Experienced Learner 60+ (Formerly "Senior Guest") Admission

Experienced Learner 60+ Program (Formerly "Senior Guest")

The Experienced Learner 60+ program (Formerly "Senior Guest") at ��ֱ�� State University allows persons 60 years of age or older to audit ��ֱ�� State courses tuition-free, on a space-available basis and with faculty approval.

Experienced learners do not receive grades and no credit is awarded. Experienced learners request to enroll in one to two courses per semester, during a designated enrollment period.

Experienced Learner 60+ (Formerly "Senior Guest") Registration Information

Information on this page is for registration at the Ashtabula Campus only.
To find registration information for other ��ֱ�� State campuses, visit Experienced Learner 60+ (Formerly "Senior Guest") Campus Contact Information.
To be eligible, experienced learners must be 60 years of age or older and have resided in the state of Ohio for at least one year.
Experienced learner admission to courses is by faculty approval. If seats are available in your requested course, the Office of Continuing and Distant Education will contact the faculty member and notify you about whether your course request has been approved or denied.

Experienced Learner FAQS POLICY & GUIDELINES

Registration Links

The Summer 2025 Application for Experienced Learner 60+ Program (Formerly "Senior Guest") is now closed.

Late registrations cannot be accommodated.

Fall 2025 Registration

Registration starts Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 5:00 p.m.

Application link will be available Aug. 4. Fall classes begin Aug. 18.

No pre-registration is required.
Late registrations cannot be accommodated.
Any distance learning and course fees will be billed through the Bursar's Office. Check your kent.edu email and for your e-bill.
If you have any outstanding balance, we will not be able to register you until this is cleared with the Bursar's office.
The Experienced Learner 60+ (Formerly "Senior Guest") administrator will contact faculty/department and notify you by email, if your course request is approved or denied.

Note:

Please do not email, call, visit or otherwise contact a faculty member, school director, department chair, etc., to request admission to a course. In all cases, the university's decision is final.
Please do not attend a course if you have not been approved to do so.
To successfully participate in this program, you must have access to a computer, laptop, or tablet. You will need to have internet access, know how to navigate websites, and be able to participate in an online environment to access assignments, messages from the professor, etc.

HOW TO SEARCH FOR CLASSES

Go to www.kent.edu/ashtabula/class-schedules-final-exams
Click on the Class Schedule Search button
Select the Term you wish to attend
Click the Detailed Class Search button
You must select these required fields, but can enter other information to narrow your search, such as Course Number, if you know it:
1. Subject: at least one subject must be selected
2. Campus: Ashtabula Campus
3. Course Level: Undergraduate
Click Search

SENIOR GUEST RESOURCES

FLASHcard - YOUR KENT STATE ID

Senior guests are eligible to receive a ��ֱ�� State University FLASHcard, the preferred method of identification on campus. You can get a FLASHcard in the Office of Student Services. Be sure to bring a photo ID with you.

RETURN TO ADMISSION TYPES

Additional Information:

Experienced Learner 60+ Program (Formerly "Senior Guest") Guidelines

The Experienced Learner 60+ (Formerly "Senior Guest") administrator will contact the faculty member and notify you via email whether your course request has been approved or denied.
Course requests will be submitted as soon as possible. However, we cannot guarantee admission by the start of classes. A variety of unavoidable factors may result in experienced learners beginning a course as late as a week after the official start date.
Remember that courses are first and foremost intended to serve the needs of the students who are enrolled for credit. Therefore, we ask that experienced learners not engage in behaviors that are troublesome or inappropriate.
Experienced learners may select up to two (2) courses and one (1) alternate.
The following programs are NOT included in the Experienced Learner 60+ program: Aeronautics, Architecture, Fashion, Nursing, Theatre, ��ֱ�� Blossom Art and independent study.

Please read the list of program policies and guidelines below before submitting your registration.

Experienced Learner 60+ Program Policies and Guidelines (Text)

Getting Started in Your Online Course

One of the key factors in being successful in online courses is effectively utilizing resources. This page provides a list of comprehensive support services, including tips and tricks for getting your computer ready, strategies to be a successful online student, policies, and direct links to student academic services.

Interested in learning more about becoming an online student at ��ֱ�� State? View all .

For additional help, please contact the Online Support Team at onlinelearning@kent.edu.

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