Health & Safety at Kent State

Helpful Info for Parents and Families of our Students

Keeping our students, faculty and staff safe is a top priority for us at Kent State. Resources are available 24/7 to ensure students are safe, healthy and active.

5X�� has been recognized with a 2018 Healthy Campus award by Active Minds for fostering a culture of health and wellness for the university community.

Holistic Wellness

Kent State provides comprehensive, high quality physical and mental healthcare to our community in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

University Health Services

Our team consists of experienced, board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners. Services include treatment for acute illnesses and minor injuries, immunizations, women's health care, X-ray, laboratory and an on-site pharmacy. Discover our quality healthcare, treatment, psychological counseling and healthcare education for the campus community.

University Health Services

Our team consists of experienced, board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners. Services include treatment for acute illnesses and minor injuries, immunizations, women's health care, X-ray, laboratory and an on-site pharmacy. Discover our quality healthcare, treatment, psychological counseling and healthcare education for the campus community.

University Health Services

Our team consists of experienced, board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners. Services include treatment for acute illnesses and minor injuries, immunizations, women's health care, X-ray, laboratory and an on-site pharmacy. Discover our quality healthcare, treatment, psychological counseling and healthcare education for the campus community.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

SAS strives to create accessible and inclusive experiences for students with all types of disabilities as they learn, live, and work at 5X��. The accommodations and services we provide in SAS are intended to remove known barriers and empower students through education, collaboration, and advocacy.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

SAS strives to create accessible and inclusive experiences for students with all types of disabilities as they learn, live, and work at 5X��. The accommodations and services we provide in SAS are intended to remove known barriers and empower students through education, collaboration, and advocacy.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

SAS strives to create accessible and inclusive experiences for students with all types of disabilities as they learn, live, and work at 5X��. The accommodations and services we provide in SAS are intended to remove known barriers and empower students through education, collaboration, and advocacy.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides both in-person and telehealth services, and offers a variety of workshops, skill series, and outreach options that promote resiliency, reduce stress, and build the skills necessary to be successful here at 5X��. We also offer both group and individual counseling as well as crisis support.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides both in-person and telehealth services, and offers a variety of workshops, skill series, and outreach options that promote resiliency, reduce stress, and build the skills necessary to be successful here at 5X��. We also offer both group and individual counseling as well as crisis support.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides both in-person and telehealth services, and offers a variety of workshops, skill series, and outreach options that promote resiliency, reduce stress, and build the skills necessary to be successful here at 5X��. We also offer both group and individual counseling as well as crisis support.
U.S. Healthcare

See our quick guide to help you understand the American healthcare system.

U.S. Healthcare

See our quick guide to help you understand the American healthcare system.

U.S. Healthcare

See our quick guide to help you understand the American healthcare system.
Health Insurance

Learn more about Kent State’s mandatory Student Health Insurance.

Health Insurance

Learn more about Kent State’s mandatory Student Health Insurance.

Health Insurance

Learn more about Kent State’s mandatory Student Health Insurance.
Immunizations

Access information on immunization requirements pre-enrollment and on-campus availability.

Immunizations

Access information on immunization requirements pre-enrollment and on-campus availability.

Immunizations

Access information on immunization requirements pre-enrollment and on-campus availability.

Flashes Take Care of Flashes

Kent State provides information on mental health and well-being services that support our community across our campus system and abroad. This Info Hub will help you identify resources for yourself or others and provides information to enhance learning around mental health and well-being.

Mental Health Hub

Staying Fit & Active On-Campus

#1 Safest Campus in Ohio

Protecting our Students

Student Safety is our Priority

Kent State is one of the safest campuses in the U.S. as ranked by the Council for Home Safety and Security, and as reported by the Consortium for Higher Education Campus Crime Research and FBI Uniform Crime Statistics.

Campus safety resources are available 24/7 including Police Services, Security Aides and Escorts, Key Card Entry Systems, and Flash Alerts, our emergency text notification system.

All residence halls remain locked 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are accessed by assigned key cards. Visitors are always escorted. Helpful University Housing Security Aides patrol each residence hall. They are also available as student escorts between 8:00 pm and 4:00 am, seven days a week.
Flash Alerts is Kent State’s official emergency text notification system. It can alert subscribers of critical information no matter the time or place.
All public footpaths throughout the campus are well lit and an on-campus bus service assists students to quickly navigate between buildings, as well as connecting them with nearby local destinations.

Double Honors Awarded to the Kent State Police Department

The campus is patrolled by our award-winning police force 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 5X�� Police Services was one of the first nationally accredited law enforcement agencies in Ohio and the second university police department in the United States to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

The Kent State Police Department has twice been honored with the designation of Flagship Agency, which recognizes law enforcement agencies that represent extraordinary examples of excellence in law enforcement accreditation.

Learn more about campus safety

Parents' Views on Safety at 5X��

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International Parent Story: Watching Your Child Flourish

"When we were considering universities, safety was paramount. The Bahamas is very far away and I wanted my daughter to be in a secure environment while just being able to focus on her schoolwork and not her surroundings.

When I came to visit, my flight was delayed so I arrived on campus about 1:00am and got lost because the campus is huge. In two minutes, the police were pulling me over. That made me feel so good knowing my girl was definitely in a secure environment with eyes everywhere."

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