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Kent State University's Center for Adult and Veteran Services

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Serving the adult learner, parenting, and military-connected student populations at Kent State University!

Kent State offers special programs and services just for adult and veteran students. Taking the next step toward your educational or career goals can sometimes seem overwhelming, so the Center of Adult and Veteran Services makes it a little easier. We provide support and information to assist you in transition to college and throughout your education at Kent State University. You’ll receive personalized, comprehensive support tailored to your needs, whether you are entering college for the first time or returning after a career in business or service in the armed forces. Services Available:
• Adult Student Orientation- This one credit hour orientation course helps adult students adjust to the academic environment and add the role of student to their other life responsibilities. This course meets the requirements for the First Year Experience Course and is valuable to all adult students new to KSU. Contact the office for more information.
• General academic advising and assistance.
• Career Guidance
• We provide an updated list of local child care providers, and an environment to help single parents or families deal with both the personal and academic issues faced in college.
• Campus involvement, such as the KSU Vets Club
• Any other additional referrals or resources students may need assistance with

10/13/2026

🏈 Kickoff time is officially set! 🏈

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 PM for the annual Military Appreciation Football Game at Dix Stadium! 🇺🇸

Now that we have a time, here’s how the day works:
⏰ 11:30 AM: The CAVS tent opens, with food and drinks for Veterans and Service Members
🏈 1:00 PM: Kickoff!

📍 Find us at the northeast corner of Dix Stadium
🎟️ Tickets are $15

Come early, grab a bite, and cheer on the Flashes with fellow Veterans, Service Members, and the Kent State community. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛

10/08/2026

Fall break is here! 🍂 Whether you're catching up on sleep, spending time with family, or finally opening that book you've been saving, we hope you take some time to rest and recharge. You've earned it! ☕📖

Our office will be open during break if you need us. 🧡

10/07/2026

Want to know what's happening on campus and around Kent? 📬

The Campus & Community Connections Newsletter is our monthly newsletter made just for adult, parenting and non-traditional students at Kent State. Each month you'll get:

✨ Campus updates
📅 Campus and community events
💼 Opportunities and resources
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities around Kent

Scan the QR code in the post to sign up, or send us a DM and we'll share the link!

10/06/2026

Spring 2027 registration is right around the corner! 📚✨

Check your registration date on your FlashLine Student Dashboard so you're ready to register for the classes (and times) that work best for you, whether you're balancing work, family, or military commitments.

❓ Not sure what to take or how to register? Reach out to your academic advisor.
💳 Seeing a hold on your account? Contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to get it cleared before your date.

Have questions about your military benefits, or about navigating another semester as an adult, parenting, or military-connected student? Stop by CAVS or send us a DM. We're here to help! 💙💛

10/02/2026

Are you a non-traditional student? 📚

Whether you're returning to school after time away, balancing classes with work or family, a parent, a veteran, or simply on a path that looks a little different, we want to hear from you!

We've created a short survey to learn more about your interests, needs, and preferences. Your responses will help us better serve non-traditional students and build a stronger sense of community on campus. We're exploring ideas like an online group or a student organization where non-traditional students can connect, share experiences, and support one another. 💙💛

Your input will directly guide our future decisions and projects, so please take a few minutes to share your thoughts!

📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic to take the survey! Can't scan it? Send us a DM or email and we'll share the link.

Questions? Contact the Center for Adult and Veteran Services at 330-672-7933 or [email protected].

10/01/2026

🏛️ Welcome to KENTHACA! ⚓

This Homecoming Week, the CAVS office set sail for ancient Greece and became Ithaca, home of the legendary Odysseus! 🌊

For the Homecoming office decorating contest, every office brought this year's theme, "Every Flash Has a Story," to life. We chose The Odyssey, because it's the story of a war veteran trying to find his way home. 🛡️

After 10 years at war in Troy, Odysseus spent another 10 years sailing home. Along the way he faced storms, monsters, wrong turns, and plenty of people telling him he'd never make it. But he kept going, relying on his wit, his resilience, and the people who helped him along the way. ⛵

Our veterans, military-connected students, and adult learners know what it means to take the long road. Many of you are balancing service, family, work, and school, and coming back to the classroom after time away can feel like its own odyssey. Like Odysseus, every one of you has a story worth telling, and CAVS is here to help you navigate the journey. Your Ithaca is the finish line, and we'll help you get there. 🎓

📍 Stop by our office to see Kenthaca in person (and spot the golden coins! 🪙)

🏈 And don't miss Homecoming this weekend!
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⚡ Golden Flashes vs. Ohio University Bobcats
⏰ Kickoff at 3:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium

Every Flash has a story. What's yours? ⚡

09/29/2026

Life doesn't pause for your degree, and it shouldn't have to. 💛💙

Life Beyond KSU (UC 20007) is built for students juggling school, work, family, and finances while planning what's next after graduation. Whether you're an adult learner, a parenting student, a veteran, or a transfer student, this course helps you build your future with purpose, confidence, and a plan.

📍 100% online, no set meeting times
📅 Second 7 weeks of Fall 2026, starting October 19
📝 Sec. 01 | CRN 17866

09/24/2026

Fall in Kent hits different 🍁

Now that it's officially fall, here are some of our favorite activities around Kent State and Kent! 🍁 How many of these have you checked off? Tell us your favorite in the comments 👇

09/21/2026

Kent State CAVS is sharing the following opportunity on behalf of the Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio CAT:

The Cincinnati Bengals are proud to be partnering with Ohio CAT to present the Ohio CAT Military Scholarship Essay Contest – an opportunity to recognize and support military members and veterans as they pursue their educational goals.

Applications are officially open, and we would greatly appreciate your help sharing this opportunity throughout the active military and veteran communities. Through this program, two deserving military members or veterans will each receive a $5,000 scholarship, along with four tickets to the Salute to Service game on Sunday, November 1st featuring the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans.

To enter, applicants must submit an essay of 750 words or fewer addressing how their military service has prepared them to excel academically and pursue their future goals. Essays will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Originality & Communication (40%): Essays should present a clear and compelling message, supported by meaningful detail and strong organization.
Content (40%): Essays should highlight the entrant's military service, educational and career aspirations, and the steps they are taking to achieve those goals.
Writing Mechanics (20%): Essays should demonstrate strong spelling, grammar, punctuation, and overall writing quality, and should not exceed the 750-word limit.

Eligibility Requirements:

Active-duty, retired, and veteran military personnel are eligible to apply.
Veterans pursuing higher education are eligible – regardless of length of service.
Current ROTC participants are not eligible for this scholarship program.

Applications can be submitted online at https://www.bengals.com/fans/promotions/scholarship. Submissions will remain open through Friday, October 9th at 11:59PM EST.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio CAT recognize the dedication, leadership, and perseverance demonstrated by those who have served our country.🫵🇺🇸🐯🧡

09/18/2026

🕊️ National POW/MIA Recognition Day — September 18, 2026

This Friday, we pause to honor the American prisoners of war and those still missing in action, along with the families who have carried their absence for decades. First proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this day has grown into a national tradition observed every third Friday of September.

Unlike memorials tied to a single branch or conflict, POW/MIA Recognition Day stands for every unaccounted for service member across all U.S. wars, a reminder that "you are not forgotten" is more than a motto.

To the veterans and military-connected students in our Kent State community: we see you, we honor your service, and we honor those who never made it home.
🖤🤍

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Kent, OH
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

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