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Who is considered a transfer student?
Anyone who has enrolled at another college or university since high
school graduation prior to Kent State is considered a transfer student.
You are a transfer student if you attended Kent State after high school,
transferred to another school and want to return. If you started at one
of Kent State's regional campuses, you are not a transfer student. If
you are planning to come to the Kent Campus from a regional campus you
are considered a transitioning student.
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How should I begin the transfer process?
Your first contact should be the Admissions
Office at 330-672-2444 or
1-800-988-KENT.
You can get a little information about a lot – just what you need
to get started. The staff in this office specializes
in helping students with the application process and
to learn more about Kent State. You
can request information and schedule a campus visit
from this site. Transferring is not as complicated
as it might seem. If you need help anywhere in the
process, contact the Office of Academic Transfer at
(330) 672-9292 or e-mail transfer@kent.edu.
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When is the best time to apply to transfer?
The Admissions Office recommends
you apply six months before the term you plan to start at Kent State.
When you apply is important, but it's when your application is complete
(application, application fee, all transcripts, ACT/SAT scores and high
school transcript if necessary) that makes the difference. The sooner
you apply the more smoothly the process seems to go. The earlier you
are admitted, the sooner you'll receive your transfer credit evaluation,
be able to meet with your adviser and register for your classes. Getting
admitted early also can help with the financial aid process and increase
your housing options.
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What GPA will I need to be admitted?
You are admissible to Kent State if you have a 2.0 cumulative GPA, but
this minimum GPA won't make you eligible for all majors.
Some areas have higher GPA standards and additional
requirements (specific courses completed,
auditions, portfolios). Some programs have early application
deadlines you won't want to miss. Since you already
know that you should apply
early (Admissions recommends starting 6 months before
the semester you plan to start here), deadlines shouldn't
be a problem for you. You can
read about requirements and deadlines in the transfer
student viewbook/application, the University
Catalog, or you can call the Admissions
Office (330-672-2444 or 1-800-988-KENT) and
visit their web site.
If your reason for transferring is because your GPA is less than a 2.0 (homesick? too much partying?), you may be considered for admission to Kent State, but there is no guarantee. The Admissions Office will look at your records to try to determine if you are likely to be successful here. If you are admitted, you can only be admitted on probation to the Exploratory program (not a major), and you will be expected to earn a 2.0 your first semester. Fortunately, when you transfer, you start a new GPA (see Does
my GPA transfer?).
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What happens if I don't qualify for the program I wanted?
If you are admitted to Kent State but don't qualify for the major you
want, you will be admitted to an alternate program.
This means you could get admitted to a general program
in the college of the major you wanted
(EXAMPLE: You apply to Fashion
Merchandising but don't
meet the requirements. You may be admitted to the general
program in the College of Fine and
Professional Arts) or you may be admitted to the Exploratory
program if you didn't qualify for
majors in the College
of Business or College of Education.
You can take classes and get advising that will help
you as you try to qualify for the major you want or
help you to look at options and make
plans in case you cannot qualify.
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Does my GPA transfer?
Your grade point average from your previous school will not
transfer to Kent State. When you begin here, you start with a
clean slate. This is very good news if you didn’t do well at your
previous school. It could also be heart breaking if you had a 3.6
GPA, but we'll expect you to do just as well here.
The only exception is if you have previously attended Kent State, earned
a GPA, attended another school and are returning. Upon
transferring back to Kent State, you inherit your previous
Kent State GPA. You also should know that some majors,
like early Childhood Education, may consider your transfer
GPA and your Kent State GPA to determine if you qualify for junior level
classes.
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Is Kent State on the quarter or semester system?
Kent State operates on the semester system and grants credits in
semester hours. The academic year consists of two fifteen-week
(plus a final exams week) semesters, fall and spring. There is
also a summer term consisting of four sessions – a three-week
intersession, two five-week sessions and an eight-week session.
If you are transferring from a school that is on the quarter system,
it is helpful to know the hour conversion. A quarter-hour
of work equals two-thirds of a semester hour. For example,
if you have earned 36 quarter hours, it is the equivalent of 24 semester
hours. Don't panic. While it seems that you have lost hours, you haven't
since it takes fewer semester hours to complete a degree.
- 5 quarter hours = 3.33 semester hours
- 4 quarter hours = 2.66 semester hours
- 3 quarter hours = 2 semester hours
- 2 quarter hours = 1.33 semester hours
- 1 quarter hour = 0.66 semester hours
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What credits are transferable?
Kent State is in compliance with the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy. You will receive credit for all college-level courses that you earned a grade of "D" or better in, as long as the courses were completed at a regionally accredited college/university within the state of Ohio starting Fall, 2005. You will receive credit for college-level work that you have earned a grade of “C” or better from accredited institutions outside of Ohio.
If you have earned an Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited institution in Ohio, you will receive credit for all college-level courses in which you have earned a "D" or better.
To get a preliminary (unofficial) idea of how your credits will be accepted and apply to a Kent State degree before you have even applied, go to the Course Applicability System (CAS). CAS actually lets you plan what to take at your present school until you transfer to Kent State. How great is that? CAS will be the most useful to you if you are attending another school in Ohio, but it is worth a try. Remember, CAS information is unofficial and incomplete for some schools. You'll want to discuss your official transfer credit evaluation from the Admissions Office with a Kent State academic adviser before making any decisions.
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Will Kent State accept credits from web courses?
If you took a college level class at or through a regionally accredited
college or university and earned a C or better (the
course will need to be on an official transcript),
it doesn’t matter
if it was a web-based course.
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Does Kent State offer/accept credit-by-exam? What about CLEP credit?
Kent State offers credit by exam for more than 800 courses. You also
are able to earn credits through CLEP (College Level
Examination Program) general and subject examinations.
To learn more about CLEP, check with Academic
Testing Services. You'll have to call this office (330-672-2360)
to find out if the course you are thinking of completing
through credit-by-exam is available and to learn the
procedures to follow.
You may have earned some credits through credit-by-exam or CLEP at your previous school and are wondering if they will transfer. Credit-by-exam classes should be on your transcript and will transfer. If CLEP credits are included on your transcript, they will transfer. In both cases, the transcripts must be from a regionally accredited college/university. If the CLEP credits are not on a transcript, you'll need to send your scores to the Office of Admissions (Kent State University, PO Box 5190, Kent, OH 44240-0001) to be evaluated.
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What about the AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) classes I had in high school? Does Kent State University accept those credits?
Kent State University awards credit or placement for certain AP and IB tests and scores. If the credits appear on your transcript from a regionally accredited college/university, they will transfer to Kent State regardless of the score.
If your current school doesn't include those credits on your transcript, you must have your scores sent to Kent State for evaluation. This might help you to decide if it is worth it to have the scores sent. With a few exceptions, AP scores of 3 or higher earn credit and/or placement at Kent State University. Check the chart at www.kent.edu/honors to have your AP credit considered, you will need to have original copies of your scores sent. You can arrange that by calling ETS in Princeton, NJ, at 609-771-7300. This is important - give Kent State's code number, 1367, to be sure your report goes to the right place. You will not have to give Kent State's address.
IB scores of 5 and above on the higher level exams will be considered for credit if they are not on your transfer transcript. You must have an original copy of your "Transcript of Grades" sent to Kent State University. To request a transcript, you need to call 212-696-4464. You will not be asked to give Kent State's address, but you will be asked for your high school's name (code if you know it) and month/year of graduation.
Carolyn Sampson in the Honors College evaluates AP and IB credits that are not part of your college transcript. She'll work with you and the department involved to determine appropriate credit. If you have questions or want a list of credits awarded for specific tests, please contact her at 330-672-2312 or e-mail her at csampson@kent.edu.
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Does Kent State accept military credit?
Some training courses completed in the Armed Services may be acceptable for college credit. Credits that appear on your college transcript (from a regionally accredited college/university) will transfer. If these credits are not included on your college transcript, you should submit your DD 214 and transcripts to the Admissions Office (Kent State University, PO Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001) for evaluation.
Since you have asked this question, you may have other questions for the Veteran Affairs office at (330) 672-2972 and located in the Student
Financial Aid Office in 103 Michael Schwartz Center.
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Will Kent State University accept credit for experiential learning?
If credit for experiential learning appears on your transcript from a regionally accredited college/university, it will be accepted by Kent State. If not listed on a transcript, it will not transfer.
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How is credit from foreign institutions treated?
Academic credit from foreign institutions is handled in the same manner
as other transfer credit. If you have attended a regionally
accredited international institution (or are transferring
from a regionally accredited American
school), courses with grades of "C" or better would transfer.
After a transfer credit evaluation has been completed
by the Admissions Office,
you should meet with an academic adviser to plan how
courses will best be used in your degree program. Be
sure to check the information for "International
Students" on the Admissions
Office website.
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When will my transfer credits be evaluated?
Your credits will be evaluated after you have been admitted to Kent State. You will receive an official credit evaluation from the Admissions Office 2-4 weeks from that time.
Can't stand the suspense or want to get a preliminary (though unofficial) idea of how your credits will be accepted and apply to a Kent State degree before you have even applied? Go to the Course
Applicability System (CAS). CAS actually lets you plan what to take
at your present school until you transfer to Kent State. CAS will be the most useful to you if you are attending another school in Ohio, but it is worth a try. Remember, CAS information is unofficial and incomplete for some schools. You'll want to discuss your official transfer credit evaluation from the Admissions
Office with a Kent State academic adviser before making any decisions.
If you are considering Kent State's College
of Education, you can send
a copy of your transcript for a preliminary evaluation.
Go to the College of
Education website and
click on ADVISING SHEET REQUEST FORM (TRANSFER STUDENTS).
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How do I get the most out of my classes
that transfer to Kent State?
After your credits are evaluated, you will meet with
an academic adviser to learn how the credits can be used
toward your intended degree. There are three main categories
that your credits will fit into - courses that are equivalent
to Kent State courses, courses that have Liberal Education
Requirement equivalents, and general transfer credits.
In order to get the most bang for your buck, you will
want to work with an adviser to carefully review courses
which have been accepted as equivalents as well as those
which may be reevaluated to plan how the courses can
best be used in a degree program. Your acceptance from
the Admissions
Office will tell you how to contact an adviser.
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What if I think there is a mistake on my transfer credit evaluation?
As required by the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy, there is an appeals process for students who question acceptability or applicability of their transfer credits. There are a few levels (local and state) to the process so it may seem complicated. Your academic adviser can assist you. You may be asked to provide a course description and syllabus.
Appeals Process
- If you disagree with the application of transfer courses to your major, you should attempt informal resolution with the college or school office. Regional campus students should direct attempts at informal resolution to the Office of the Regional Campus Dean for referral to the appropriate academic unit.
- If you disagree with the evaluation and are unable to come to a satisfactory informal resolution, you may submit a written appeal to the college dean’s office that offers the course work in question within 90 days of the date of the “Transfer Credit Evaluation” whichever is later. The dean’s office has 30 days to issue a written response to your written appeal.
- If the college or school dean’s office denies the transfer credit appeal, you may submit a written appeal to the University Transfer Credit Appeals Committee through the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Curriculum. This committee has 30 days to issue a written approval or denial.
- If the UTC Appeals Committee denies the appeal, you may submit a written appeal to the Provost. The Provost has 30 days to reply in writing.
- After exhausting all appeal levels, you may appeal to the Articulation and Transfer Appeals Review Committee at the Ohio Board of Regents.
University and State officials and committees are responsible for compliance with the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy, but also for making decisions in your best interest regarding academics and degree completion. They must consider course content and focus and sometimes program accreditation. Applying credit to a degree can seem positive in the short run but could come back to haunt you in subsequent courses and jeopardize your academic success. Remember, the outcome of the process may not be what you had hoped, but it is your right to appeal.
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How do I schedule my classes after I've been admitted?
We won't lie to you. It is easy and convenient to register for classes
here. Most students can register through Web
for Students or by phone without coming
to campus. We're not recommending you do this. Notice the absence
of a phone number and link for registering. We refuse
to enable you to do something that is not in your best
interest. Students who register without advising usually
regret it. You don't want to take the wrong class,
take classes without having the prerequisites or accidentally
take a class you already took.
Your adviser may require you to take placement assessments in mathematics
and/or English to help identify appropriate classes.
It is critical to talk
with an adviser before registering. If you've always
done that in the past, continue the good habit. If
you haven't, now is the time to begin regular advising.
Some programs require students to see an adviser
before registering. You will receive information from
the Admissions
Office that tells you how to contact an adviser.
NOTE: You will not be able to register the same day you are admitted.
It takes one day to give you access to Flashline and Web
for Students.
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What if I'm confused about a major?
You're not alone! The Exploratory program (nifty name, huh?) was created
for students like you and is one of the largest programs
at Kent State. This program's national award-winning Student Advising Center helps you to explore your options and provides
the opportunity (sometimes even requires you) to meet
one-on-one with a
qualified, experienced and very caring academic adviser
assigned to you until you declare your major. As impressed
and comfortable as you'll
be with the Student Advising Center's staff and facilities,
the goal really is to have you leave the Exploratory
program and to choose one
of Kent State's degree granting majors. Ideally, your
time in the Exploratory program will be minimal, maybe
just a semester or a year, so you can
complete the requirements for a degree granting major
without delaying your graduation.
Another resource available to you if you're confused about a major is
The Career
Services Center. You can take advantage of individual counseling
appointments, part-time on/off campus student employment,
internships, career resources and a 3-credit Career Exploration
Class designed to
assist you in the process of choosing a major and preparing
you for the world of work. If you're interested, give
them a call at (330) 672-2360. You can do some preliminary
work on choosing a major by checking out Collage: A Kent
State to Career Portfolio. It will be available to through Flashline under the KSU Services tab (click on Career
Services).
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Can transfer students be admitted to the Honors College?
Yes. If you're a student who has demonstrated creativity and intellectual ability and you are looking for a challenging education at a state school, you'll want to be a member of the Honors College. You can be admitted to any major and must have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA (from all previous schools) to be considered.
Students in the Honors College are not a bunch of geeks who only study and talk about their GPA's. They are interested, interesting students who want to make the most of the undergraduate experience by participating in one of the oldest and largest Honors programs in the country. They want to benefit from small, interactive classes; service learning experiences; outstanding faculty; study abroad programs; living and learning in the Honors complex; encouragement and support from Honors faculty and advisers. Students appreciate the small private school feel of the Honors College while having access to the resources and opportunities of a large institution. If you are interested in applying, please call the Honors College at (330) 672-2312 and ask for a transfer packet.
The Honors College provides a limited number of $1000 scholarships to students who transfer with a 3.5 cumulative GPA. The transfer packet includes a scholarship application form. Learn more about Kent
State's Honors College.
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What do I need to know about financial aid?
This is something else you need to take care of long before you transfer.
Frankly, you need to know more than what we can tell you here. Financial
aid is complicated, tricky and critical. Instead of getting the basics
and a false sense of security from reading a short paragraph, you owe
it to yourself to check directly with Student
Financial Aid. You can contact your personal financial aid representative
from this site.
How is in-state residency determined?
There are a number of factors used to determine in-state residency; however, if you are dependent, your residency is determined by the state in which your parent(s) reside. If you are independent, you are expected to work full-time for a year before being eligible for in-state tuition.
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Can transfer students live in the residence halls?
ABSOLUTELY! And we certainly would encourage you to do so! Because Kent State is a residential campus, there is a university housing policy requiring all single students enrolled in at least 9 credits to live in the residence halls and participate in the food plan. This requirement applies until: 1) you've reached junior academic standing (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) at the start of fall semester; 2) you are 21 years old at the start of the fall semester; 3) you have lived in residence halls two or more years; 4) you commute from the primary residence of your parent or legal guardian who lives within 50 miles of the Kent Campus (NOTE: a Commuter Exemption form must be requested from and returned to the Department of Residence services); or 5) you have received a special exemption from the Department of Residence Services. Your housing contract is for the academic year (fall and spring), and may not be terminated.
Don't be intimidated by the rules and regulations. The living-learning
experience you get in a residence hall is a great way
to meet other students and become a part of the University
community. Residence halls offer programs that include
cultural, academic, social, educational and community
service opportunities. Don't let a bad experience somewhere
else discourage you from living in the residence halls
here. This may sound like an infomercial, but you can't
beat the programs, friendships and convenience. Check Residence
Services to
read about the halls, rooms, residential areas and
the housing policy. If you still have questions or
need to request a commuter exemption form, call 330-672-7000.
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What services are provided for students with disabilities?
Student Disability Services will work with you to coordinate services
for needs you may have as a student at Kent State.
Services range from coordination of on-campus transportation
and parking to classroom accommodation
such as note-takers, alternate testing locations and
extended time for exams. Students must provide appropriate
documentation of their disability
to Student Disability Services in order to be eligible
to receive services. To learn more about the assistance
available from Student
Disability Services and documentation requirements, visit their
website or
call (330) 672-3391 (V/TTY).
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What orientation programs are available to transfer students?
There are three orientation possibilities for you. University Orientation
is a one-credit class that is a graduation requirement
for Kent State students including those who transfer
with fewer than 25 semester hours (37.5 qtr. hrs.).
There are some exceptions to this requirement; your
adviser will determine if you must take the class,
but you can choose to take it anyway since it can help
you to make a successful transition to Kent State.
You can take advantage of a recommended one-day orientation
program just before classes begin that will answer
last minute questions and familiarize you with important
campus resources. All transfer students will receive
an invitation. The third possibility is a one-credit
semester long class focusing on the needs of adult
students.
Orientation is important for transfer students. Don't assume that because
you have some college experience or you took a class
at your previous school, you won't benefit from one
of the options at Kent State. It does more than show
you where the buildings are and help you unlearn what
you learned about your previous school so you can do
things the Kent State way. It helps integrate you into
the student life at Kent State, adjust to the academic
demands, meet other students, learn more about your major and related
careers, use the library and your e-mail account, and helps you to make
the most of what Kent State and the community offer.
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Where can I go for help with computer
questions?
You can find everything you need to know (internet access, labs on campus,
desktop and laptop recommendations, and more at the Kent State Helpdesk.
For information
on computer support and access in the residence halls,
see the ResNet
website.
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Kent State's Flashline is the Web portal for Kent State students,
faculty, and staff. Flashline provides secure, single
sign-on, Web-based access to academic, administrative
and student systems including Web
for Students, Web for
faculty and WebCT.
This includes access to your e-mail system, calendaring
features and a group feature that gives students, faculty, and staff
the ability to create and manage group Web pages for clubs or other
affiliations and interests.
NOTE: As soon as you are admitted to Kent State, you will receive
your kent.edu e-mail address. The following day, you
will have access to Flashline. Questions about e-mail
or Flashline can be answered by the Kent
State Helpdesk, (phone - 330-672-4357).
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You still haven't answered my question ...
If you haven't found answers to your questions here or through the links you’ve checked, you can e-mail the Office
of Academic Transfer. We don't claim to have all the answers, but
we can connect you to the office with the information you need.
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