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Greetings to parents and families! I am very pleased to welcome you to the A&S
Connect Newsletter. As the father of a son in college, I have the same questions
about his experiences and the many pathways he must navigate as a new
student. It is my hope that this new newsletter will give you a closer connection
with the college. We certainly welcome any questions you might have.
You will receive these communications on a monthly basis. They are intended
to: keep you updated on campus events, provide resources to help your student
perform at his or her best, and inform you of important policies and dates that
impact your Golden Flash. If at any point you no longer wish to receive the A&S
Connect Newsletter, please unsubscribe at the bottom of the page. We look
forward to partnering with you to make your student's first year a great
experience in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University.
Welcome to our Kent State family! Go Flashes!
James L. Blank, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
What to Expect in the First Few Weeks Welcome Weekend Starting college is a new adventure for many students and families. With adventure comes confidence, insecurity, freedom, loneliness…all
at the same time. The first few weeks of the semester can be tough for
any student and their family. Here are some things to watch for in the first few weeks, as well as links
to websites that share how to support your student: Week 1: Move‐in Day, Welcome Weekend, and the First Day of Class
Welcome Weekend is a weekend packed full of
fun activities and events starting Thursday,
August 27th through Sunday, August 30th.
Students will move into their residence halls
and attend their first hall meeting. Throughout
the weekend, students will have the
opportunity to meet fellow classmates in their
First Year Experience class, and get to know
their way around Kent State's campus. This
year's events include a comedian, Convocation,
FYE Common Reading, Discover Downtown
Kent, and Blastoff! For more information and a schedule of
Welcome Weekend events, please
visit: https://www.kent.edu/success/welcome‐
Move‐in Day: http://www.kent.edu/housing/move‐information
Welcome Weekend: https://www.kent.edu/success/welcome‐
weekend
The First Day of
Class: https://www.kent.edu/housing/academic‐resource‐
guide‐what‐expect
Week 2: The first paper, Labor Day Weekend and a lot of reading
Kent State Writing
Commons: http://www.kent.edu/writingcommons
Reading/Study Skills: http://www.kent.edu/asc/studyskills
Coming home for the “first”
time: http://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2014/11/returning‐
home‐from‐college‐reverse‐culture‐shock/
Kent State University’s website provides some ways to be supportive
during your student’s time of transition. Information can be found
here: http://www.kent.edu/parents. Fall Schedule Adjustment If your student expresses interest in adjusting his or her fall schedule, please keep these dates
and policies in mind: weekend. Walk‐in Advising The beginning of every semester brings
questions, worries, or a need for affirmation.
The College of Arts and Sciences Office of
Undergraduate Advising and Student Services
is open for walk‐in advising during the weeks of
August 24 and August 31. Students can see an
advisor without an appointment and have all
their questions answered. Advisors are
available from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30
p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in 105 Bowman Hall.
The last day to add/drop a class that runs the entire 15 week semester is Sunday, September
13. Between September 14 and November 8, your student may elect to withdrawal from any
or all full semester courses for a grade of “W.” The W, or withdrawal grade, is not factored in
Important Upcoming Dates
your student’s grade point average, but will always be on the academic transcript. Please
Academic Dates:
encourage your student to speak with an advisor about the pros and cons of withdrawing
Fall 2015 Classes begin: Monday, August
from classes. 31st
Labor Day (No Classes, Offices Closed):
The last day to drop, add, and withdrawal from courses that are flexibly scheduled (do no not
Monday, September 7th
run the entire 15 week semester) differ from the dates posted above. These dates can be
Last day to add/drop full term class before
found by accessing the Detailed Class Search grade of "W" is assigned: Sunday,
https://keys.kent.edu:44220/ePROD/bwlkffcs.p_adv_unsecure_sel_crse_search
September 13th Please help your student to understand that by changing his or her schedule, tuition may be
affected. Encourage your student to contact the Bursar’s Office at (330) 672‐2626 for more
information about how adjusting the schedule may result in possible tuition refunds or
additional charges.
Midterm Grades Available for student view:
Wednesday, October 21st
Course Withdraw Period (Grade of "W"
assigned): Monday, September 14th­
November 8th (for full term courses)
Campus Events:
Welcome Weekend: College of Arts and
Sciences Sno­cone zone: Friday, August
28th 3:00pm­4:00pm. Freshman Day of Service: Saturday,
August 29th begins at 8:30am
Parents and Family Day: Saturday,
September 12th Run the World 5K: Saturday, September
12th, Race starts at 8:30am in Risman
Plaza. Registration is now open!
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