Earth Month Feed
After moving into your residence hall, what better way to start your journey as a Golden Flash than with music, fun games, and ice cream?
*Required Event for First-Year Students*
For only first-year, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students living on-campus, in a residence hall. Commuting students will be required to attend a different check-in session on August 21, 8 - 9 a.m. (more details can be found in the app).
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.
This event is required for all new students.  Â
Welcome Class of 2030! On Friday, August 21, make sure to follow your Peer Success Mentor (PSMs) from Convocation in the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (MACC) to behind the Kent Student Center at the Centennial Field for your class photo!
On Friday, August 21, make sure to 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.
Welcome new fall 2026 students! We look forward to helping you find your way around.
All students are welcomed to this event in downtown Kent where participants can get to know the area and the shops/services available to them as members of the Kent community. Also, come for exclusive giveaways courtesy of Athletics, raffle prizes, food, and music!
University Orientation and Visit Experience and the Center for Student Involvement invite all new transfer students to a special welcome reception.
Meet us at the Risman Plaza and Student Green on Sunday, August 23 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for a chance to meet student organizations (over 200), learn about ways to get involved on campus, play games, win prizes, snag exclusive giveaways, talk with various campus departments and services, and create