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WELCOME K/T 2024!

Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) is a free program that includes a cultural orientation, transition experience and year-long mentoring program for newly admitted and transfer African American, Latinx, Hispanic, Native American and Multiracial students in mind. Spanning over the academic year, students will engage in activities to learn how to successfully navigate their college career by focusing on the cultural and social climate of ºÚÁÏÍø.​​​​​​ All students are welcome to join.

As a result of participating in the  Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) program, we hope students:

• Feel more connected to ºÚÁÏÍø
• Establish their ºÚÁÏÍø Familia
• Are affirmed in their cultural Identity
• Gain an appreciation for different cultures
• Identify opportunities of engagement at ºÚÁÏÍø

After students participants in the cultural orientation and transition experience students will continue into the K/T Mentoring Program. The K/T Mentoring Program offers students an opportunity to have their mentor from K/T provide continue assistance, guidance and support throughout their entire freshman year.

Registration

Starting May 13, first-year and transfer students can register by clicking the link that was shared with them to their email address they used to apply to Kent State and/or their kent.edu email.

Registration deadline: July 19, 2024

Program Dates

August 12:

9am-2pm- Move-in to residence halls

2pm-3pm- Program Check-in at the Kent Student Center Ballroom

3pm: Program Welcome at the Kent Student Center Ballroom

August 12-15: K/T Orientation

View K/T 2024 Full Schedule

Parent and Family

Parent and Family Engagement Website 

Student Leadership Opportunities 

Apply to become a K/T Mentor or Navigator for the 2024-2025 Academic Year!

Eligibility and Application for K/T Mentors and Navigators

Information/Questions

If you need any additional information or have any questions, please contact the Moore Center at (330) 672-3560 or via e-mail at SMC@kent.edu.