Kent State University welcomes applications for graduate study from those wishing to pursue an advanced degree at the master's or doctoral level as a full- or part-time student. The university also encourages graduate work for students who desire to enrich their lives through nondegree courses or who are in good standing in a graduate degree program at another university and wish to enroll as transient students.
Types of Admission
Prospective students may apply for admission under several categories, including regular admission for master's, doctoral, nondegree, transient study and workshop study. Details of different programs are found on subsequent pages. Each applicant is considered for admission in the particular department requested. Careful attention to the prerequisites for degree programs will ensure proper review of applications.
More information about admissions is available in the electronic Graduate Handbook
Regular admission
- Audiology
- Doctoral
- Educational Specialist
- Master's
- Non Degree
Apply yourself on-line click on graduate students then your college. You can also download and print an application.
Re-application
Reapplication is for students who have already earned a master's degree from the college of EHHS.
Guest admission
Available to applicants who are new to graduate study at KSU. Limited to 6 hours only. This application will be processed no earlier than one month prior to the start of the semester. You may not have priority registration for classes.
Transient Admission
Intended for students who are in good standing in a graduate degree program at another university. Limited to one term and may register up to 6 graduate credits.
Advisers
The coordinator of the program in which a student majors will either assist the student in planning a program or assign a member of the departmental faculty to act as the adviser. During the first semester in residence, each student should tentatively plan their entire graduate program with the adviser.
The deans also welcome the opportunity to advise students regarding the general regulations, but in most instances, the adviser can furnish all necessary information concerning general and departmental requirements.
