Senior Guest Program
The Senior Guest Program at 聚色阁 allows persons 60 years of age or older to audit 聚色阁 courses tuition-free, on a space-available basis and with faculty approval.
Senior Guests do not receive grades and no credit is awarded. Senior Guests request to enroll in one to two courses per semester, during a designated enrollment period.
Registration Information
- Information on this page is for Senior Guest registration at the Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center.
- To find registration information for other 聚色阁 campuses, visit Senior Guest Campus Contact Information.
- To be eligible, Senior Guests must be 60 years of age or older and have resided in the state of Ohio for at least one year.
- Senior Guest admission to courses is by faculty approval. 聚色阁 Geauga will contact faculty/department and notify you if your course request is approved or denied.
- Need help choosing classes? We are happy to help! Call us to set up an appointment before the registration period opens at 440-834-4187.
SENIOR GUEST FAQS POLICIES & GUIDELINES
Registration Links
Summer 2025
- This Application for the Senior Guest Program is closed. Late registrations cannot be accommodated.
Fall 2025 Registration: Important Dates
- Registration is open Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. through Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 5 p.m.
- The application link will be available Aug. 4.
- Fall classes begin Aug. 18.
- Late registrations cannot be accommodated.
Program Details and Process Reminders
- Please do not email, call, visit or otherwise contact a faculty member, school director, department chair, etc., to request admission to a course.
- The program administrator will contact faculty/department and notify you by email, if your course request is approved or denied. All cases, the university's decision is final. Please do not attend a course if you have not been approved to do so.
- 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.
- Senior Guests may drop classes by emailing lifelonglearning@kent.edu or contacting the Senior Guest Program at 330-672-3100.
- Senior Guests who do not attend, and do not drop, a course in which they are enrolled will be assessed all related fees. Deadlines are listed in the Schedule of Classes.
- 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 the Course Schedules page
- Click on Searchable Schedule
- Select the Term you wish to attend
- Click the Detailed Class Search button
- You must select these required fields, but you can enter other information to narrow your search, such as Course Number if you know it
- Subject: at least one subject must be selected
- Campus: Geauga Campus
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Click Search
- You must select these required fields, but you can enter other information to narrow your search, such as Course Number if you know it
Additional Information:
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Distance Learning Fees / Flash Book Charges
Senior Guests are responsible for the payment of all course fees covering materials and supplies, as well as, the $15 per credit hour distance learning fee assessed for all online courses. Senior Guests are also responsible for the purchase of books.
Flash Book Charges
Important: If your course is included in the Flash Book Program you will automatically receive, and be billed for, the digital textbook.To Opt-Out: To opt-out of Flash Books, login to your course in Canvas, select the Flash Books icon, and select the opt-out link in the top menu. Follow the directions in the opt-out link to complete the opt-out process. By opting out, you are responsible for obtaining the required course materials outlined by your instructor for your course.
Questions regarding Flash Books email flashbooks@kent.edu.
Content Type: eTextbook content is accessed by clicking on the Flash Books icon in your Canvas course. Publisher Courseware is made available by your instructor through a separate link in your Canvas course.Fees are course fees and distance learning fees ($15.00 per credit hour).
In order to determine whether your selected course(s) requires a fee, visit the . Once you have located your course, click on the dollar sign icon. See the image below for additional guidance.
If your course does not require a distance learning or course fee, no further action is required.
Please contact us by email at lifelonglearning@kent.edu with any questions.
Please note: If you are not granted permission to enroll in your selected course, distance learning and course fees will be refunded if using a credit card.
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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 聚色阁? View all .
For additional help, please contact the Online Support Team at onlinelearning@kent.edu.