Dear Colleagues,
Open Enrollment for the 2026 benefit year will begin on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at 8 a.m. and continue through Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at 5 p.m.
We encourage you to take the opportunity to review your current benefit plan selections and re-evaluate your current and future benefits needs using the Open Enrollment website. Complete 2026 plan information will be made available by Monday, Oct. 13.
To aid in your decision-making, the Employee Benefits team will hold Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs at each campus. The Employee Benefits and Wellness team, as well as representatives from the university community and various benefits providers, will be present to answer questions. Biometric screenings and flu shots will also be available on those days.
| Campus | Date |
| Ashtabula | Monday, Oct. 13 |
| Kent | Wednesday, Oct. 15 |
| Stark | Friday, Oct. 17 |
| Trumbull | Tuesday, Oct. 21 |
| East Liverpool | Thursday, Oct. 23 |
| Tuscarawas | Monday, Oct. 27 |
| Salem | Tuesday, Oct. 28 |
| Geauga | Wednesday, Oct. 29 |
| Twinsburg | Thursday, Oct. 30 |
Click here to see complete Fair information, including times and rooms.
Questions?
Please contact the benefits office at (330) 672-3107 or benefits@kent.edu with any questions or for additional information.
If you have any questions regarding BeWell or Biometric Screenings, please email wellness@kent.edu.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Sheba N. Marshall
Executive Director, Benefits and Wellness
Division of People, Culture and Belonging