FALL SEMESTER 2024 CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES (2025)

Fall 2024 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate.July 1, 2023Mar. 15, 2024Fall 2024 Schedule Build WindowFeb. 12, 2024Feb. 23, 2024Dates are subject to change. Schedulers will be sent updates via listserv.Spring 2025 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate.Dec. 1, 2023Sept. 15, 2024Fall 2024-Schedule of Classes Available in FlashFAST.Feb. 26, 2024, Mon., 8 a.m.Dates are subject to change. Schedulers will be sent updates via listserv.Fall 2024 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students seeking an associate degree.Mar. 1, 2024Aug. 23, 2024Fall 2024 - Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate Students seeking a graduate degree or graduate certificate.Mar. 1, 2024Aug. 23, 2024Summer 2025 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate.Mar. 1, 2024Dec. 15, 2024Priority Registration: Protected GroupsMar. 6, 2024Dates are subject to change.

Your Time to Register Begins: Graduate Students

(Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.)

Mar. 11, 2024

Dates are subject to change.

See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.

Your Time to Register Begins: Seniors

(Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.)

Mar. 12, 2024

Dates are subject to change.

See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.

Your Time to Register Begins: Juniors

(Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.)

Mar. 18, 2024

Dates are subject to change.

See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.

Your Time to Register Begins: Sophomores

(Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.)

April 8, 2024

Dates are subject to change.

See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.

Your Time to Register Begins: Continuing Freshmen

(Students should check their Registration Status page in FlashLine to determine their time to register and/or to see if they have an advising requirement that prevents registration.)

Apr. 22, 2024

Dates are subject to change.

See entry schedules on www.kent.edu/registrar. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website at www.kent.edu/bursar/.

Open Registration/Schedule Adjustment: All Eligible Students

Students may self-add, switch sections of courses, and drop courses during this time.

Apr. 29, 2024Aug. 25, 2024

Dates are subject to change.

If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for the full term, registration/ schedule adjustment deadlines may be different than noted. You may determine deadlines by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. Search for the course(s), and after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website.

Fall 2024 - First Day of ClassesAug. 19, 2024Labor Day (No Classes, Offices Closed)Sept. 2, 2024$100 Late Registration Fee AssessedAug. 26, 2024Applicable for students registering for their first enrolled hour for the term.

Fall 2024 -Last day to drop courses that meet the full term before a grade of "W" is assigned.

Sept. 1, 2024

Dates are subject to change.

If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for the full term, registration/ schedule adjustment deadlines may be different than noted. You may determine deadlines by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes. Search for the course(s), and after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates. Payment deadlines are on the Bursar Website.

Fall 2024 -Course Withdrawal from Any or All courses for the full term. “W” grade is assigned to dropped coursesSept. 2, 2024Oct. 27, 2024Weeks 3-10. NOTE: If class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for a full term, deadlines may be different than noted. You may determine deadlines by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the Schedule of Classes Search. Search for the course(s), and after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates.Fall 2024 - Registration Deadline for State Subsidy (15^th Day), 5 pmSept. 2, 2024Fall 2024 -College/Campuses Review Graduation ReportsSept. 3, 2024Jan. 7, 2025

SAAR-232 Graduation List (status = PN) Public Folders > Kent State University > Student > Official > Student Records (Registrar) > College

Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.

Fall 2024 - Midterm Grading Begins in FlashFAST for students enrolled in lower division (00000, 10000, 20000 level) Full-Term Courses (Weeks 4-7)Sep. 9, 2024Oct. 7, 2024Midterms Grades Process and Dates Subject to ChangeSpring 2025 - Graduation Application Deadline for Undergraduate Students seeking an associate degree.Oct. 1, 2024Jan. 17, 2025Spring 2025 - Graduation Application Deadline for Graduate Students seeking a graduate degree.Oct. 1, 2024Jan. 17, 2025Columbus Day (observed Fri., Nov. 29, 2024)Oct. 14, 2024Missing and Partially-Graded Midterm Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet SharePoint Site. Access the rosters through the Faculty and Staff Portal on the Registrar’s Office home page.Oct. 3, 2024Oct. 7, 2024Midterms Grades Process and Dates Subject to ChangeMidterm Grades Officially Available to all students enrolled in lower division (00000, 10000, 20000 level) courses in FlashFAST (week 8)Oct. 9, 2024Midterms Grades Process and Dates Subject to ChangeFall BreakOct. 3, 2024Oct. 6, 2024Veterans Day Observed (No Classes, Offices Closed)Nov. 11, 2024Thanksgiving RecessNov. 27, 2024Dec. 1, 2024Classes recessed Wednesday through Sunday; offices closed Thursday and Friday.Fall 2024-Deadline for PhD/AUD/DNP Degree ClearanceDec. 6, 2024Colleges will update SHADEGR (graduation status = 5) for those candidates who have completed ALL graduation requirements. Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.Last Day to Submit Grade Changes for IN Grades Received: (Undergrad: 202410, 202460; Grad: 202380)Dec. 6, 2024Fall 2024-Classes Officially EndDec. 8, 2024Fall 2024-Final Examination PeriodDec. 9, 2024Dec. 15, 2024Fall 2024-Commencement(s) (KC)See Commencement website or the Official University Academic Calendar for dates.Missing and Partially-Graded Final Grade Rosters Updated on the Secured Extranet SharePoint Site. Access the rosters through the Faculty and Staff Portal on the Registrar’s Office home page.Dec. 13, 2024Dec. 17, 2024Default Grades Posted for Outstanding IN Grades Received: (Undergrad: 202410, 202460; Grad: 202380)Dec. 18, 2024Fall 2024– Registrar’s Office Runs End of Term Final Grades Processing Jobs.Dec. 18, 2024See Base Part of Term Table on Page 1 for Grading Deadlines for All Parts of Term and Open Learning Courses.Fall 2024-Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFASTDec. 19, 2024Holiday ObservanceTBASee University Academic Calendar for dates.Fall 2024-Lists of students that were dismissed for 202480 will be provided to advising offices.Dec. 19, 2024Fall 2024-Deadline for Degree Clearance – All Other DegreesJan. 9, 2025Colleges will update SHADEGR (graduation status = 5) for those candidates who have completed ALL graduation requirements. Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.Fall 2024-Registrar’s Office Begins Degree Post in BannerJan. 10, 2025Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.Fall 2024-Degrees Available in FlashFAST and on TranscriptsJan. 15, 2025Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.Fall 2024-Final Graduation List Available in CognosJan. 16, 2025SAAR-232 Graduation List (status = AW) Public Folders > Kent State University > Student > Official > Student Records (Registrar) > College. Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via Graduation_Processing listserv.Fall 2024-Degree Verification and Grads Only enrollment file sent to ClearinghouseJan. 22, 2025Fall 2024-Digital Diplomas/Certificates available to studentsJan. 17, 2025Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via the Graduation_Processing listserv. Digital diplomas/certificates available via student Parchment accountsFall 2024- Paper Diplomas/Certificates sent to Permanent or Diploma Address Listed in Student’s FlashLine AccountFeb. 14, 2025Dates are subject to change. Updates will be sent via the Graduation_Processing listserv. Paper diplomas/certificates will arrive to students from Parchment approx. 4-6 weeks after digital records become available.