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View your admission decision

View your admission decision through your online . Visit the Application Review Process on the application requirements for more information.

Visit campus (optional)

Even if you鈥檙e only taking a couple of courses, consider coming on campus to see what makes our student experience distinctively unique! Busy schedule? No problem. Kent State offers self-guided tours so you can tour at your own pace and at any time that's convenient for you. Access our tours and events page to choose from a variety of options.

Accept your offer of admission

Admitted students, please confirm your offer of admission through your . 

Log in to the Kent State student portal, FlashLine

 is Kent State鈥檚 secure online portal and is the gateway to world-class intranet services, where you will register for classes, get your transfer credit evaluation, select your chosen name and much more.

Get Started

  1. To log in for the first time, go to  and click on "Start here" after "New user?"
  2. Enter your username. This is the first part of your email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu" is "janedoe"). Refer to your admission letter for your Kent State email address and your username.
  3. New students are given a temporary password when their account is created. Enter your temporary password.
  4. The format of the password is: mmmyyxxxxx where:
    1. mmm = first three letters of the birth month.
    2. yy = last two digits of the birth year.
    3. xxxxx = last five digits of the Kent State Identification Number (see admission letter).
  5. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You are also asked to provide an alternate email address and to answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.

If you need login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to .

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal and state financial aid programs. Access our FAFSA page for helpful videos, important dates and other information related to FAFSA.

Complete program-specific next steps (if applicable)

Some programs have specific next steps that need to be completed. You鈥檒l want to communicate with your program to make sure you are all set to get started. Find your program director by visiting the 

You may also reach out to our graduate admissions counselor.

Request your chosen name

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of 秀色app. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves, so Kent State has established a process for students to request a chosen name. We suggest completing this before you arrive on campus.

Here are the steps for indicating a chosen name:

  1. Log in to FlashLine and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  2. Under "Student," select "Resources."
  3. Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
  4. The webpage will be displayed; double click on "Chosen Name Request."
Plan your arrival

Visit our graduate student orientation page for upcoming dates and activities.