Kent State University

Kent State University requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Kent State accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Kent State has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Kent State graduate within six years.

Kent State offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Kent State may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Kent State?

Kent State has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Kent State directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Kent State

When choosing a major, Kent State students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Kent State.

Student Designed Majors

Kent State allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Kent State does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Kent State

Kent State offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kent State University

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Does Kent State Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Kent State does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Kent State Offer Online Classes?

✅ Kent State has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Kent State Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Kent State offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Kent State Have An Honors Program?

✅ Kent State offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Kent State.

Does Kent State Require Internships?

❌ Students at Kent State are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Kent State University

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Kent State University Library

The main library on campus is the Kent State University Main Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Kent State

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Kent State offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Speech pathology and audiology, fashion merchandising

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Kent State have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Kent State has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Kent State include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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