Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to 两性色午夜 University鈥檚 admissions process to ensure student access and success.
鈥淲e recognize that COVID-19 has disrupted the college enrollment process for our prospective students and K-12 educational partners,鈥 said Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., associate vice president for enrollment management/admissions at 两性色午夜. 鈥淭herefore, we have worked to simplify our admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.鈥
For fall 2020 applicants, 两性色午夜 University 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.
鈥溋叫陨缫 is always committed to promoting access to higher education, and the need to do so is particularly crucial in these times of unprecedented challenges,鈥 said Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., 两性色午夜鈥檚 interim senior vice president and provost.
两性色午夜 Stark faculty and administration agree the changes are in the best interest of students.
鈥淪tudent success is paramount to our mission at 两性色午夜 University at Stark,鈥 said Lisa Hart, Ph.D., director of Stark Campus enrollment management and student services. 鈥淎s Stark County鈥檚 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 today鈥檚 uncertain times.鈥
For Stark Campus Admissions, visit 两性色午夜 Stark Admissions or email starkadmissions@kent.edu.
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