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Establish student account in FlashLine

Your student's first (and very important!) step is to and establish an account. FlashLine is a virtual hub of information that your student will use throughout their time at �鶹ӰԺ State.

To log in for the first time, your student will go to and follow the instructions to create an account. After establishing their account, your student will need to save their FlashLine credentials somewhere safe.

Returning users should log in to FlashLine directly at .

If your student needs login assistance, contact the Help Desk at 330-672-4357 or go to .

KSUview

You must have a KSUview account if you would like to view your student’s financial aid, personal information, registration and student account information. Your student will need to set up your KSUview account for parent or family member access.

KSUview provides a safe and easy way for your student to identify you as a designee and grant you permission to view selected student information such as financial aid, personal information (address, phone and email), registration (status and schedule) and student account information (detail, summary, tax notification and holds). For a parent or family member to be added as a designee, the following steps must be completed by the student:

and select "Student" in the left-hand column.
Under "Student," select "Resources."
Under "Resources," select "Requests and Authorizations."
The webpage will be displayed; double click on "KSUview."
Choose "Add Designee" and fill in the fields for First Name, Last Name and Email Address for the person you’re giving access to; click "Add Designee."
Click on "Expand (designee name)". In the "Profile" tab, complete the information requested for your designee. On the "Authorization" tab, select the items you’d like your designee to view online.

Review new first-year priority dates

Be sure to follow these important dates for financial aid, on-campus housing and new student orientation, called Destination �鶹ӰԺ State (DKS). These include:

New First-Year Students Entering in the Fall 2025 Semester

December 2024 – The 2025-26 opens.
Feb. 1, 2025 – On-campus housing application opens in the .
Feb. 1, 2025 – Student orientation called Destination �鶹ӰԺ State (DKS) registration opens.
Feb. 15, 2025 – Deadline to submit the to receive maximum scholarships and the best financial aid offer.
May 1, 2025 – Priority deadline to to confirm your student's place in the freshman class.
TBD – Residence hall move-in begins.
Aug. 14-17, 2025 – KSU Kickoff begins.
Aug. 18, 2025 – Fall classes begin.

New First-Year Students Entering in the Spring 2025 Semester

December 2024 – The 2025-26 opens.
Oct. 15, 2024 – Student orientation called Destination �鶹ӰԺ State (DKS) registration opens.
Oct. 15, 2024 – On-campus housing application opens.
Jan. 12, 2025 – Residence hall move-in begins.
Jan. 13, 2025 – Spring classes begin.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for scholarships

The 2025-26 will open in December 2024. This is one of the most important applications of your student's college career. To receive the best financial offer from �鶹ӰԺ, Fall 2025 semester students must submit the FAFSA by Feb. 15, 2025. Be sure to add our FAFSA code: 003051.

ScholarshipUniverse is your student's hub for finding and applying for scholarships. It is a search portal that will match them to internal (�鶹ӰԺ State-specific) and external scholarships. Internal university scholarship applications have deadlines between Feb. 1 and March 1, 2025, while external scholarship deadlines vary. Be sure your student keeps track of when each application is due.

We want to help everyone achieve their dream of attending college. Our financial aid experts can help students and families find the best combination of aid and scholarships to help them reach their goals. Visit the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website for more information.

Apply for housing or submit exemption form

Your student can apply to live in one of our 20+ residence halls and several Living-Learning Programs (programs where students with similar interests live together) beginning Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students in the .

Is your student not sure where to live? Check out our 3D housing tours.

If your student plans to commute, they will need to submit the commuter exemption form found under the "Housing Forms" link in the .

Your student's college journey at �鶹ӰԺ State begins at student orientation – Destination �鶹ӰԺ State (DKS)! They can register for their preferred DKS date in the .

At orientation, your student will register for classes, connect with campus and get their Flashcard – their student ID. Parents, family and guests are encouraged to attend as well!

Registration opens Oct. 15 for incoming spring students and Feb. 1 for incoming fall students.

Learn more about DKS on our webpage.

Prepare for classes and DKS

It is very important that your student completes the steps on this checklist so they will be able to register for classes at DKS. Make sure your student has:

Completed the placement assessments at least three days before attending DKS. These will be available in .
Submitted their final high school transcripts and scores.
1. This includes AP/IB scores and college transcripts for any college courses completed during high school. You will submit this information to the Admissions Office.
Reviewed class scheduling timelines to ensure that they get the classes they are most interested in.
Reviewed tuition payment options. Access this information with your student on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

Please contact the admissions office if you have any questions. We’re here to help!