Visit Our Schools

Welcome to the College of the Arts at Kent State!

Out team is accepting appointments for phone, web-based meetings, and high school visits so that you can receive information on the majors and our academic programs. Our Schools will be hosting information sessions remotely and face to face throughout the academic year.  All academic information sessions will be listed here first.

School of Art

School of Art

Kent State University’s School of Art is one of Ohio’s top schools in the visual arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Art Education, Art History, and Studio Art. Our program offers a wide array of studio disciplines, expert faculty, and a place for fine arts and liberal arts to come together in creative and inspiring ways.

School of Art Visit Day

School of Art Tour Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students. 

Art student.

The guided walking tour of the Center for the Visual Arts is about 45 minutes and will offer prospective students and their families an opportunity to see the studio facilities, classroom spaces and other student meeting and work areas. Students that have registered should meet in the designated room at the Center for the Visual Arts (325 Terrace Drive) a few minutes early. Tours take place from 4 - 5 p.m.

 More information on our Center for Visual Arts and its facilities can be viewed at kent.edu/soa.

Register for Art Visit Day

CONTACT INFORMATION

Eric Black
College of the Arts Recruitment Coordinator
eblack11@kent.edu 
(330) 672-9239
Area of Focus: Music B.A., Music B.M., Marching Golden Flashes, Music Ensembles, Art Education, Art History, Studio Art (B.F.A. and B.A.)

School of Fashion

School of Fashion Prospective Days

Hosted by the School of Fashion, join us for Fashion Prospective Day to discover the prestige of our world-class programs. You will attend a group informational session to learn more about program curriculum and requirements. You will also engage in a Q&A with academic advisors and a student panel. The visit includes a tour of the building and facilities!

 All Prospective Days are from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

See Upcoming In-Person Events

 

Register for MARCH 29 PROSPECTIVE DAY

Register for April 19 Prospective Day


2024 Fashion Show
24AFS

Behind the Scenes

April 25, 2024

Join us for a Behind the Scenes look at the 2024 Kent State University School of Fashion Annual Fashion Show. High school students /groups will learn more about Fashion Design and Merchandising and the incredible opportunities offered at the School of Fashion.

For questions or more information contact Eric Black at eblack11@kent.edu.

Register for Behind the Scenes

School of Music
Music students.

School of Music

Music has been part of the fabric of Kent State University for over 100 years, starting with the first head of the department Anne Maud Shamel and the first classes of special music students. Today, the Glauser School of Music celebrates its past while looking toward the future.


Info Sessions

Join us for a day dedicated to you! Learn more about the Glauser School, majors, ensembles and more. 

Open To

  • Current High School Students
  • Prospective College Transfer Students

Learn More About Info Sessions


Music Sample Lesson

Music Sample Lesson Day is a comprehensive program for prospective high school junior, senior and college transfer students interested in being music majors or minors. This program offers attendees the opportunity to take a sample lesson on your main instrument and connect with School of Music faculty in your area of interest. Please fill out the form in the link below.

Request a Music Sample Lesson


Contact Information

Eric Black
College of the Arts Recruitment Coordinator
eblack11@kent.edu 
(330) 672-9239
Area of Focus: Music B.A., Music B.M., Marching Golden Flashes, Music Ensembles, Art Education, Art History, Studio Art (B.F.A. and B.A.)

School of Theatre and Dance

2024 Design Tech Open House:

February 24, 2024 | 1-9 p.m.

The B.F.A. Design Tech Open House allows prospective students to experience all the Theatre Design and Technology paths that Kent State has to offer. Prospective students attending this event will also receive complimentary tickets to our current production, "Rent," at 7:30 PM.

Schedule:

1 p.m. - Q & A with faculty and staff (Meet in Stump Theatre, Kent Center of the Performing Arts)
1:45 p.m. - Tour of the School of Theater and Dance
2:30 p.m. - Interviews and Q & A with current students
3:30 p.m. - Released for dinner (not included)
7:30 p.m. - Watching our production "Rent"

Register for the Design Tech Open House


Spring 2024 Discover Theatre and Dance Days:
February 14
April 3

To register for a Discover Theatre and Dance Day click the link for the date you would like to attend. We look forward to seeing you!  

Discover Theatre and Dance Day Schedule

10 – 10:15 a.m.: Check-In  (Roe Green Lobby)
10:15 – 11 a.m.: School Tour with Student Ambassadors (Roe Green Lobby)
11 – 11:50 a.m.: Theatre: Script Analysis (Room D022/D305)
11 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.: Dance: Ballet 4A (Room D123)
11 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.: Dance: Ballet 5A (Room D122)
12:05 – 12:55 p.m.: Making of Theatre (Room D022)
12:30 – 1 p.m.: 30 Minute Lunch Break
Afternoon Options
1 – 1:50 p.m.: Fundamentals of Production I (D303)
1:10 – 2:50 p.m.:  Musical Theatre Performance I (D205)
1:10 – 2:50 p.m.: Jazz Styles III (Room D125)
2 – 2:30 p.m.: Faculty/Ambassador Q and A (Wright Curtis Theatre)

Additional Instructions

  • Plan to arrive on time to allow time for obtaining a parking pass and check in with Student Ambassadors and Faculty in the Roe Green Lobby.
  • Parking instructions: Park in the C [commuter] Lot on the south side of the Center for Performing Arts, then obtain a parking pass being held for you in the lobby.
  • This program is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students.  Attendees will observe selected classes.  Parents are also welcomed to observe however, space is limited.
  • Students may attend a 1:00 pm class or take additional time for lunch.  Bring a bag lunch or money for lunch. Eastway Cafeteria is near the building.
  • The program ends at 2:30 p.m.; however, students may leave the program earlier. Kent State offers a 90-minute campus tour at 2:00 p.m.  This needs to be scheduled in advance and separately here:  https://www.kent.edu/admissions/tours-events

More Information and Registration


Summer Study Opportunities

The halls of Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance are never quiet, even during the summer months, when multiple summer study opportunities are available for college and high school students.

Dance

bolero performance

SUMMER INTENSIVE DANCE @KENT STATE 2024

June 24-29, 2024

Experience the intensity and welcoming space of Kent State University's Dance Division program during a one-week summer dance program! Participate in dance classes such as modern, contemporary and classical ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, yoga and tap. Attend a Porthouse Theatre performance and learn about injury and eating disorder prevention. Juniors and seniors can audition for the B.F.A./B.A. in Dance degree program during the summer program for early acceptance. 

Cost
$400 Early Bird Fee
$450 after April 1, 2024
Tuition assistance is available, please inquire.

More Information and Registration


Theatre

performance of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum

PORTHOUSE THEATRE ACADEMIES

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's summer professional theatre, holds three academies during the summer for high school, college and international students interested in the study of the theatre arts.

Porthouse College Academy

The Porthouse College Academy is designed for students who have been accepted or wish to be accepted into Kent State's B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. Participants can earn up to 6 credit hours towards their degree and get a jump start on their musical theatre experience at Kent State.

Learn More About the Porthouse College Academy

Porthouse International Academy

Founded in 2015, the Porthouse International Academy is an opportunity for international students to experience the workings of a professional American theatre and take theatre classes for college credit. The International Academy runs concurrently with the Porthouse College Academy.

Find Details About the Porthouse International Academy

Special Group Visits
Campus tour.

Special Group Visits

Schools or community groups with prospective college students may request a visit in the School of Art, School of Fashion, School of Music, or School of Theatre and Dance or the Kent State University Museum. Our visits are designed specifically for students interested in the College of the Arts majors.

Please fill out the visit request form here, and a staff member will follow up with you to start the planning process.

Contact Information

Eric Black
College of the Arts Recruitment Coordinator
eblack11@kent.edu 
(330) 672-9239

Save the Date!

Art Without Limits 2024

The College of the Arts will present Art Without Limits on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 across the Kent Campus.

The day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts.