Schedule A Visit

New students are encouraged to schedule a visit to Kent State University and the College of Communication and Information (CCI) to learn about the campus, our schools and majors.

Parking for all of these programs is in the Kent Student Center Parking Lot off Summit Street. Tell the parking attendant you are on campus for a college visitation program. See the Campus Map for directions and a map of campus. Occasionally, the School of Communication Studies offers "one-day" permits to visitors but special accommodations are required. Visitors may park at meters located in most parking areas, in the Student Center visitor lot, or by obtaining a $3, "one-day" permit from Parking Services. Rates are posted at each meter and at the Student Center lot.

For general questions about college and school visits, contact Debra Lamm in the Dean's Office of the College of Communication and Information at 330-672-2950 or dlamm@kent.edu.

Tours & Visits for CCI Undergraduate Majors

visit the college of communication and information (cci)

The College of Communication and Information (CCI) prepares students for careers in the fields of digital science (working with computer technology), digital film and media production, graphic design, journalism, photography, photojournalism, communication studies, user experience design (UXD), or data science. The College of Communication and Information is made up of the School of Communication Studies (COMM), School of Digital Sciences (DS), School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC), School of Visual Communication Design (VCD) and the graduate School of Information (iSchool).

To visit one of the schools in the College of Communication and Information, please see below for contact information regarding the four undergraduate schools within the college or to register for one of the remaining visits of the spring semester.

Communication Studies Majors (COMM)

Communication Studies’ graduates are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s workplace—from international organizations, health-related industries, and nonprofit organizations, to governmental agencies, marketing and business. To meet with a college professional to learn more about the School of Communication Studies (COMM) located in Taylor Hall.

For questions about scheduling a visit, please contact Kelly Schobinger, kschobin@kent.edu, (330) 672-2659.

Digital Sciences Majors (DS)

For questions about visiting the School of Digital Sciences, please contact Deanna Burritt-Peffer, dburritt@kent.edu, (330) 672-2725.

Journalism & Mass Communication Majors (JMC)

Prospective JMC students and their guests will join us for a guided tour of Franklin Hall, our modern, multimedia facility and home of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC). They will see our HD digital TV studio, media newsroom where print, broadcast and multimedia intersect, and learn more about the JMC majors. Students and guests will have the opportunity to observe a TV broadcast following the tour.

Monday, April 22, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

For questions about JMC tours, please contact Lorie Bednar, lbednar@kent.edu, 330-672-2572.

Visual Communication Design Majors (VCD)

The School of Visual Communication Design offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Communication Design, a BFA in Photography and a BA in Visual Communication Design. Register below for an information session to meet with a faculty member and tour the newly renovated Taylor Hall.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, FROM 1-2 P.M.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, FROM 1-2 P.M.

For questions about VCD tours, please contact the VCD office at, VCD@kent.edu, (330) 672-7856.

General Campus Visits & Preview Days

Campus Tours

If you haven’t seen the Kent State campus yet, we’d suggest that you schedule a campus tour on the same day as a college information sessions or school tour (see below). Campus tours are offered daily for both undergraduate and graduate students and include a 30-minute presentation and a 90-minute walking tour.

Preview KSU!

Preview KSU!, offered once during the summer and fall semesters by Undergraduate Admissions, includes a comprehensive visitation program for high school students and families. Students can attend a CCI academic session as part of Preview KSU.

Tours & Visits for CCI Graduate and Doctoral Students

Graduate (Masters) Students

If you're a future graduate student, please contact the graduate coordinator for your program of interest to schedule a visit or tour of the facilities.

Communication Studies - Elizabeth Graham, egraha18@kent.edu
Digital Sciences - Amy Copus, acopus@kent.edu
Journalism & Mass Communication - Jeff Fruit, jfruit@kent.edu
Information (iSchool) - Janna Korzenko, jkorzenk@kent.edu, Academic Program Director (More information about iSchool visits)
Visual Communication Design - Ken Viscocky O’Grady, kogrady@kent.edu

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Students

If you're a future doctoral student interested in our Ph.D. program, please contact Miriam Matteson Interim Associate Dean, mmattes1@kent.edu to schedule an individual visit.

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