Kent State University Parents and Families Engagement

09/01/2026

Hi, Families!

Does your student share a room on campus? University Housing recently sent students helpful tips for building a positive roommate experience.

🏠 Encourage your student to: ✅ Complete their Roommate Agreement within the first few weeks of classes ✅ Communicate early about expectations, guests, noise, cleaning, study time, and personal space ✅ Respect differences and set healthy boundaries ✅ Address concerns directly and kindly before they become bigger issues

Remind your student that open communication and mutual respect go a long way toward creating a comfortable living environment.

If challenges arise, Residence Life staff and RAs are available to help. Check in with your student and encourage them to watch for additional information from their residence hall staff! 💙💛

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

08/11/2026

Education Abroad will be hosting several in-person, virtual (live or pre-recorded), and social media events for students throughout the week!

08/10/2026

Families are invited to come write a heartfelt postcard to their college students as a simple “we’re thinking of you.” Stop by the Pepsi Leadership Lounge located on the second floor of the Student Center on Thurs., Aug. 20 between 3-8 PM!

We’ll save your message and inform your student to stop by the Office of Parents & Families Engagement later in the semester for pick up.

The first 500 family members in attendance will receive a free bag of popcorn courtesy of Metropolis Popcorn. Hoping you can “pop” in! 💕

08/10/2026

Hello, Families!

University Housing has an important update about move-in for students residing in Olson Hall.

05/30/2026

05/21/2026

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 - 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!

When visiting your student in Kent, we know you have your go-to spots—favorite restaurants, best places for KSU gear, and local gems that make Kent feel like home 💙.

Help us highlight the best of Kent! The Office of Parents and Families Engagement is launching the Kent State Parents’ Choice Awards, and we want your picks. 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗

05/21/2026

Hey Parents and Families!

Have you checked your email lately? You (and your students) might have scored an exclusive meal plan offer—and it’s waiting in your inbox.

Go take a peek and tell your students to do the same… because nobody likes missing out on a good deal!

04/27/2026

We're going out with a bang! 💥 Here is the last Weekly Rollout of the semester🥹:
4/27: Make your own beaded lanyard! Located in White Hall Rm 101, from 4:00p.m.- 600p.m.

4/28: FAB's Finale Karaoke. Located in the Rathskeller, from 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

4/29: De-Stree Fest! Enjoy an array of different self care activities before finals week. Located in the KSU bookstore from 3:00-5:00p.m.

4/29: Demin Day Fashion Show, 25 years in the movement! Enjoy a night of fashion, art, and food! Located in Oscar Ritchie Hall Theater, from 6:00-8:00p.m.

4/30: Fabenger Hunt! Race around campus and complete the scavenger hun first to win cool prizes. Check out for additional information. Located at the Rathskeller at 7:00p.m.

4/30: Pancake Study Break. Fuel up for finals w/ a live DJ, giveaways, and more! Located in Eastway Dining, from 9:00-11:00p.m.