This is a sample schedule and is subject to change.  Students and families will receive a personalized agenda the morning of your DKS appointment.

June and July Student Agenda

Welcome to Kent State University!    
Day #1 Time:  Location:                                                            Topic:
7 - 8 a.m.  Eastway Center Lower Lounge   
Eastway Center Residence Hall Check-In.  After putting your luggage in the Eastway room, walk over to the Kent Student Center to check in for the Destination Kent State program.
8 - 9 a.m.  Ballroom, 2nd Floor Kent Student Center  (KSC)   
8 - 9 a.m.  Kent Student Center Ballroom and 2nd Floor Lobby Resource Fair.  Encourage your student to visit the Flash Card office on the 1st Floor of the KSC to get their KSU Flash Card (student ID).
8 - 9 a.m.   
Room 306, Third floor KSC Honors College Introduction (required for admitted Honors College students & their families)
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.  Ballroom, KSC Welcome to Kent State University
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.  Ballroom, KSC   
Student Meet and Greet
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Ballroom, KSC Get Involved!
10:15 -11:15a.m.  Ballroom, KSC Kent State University: Your Home Away From Home
11:15 - Noon  Ballroom, KSC You and Your Money
Noon - 1 p.m.  Eastway Center Dining Room (Escorts to the Kent Student Center leave Eastway at 12:50 p.m.) Lunch! Enjoy lunch with other Kent State family members.  Visit the model rooms in Eastway to see a sample of the residence hall spaces at Kent State.  Speak with representatives of both Residence Services and Dining Services during the lunch hour.
1:05 - 1:15 p.m.  Ballroom, KSC   
Go Flashes!  Catch the spirit!  Hear from Kent State Athletics about Kent State pride!
1:15 - 2 p.m.  Ballroom, KSC Your Roadmap to Graduation: You and your student will attend a program dedicated to highlighting the Kent State approach to student success.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Look at your student's schedule to determine the location of this session.  Flash Guides will guide the way to this session. Pillars of Success: Academic Foundations and Expectations: Students and their guests will take a walk on campus to spend an hour with representatives from the College that houses the major your student selected.
3:30 - 4:35 p.m.  Ballroom, KSC   
Your Health and Safety
4:35 - 5 p.m.  Ballroom, KSC   
Connect with the Flashguides
5:00 - 6:15 p.m.  Eastway Center Dining Room Dinner and time to relax (Flash Guide escorts will return to the KSC starting at 6:15)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Kiva, KSC Lecture simulation and/or Online learning

Student Agenda

DAY #2 Time:

Location: Topic:
7:00 - 7:45a.m. Residence Hall Lounge Residence hall check-out
6:45 - 7:45a.m. Eastway Center Dining Room Breakfast
7:15-7:45 a.m. Eastway Center Dining Room Visit with Kent State Air Force and Army ROTC (optional)
7:45 a.m. Eastway Center Main Lounge and Dining Room Meet the Flashguides for an escort back to the Kent Student Center
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Kiva, KSC College Survival
9:00 a.m. Kiva, KSC Campus Resource for Students from Students
9:00 a.m.- noon Various Locations Academic Advising and Registration
Noon Thank you. Have a safe trip home.

Destination Kent State Parent Agenda 

2013 DKS DAY ONE: Guest Schedule

Time

Guest Agenda

Location

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Eastway Center Residence Hall Check-In Lower Lounge
Eastway Center
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Destination Kent State Program Check-In & Coffee Hour Ballroom, 2^nd Floor, KSC
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Resource Fair    2^nd Floor Lobby, KSC
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Honors College Introduction   Room 306, 3^rd Floor, KSC
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome to Kent State University!  Ballroom, 2^nd Floor, KSC
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Parents and Family Members as Partners: Your DKS Experience Ballroom Balcony, 3^rd Floor, KSC
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Travel to the Governance Chambers  
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Your Student's Home Away From Home Governance Chambers, KSC
11:15 - Noon Financial Aid and Bursar Offices   Governance Chambers, KSC
Noon - 1:00 p.m.   Lunch and Model Residence Hall Room Viewing Eastway Center Dining Room  
1:05 – 1:15 p.m. Kent State Athletics   Ballroom, 2^nd Floor, KSC
1:15 -  2:00 p.m. Roadmap to Graduation   Ballroom, 2^nd Floor, KSC
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Pillars of Success Indicated on Your Student's Schedule
3:30 – 4:35 p.m. Your Student's Health and Safety Ballroom, 2^nd Floor, KSC
4:35- 5:00 p.m. Break Escort to Eastway Center
4:45 – 6:15 p.m. Dinner Eastway Center Dining Room
3:30 – 6:15 p.m.    
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Your Student's Academic Success In College Kiva, KSC  
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Optional PARTA Bus Tour Leave From KIVA
8:30 – 10:00 p.m. On Your Own  

2013 DKS DAY TWO: Guest Schedule

Time

Guest Agenda Location
7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Residence Hall Check-Out Lower Lounge
Eastway Center
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast   Eastway Center Dining Room  
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Parents and Family Members as Partners: Taking the Next Steps   Governance Chambers, KSC
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Financial Aid and Bursar's Office Q and A Governance Chambers, KSC
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Optional Sessions Various Locations

Students and family are welcome to remain on campus to complete important errands.  Consider browsing the computer options at the Kent Student Center Bookstore, get a student ID at the Flash Card office (1st Floor, Kent Student Center), pay a student bill at the Bursar (131 Schwartz Center) or visiting Financial Aid (103 Schwartz Center). If you need assistance finding the person that can best assist you, please ask a Flash Guide or any other Destination Kent State staff member to help you make a connection on campus.

Parents will receive a program evaluation via their e-mail address.  Please take a few minutes to respond to the evaluation.  Your feedback is important.

Visit www.kent.edu/success for Welcome Weekend details.

Call 330-672-9292 or e-mail newatksu@kent.edu with questions or concerns.

Thank you for joining your student at Destination Kent State!