EXCELLENCE in Action Kent State is alive with possibilities

EXCELLENCE in Action . . . ideally located in the northern United States

Kent is located in state of Ohio Ohio (shown here in red) is in the northern United States, near the Great Lakes

From Kent State University, it is: • 550 km to

Washington DC • 600 km to

Chicago • 700 km to New York City

EXCELLENCE in Action . . . a university that points you in all the right directions

8 Kent State is a multicampus network serving 36,000 students at eight locations in northeastern Ohio

77 Kent State is ranked among the nation’s top 77 public research universities demonstrating high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching

28,000 Kent, OH has a population of 28,000 and is close to major metropolitan areas

EXCELLENCE in Action . . . a university with real choices and a personal touch

866 The Kent Campus is composed of 866 beautifully landscaped acres

nearby Downtown Kent, Cuyahoga river, county parks, and hike-and-bike trails

23,801 The Kent Campus is home to 20,069 undergraduates and 3,732 graduate students

diversity Students from: •  50 states in USA •  100+ countries,

including India, China, and Saudi Arabia

Academics . . . find the interest that will motivate you to keep learning

academics Colleges of: •  Applied Engineering, Sustainability &

Technology •  Architecture & Environmental Design •  Arts •  Arts & Sciences •  Business Administration •  Communication & Information •  Education, Health, and Human Services •  Nursing •  Podiatric Medicine •  Public Health

School of: •  Digital Sciences (formed fall 2011)

degrees •  Certificates

•  Associates

•  Bachelor’s

•  Master’s

•  Doctoral

281 Kent State offers 281 undergraduate programs, making for an extremely diverse curriculum

Academics . . . explore and experiment; learning is all about taking risks

45 More than 45 percent of class sections have fewer than 20 students. More than 90 percent have fewer than 50

20:1 Student-to-faculty ratio 1,500

More than 1,500 full- and part-time faculty have degrees from 150 national and international institutions

Dining Services . . . multiple dining options at Kent State

indulge We offer more than 25 eateries to satisfy everyone’s taste, a 24-hour diner café, and three convenience stores

dining services Kent State offers a flexible meal plan using a declining balance system

vegan choices Dining Services was recognized with an “A” grade for its vegan choices by peta2 — the first 4-year college in Ohio to earn this grade

Campus Life . . . some of the best experiences take place outside the classroom

go Kent State! More than 1,000 programs and activities take place annually on campus, including festivals, theater/dance programs, movies, topical workshops or family events

200+ Kent State offers a variety of clubs and student organizations including Student Senate, Fraternities and Sororities, plus several international student organizations

socialize One of the favorite spots to unwind with friends is at the Rathskeller located in the Kent Student Center, which hosts popular comedians and musical entertainers

Athletics . . . our student athletes impress us – for all the right reasons

18 We offer 18 intercollegiate athletic sports at the Division I level (IA for football)

men's sports •  Baseball •  Basketball •  Cross Country •  Football •  Golf •  Track •  Wrestling

women's sports •  Basketball •  Cross Country •  Field Hockey •  Golf •  Gymnastics •  Indoor/Outdoor Track •  Soccer •  Softball •  Volleyball

top honors Kent State achieved top honors in the MAC Conference and produced five Academic All-Americans in 2004

Recreation . . . our students integrate fitness and wellness into their lives

fitness The Student Recreation & Wellness Center features a sports arena, indoor walking track, natatorium area, rock-climbing wall, aerobic studios, and a free weight and cardio-fitness area 30+

Kent State has more than 30 intramural programs such as flag football, volleyball, dodge ball, indoor soccer, lacrosse and more

2 The Ice Arena houses a regulation rink for club hockey and a recreational rink for open skating

Safety . . . one of the safest campuses in the United States

1991 The Kent State Police Department has maintained accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies since 1991

30+ There are over 30 "blue light phones" around campus in parking lots and along sidewalks, which can be used to call the Kent State Police Department

1 Kent State University was the first university police agency in the world to be awarded Flagship status by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies

Career Services . . . succeed in the classroom and on the job

preparation The Career Services Center advising staff will help you perfect your resume and provide tips for job interviews

fairs Regular job fairs bring recruiters to campus to meet talented students

knowledge We maintain a database of open positions and provide assistance while you are a student and after you graduate

International Student Services . . . a support network already awaits you

communication The Weekly Newsletter for International Students will keep you informed of educational, cultural and social activities taking place at and around Kent success

ISSS is your key to success. They will meet you at the airport on the day you arrive in the USA and assist you to graduation and beyond

ISSS International Student and Scholar Services provides the support international students need to adapt to a new environment

immigration Our advisors help students obtain visas and maintain legal immigration status in the USA

Apply . . . we invite you to join the Kent State community

apply •  Apply online for admission during the fall

semester of your senior year (or use paper application)

•  $70 application fee

•  Official transcript/marks sheet

•  TOEFL, MELAB or IELTS

International Student Orientation

•  Receive individualized academic advising, class schedule, and KSU Flashcard

•  Meet other students, professors and community members

•  Understand the immigration rules •  Learn skills for adjusting to a new

culture

special admissions areas •  Earlier deadlines •  Auditions •  Higher GPAs & test

scores •  Skills Assessment

English Language Proficiency . . . we invite you to join the Kent State community

admission requirements •  Minimum TOEFL score of 525 (a score of 197 on the

computerized version, or 71 on the Internet based test)

•  Minimum MELAB score of 77

•  Minimum IELTS score of 6.0

ESL Center •  Offers intensive English

language courses

•  Core courses include writing, speaking, vocabulary, reading

•  Elective course include listening, TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, American literature, American culture, Technical English and Business English

services •  Field trips, computer labs, and

conversation partners

Invest . . . a college education is a sound investment

academic expenses 2013-2014

Undergraduate Graduate

Tuition $17,776 $14,706

Housing and food

$9,536 $9,536

Medical insurance

$1,544 $1,544

Books/supplies $1,320 $1,320

Total $30,176 $27,106

assistantships Some departments offer graduate assistantships, which cover tuition costs and include a monthly stipend

scholarships International students are eligible to apply for departmental scholarships

Inquire . . . about all Kent State has to offer

search for academic programs and degrees online http://www.kent.edu/gps

contact us!

International Admissions intladm@kent.edu +1.330.672.7980

www.kent.edu

for application & admission assistance in India

india@kent.edu

01140526889

EXCELLENCE in Action Thank you . . . questions?