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"I am glad that I used the First Year Experience Office resources. It made my transition to college 100 times easier.”
~Danny Blair, KSU Class of 2010
 
First Year Students
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Welcome New Students!
You are part of a distinguished group of new freshmen. Kent State has progressed a long way since its inception as a small teaching school. It has become one of the largest universities in Ohio with an enrollment of more than  30,000 students across our eight campuses. Throughout your college career, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of all that Kent State has to offer. You are also encouraged to make your mark at the university and help Kent State continue to grow!
 
To provide some direction along your way, Kent State has developed FIVE GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
 
  1. 1. Engage in Learning
  2. 2. Value Differences
  3. 3. Embrace Community
  4. 4. Reflect on the Past
  5. 5. Live with Purpose
 
We encourage you to practice these five guiding principles as you build the framework for your success at Kent State and beyond.
 
 
 
 
Important Articles
The following articles deal with common first year issues, and are important resources for you as you prepare to enter the college environment of Kent State University.
 
Get Your Gold On
  1. Traditions      
Engage in Learning - Value Differences - Embrace Community - Reflect on the Past - Live with Purpose