply for Financial Aid and Complete a Scholarship Search All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov as soon as possible after Jan. 1 to determine eligibility for federal and state aid 2. Log in to FlashLine including grants and student and parent loans. Kent State’s Title IV School Code is 003051. FlashLine is Kent State’s secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class Intranet Financial aid packages will be mailed on a rolling basis beginning mid-March. A limited number of services. To log in for the first time, please go online to www.kent.edu, click on FlashLine scholarships are available specifically for transfer students. Go online to www.kent.edu/financialaid Login on the top and then click on Get User Name and Login Help. Select the first article to use our scholarship search qualifier to find out more information on Kent State scholarships. that begins “I’m new to Kent State” for information on determining your default password, Confidential financial aid counseling is available at the Student Financial Aid Office. Call 330-672-2972 answering security questions, providing an alternate email address and setting up your new to schedule an appointment. password. If you need login assistance, please contact the Helpdesk at 330-672-4357 or go online to support.kent.edu. 6. Apply for On-campus Housing or Submit the Mandatory Housing Exemption Form I am new to Kent State and have never logged in before. Students who are 20 years of age or older, married students, single parents or those who have What is my default password, and how do I get it? completed 60 or more semester hours are not required to live on campus. Additionally, those students who have completed four full-time semesters or have lived on campus for four semesters are not Enter your user name. This is the first part of your email address (ex. “[email protected]” is required to live on campus. Students who do not meet those requirements must reside in one of the “janedoe”). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your user university’s residence halls. Students who live within a 50-mile radius of the Kent Campus have the name. New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter option of commuting from their parent’s or legal guardian’s home. Students who choose that option your temporary password. The format of the password is: must submit the mandatory housing exemption form, which is available on the Residence Services mmmyyxxxxx website. Where: The online housing application is available at www.kent.edu/housing. Housing assignments are based on the date of the application. The $25 housing application fee is a one-time nonrefundable mmm = first three letters of the birth month fee to apply for on-campus housing. There is also a $200 housing pre-payment, which acts a credit yy = last two digits of the birth year towards your fall bill. xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter) Go online to www.kent.edu/housing to review Kent State’s outstanding on-campus housing Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be options. Be sure to click on the Learning Communities tab for information on Kent State’s prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email living-learning communities. address and to answer challenge questions which you can use to reset your password For any student who will be under the age of 18 when submitting the housing contract, approval in the event that it is forgotten. of your parent or guardian is required. To grant approval prior to applying, please visit FlashLine and access the tab for KSUview. Once parental or guardian approval is on file, the housing application Review the appropriate next steps checklist on the New@KSU tab in FlashLine. may be completed. Kent State offers a number of excellent on-campus dining options. For more information, go online to www.kent.edu/dining or call 330-672-2541. 4 For information about off-campus housing, including the most up-to-date apartment listings, contact 5 the Commuter and Off Campus Student Organization. ✓
7. Submit Immunization Documentation All students born after Jan. 1, 1957, must show proof of two MMRs (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) in a lifetime or one in the last two years. Students from the following areas are required to have a tuberculosis screening test (TB/PPD/Mantoux) in the last 12 months: Africa, Asia, the Caribbean Islands, Central and South America, East Europe, Mexico and Russia. Go online to www.kent.edu/uhs for further information to download the Proof of Immunization form.
8. Review Payment Options Kent State University offers a variety of payment plans and options. Go online to www.kent.edu/bursar to review the various payment options, access payment due dates and to make an online payment. You can also access step-by-step student account access information on the Bursar’s website that may assist you in navigating the various aspects of your student account through FlashLine, including instructions on how to access a copy of your e-bill.
9. Purchase a Parking Permit Students who bring cars to campus or who are commuters must purchase a parking permit. Parking permits are available for purchase online only. Go online to www.kent.edu/parking to review parking options and purchase details.
10. Get Your FLASHcard Once you’ve been admitted, you can get your Kent State ID card — the FLASHcard — at the FLASHcard Office, Room 104 Kent Student Center, 330-672-2273. The FLASHcard Office can also assist you with on-campus dining plan information.
11. Submit Your Final Transcripts If you had “in-progress” work at another institution when you applied to Kent State, be sure to forward your final college transcript(s) to: Admissions Office, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242-0001.
12. Pay Your Enrollment Fee Transfer students are assessed a one-time $35 enrollment fee. Review your Next Steps checklist in your FlashLine account to pay your fee online or contact the Transfer Center at 330-672-8950 or Room 204 in the Schwartz Center for other payment options.
13. Attend Welcome Weekend (fall only) All students new to the Kent Campus are encouraged to participate in Welcome Weekend prior to the start of the fall semester. Special sessions for transfer, commuter 6 and adult students are held in addition to the rest of the weekend’s activities. Visit 7 www.kent.edu/success for more information.
Academic advising plays an essential role in helping you formulate a specific educa- tional plan based on your unique interests, abilities and career goals. Advisors in the REGISTRATION
Transfer Students A transfer credit evaluation is a report of how your credits transferred from your previous school(s). 2. In the GPS, Roadmaps & Advising section, click on GPS Audit and Plan. A new window will open. You will receive an email notification in your @kent.edu email account once your transfer 3. On the left side of the page, under the GPS Audits tab, click on What If. evaluation is complete. You can view your evaluation online by logging into FlashLine. Follow 4. Under the What-If blue bar, choose the following options in the corresponding drop down boxes: the instructions listed below: Level: Undergraduate Degree: Transfer Articulation 1. Click on the Student Tools and Courses tab. Catalog: your catalog year 2. In the GPS, Roadmaps & Advising section, click on GPS Audit and Plan. A new window will open. 5. Above the What-If blue bar, click the Process What-If button. 3. On the left side of the page, under the GPS Audits tab, click on What If. 6. Your evaluation will open. 4. Under the What If blue bar, choose the following options in the corresponding drop down boxes: 7. If you have trouble accessing your FlashLine account, call 330-672-HELP for assistance. Level: Undergraduate Degree: Transfer Articulation Once your transfer evaluation is complete, contact the appropriate advising office for academic Catalog: your catalog year advising and registration assistance. See the Academic Advising section on Pages 10 and 11 for 5. Above the What If blue bar, click the Process What If button. contact information. 6. Your evaluation will open. Financial aid for Post-undergraduate Students may be limited. Contact the Student Financial Aid 7. If you have trouble accessing your FlashLine account, call 330-672-HELP for assistance. Office for more information. Schedule an advising appointment by visiting www.kent.edu/advising or see Page 10 for advising Post-Undergraduate Nondegree-Seeking Students contact information. An advisor can review your transfer credit, guide you through your degree audit and assist you with scheduling. The Graduation Planning System gives students the ability Once you have been admitted, you can register for classes online through FlashLine. Contact the to plan course registration sequencing in order to stay on track for graduation. Get more detailed appropriate advising office (see Page 10) for advising and registration assistance. If you plan to register information at www.kent.edu/gps. for a course that has a prerequisite that you have completed at another institution, please contact the specific department offering the course for information on obtaining a permit for registration. Students with 30 credit hours or less upon admission will receive additional information concerning Transfer Kent State: Orientation, Advising and Registration (TKS). This required program will feature Transfer evaluations are not completed for Post-undergraduate Nondegree-Seeking Students. If you plan advising and registration, as well as a general introduction to the Kent Campus. You will receive a to earn a second undergraduate degree, please contact the Admissions Office prior to registering formal invitation to register and attend. for classes to change your status. Financial aid for Post-undergraduate Students may be limited. Contact the Student Financial Aid Office for more information. All Kent Campus transfer students are encouraged to participate in Welcome Weekend prior to the start of the fall semester. However, all students in the First-Year Experience course (FYE orientation Guest Students course) will have their first session during Welcome Weekend and will also participate in the Common Reading Program. A combined information session for transfer and commuter students Once you have been admitted, you can register for classes online through FlashLine. Contact the will be held in addition to the overall programming. Visit www.kent.edu/success for more Exploratory Advising Center at 330-672-3676 for advising and registration assistance. If you plan to information regarding Welcome Weekend and the Common Reading Program. register for a course that has a prerequisite that you have completed at another institution, please contact the specific department offering the course for information on obtaining a permit for registration. Undergraduate guest students may complete up to a total of 18 credit hours at the undergraduate Post-Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students level under the guest-student status. If you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree and You will receive an email notification in your @kent.edu email account once your transfer have completed 18 hours, you will be required to apply for admission as a freshman, transfer or evaluation is complete. You can view your evaluation online by logging in to FlashLine. Follow post-undergraduate student. the instructions listed below. Guest students are not eligible for financial aid. 1. Click on the Student Tools and Courses tab.
8 9 College of Education, Health and Human Services - www.kent.edu/ehhs ACADEMIC Vacca Office of Student Services 304 White Hall • Phone: 330-672-2862 College of Nursing - www.kent.edu/nursing 216 Henderson Hall ADVISING Phone: 330-672-7911 College of Public Health - www.kent.edu/publichealth 331 Lowry Hall Phone: 330-672-6500 Academic advising plays an essential role in helping you formulate a specific educational plan Exploratory Advising Center (Undecided and Guest Students) – based on your unique interests, abilities and career goals. Advisors in the offices below can www.kent.edu/undergradstudies help you get the most out of your Kent State experience while also helping you complete your University Library, 5th floor degree. For information, email contacts and to schedule an appointment online, go to Phone: 330-672-3676 http://www.kent.edu/advising. Honors College - www.kent.edu/honors Kent Campus Undergraduate Academic Advising Offices: 20 Johnson Hall Phone: 330-672-2312 College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology - www.kent.edu/tech School of Digital Sciences - www.kent.edu/dsci 119 Van Deusen Hall 236 Mathematics and Computer Sciences Building Phone: 330-672-2892 Phone: 330-672-9105 College of Architecture and Environmental Design - www.kent.edu/caed 202C Taylor Hall • Phone: 330-672-2780 Regional Campus Undergraduate Academic Advising Offices: College of the Arts - www.kent.edu/artscollege Kent State University at Ashtabula Office of Advising and Academic Services Advising Services 202C Taylor Hall • Phone: 330-672-2780 Phone: 440-964-3322 www.kent.edu/artscollege/AcademicServices Kent State University at East Liverpool School of Art Advising Services 211 Art Building • Phone: 330-672-2192 Phone: 330-385-3805 School of Fashion Design and Merchandising Kent State University at Geauga and the 226 Rockwell Hall • Phone: 330-672-3010 Kent State University Regional Academic Center School of Music Kent State Geauga Advising Services E 101 Music and Speech Center • Phone: 330-672-2172 Phone: 440-834-4187 School of Theatre and Dance Regional Academic Center B 141 Music and Speech Center • Phone: 330-672-2082 Phone: 330-888-6400 College of Arts and Sciences - www.kent.edu/cas Kent State University at Salem 105 Bowman Hall • Phone: 330-672-2062 Advising Services Phone: 330-332-0301 College of Business Administration - www.kent.edu/business 107 Business Administration Building • Phone: 330-672-2872 Kent State University at Stark Advising Services College of Communication and Information - www.kent.edu/cci Phone: 330-244-3251 School of Communication Studies Kent State University at Trumbull 135 Taylor Hall • Phone: 330-672-2659 Advising Services School of Journalism and Mass Communication Phone: 330-675-8860 334 Franklin Hall • Phone: 330-672-8293 Kent State University at Tuscarawas School of Visual Communication Design Advising Services 231 Art Building • Phone: 330-672-7856 Phone: 330-339-3391 10 11 CONTACTS Academic Success Center 330-672-3190 www.kent.edu/asc Admissions GET STARTED 1-800-988-KENT www.kent.edu/admissions Admissions TTY/TDD 330-672-3148 Campus Operator 330-672-2121 www.kent.edu/phonedirectory Review your admission letter and notify the Admissions Office of any corrections or changes to Center for Adult and Veteran Services your address, phone number or intended major by calling 1-800-988-5368. 330-672-7933 www.kent.edu/cavs KSUview Have your final college transcript sent to the Admissions Office, Kent State University, PO Box 5190, Kent, OH, 44242-0001. You will not be able to register for an upcoming term Career Services Center KSUview is an easy and safe way to share your student until all transcripts are received. 330-672-2360 information with parents and other trusted individuals. www.kent.edu/career Log in to FlashLine at www.kent.edu and answer the security questions and reset your password. Center for Student Involvement Student information you can share includes: 330-672-2480 Review the Next Steps Checklist in FlashLine. Check back often for updates. www.kent.edu/csi • Financial aid If you are an adult student or a veteran, visit www.kent.edu/cavs or call 330-672-7933 for more Honors College • Personal information (address, phone, email) information on the programs and services offered through the Center for Adult and Veteran Services. 330-672-2312 • Registration (status, schedule) www.kent.edu/honors Apply for financial aid. Go online to www.kent.edu/financialaid for more information. • Student account (detail, summary, tax notification, holds) Intercollegiate Athletics Apply for on-campus housing at www.kent.edu/housing or submit the commuter exemption form. 330-672-5974 www.kentstatesports.com You decide who gets access and what information they can see. Review your academic program information and requirements at www.kent.edu/gps. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Go online to www.kent.edu/advising for more information. Parking Services 330-672-4432 Setting up KSUview is easy. Complete these simple steps: Take any required assessments indicated on your Next Steps checklist or review placement www.kent.edu/parking • Log in to FlashLine and select the Student Tools and Courses assessment options on your Student Tools & Courses tab in FlashLine. Regional Campuses tab. You’ll find KSUview in the Submit Requests box. For more information regarding Transfer Kent State: Orientation, Advising and Registration, visit the 330-672-2286 • Choose Add Designee and fill in the fields for First Name, www.kent.edu/regional Transfer Center website at www.kent.edu/transfercenter. Students who have 30 credit hours posted Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving to the Kent State record upon admission will receive a formal invitation to register and attend. Portage Area Regional access to; click Add Designee. Transportation Authority (PARTA) Register for classes through FlashLine at www.kent.edu. 330-678-1287 • Click on Expand
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