Applying to Kent State University is easy to do and we're here to help guide you through the process. Here you'll find requirements, deadlines and a helpful checklist designed just for you as you apply and, ultimately, enroll at Kent State.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
As a new, first-year undergraduate international applicant, you must finish secondary school in your home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university. Select this option to apply for an associate or bachelor’s degree.
If you have previously taken post-secondary or college-level courses, or if you are already enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution, then you are required to apply as a transfer student.
Choose this option if you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral). Please note that admission requirements and deadlines will vary from program to program.
Choose this option if you want to improve your English at our ESL Center. If you intend to enter a degree program under Conditional Admission, please apply directly to the degree program.
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your graduate degree or certification program completely online.
Browse through a handy list of information based on the most common questions we receive at the International Admissions office.
Choose this option if you are pursuing a master's, doctoral, education specialist or podiatric medicine degree.
Choose this option if you are pursuing a certificate, license, endorsement, transient, guest or alumnus option.
Choose this if you are interested in pursuing a doctor of podiatric medicine degree, which combines clinical and surgical care.
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
Select this option if you would like to take classes for your graduate degree or certification program completely online.
Choose this option if you are an Ohio high school student who wants to participate in College Credit Plus while in high school.
Choose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
Choose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Undergraduate Online StudentsSelect this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
Graduate Online StudentsSelect this option if you would like to take classes for your graduate degree or certification program completely online.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Online Degree Transfer StudentsSelect this option if you would like to take classes for your undergraduate degree completely online.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Ashtabula. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Ashtabula. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State East Liverpool or Salem. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State East Liverpool or Salem. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Columbiana. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Stark. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Stark. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Trumbull. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Trumbull. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Tuscarawas. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Tuscarawas. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Ashtabula. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Ashtabula. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
College Credit PlusChoose this option if you are an Ohio high school student who wants to participate in College Credit Plus while in high school.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State East Liverpool or Salem. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State East Liverpool or Salem. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
College Credit PlusChoose this option if you are an Ohio high school student who wants to participate in College Credit Plus while in high school.
First-Year StudentsYou are considered a first-year student if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Transfer StudentsYou are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school and are ready to enroll at Kent State Columbiana. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Guest StudentsChoose this option if you would like to take a limited number of courses at Kent State for credit.
Choose this option if you have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, yet wish to take additional undergraduate courses. Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
Former StudentsChoose this option if you are a former Kent State student or graduate who has not attended another college or university since you were previously enrolled.
College Credit PlusChoose this option if you are an Ohio high school student who wants to participate in College Credit Plus while in high school.