Kent Campus - Parent Checklist - Content

Your student will need to follow the instructions to for a new user as shared in the admissions acceptance letter.

Once logged in, your student can:

Review a personalized, dynamic student checklist.
Set up your parent/guardian KSUview account.
Establish a chosen name.

KSUView

You must have a KSUview account if you would like to view your student’s financial aid, personal information, registration and student account information. Your student will need to set up your KSUview account for parent or family member access.

KSUview provides a safe and easy way for your student to identify you as a designee and grant you permission to view selected student information such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and student account information (detail, summary, tax notification and holds). For a parent or family member to be added as a designee, the following steps must be completed by the student:

and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
Under "Student," select "Resources."
Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
The webpage will be displayed; double click on "KSUview."
Choose "Add Designee" and fill in the fields for First Name, Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving access to; click "Add Designee."
Click on "Expand (designee name)". In the "Profile" tab, complete the information requested for your designee. On the "Authorization" tab, select the items you’d like your designee to view online.

Pay the $150 enrollment fee

The enrollment fee reserves your student’s place in the incoming class.

To pay the enrollment fee online, and click on "My Lists" and the checkmark icon in the upper right-hand corner in FlashLine. Click on "Pay Enrollment Fee" and follow the payment instructions.

The enrollment fee is refundable until Dec. 1 for incoming spring students and June 1 for incoming fall students. You can request a refund by contacting your student's admissions counselor or emailing us at admissions@kent.edu.

Review new first-year priority dates

Be sure to follow these important dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and new student orientation, called Destination Kent State (DKS). These include:

New First-Year Students Entering in the Fall 2025 Semester

Dec. 2024 – opens for 2025-26 academic year.
Feb. 1, 2025 – On-campus housing application opens.
Feb. 1, 2025 – Student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS) registration opens.
Feb. 15, 2025 – Deadline to submit the to receive maximum scholarships and the best financial aid offer.
May 1, 2025 – Priority deadline to submit the $150 enrollment fee to confirm your place in the freshman class.
TBD – Residence hall move-in begins.
Aug. 14-17, 2025 – KSU Kickoff begins.
Aug. 18, 2025 – Fall classes begin.

New First-Year Students Entering in the Spring 2025 Semester

Dec. 2024 – opens for 2025-26 academic year.
Oct. 1, 2024 – Student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS) registration opens.
Oct. 15, 2024 – On-campus housing application opens.
Jan. 12, 2025 – Residence hall move-in begins.
Jan. 13, 2025 – Spring classes begin.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for scholarships

The 2025-26 will open in Dec. 2024. This is one of the most important applications of your student's college career. To receive the best financial offer from ��ɫapp, your student must submit the FAFSA by Feb. 15, 2025.

ScholarshipUniverse is your student's hub for finding and applying for scholarships. It is a search portal that will match them to internal and external scholarships. The deadline for most scholarships in ScholarshipUniverse is March 1, 2025, but some deadlines are later. Be sure your student checks their deadlines!

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals. Visit the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website for more information.

An important and mandatory step your student will take to become a Golden Flash is attending new student orientation called Destination Kent State (DKS). At orientation, your student will register for classes, connect with campus and get their Flashcard – their student ID. Parents, family and guests are encouraged to attend as well!

Registration opens Oct. 1 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Learn more about DKS on our webpage.

Prepare for classes and DKS

It is very important that your student completes the steps on this checklist so they will be able to register for classes at DKS. Make sure your student has:

Completed the placement assessments at least three days before attending DKS. These will be available in .
Submitted their final high school transcripts and scores.
1. This includes AP/IB scores and college transcripts for any college courses completed during high school. You will submit this information to the Admissions Office.
Reviewed class scheduling timelines to ensure that they get the classes they are most interested in.
Reviewed tuition payment options. Access this information with your student on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

Please contact the admissions office if you have any questions. We’re here to help!