The Senior Guest Program at Kent State University allows Ohio residents age 60 years and older to take regular university classes on a space-available, non-credit, tuition-free basis. Senior Guests pay any special course fees and are responsible for purchasing textbooks and other class supplies. Many seniors attend Anthropology, Art, English, Geology, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science and Psychology undergraduate classes. See the schedule of classes for a complete list of courses at http://www.registrars.kent.edu/ScheduleOfClasses.

Senior Guest students are encouraged to do the assignments and to participate fully in class discussion and activities, but always at the discretion of the instructor. Taking exams is optional. A senior guest ID card lets you use the university library and a Golden Buckeye card lets you park for free in the student center lot for two hours.

The registration period for the Senior Guest Student program is immediately prior to the start of each semester. See below for upcoming registration period dates. Senior Guest registrations are taken in-person only in the Office of Continuing and Distance Education, Schwartz Center, Room 204. You must bring proof of age with you to register. The Office of Continuing and Distance Education will notify Senior Guests of their permission to attend the courses they have selected. There is metered parking available on the north and east sides of the building for your convenience.

All registrations must be submitted through the Office of Continuing and Distance Education. Late registrations will not be accepted. For questions or more details call the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at 330-672-3100.

REGISTRATION DATES:

Spring 2010 classes begin January 19 - registration period is January 11-15 only.

Additional Information about Kent State University

Below is information about the University and some of its many resources available to members of the community:

LIBRARY
The library is open and free to all Senior Guest Students.  Your Senior Guest ID card will enable you to obtain a Community User library card.  If you are interested in information regarding the library, please contact Jamie Seeholzer at the Library 330-672-1658.

PARKING
You may park free for two hours in the Kent Student Center lot with your Golden Buckeye Card. Simply show the card to the lot attendant on your way out.  All other lots on campus require a parking permit.  You will be ticketed unless you purchase a permit from Parking Services, room 123 Michael Schwartz Center.  (330-672-4432)

BUS SERVICE
Senior Guests may ride the Campus Bus free of charge on the campus.  There is a nominal charge for use of the off-campus buses.

THEATRE, DRAMA, MUSIC, LECTURES, MUSEUMS
Many cultural and educational programs on and off the University campus are available; some programs may require an entrance fee.

The Kent State University Museum (Fashion)
Rockwell Hall - 330-672-3450
Senior citizens $4.00 (Sundays – free)

School of Theatre & Dance
B141 Music & Speech Center 330-672-2082
Box Office 330-672-2497 (senior discounts)

Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
School of Music 330-672-2172

Porthouse Theatre
(located near Blossom Music Center)
330-672-3884 (senior discounts)

Cartwright Auditorium (recitals, concerts)
Hilltop Drive

Oscar Ritchie Hall
(plays, poetry readings, lectures)
330-672-3560

School of Art Gallery
Art Building (330-672-7853)
Tues – Fri 11-5

Women’s Resource Center
In the Carriage House, Midway Dr near Main St
(poetry workshops, lectures)
330-672-9230

Kent State University Planetarium
Dept of Physics Smith Hall 330-672-2246
Free shows open to the public

Downtown Gallery
141 East Main St 330-676-1549
Wed – Fri 12-5 Sat 10-4

RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER
Access to the fitness center (Student Recreation and Wellness Center) is based on membership and requires a fee.  Please call 330-672-4732 for the fitness center.

SPEECH & HEARING CLINIC
The Speech and Hearing Clinic provides a broad range of services for people of all ages with hearing and language impairments. The full-service clinic diagnoses speech and hearing disorders, and provides therapy and treatment. The clinic also fits, distributes and repairs hearing aids.
(Hearing evaluation 10% discount for seniors)
Contact: Carol Sommer, Clinic Director, A104 Music and Speech
Phone: (330) 672-2672