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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. 

Discover Art Visit Day

Our on-campus Discover Art Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students. 

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, classrooms and other student community and work spaces. 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.

Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Art Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form.

Winter/Spring Discover Art Days to be announced.

At the Kent State University School of Fashion, we revel in the creativity and confidence of our students.

We believe you should be able to showcase your talent, which is why our fashion design and merchandising majors have the chance to apply their skills and innovation in real-world settings. This authentic experience has earned the school a consistent ranking among the best fashion programs in the world.

Discover Fashion Visit Day

Our on-campus Discover Fashion Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students.

Discover the prestige of our world-class programs. You will attend a group informational session to learn more about program curriculum and requirements, and engage in a Q&A with academic advisors and a student panel. The visit includes a tour of our building, Rockwell Hall and facilities! Tours take place from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FALL 2024 DISCOVER FASHION VISIT DAYS:

Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Fashion Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form.

Discover Fashion Visit Day
12/13/2024 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is an exclusive look at the Annual 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. The next Behind the Scenes will be in the spring of 2025. Check back for more information.

At the Glauser School of Music there are eight main areas of study: composition and theory, conducting, ethnomusicology and world music, general music studies, jazz, music education, music technology and music performance. Within these areas of study, students have the opportunity to specialize in concentrations tailored for their unique interests and career path.

Discover Music Visit Day

The guided walking tour of the music wing of the Center for the Performing Arts will offer prospective students and their families an opportunity to see the our classrooms, practice rooms, small rehearsal spaces and Performing Arts Library as well as our creative spaces to collaborate, work and study. Students that have registered should meet in Roe Green Lobby in the Center for the Performing Arts (1325 Theatre Drive) a few minutes early. Tours take place from 4 - 5 p.m.

Our on-campus Discover Music Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students. 

Spring 2025 Discover Music Visit Days:

Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Music Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form. Registration links coming soon.

Discover Music Information Session
3/4/2025 at 4 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, D105

Discover Music Information Session
4/7/2025 at 4 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, D105

Dance @KentState

Free High School Master Class Day

January 25, 2024 | 12 - 5 p.m.

Jazz and Modern

Calling all high school dancers at the intermediate/advanced level! Spend the day taking two master classes led by KSU faculty.

Your day will include:

• Exploring multiple styles of dance in classes
• Attending a Q&A with KSU dance faculty and students
• Visiting our studios and touring our facilities
• Discovering degree options of KSU’s dance program

Join our dance faculty and learn about opportunities that await you at Kent State! Bring appropriate dance clothes and shoes, footless tights/leggings, socks, water and snacks. You will need to register and fill out a release form to participate in this master class, they are two separate forms. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Hardin at ahardi14@kent.edu.

Register for Dance @Kent State   Dance Master Class Release Form

Discover Theatre and Dance Visit Day

Our on-campus Discover Theatre and Dance Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students.

Discover the vibrant, creative and inclusive community we have here at the School of Theatre and Dance! You’ll start with a tour of our Center for the Performing Arts, followed by program sessions and specialized classes that give you a hands-on experience. We’ll take a break for lunch, then dive back in with workshops and extended learning options. The day wraps up with a Q&A session where you can get your questions answered by our faculty and student ambassadors. Students that have registered should meet in the Roe Green Lobby at the Center for the Performing Arts (1325 Theatre Drive) a few minutes early. 

Spring 2025 Discover Theatre and Dance Visit Days:

April 9, 2025 | Discover Theatre and Dance Day 

Registration coming soon!

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)
Morning Options
11 a.m.– 12 p.m.: Dance: Modern 4 (Room D122)
11 a.m.– 12 p.m.: Sound/Projection Design Tech (Room D024)
11– 11:35 a.m.: Character and Scene Study I (Room D205)
12–1:10 p.m.: Lunch Break
Afternoon Options
1 – 1:45 p.m.: Musical Theatre Audition (D205)
1:10 – 1:50 p.m.:  Draping for the Theatre (D204/C302)
1:10 – 1:50 p.m.: Ballet 2 (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 p.m. 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 p.m. This needs to be scheduled in advance and separately here:  https://www.kent.edu/admissions/tours-events

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, 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.