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Your first (and very important!) step is to log in to  and establish your ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State student account. FlashLine is a virtual hub of information that you will use throughout your time as a ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State student.

Get Started

1. To log in for the first time, go to .
2. Enter your ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State email address (ex. "janedoe@kent.edu"). This can be found in the "Your FlashLine Credentials" email you received after you were admitted.
3. To create your temporary password, enter the following information in the drop down boxes:
   1. The month you were born.
   2. The year you were born.
   3. The last five digits of your ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Identification Number. This can be found in your admission letter.
4. Once you have successfully logged in with this temporary password, you will be prompted to select a new password. You will also be asked to provide an alternate email address and answer challenge questions that you can use to reset your password in case it is forgotten.
5. After you establish your account, please save your FlashLine credentials somewhere safe.

Establishing your account in FlashLine allows you to access important financial aid information, the housing application and commuter exemption form, and much more.

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

To pay the enrollment fee, . This allows you to register for new student orientation, and apply for housing or submit a commuter exemption form.

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

KSUview is an easy and safe way to share your student information such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and your student account (detail, summary, tax notification and holds) with parents, guardians or family members.

This could be helpful if your parents, guardians or family members will help you with financial aid or need information about account balances.

If you would like to give your parent of family member access to your information, complete these steps:

• and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
• Under "Student" select "Resources."
• Under "Resources" select "Requests and Authorizations."
• The webpage will be displayed; select 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 close attention to dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and new student orientation, called Destination ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State (DKS). 

New First-Year Students Entering in the Fall 2025 Semester

• December 2024 – The 2025-26  opens.
• Feb. 1, 2025 â€“ On-campus housing application opens in your .
• Feb. 1, 2025 â€“ Student orientation called Destination ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State (DKS) registration opens in your .
• Feb. 15, 2025 – Deadline to submit the  to qualify for the best financial aid offer.
• May 1, 2025 â€“ Priority date to and commit to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State.
• TBD â€“ Residence hall move-in begins.
• Aug. 14-17, 2025 – KSU Kickoff.
• Aug. 18, 2025 â€“ Fall classes begin.

New First-Year Students Entering in the Spring 2025 Semester

• December 2023 â€“ The 2024-25 opens.
• Oct. 15, 2024 â€“ Student orientation called Destination ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State (DKS) registration opens.
• Oct. 15, 2024 â€“ On-campus housing application opens.
• Jan. 12, 2025 - Residence hall move-in begins.
• Jan. 13, 2025 â€“ Spring classes begin.

You're invited to join the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï private chat community for admitted students on ZeeMee! Join this platform of thousands of Future Flashes to chat about anything and everything ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State.

Get involved and explore all the ways to connect:

• Chat with fellow admitted students who share your interests
• Ask important questions with University Housing or your Admissions Counselor
• Take the roommate quiz to find your best match for on-campus housing
• Participate in live, social events

The 2025-26  will open in December 2024. This is one of the most important applications of your college career. To receive the best financial offer from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Fall 2025 semester students must submit the FAFSA by Feb. 15, 2025. Be sure to add our FAFSA code: 003051.

ScholarshipUniverse is your hub for finding and applying for scholarships. It is a search portal that will match you to internal (ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State-specific) and external scholarships. Internal university scholarship applications have deadlines between Feb. 1 and March 1, 2025, while external scholarship deadlines vary. Be sure you keep track of when each application is due.

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.

There are three main events:

• Future Flash Day: Between February and April, visit campus during our landmark admitted student event. In a day personalized to your needs and your major, get any lasting questions answered all while celebrating your acceptance to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State!
• Next Steps Events: During March and April, attend these virtual information sessions to learn about your next steps as a student – from orientation to housing and financial aid. A Q&A and virtual campus tour will be offered at the end!
• 30-Minute Flash Topics: In late spring, attend these quick, virtual events to get info on our award-winning student services, clubs and organizations, and all the ways to get involved on campus.

All admitted student events are by invitation only. You will receive a personalized registration link to the email used to apply for admission, or you can access these events in your .

Learn more about admitted student events on our webpage.

You can apply to live in one of our 20+ residence halls and several Living-Learning Programs (programs where students with similar interests live together) beginning Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students in your .

Not sure where to live? Check out our 3D housing tours.

If you plan to commute, you will need to submit a commuter exemption form in your beginning Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

What is Destination ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State (DKS)?

DKS new student orientation is your required orientation experience where you will meet with your academic advisor to register for classes, make friends and so much more. You can register for your preferred DKS date in your .

Registration opens Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Placement Testing Before Attending DKS

You must complete any and all placement testing at least three days before attending DKS, before meeting your academic advisor or before Aug. 25, 2025. Information on "ALEKS," the mathematics placement assessment can be found here. Information on the foreign language placement assessment can be found here.

You will be notified when you can view and accept decline or reduce your financial aid awards (including federal aid, state aid and university scholarships) in .

• First-time federal loan borrowers: Sign the and complete . You must complete these to receive federal aid. During entrance counseling, you'll learn about direct loans, budgeting, repayment options and your rights as a borrower. In order to use your federal student aid for non-institutional charges, complete your Title IV authorization.
• Returning federal loan borrowers: Monitor federal loan borrowing, view loan history and find servicer information on . Report outside scholarships, awards and other tuition assistance you are bringing to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State on the Offer tab of your Financial Aid Dashboard in .

For more information, view our financial aid checklist here.

After completing all of the above steps, you are now a confirmed ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State student. Congratulations! 

There are a few more things you need to do before the semester starts:

• Submit your final transcripts and test scores. Ask your school counselor to send your final high school transcript with your graduation date—this is required to start classes at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State. To earn credit for college courses or Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, send your final transcripts or test scores.
• Register for Selective Service. If you are an Ohio resident male over the age of 18, register for selective service.
• Review and complete mandatory immunizations. You can find more information on our webpage here.
• Review tuition payment options on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.
• Request your chosen name. We recognize that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. We recommend you do this before arriving on campus. You can do this by logging in to and following the steps below:
  • Select "Student" in the left-hand column.
  • Under "Student," select "Resources."
  • Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
  • The webpage will be displayed; select "Chosen Name Request."

After completing these steps, stay up to date with your personalized checklist in FlashLine and continue to check your personal and kent.edu email.

1. If you are living on campus, review residence hall move-in dates and details. 

2. Attend KSU Kickoff, an energetic, fun and unforgettable days-long welcome event leading up to the start of fall semester. Kickoff activities and events will familiarize you with the KSU community, faculty and staff, help you make new friends and prepare you for the fall semester.