Retiree and Emeritus Benefits
University faculty and staff members who hold RETIRED and/or Emeritus status from ºÚÁÏÍø are eligible for certain benefits.
In order to access these benefits without convenience, Retirees must have a Retiree Identification (ID) Card prepared by the FLASHcard Office at the Student Center. Emeriti must present documentation of Emeritus status of the FLASHcard Office to receive a special Emeritus designation. The ID card includes a picture, a bar code and indicates your status as retired faculty or staff member. The department from which you retire assumes the cost of this card.
The following is a list of benefits and discounts* provided by various university departments. For specific details, please contact the individual department at the number listed.
NOTE: Retirees who worked at a regional campus should consult their home campus for information regarding additional benefits and services.
COUNSELING CENTER
330-672-2208
Counseling services are available to retirees and their dependents for a nominal fee that may be waived dependent upon ability to pay. For more information, visit kent.edu/ehhs/centers/chdc.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
330-672-5566
Generally speaking, email accounts of employees who separate from ºÚÁÏÍø are deactivated. There are exceptions to be aware of:
Separating employees who are Alumni.
Separating employees who are also current students.
Separating employees who hold or are on track to hold Emeritus status. 
Other exceptions must be approved by the VP for Information Technology and CIO (these are rare and typically are specific situations where finite, continued engagement with the university is needed to ensure business continuity, student success, etc.) 
Regardless of affiliation, if the separating employee’s department requests email forwarding to be established for business continuity, or the protection of high or high-risk data contained in the mailbox or cloud storage environments, the separating employee will be issued a new username. If a new username is issued, it is up to the department to notify the separated employee of their new username.  
If the separating employee is a degreed Alumni, they will lose One Drive access as they will be issued an Alumni email license to have "email for life". This license only includes use of email and the To-Do feature of Outlook.
The separating employee should not have any personal accounts (banking, insurance, social media, etc.) linked to their work, kent.edu email. If so, please get all accounts transferred to a personal email account before the last day of work. 
Separating employees will retain access to FlashLine in order to access W2s, paystub information and tax documents. 
Under no circumstances should ºÚÁÏÍø business-related email or data be provided to a person no longer employed by the university unless provided exception by the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Division of Information Technology. 
Prior to separating from the university, the department should have submitted a (NOS), appropriate Non-Paid (NP) information if the employee is returning in a non-paid position (Emeritus, volunteer, etc.), and an request. For Non-Paid information, please review the knowledgebase article.
For more information, please visit the knowledgebase article. You can also contact Access Management, AMGroup_DCO@kent.edu, with any questions.
KSU RETIREES ASSOCIATION (KSURA)
Visit the KSURA Website to learn about this organization for Kent State retirees. There you will see a listing of upcoming events and you can sign up for its listserv, which will keep you informed about activities, professional experiences, and retiree news.
PARKING SERVICES
330-672-4432
Retiree parking permits are issues as token of appreciation for years of dedicated service to the University. These permits are honored in select parking areas on campus and include a discounted rate at Visitor parking lots. Retiree permits are issued at no charge and must be RENEWED EVERY TWO YEARS. The retiree parking permit is intended for the retiree's use only and is not to be used by family members or friends. To receive this permit, retirees must present Retiree ID Card, or other verification or status, and current permit to Parking Services located at 123 Schwartz Center.
When it is time to renew your permit, a letter with instructions for permit renewals will be sent to you. Retiree permit renewals must be done in person at the Parking Services office.
PARTA/CAMPUS BUS SERVICE
330-672-0433
Campus routes are free for retirees with a Retiree ID Card through PARTA/Campus bus service. For more information on all services provided, visit .
RECREATIONAL SERVICES
330-672-4732
Retirees are eligible to purchase Recreation and Wellness Center memberships at the part-time faculty/staff rate for themselves and for their companion/dependents. Retirees may also purchase day passes. Please present your Retiree ID Card at the Pro Shop.
Other benefits may be available to you through the Recreation Center such as Silver Sneakers and no cost services through Medicare.
SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE
330-672-2787
Upon presentation of the Retiree ID Card, retirees receive KSU Alumni Association members/seniors pricing on tickets for School of Theatre and Dance productions. For additional information on pricing, visit kent.edu/theatredance/buy-tickets.
Kent State Retirees may attend the final rehearsal of school productions at no cost. Rehearsals usually occur the night prior to opening. Contact the box office at 330-672-2787 for additional information.
SENIOR GUEST PROGRAM
330-672-2002
Retirees are welcome to participate in the Senior Guest Program if they are age 60 or over. The Senior Guest Program at ºÚÁÏÍø allows Ohio residents age 60 years and older to attend regular university classes on a tuition-free basis. For further details and registration dates, visit kent.edu/seniorguest.
TUITION WAIVER
330-672-3107
Tuition waiver privileges are offered to retirees, their spouses and dependent children in accordance with University Policy #3342-6-09. Please read the policy for eligibility guidelines. This tuition waiver applies to regular university classes taken for credit. Application forms can be found in the HR Forms Library.
UNIVERSITY Bookstore
330-672-2762
Retirees are entitled to 10% off of purchases upon presentation of their Retiree ID Card.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
330-672-3456
Faculty retirees retain the same borrowing privileges they had as active faculty and can sign out materials from University Libraries using their Retiree ID Card or other current photo ID. All library databases may be used by faculty retirees from on campus. If you have questions about library privileges after retirement, please call the University Library at 330-672-3456 or email library@kent.edu.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR RETIREES WITH EMERITUS STATUS
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
330-672-2244
Athletics offers two free general admission passes to any home sporting event for those who present their Retiree ID card with Emeriti status.
OTHER EMERITUS BENEFITS
- Entitled to represent the University, upon appointment by the President, at various ceremonial and social functions.
- May serve on University committees as advisors without vote.