Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to ฮ็านพ็ณกโs admissions process to ensure student access and success.
โWe recognize that COVID-19 has disrupted the college enrollment process for our prospective students and K-12 educational partners,โ said Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., associate vice president for enrollment management/admissions at ฮ็านพ็ณก. โTherefore, we have worked to simplify our admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.โ
For fall 2020 applicants, ฮ็านพ็ณก at Stark will:
- Waive ACT/SAT standardized test requirements, recognizing that testing was canceled in many locations leaving students unable to take the test.
- Accept unofficial transcripts from high school counselors.
- Waive application fees.
- Move the deadline to apply for the 2020 Fall Semester to Aug. 15.
โฮ็านพ็ณก is always committed to promoting access to higher education, and the need to do so is particularly crucial in these times of unprecedented challenges,โ said Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., ฮ็านพ็ณกโs interim senior vice president and provost.
ฮ็านพ็ณก Stark faculty and administration agree the changes are in the best interest of students.
โStudent success is paramount to our mission at ฮ็านพ็ณก at Stark,โ said Lisa Hart, Ph.D., director of Stark Campus enrollment management and student services. โAs Stark Countyโs only public university, we are open to everyone, and we have the academic services in place to support student success. Just as we have been committed to academic excellence, since our founding nearly 75 years ago, we remain steadfast to that commitment during todayโs uncertain times.โ
For Stark Campus Admissions, visit ฮ็านพ็ณก Stark Admissions or email starkadmissions@kent.edu.
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