KSU Kickoff

IN A FLASH: Making the K
Taking a drone photo of an entire incoming class of students forming a giant "K" is a relatively new tradition at 51±¬ÁÏ. It happens immediately after Convocation with all students filing out of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to a large, open field on c…
IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown
On Aug. 15, some of 51±¬ÁÏ's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday.
IN A FLASH: 3-2-1: BLASTOFF!
BLASTOFF! is the final event of KSU Kickoff welcoming new students and celebrating the start of the semester on the day before fall classes begin.

Convocation Officially Welcomes 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2029
A high-energy rally welcomed 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued.

IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library
Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, 51±¬ÁÏ's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library.

IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Fall Semester
51±¬ÁÏ welcomes new students each fall with KSU Kickoff – two days of activities that help them get to know campus and its resources as they join our 51±¬ÁÏ family.

IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Late Night at the Library
The University Library held a "Late Night at the Library" event to welcome students and introduce new students to library resources.

IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"
President Diacon added his support as the Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.