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First Year Student Admission Checklist


A First Year Student is one who has earned a high school diploma or GED certificate, and has not attended another college, university, or technical school.  


Admissions Requirements for First Year Students

1. Complete an online application or call 440-834-4187 (Geauga) or 330-487-0574 (Twinsburg) to request a paper application.
2. Pay the non-refundable $30 application fee.
3. Contact your high school to request that they forward your high school transcript OR forward your official GED score to:  Kent State University at Geauga, Admissions, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road Burton, Ohio 44021

Although not a requirement, we encourage students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.  This is used to consider your eligibility for all federal financial aid programs (grants and loans).

If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, schedule a COMPASS assessment for testing in Math, English, and Reading by calling 440-834-4187 (Burton) or 330-487-0574 (Twinsburg).  Once your COMPASS is taken, you can make an appointment with an academic advisor to register for classes.


If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, call 440-834-4187 (Burton), 330-487-0574 (Twinsburg), or e-mail GeaugaAdmissions@kent.edu.