KSU Kickoff, ֱ State University’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 19-22. Students can select from more than 50 different events from Sunday to Wednesday. KSU Kickoff helps students transition into the university community and learn about academic and social opportunities at ֱ State.
“KSU Kickoff is a great name for this start-of-school event, as our goal is to get students connected and plugged into our campus community right away,” says Josh Perkins, ֱ State’s assistant director for Student Success Programs. “The KSU Kickoff event provides many different events in a short amount of time so that the majority of our students can find something of interest the minute they step onto campus. Additionally, KSU Kickoff is a great opportunity for our new students to connect with each other, as well as campus staff and faculty. We encourage everyone to attend as many events as they can.”
Move-in day begins Sunday, Aug. 19, with several events continuing through Wednesday, Aug. 22. KSU Kickoff is a requirement for first-year students, although students are not required to attend all events. Required events for students include:
Sunday, Aug. 19:
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – KSU Kickoff Check-In (ֱ Student Center Ballroom)
Monday, Aug. 20:
- 7 to 8 a.m. – Commuter Student Check-In (ֱ Student Center, second floor)
- 8 to 9 a.m. – Commuter Student Informational (ֱ Student Center Ballroom)
- 9:30 to 10 a.m. – Dean’s Welcome (Various locations; students will get information at check-in)
- 10:30 a.m. – Convocation, Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center)
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – First-Year Experience Lunch (ֱ Student Center)
- 1 p.m. – First-Year Experience Course First Meeting (Various locations; students will get information at check-in)
- 2 p.m. – Common Reading Discussion (Various locations; students will get information at check-in)
Tuesday, Aug. 21:
- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – THIS IS KENT STATE! (MAC Center; students participating in Ambassadors in Action are exempt from this session)
Students can enjoy several other activities during KSU Kickoff, including Discover Downtown from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, a stage performance by hypnotist Michael C. Anthony from 10 to 11 p.m. in the ֱ Student Center Ballroom, movies and more.
Additionally, Blastoff, which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., concludes KSU Kickoff. This event gives students the opportunity to learn about and connect with more than 200+ student organizations. Students also can enjoy hot air balloon rides, inflatables, music and a laser light show.
A complete listing of events and the schedule can be found online at www.kent.edu/success/schedule. You can also download the KSU Kickoff app at check-in.
For more information about the 2018 Common Reading book, visit www.kent.edu/success/reading.