(North Canton, OH – March 23, 2009) – Stark State College of Technology will hold an open house on Sunday, March 29 from noon - 3 p.m. in the College's Student Center at 6200 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township. The College offers 49 associate degrees and 15 certificate programs in market-driven, career-oriented fields. In addition, competency certificates and continuing education classes are available.

Admissions counselors and faculty will be available to provide tours and answer questions about majors and programs, and financial aid representatives will answer questions about federal and state aid programs, as well as scholarship opportunities. Free blood pressure screenings, strength testing, chair massages and refreshments will also be available.

Summer semester classes begin June 1; fall semester classes begin August 24. Registration hours are Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information about Stark State's degree programs or registration, please call the Admissions Office, 330-966-5450 or 1-800-79-STARK or visit the Stark State www.starkstate.edu.