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The Senior Guest Program at ������Ƶ enables persons 60 years of age or older to audit ������Ƶ State courses on a tuition-free, space-available basis, with university approval. 

Responsibilities include the purchase of textbooks, transportation, parking and any other course fees, as well as the $15 per credit hour online distance learning fee assessed for all online classes. Senior Guests do not receive grades, and no credit is awarded. Senior Guests may select up to two (2) courses and one (1) alternative during a designated enrollment period. The following programs are NOT included in this program: Aeronautics, Architecture, Fashion, Nursing, Theatre, ������Ƶ Blossom Art and independent study. 

Online distance learning fees ($15 per credit hour) and course fees will be billed through the Bursar's Office. Check your kent.edu email and  for your e-bill. If you have any outstanding balance, we will not be able to register you until this is cleared with the Bursar's office.

A variety of unavoidable factors may result in Senior Guests beginning a course as late as a week after the official start date.

Registration 

Fall 2025 Registration: LINKS

• There are two links available to complete the Application for Senior Guest Program. Choose
  which form to complete based on your current situation.  
• Links are available Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 at 10:00a.m. through Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 at 5:00p.m.
• Late registrations cannot be accommodated.
• Registration contacts for ������Ƶ State campuses, visit the Campus Contact Information page. 

Fall classes begin Aug. 18.
 

1 Current Senior Guest - You have an active ������Ƶ State email address

2 New/Non-Current Senior Guest - You do not have an active ������Ƶ State email address. You
will be prompted to create a Dynamic Forms account when completing this form. Choose
Create New Account. A ������Ƶ State email address and ������Ƶ State ID number will be
assigned and sent in a confirmation email when you are enrolled in your requested
course(s) to use the next time you complete the Application for Senior Guest Program.

SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION: IMPORTANT DATES

• Registration is open Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. through Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
• The application links will be available Jan. 2, 2026. 
• Spring classes begin Jan. 12, 2026.
   

������Ƶ Campus Parking:

• Senior Guests may park in the ������Ƶ Student Center Visitor’s Lot, for up to two (2) hours, at no charge, with a Golden Buckeye Card and a card issued from Parking Services. 
  ������Ƶ State Golden Buckeye Permits will be needed to exit the Student Center Lot (cash will not be accepted).
  ������Ƶ State Golden Buckeye permits are available, free of charge at KSU Parking Services.
  Please bring your Driver's License, Golden Buckeye Card & License Plate Number to 
  800 E Summit Street, Michael Schwartz Center, Room 123
• For more information on parking options or to purchase a permit for other campus lots: contact Parking Services at: parking@kent.edu or 330-672-4432 or visit www.kent.edu/parking.
  
  Flash Book Charges
  Important: If your course is included in the Flash Book Program you will automatically receive, and be billed for, the digital textbook.
• To Opt-Out: To opt-out of Flash Books, login to your course in Canvas, select the Flash Books icon, and select the opt-out link in the top menu. Follow the directions in the opt-out link to complete the opt-out process.  By opting out, you are responsible for obtaining the required course materials outlined by your instructor for your course.
  Questions regarding Flash Books email  flashbooks@kent.edu.

Program Details and Process Reminders

• Senior Guest Eligibility: A person who is 60 years of age or older and has resided in the state of Ohio for at least one year.
• Please do not email, call, visit or otherwise contact a faculty member, school director, department chair, etc., to request admission to a course.
• The program administrator will contact faculty/department and notify you by email, if your course request is approved or denied.  All cases, the university's decision is final. Please do not attend a course if you have not been approved to do so.
• A variety of unavoidable factors may result in Senior Guests beginning a course as late as a week after the official start date.
• Any distance learning ($15 per credit hour) and course fees will be billed through the Bursar's Office. Check your kent.edu email and  for your e-bill. If you have any outstanding balance, we will not be able to register you until this is cleared with the Bursar's office.
• Senior Guests may drop classes by emailing lifelonglearning@kent.edu. 
• Senior Guests who do not attend, and do not drop, a course in which they are enrolled will be assessed all related fees. Deadlines are listed in the Schedule of Classes. 
• To successfully participate in this program, you must have access to a computer, laptop or tablet. You will need to have internet access, know how to navigate websites, and be able to participate in an online environment to access assignments, messages from the professor, etc. 

Visit our Senior Guest FAQs Page