August 21, 2026

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Will be on Eastway and Library from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This event is required for all first-year students classified as commuting to and from campus. This is your opportunity to learn about the KSU Kickoff schedule and meet with 91��Ƭ�� University staff and students to get your questions answered.
Students should attend this event based on their personal availability between the hours 8 - 9 a.m.
Location is the Kent Student Center Hub (on the first floor of the Kent Student Center).
Check-in times  are not assigned. Attendance will be checked upon arrival.
Student guides will be present on the first floor of the Kent Student Center at 9:15 a.m. after this check-in concludes to take students to their Dean's Welcome location, which starts at 9:30 a.m.

Need assistance locating your Dean's Welcome location? Stop by Risman Plaza right in front of the Kent Student Center between 8:45 - 9:15 a.m.
Here, Peer Success Mentors (PSMs) will walk students to their specific Dean's Welcome location by college.
All Dean's Welcome events start at 9:30 a.m.

All new students are required to attend the Dean's Welcome for their respective college.
Come together with other students in your college to meet your Dean.
You'll build some pride for your major and new academic home before going to Convocation together.
These events will take place from 9:30 - 10 a.m. at various campus locations.
Check out the KSU Kickoff app in the event schedule for more information. Please search by college name (i.e. College of Public Health).

This event is required for all new students.
Convocation introduces incoming first-year students to the administration of the university and serves as their first academic ceremony.
This event will take place at the MACC and will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Class of 2030! Follow your Peer Success Mentors (PSMs) from Convocation in the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (MACC) to behind the Kent Student Center at the Centennial Field for your class photo!
The “K” picture will promptly begin at 11:30 a.m.

Head to the Kent Student Center directly after the Class of 2030 photo for lunch provided by University Culinary Services.
You will pick up your lunch at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Your Peer Success Mentor will lead you to this lunch after the Class of 2030 picture.
Find a spot inside or outside of the Kent Student Center to enjoy this lunch with your peers.
Make sure to have your FLASHcard on hand.
This event will take place from 12 – 1 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 21 (1:30 - 3 p.m.), you will participate in your first Flashes 101 class!
Your room location for this first session is determined by your Fall Flashes 101 course section. Stay tuned for more information!
All students will be walking to Downtown Kent to Flashes First Friday, a trademark KSU Kickoff event, with classmates after this first Flashes 101 session.
More details about the Flashes First Friday event can be found in the KSU Kickoff app and website. More event information will also be shared during this first Flashes 101 class section.
If you are an incoming transfer student, please contact your academic advisor to verify if you are required to take Flashes 101 or not.

All students are welcomed to this event in downtown Kent where participants will get to know the area and the shops/services available to them as members of the Kent community. Also, come for raffle prizes, food, music, and much more!
This event will have an incentive bingo activity on hand for students to participate in that will have them explore the different businesses located in the downtown area.
Students can possibly win raffle prizes and the exclusive event shirt upon completion of the incentive bingo activity.
This event will take place starting at E. Erie Street where you will arrive at any time between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Students participating in Flashes 101 on this date will walk down to this event after their first class session!

Kick off the school year with Late Night at The Library on Friday, Aug. 21 from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the library!
This is one of KSU Kickoff's longstanding trademark events.
You can party with friends over free pizza and Handel’s ice cream!
Enjoy dancing to a live DJ, games, Esports, giveaways, and more.

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