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Welcome to Kent State University’s Department of Africana Studies (DAFS). The Department of Africana Studies (DAFS) is located in Oscar Ritchie Hall (ORH), an academic building named in honor of one of the first African Americans to hold a tenured position in the state of Ohio’s system of Higher Education.

Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences, the intellectual heart of Kent State University! The undergraduate and graduate programs in the College encompass humanities, social sciences, natural and mathematical sciences. These programs are offered through 18 academic departments and schools. We offer associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in a wide range of fields. Students can enhance their academic experience in a number of ways by digging deeply into research, field experiences, studying abroad, or participating in a learning community, just to name a few.

Take Summer Classes Wherever You Are! Whether you’re a current Kent State student, or attend a different college, Summer Sessions at Kent State are a great way to catch up and get ahead. Hundreds of summer classes are available—including many you can take online. See how far you can advance – when you see yourself at Kent State this summer!

Athletic trainers are health care professionals that work with physicians and other health care professionals to help individuals return safely to sport, recreational, or work activity. Athletic trainers work in places where physically active people are found, such as high schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, and many more.

Explore a unique mix of Kent State University majors, minors and graduate programs in design, media, technology, communication and information.

The Philosophy Department at Kent State University is located in 320 Bowman Hall. Our department includes 13 dedicated full-time faculty on two campuses (Kent and Trumbull), all committed to our unique pluralistic curriculum.

The Wick Poetry Center encourages new voices by promoting opportunities for individuals and communities locally, regionally and nationally. Wick engages emerging and established poets and poetry audiences through readings, publications, workshops and scholarship opportunities.

We support the University's strategic goals by serving as the collection agent for the university and by performing its functions timely and accurately with a professional and courteous demeanor to students, parents, other university departments and external agencies.

Due to the high demand for parking, permits for most preferred lots near the core of campus sell out quickly, however, there are always permits available. We recommend that you purchase a permit from your available options even if your first or second choice is not available. This may be limited to the “Summit East” or “Allerton Sports Complex” parking lots for commuters or the “Stadium” parking lot for residence hall students.