visit the college of communication and information (cci)
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) prepares graduates for careers in communication, design and media-focused industries. Our students select from coursework in digital technology, web development, digital film and media production, broadcast journalism, multimedia journalism, design communication, photography, photojournalism, communication studies, public relations, advertising, user experience design (UXD), human-computer interaction and more.
Check out the university admission page for information on Preview KSU! and other campus visit opportunities: Undergraduate Admissions - Schedule a Visit
Sign up for a general campus tour: Campus Tour
CCI Open House
April 13, 2020
Registration will open soon!
For more information, contact Debra Lamm in the CCI Dean's Office at dlamm@kent.edu, (330) 672-7643.
Communication Studies Majors (COMM)
Communication Studies’ graduates are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s workplace—from international organizations, pre-law and politics, human resources, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, marketing and business, and so much more. The School of Communication Studies offers concentrations in Applied Communications, Global Communications, Media and Society and Relational and Workplace Communication. 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)
The School of Digital Sciences prepares students for careers in technology; user-experience design (UXD), web development, web design, data analysis, software development, consulting firms, education institutions, government institutions, project management, entertainment, telecommunications.
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.
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.
Design, Photography & Illustration Open House
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Join us for a day of activities to learn more about degrees in Visual Communication Design and Photography. You and your guests will have the opportunity to meet faculty members, college professionals and current students. The open house begins with lunch at 12:30 p.m. in Taylor Hall, Room 226/226A.
What’s in store:
- Faculty Roundtables
- Connect with Current Students
- Q & A Session
- Get Info on Financial Aid, Scholarships and Housing Options
- Tour Taylor Hall and see student work
- Director and faculty presentations "Defining Design Through Your Work"
The Kent State School of Visual Communication Design is a distinguished top-tier program for design, illustration and photography. Our students gain the competitive skills needed to solve complex visual problems and our graduates become some of the most sought after in the nation.
We look forward to meeting you!
For questions about VCD tours, please contact Anita Francisco in the VCD office at, VCD@kent.edu, (330) 672-7856.