Transient Students to Kent State University
Students pursuing a degree at another institution may apply as transient students to Kent State. Such students must be in good standing and possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 (on a scale of 4.00) to be eligible for admission. The transient permission form must be certified in writing by the registrar or collegial dean of the institution where the students are enrolled.

Transient status is for one semester only. Students wishing to attend more than one semester must apply again through the Admissions Office. Returning transient students must be in good academic standing at Kent State. A non-refundable $10 transient student fee will be assessed for each transient admission. An ID card may be obtained through the FLASHcard Office.

Transient Work at Another University
Kent State University students who wish to take coursework at another accredited institution of higher education must receive the prior approval of the academic dean of the appropriate unit if the student intends to apply this coursework toward the Kent State University degree program.

Transient work by students who are on probation, dismissed or in the last 30 hours of a degree program may be restricted by the students’ college or school. All credits granted for transient work will be translated into semester hours. Grades received for transient work are not transferred; only credit hours are transferred. Credit is transferred only for grades of C or higher.

Students are reminded that no more than 18 semester hours of transient work may be approved. Approvals for transient attendance are valid for one term only (quarter, semester, etc.) at other institutions and are subject to all restrictions of the dean of their college.