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Career-ready graduates

Our programs combine instruction in classes and labs with valuable, hands on learning experiences outside the classroom so that our graduates are well prepared for today’s most indemand careers.

Supporting your success

Everyone at �鶹��ѡ— administrators, professors, staff and students — is dedicated to helping you graduate. Even before you arrive on campus — and after you graduate — you’ll be part of a community of support and assistance.

Dedicated people and resources

You’ll find so many people on campus, from our admissions counselors, academic advisors, financial aid specialists and career services staff, who are here to assist you in achieving your goals. They can provide academic help, tutoring, mentoring, career development, advocacy and personal support.

A valuable degree

Your degree from �鶹��ѡhas value because of the strength and quality of the nationally recognized programs behind it. Employers recognize that value, too, and that is why many companies and organizations actively recruit �鶹��ѡgraduates.

Important partnerships

The research Katie participated in was conducted at �鶹��ѡand also at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) a regional partner in training health professionals and medical researchers.

Kent State’s partnerships with NEOMED, Cleveland Clinic, Delta Airlines, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. NASA, Progressive Corp., Vitamix and many other organizations associated with our academic colleges help our students add to their handson, realworld learning experiences.

Exceptional instructors

Nearly every one of our students has a story about �鶹��ѡprofessors who have gone above and beyond to help them, both with their studies and personally.

Choose your destination

You can study abroad at Kent State’s campus in Florence or at one of our locations that partner with a local university in Paris, London, Prague, Geneva or Hong Kong, or in Curitiba, Brazil; Yongin, South Korea; or Kigali, Rwanda. In all, there are more than 200 education abroad opportunities for �鶹��ѡstudents in 60 countries worldwide.

There are also education abroad opportunities for the School of Fashion in Los Angeles and at Kent State's New York City Fashion location.

Travel with purpose

Education abroad isn’t a vacation, it’s an intense, immersive learning experience. Coursework can be accelerated and condensed to fit a semester’s worth of classes into a few weeks. Because you’re a student, not a tourist, you learn more about daily living and what it’s like to live and study in another country.

An international university

Kent State's education abroad program and the university’s programs for international students were recognized for excellence in internationalization with a Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. �鶹��ѡwas the only U.S. university to earn the 2022 award. Our university has welcomed students and professors from more than 100 countries with special resources that assist international visitors.

Financial aid for studying abroad

�鶹��ѡknows education abroad experiences are valuable, so we work to help students find financial aid and scholarships. Students are eligible, in most cases, to receive financial aid for education abroad. Information from your annual FAFSA helps determine your eligibility and awards.

You won’t be bored

There’s always something to do on campus. You can attend university events, concerts, festivals, movie nights, farmers markets, food truck pop-ups and more. Kent State’s student organizations also offer a full schedule of events that includes comedy nights, trivia nights, karaoke, late-night ice skating and formals. The Flash Activities Board (FAB) plans many events for students each year.

Overall wellness and safety

The overall health, well-being and safety of our students is very important to us. For fitness, the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a full schedule of activities. An on-campus health center offers full-service primary care. If a student is feeling stressed, anxious or depressed they can access on-campus mental health and counseling resources.

For safety, �鶹��ѡhas a dedicated, fully accredited campus police department and student escorts.

Find your community

You can find a match for most social, academic or professional interests through Kent State’s 350+ student organizations. There’s something for everyone and it’s one of the best ways to make friends, help others and gain experience for your career.

Students also can connect through identity-based organizations like Black United Students (BUS), the Student Multicultural Center (SMC), Hillel and the LGBTQ+ Center.

An engaged campus

�鶹��ѡencourages students to get involved and share their meaningful voice. Activism is an important part of our university history, as well. Our students have opportunities to participate in student government, community service and philanthropy.

Just right

Many students describe �鶹��ѡas having the feeling of community you might find at a smaller college, with all the resources and perks of a large university. Kent State, they say, also is in a “sweet spot” location-wise: central to major population centers.

Take a walk

If you like hiking and walking trails, there are 19 city parks in Kent, and three extensive metro park systems are nearby, as well as a state nature preserve and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Kent is located right on the Cuyahoga River and there are canoes and kayaks available to rent. Not far from Kent there are areas for skiing and snowboarding, too.

An exceptional downtown

The city of Kent is a great college town with an energetic downtown area that’s just a few steps off campus. You can explore restaurants, unique shops, galleries and parks. There’s always something to do — with live music, special events and festivals. Recently, Ohio Magazine chose Kent as one of the best hometowns in Ohio.

It’s not very far

Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and Canton are just a short drive away from Kent. These cities offer airports, professional sports, concerts, museums, theatres and a renowned orchestra.

Getting around is easy

�鶹��ѡis exceptionally walkable. It’s easy to get anywhere on campus from anywhere else on campus. The footprint of the Kent Campus is just one square mile — and it's just a mile from the center of campus to the center of downtown Kent.

Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) provides bus service on campus, around Kent and to surrounding communities, including Cleveland and Akron.

SPIN provides shared electric bikes and scooters that are available on campus and within the city of Kent for use by students, professors, staff and the community.

Finding your path

For students who are considering multiple majors and aren’t sure which one is right for them, Kent State’s award-winning Exploratory Program can help. Offered through University College, this program helps students take inventory of their interests and skills to assist them in finding the academic program that’s the right fit for them.

Encouraging leadership

Professional organizations on campus offer students opportunities to learn leadership skills while networking and making business connections. Lauren is a member of Kent Student Ambassadors, a service organization that promotes philanthropy and pride on campus and in the community. Students also can gain valuable experience in how government works when they represent their fellow students through Undergraduate Student Government.

Preparing in-demand graduates

�鶹��ѡfully prepares students for in-demand careers so they become in-demand graduates. Our programs have a blend of classroom instruction and experiential, real-world learning opportunities. When they interview our students, employers recognize that �鶹��ѡgraduates are well-prepared and career-ready. Many students, like Lauren, receive job offers even before they graduate.

Developing professional skills

Success in the workforce depends on more than just the knowledge behind your degree. That’s why Kent State’s programs also support professional development. Students learn how to prepare business communications, such as resumes and cover letters, and learn about other essentials like, personal skills and proper business etiquette.

Our alumni

�鶹��ѡalumni are changing the world. Our career-ready graduates can be found working in nearly every business category throughout the U.S. and around the world, making important contributions and adding billions of dollars to the global economy each year.

Regional impact

Graduates of Kent State’s nursing program like Athalia are in demand in northeast Ohio and beyond. �鶹��ѡis a leader in preparing qualified nurses for the area’s regional health systems. You’ll find our nurses working at organizations including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, The MetroHealth System, Summa Health and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Network locally and nationally

It seems that almost everyone knows someone who graduated from Kent State. Plus, �鶹��ѡalumni chapters across the country make it easy to stay connected to fellow Flashes and the university. These chapters sponsor events and programs for networking, connecting with old friends and making new ones.

Known for quality graduates

“Kent State’s name does something for people; when people hear you’re a �鶹��ѡgrad, they say, ‘Oh yeah, I have a lot of nurses from there, and they’re good nurses.’ So, they want to hire you because you’re from the nursing program at Kent State.”
-Athalia

Working worldwide

You’ll find more than 270,000 �鶹��ѡalumni working at organizations all over the world. Companies and organizations that have hired �鶹��ѡgraduates include: