Travel & Lodging
Kent State University is the highest-ranked public university in
northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities
lists by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State also holds the esteemed
distinction of being one of only five institutions in Ohio to be
recognized as an R1 top-tier research university by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Kent State University is ideally situated in Northeast Ohio. Located
just six miles off I-76, our campus is easy to find and accessible from
neighboring Akron/Canton and Cleveland airports. Kent State's 953 acre
campus can also be reached by car, shuttle and public transportation.
The Mathematical Sciences department offers a wide variety of courses
and degree options in mathematics and applied mathematics at the
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. levels.
Kent State also offers a Bachelor’s degree in actuarial mathematics, and
a Master’s degree in data science (offered jointly with the Department
of Computer Science). Its Ph.D. program is one of six mathematics Ph.D.
programs in the Ohio public university system. The actuarial mathematics
program is one of only four in the Ohio public university system to
receive the UCAP–Advanced Curriculum designation by the Society of
Actuaries.
Parking On Campus
Parking on campus is free on Saturday and Sunday.
Lodging
Several hotels are available near Kent State University's campus.
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: 330-346-0100
We have a block of 20 rooms available each night. Any unused rooms will be released on April 14. The booking link is below.
The group rate is $179 plus tax. Regular rates are $233 for queen beds and $198 for king beds.
Complimentary internet, complimentary hot breakfast, outdoor pool. Pet-friendly with pet fee. Approximately 25-30 minute walk to conference venue.
Hampton Inn
4406 State Route 43, Kent, Ohio, 44240
Phone: 1-800-HAMPTON
Complimentary internet, fitness center, indoor pool. Approximately 8-minute drive to campus..
Holiday Inn Express
1215 Sanctuary View Drive Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: 1-888-465-4329
Budget hotel with complimentary internet, hot coffee in lobby. Pet-friendly. Approximately 8-minute drive to campus.