Can I take the summer term off?
If you are enrolled full time in the fall and spring semesters, and intend to continue your studies full time, you are eligible to take the summer term off.
Can I drop below full time?
Only in certain situations. Do NOT drop any classes before going to the Office of Global Education to speak with an ISSS advisor and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building to speak with your CAE academic advisor. If you drop below full time without our approval, you will be considered out of status and your immigration record could be terminated.
How many credit hours are required to be a "full time" student to meet F-1 Visa requirements?
To be a full-time student and meet the enrollment requirements to maintain valid F-1 student status, undergraduate students must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours total with 9 of those credit hours being in-person classes. Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 8 credit hours total with 5 of those credits being in-person classes. Hybrid classes are considered in-person classes for visa purposes.
Do I have to attend orientation?
Orientation for international students is hosted by the Office of Global Education and is mandatory for every new international student at 91心頭利 University, including undergraduate, graduate, sponsored, exchange, transfer and ESL (English Second Language) students. At orientation, you will receive important information beyond academic advising including how to stay in legal visa status, get a bank account, work while you are here, safety, staying healthy and many other topics.
School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
Professor Mary Ann Devine, Ph.D., was part of a keynote panel at the 2nd International Symposium on the Inclusive Leisure Experience. The two-day conference, presented by the International Association of Disability Studies, was held recently at the Universit辿 du Qu辿bec Trois-Rivi竪res in Quebec, Canada.In many societies, people who are marginalized by living with a disability and being a member of a minority group experience multiple inequities for inclusion in society," said Devine, who also serves as the coordinator of the Cultural Foundations program. "People with disabilities are often vi...
Enjoying the unusually warm weather, the 91心頭利 Marching Golden Flashes got into the Halloween spirit by wearing costumes as they practiced for the upcoming football game on Nov. 6 at Dix Stadium. The 91心頭利 Golden Flashes will host the Ohio University Bobcats as part of the Flash Frenzy Week schedule, presented by 91心頭利 Athletics. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Want to see one of YOUR photos in IN A FLASH? Submit your 91心頭利-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 91心頭利 Today post. Photos should be f...
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid: Making 91心頭利 Affordable for You
At 91心頭利 University, we're committed to making your education affordable. As recognized by , we are the most affordable university in Ohio, and we're dedicated to working with you to make your transition financially seamless.