International Graduate Guest Applicants

Welcome to step three of Kent State University’s online application process. Now that you have determined you are accessing the Graduate Admissions area and submitting a guest application, please review this tip sheet BEFORE completing the online application.

Step 3

General Information:

1. A guest student is typically one who wants to take a limited number of courses at Kent State and who has no current interest in pursuing a degree.
2. To be admitted in this category, a student must have earned a baccalaureate degree. Guest students typically take courses for job enhancement or personal enrichment.
3. Guest students may remain in this status until a maximum of 6 semester hours of Kent State University credit have been attempted. Students cannot earn a degree in this admission status.
4. Guest students who wish to pursue a degree program or continue after 6 semester hours have been attempted must apply for regular admission. Credit hours taken in this status may apply to a degree program with the approval of the dean.
5. Guest students must meet all prerequisites for courses (or obtain permission of the instructor).
6. Guest students are not eligible for financial aid.

Anyone who has been denied admission to graduate studies, or is under dismissal from the university, is not eligible for guest student status.

Tips/Checklist:

• There is No Fee to apply as a Guest Student.
• Fill out the online application and select the Guest option.
• You will be prompted to select the academic unit ( College of The Arts, College of Communication and Information, etc.) of your intended course work. Your intended major will be “guest admission – non-degree.” Further information can be found in the Graduate Programs Listing.

Thank you for addressing these items in the international graduate guest application requirements tip sheet. Please move on to Step 4 and submit your application.

Step 4