Visitor Information
Plan your visit and see Kent State for yourself.
Start with a walk through campus, then follow the short path into downtown Kent, one of Ohio's most vibrant college towns, where local restaurants, coffee shops, arts and year-round events are woven into everyday student life.
Kent State sits in Northeast Ohio within an easy drive of Cleveland and Akron, and the campus is simple to reach by car, shuttle or public transportation. The resources below will help you plan your trip and make the most of your time here.
Travel Resources for Your Visit
Stay close to campus at the Kent State Hotel or explore lodging in Kent, Streetsboro, and Akron.
- Kent State Hotel & Conference Center
- Find lodging accommodations located near the Kent Campus of Kent State University and surrounding areas, including Streetsboro (six miles north of the Kent Campus) and Akron (12 miles southwest of the Kent Campus).
- For additional information about accommodations and other items of interest in the city of Kent, visit the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
- For more information about accommodations in nearby Streetsboro, visit Streetsboro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Travel to Kent State with ease—find airport shuttles, public transit, Amtrak, and ride services nearby.
Airport Shuttle
Check these local airport websites for shuttle information:
Area Public Transportation
Amtrak
Amtrak provides service across the country and has stations close to the Kent Campus in Cleveland, Alliance, and Youngstown.
Plan your trip with campus maps, parking options, and updates on roadwork or detours around Kent State.
Detours/Delays
- Major roadwork starts mid-to-late August 2025 on East Main through Kent Campus. Project updates will be posted at East Main Street Project | City of Kent through 2028.
- For the latest news on construction activities across Kent State University, visit the Office of the University Architect.
- For more information on statewide weather and road conditions, visit the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Parking on Campus
- Parking permits are available from Parking Services in the Schwartz Center.
- Parking meters are available, most of which accept credit cards.
- Pay-N-Display permits are available for purchase.
- A visitor's pay lot is located at the Student Center.
- Contact Parking Services at 330-672-4432 for information on additional parking locations, permits and information.
Campus Maps
- Plan your route with campus maps.
- Tour our facilities before you arrive with a virtual tour.