Can transfer students live in the residence halls?
ABSOLUTELY! And we certainly would encourage you to do so! Because Kent State is a residential campus, there is a university housing policy requiring all single students enrolled in at least 9 credits to live in the residence halls and participate in the food plan. This requirement applies until: 1) you’ve reached junior academic standing (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) at the start of fall semester; 2) you are 21 years old at the start of the fall semester; 3) you have lived in residence halls two or more years; 4) you commute from the primary residence of your parent or legal guardian who lives within 50 miles of the Kent Campus (NOTE: a Commuter Exemption form must be requested from and returned to the Department of Residence services); or 5) you have received a special exemption from the Department of Residence Services. Your housing contract is for the academic year (fall and spring), and may not be terminated. Don’t be intimidated by the rules and regulations. The living-learni
