Navigating the Academic Year: A Guide to Kent State University's Calendar
Kent State University, a public institution founded in 1910, operates on a semester-based academic calendar. Understanding this calendar is crucial for students, faculty, and staff to plan their academic year effectively. This guide provides a detailed overview of important dates and deadlines, particularly focusing on the 202610 term. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Kent State University is ranked No. #232 in National Universities and No. #129 in Top Public Schools. The university has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,841 (fall 2024), a suburban setting, and a campus size of 786 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Kent State University is 20:1. Kent State University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's in-state tuition and fees are $13,628; out-of-state tuition and fees are $23,872. Fifty-eight percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $18,340. The four-year graduation rate is 49%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $40,179.
Key Dates and Deadlines for the 202610 Term
The following sections outline the critical dates and deadlines for the 202610 term, covering schedule building, registration, grading, and graduation processes. Dates are subject to change, and updates are typically communicated via listserv.
Schedule Building and Timetable
The schedule building process involves several stages, from initial setup to making the schedule available to students.
- Update Schedule Events Maintenance Table in SSB: This involves setting up the system with midterm and final grades processing windows for all parts of term. This was scheduled for March 14, 2025 (F).
- Update Schedule Events Maintenance Table in SSB with FEEPUB date: This involves inputting the date when fee information is published, as provided by the Bursar.
- Schedule Build Window (DCU): This window allows for the initial construction of the course schedule, running from April 15, 2025 (T) to May 16, 2025 (F).
- Timetable Produced: The initial timetable is generated between May 19, 2025 (M) and July 11, 2025 (F).
- Schedule Data Transferred to Banner: The finalized schedule data is transferred to the Banner system on July 11, 2025 (F).
- Schedule Adjustment in Banner/Workflow: Adjustments and refinements to the schedule are made within the Banner system from July 14, 2025 (M) to August 8, 2025 (F).
- Schedule of Classes and Registration Information Available in FlashFAST: The finalized schedule and registration details are made available to students through FlashFAST on August 18, 2025 (M).
Registration and Enrollment
Registration is a critical process for students to secure their place in courses.
- Registration Deadline for State Subsidy (15th Day): The deadline to register to be included in state subsidy calculations is January 26, 2026 (M) by 5 pm.
Grading
The academic calendar includes specific periods for midterm and final grading.
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- Midterm Grading Begins in FlashFAST: Midterm grading for full-term courses (00000-29999) begins on February 2, 2026 (M) and continues through March 1, 2026 (U) (weeks 4-7).
- Missing and Partially-Graded Midterm Grade Rosters Updated: Rosters of missing or incomplete midterm grades are updated on the Secured Extranet SharePoint Site, accessible through the Faculty and Staff Portal on the Registrar’s Office home page on February 26, 2026 (R), and March 2, 2026 (M).
- Midterm Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST: Midterm grades are officially released to students in FlashFAST during week 8, starting on March 3, 2026 (T).
- Registrar’s Office Runs End of Term Final Grades Processing Jobs: The Registrar's Office processes final grades at the end of the term on May 13, 2026 (W). Refer to the Base Part of Term Table for grading deadlines for all parts of term and Open Learning courses.
- Final Grades Officially Available in FlashFAST: Final grades are officially available to students in FlashFAST on May 14, 2026 (R).
- Final Grades for the Semester Available on Transcripts: Final grades are accessible on official transcripts starting May 14, 2026 (R).
Graduation
The graduation process involves several steps, including list reviews, degree clearance, and diploma distribution.
- College/Campuses Review Graduation Lists: Colleges and campuses review graduation lists from February 9, 2026 (M) to May 20, 2026 (W).
- Deadline for PhD/AUD Degree Clearance: The deadline for PhD and AuD degree clearance is May 1, 2026 (F). Colleges update SHADEGR (graduation status = 5) for candidates who have completed all graduation requirements.
- Deadline for Degree Clearance-All Other Degrees: The deadline for degree clearance for all other degrees is May 20, 2026 (W). Colleges update SHADEGR (graduation status = 5) for candidates who have completed all graduation requirements.
- Registrar’s Office Begins Degree Posting in Banner: The Registrar’s Office begins posting degrees in Banner from May 21, 2026 (R) to May 27, 2026 (W).
- Degrees Available in FlashFAST: Degrees are available for viewing in FlashFAST starting May 28, 2026 (R).
- Degrees for the Semester Available on Transcripts: Degrees earned during the semester are reflected on official transcripts from May 28, 2026 (R).
- Final Graduation List Available in Cognos: The final graduation list is available in Cognos on May 28, 2026 (R).
- Digital Diplomas/Certificates available to students: Digital diplomas and certificates are available to students starting June 3, 2026 (W) via their Parchment accounts.
- Paper Diplomas/Certificates sent to Permanent or Diploma Address: Paper diplomas and certificates are mailed to students' permanent or diploma addresses listed in their FlashLine accounts starting June 3, 2026 (W). Delivery times vary via student Parchment accounts.
Other Important Dates and Deadlines
- Last Day to Submit Grade Changes for IN Grades Received: The last day to submit grade changes for incomplete (IN) grades is May 1, 2026 (F) for Undergraduate: 202580; Graduate: 202510.
- Default Grades Posted for Outstanding IN Grades Received: Default grades are posted for outstanding incomplete (IN) grades on May 13, 2026 (W) for Undergraduate: 202580; Graduate: 202510.
- Registrar inactivates SGASTDN records for all pending spring 2026 graduates: The registrar inactivates SGASTDN records for all pending spring 2026 graduates on May 13, 2026 (W).
- Lists of students that were dismissed for Spring 2026 will be provided to advising offices: Lists of students dismissed for Spring 2026 are provided to advising offices on May 14, 2026 (R).
- “W” grade is assigned to dropped courses: A "W" grade is assigned to dropped courses from January 26, 2026 (M) to March 29, 2026 (U), during weeks 3-10.
Additional Information
- Spring Recess: Spring Recess (No Classes, Offices Open) is from March 9, 2026 (M) to March 15, 2026 (U).
- Course-Specific Deadlines: If a class beginning and/or ending dates are other than the regular session dates for a full term, deadlines may be different than noted. Search for the course(s), then after locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates.
- Graduation List Locations: SAAR-232 Graduation List (status = PN) Public Folders > Kent State University > Student > Official > Student Records (Registrar) > College. SAAR-232 Graduation List (status = AW) Public Folders > Kent State University > Student > Official > Student Records (Registrar) > College.
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