What a fantastic time to be part of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) here at Kent State!
We are uniquely positioned to be leaders in addressing some of the most challenging issues we are facing as a nation and as a people.
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Advisory Councils
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering's Industrial Advisory Board is comprised of decision makers from a diverse cross-section of aeronautics and engineering industry. They are active in counseling our curricular activities with emphasis on a joint effort resulting in the brightest and best-prepared graduates. The Aeronautics & Engineering Councils provide professional input for those specific disciplines.
Kent Wired Article Martin Harp April 24, 2014 Kent State celebrated Arbor Day and the university鈥檚 performance in Recyclemania, a national recycling competition, with a tree planting ceremony outside Centennial A and B on Thursday. Alan Siewert, regional urban forester from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, presented the Tree Campus USA award. The award is from the Arbor Day Foundation and recognizes campuses that carry on urban forestry, Siewert said, which is the care of trees and shrubs in a human environment. 鈥淎s important as it is to have nice ...
Can I take the summer term off?
If you are enrolled full time in the fall and spring semesters, and intend to continue your studies full time, you are eligible to take the summer term off.
Can I drop below full time?
Only in certain situations. Do NOT drop any classes before going to the Office of Global Education to speak with an ISSS advisor and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building to speak with your CAE academic advisor. If you drop below full time without our approval, you will be considered out of status and your immigration record could be terminated.
How many credit hours are required to be a "full time" student to meet F-1 Visa requirements?
To be a full-time student and meet the enrollment requirements to maintain valid F-1 student status, undergraduate students must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours total with 9 of those credit hours being in-person classes. Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 8 credit hours total with 5 of those credits being in-person classes. 鈥淗ybrid鈥 classes are considered in-person classes for visa purposes.
Do I have to attend orientation?
Orientation for international students is hosted by the Office of Global Education and is mandatory for every new international student at 5X社区, including undergraduate, graduate, sponsored, exchange, transfer and ESL (English Second Language) students. At orientation, you will receive important information 鈥 beyond academic advising 鈥 including how to stay in legal visa status, get a bank account, work while you are here, safety, staying healthy and many other topics.