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Top Ten Questions

Top Ten Questions:

  1. I would like to do better in a class (my classes). What resources are available to me as a Kent State student?
    There are several resources on campus to help support your success in your coursework. We have College-Specific Time Management Workshops (ask your advisor for time/days) AND there is an extensive support network provided to all KSU students provided through the Academic Success Center. They have tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction. More information can be found here: http://www.kent.edu/asc

  2. What is the phone number for _______?
    There are two ways to identify the phone numbers for various departments/offices/people on campus. Option 1: Google it! (i.e. If you are looking for the Physics Department鈥檚 number, google 鈥淜ent State Physics Department Phone Number鈥) Option 2: Use the Phone Directory on the Kent State website.

  3. How do I register for classes?
    You can view step by step instructions on how to register for courses by viewing this website: /registrar/how-register

  4. How do I schedule an academic advising appointment?
    You can schedule your academic advising appointment by using KSU Advising or by .

  5. How do I locate and use my GPS Audit?
    Click here to learn more about how GPS will keep you on track for degree completion.

  6. Where do I find my degree roadmap?
    You can locate your degree details and roadmap by viewing the undergraduate catalog at: .

  7. How do I transfer coursework back to Kent State (if you take summer courses at another institution)? 

    Work with your academic advisor and reference the information located here.
  8. How do I request official and view unofficial transcripts?
    More information on locating transcripts can be found here.

  9. I can鈥檛 get into a class (because it is at capacity, has a prerequisite, etc.). What do I do?
    You will need to reach out to the department that teaches the course to see if an exception can be made in order for you to register. If the course is from the CAED, contact your academic advisor. If the course is from a different department, refer back to Question #1 for information on how to identify the contact number for the office.

  10. How do I view my Midterm Grades?
    Courses that have a course number that begins with either a 鈥1鈥 or a 鈥2鈥 will have midterm grades submitted. To view your midterm grades,

    1. Sign into FlashLine.

    2. Select 鈥淪tudent鈥.

    3. Select 鈥淩esources"

    4. Select 鈥淕rades and Transcripts鈥.

    5. Select 鈥淰iew Midterm Grades鈥.