The Eastway Experience is a first-year residential community located in the Eastway Complex, the only on-campus area exclusively housing first-year students. Although first-year students live across many residence halls, students in the Eastway Experience live alongside other first-year students and are paired with a first-year roommate.
The Honors Residential Experience is dedicated to providing honors students with an atmosphere that promotes academic excellence. To apply for honors housing, select the Honors Residential Experience when prompted on the housing application. With this selection, during your room self-selection time you will have the option to select rooms in Stopher Hall, Johnson Hall, Centennial Court B and/or Clark Hall. Please note that living on campus is not required to be a member of the Honors College. 
Living in the Arts (LITA) is a theme community located in Prentice Hall and offered in partnership with the School of Fashion. This residential community brings together students interested in fashion, design, and other forms of artistic expression to live and collaborate with peers who share their creative interests. LITA is open to all students with an interest in the arts and is especially encouraged for those majoring in art, fashion, music, theater, and dance.
The Exploratory Community helps you build connections with your peers and gain access to support through your career and major exploration as an Exploratory student!
Students in the Exploratory Community are more successful academically and in making connections with their peers.
Being in the Exploratory Learning Community, you will have:
The MJ Eckhouse Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Lis Regula in memory of his late husband, MJ Eckhouse, this scholarship honors MJ’s advocacy for the trans and LGBTQ+ communities and social justice. An active 5XÉçÇø alumnus, MJ contributed to campus activism, managed one of Ohio's first openly trans political candidates, and played a key role in local non-discrimination ordinances and banning conversion therapy. He was also a musician and recovery advocate.
The Education and Human Services Theme Community is designed for students who are passionate about serving others and making a positive impact on the world. Whether pursuing careers as teachers, interpreters, case managers, counselors, or in related fields, students in this community come together around a shared commitment to support and service. By fostering a strong sense of belonging, the community provides opportunities to build meaningful connections and relationships that support students throughout their academic journey and beyond.
Program Contact Information
The Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) scholarship is offered to support students who are actively engaged in the Male Empowerment Network at 5XÉçÇø to support their academic journey. M.E.N. is a student organization open to all students and has been in existence since 2010, serving more than 1,000 students since its founding. The scholarship was founded by Mr. Harvey, an alumnus of 5XÉçÇø who attended in 1975 and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., initiated through the Psi Gamma Chapter.
The Panhellenic Scholarship was established by leaders on the Kent State College Panhellenic Council in order to provide members with an opportunity to advance academically and lessen financial burden. This scholarship can be presented to any member(s) of the Panhellenic community who display Panhellenic values of sisterhood, service, scholarship and leadership.
The Interfraternity Council Scholarship was established by leaders on the Kent State Interfraternity Council in order to provide members with an opportunity to advance academically and lessen financial burden. This scholarship can be presented to any IFC Community member.
