Exam Week
Spring 2023 final exam schedule
May Commencement
For more information about graduation, go to starkstate.edu/graduation.
CDL info session
One-hour info session starts promptly at 5 pm CDL Training Center - 2270 Picton Parkway - Akron RSVP at www.starkstate.edu/CDL
SSC Akron – New Student Orientation
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesRoom A007
CDL info session
CDL Training Center 2270 Picton Parkway, Akron, OH, United StatesOne-hour info session starts promptly at 5 pm CDL Training Center – 2270 Picton Parkway – Akron RSVP at www.starkstate.edu/CDL
Open house | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesFor more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse
Open house | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesFor more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse
Jump Start | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesThis event is intended for all new students who have been admitted to Stark State College and are registered for fall classes. Congratulations on choosing to become a Stark State College student! Student Success Jump Start is here to help you make a successful transition into your first year at Stark State. Our faculty, staff, […]
Jump Start | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesThis event is intended for all new students who have been admitted to Stark State College and are registered for fall classes. Congratulations on choosing to become a Stark State College student! Student Success Jump Start is here to help you make a successful transition into your first year at Stark State. Our faculty, staff, […]
New Faculty Orientation – College/Division Overview and Early Assessment and Classroom Engagement for Faculty
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesNew Faculty Orientation – College/Division Overview and Early Assessment and Classroom Engagement for Faculty
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesSpartan Welcome Picnic | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesSpartan Welcome Picnic | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSpartan Connect
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain campus // courtyard learn about student diversity support, campus resources, and student life events spin and win prize free popcorn
Game Night
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain // S200 bring a friend make a friend board games console games prizes All students are welcome!
Spartan Connect | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSSC Akron // Atrium learn about student diversity support, campus resources, and student life events spin and win prize free popcorn
Carnival of Wheels
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesConstitution Day | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United States(observed) SSC Akron // Atrium register to vote pick up a free pocket constitution
Student Leadership Academy Kick Off
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesKSU - Stark // main hall auditorium Position Yourself for Success: the Power of “ I AM” speaker: Lester Sanders free lunch register All students, faculty and staff welcome!
Spartan Self Care | Free Yoga
main campus // S205 SSC Akron // front lawn All students, faculty and staff welcome!
Courageous Conversations | virtual event
5 pm // Zoom // register All are welcome! an inclusion and student success event Imposter Among Us: Exploring Belonging in College
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain campus // table near B104
Constitution Day
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States(observed) main // table near B104 register to vote pick up a free pocket constitution
B.T.E. workshop (Best Team Ever!)
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain // S201 // register building a strengths based student organization officer team workshop *registration required
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesAtrium
Spartan Ice Cream Social and Involvement Fair| SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSSC Akron // Atrium free ice cream all students welcome!
Spartan Ice Cream Social and Involvement Fair| main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain // courtyard free ice cream all students welcome!
Student Fall Tailgate with Kent State Stark
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesKSU - Stark // courtyard enjoy kettle corn corn hole tournament pumpkins and more! all SSC and KSU/Stark students welcome
Free Cybersecurity Seminar
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesMain campus // Silk Auditorium Featured Speakers: Lt. Colonel Daniel Wolfe Dr. Gregory H. Winger Mark Bell Send RSVP to kbertsch@starkstate.edu Open to all faculty, staff, students, Ohio HTCIA members, law enforcement, and IT professionals in Stark and Summit counties.
Courageous Conversations| Identity and Allyship | virtual
Viewing Allyship on a Spectrum register for virtual event - Zoom When seeking allyship, it’s important to understand who we are before we can use our identities to help others. We’re improving each day as an ally, so come learn how you can contribute to the Stark State community.
National Coming Out Day | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesPRIDE Celebration and Resources main campus // courtyard Join us in celebrating our community members with pride! Come to learn or to participate in the activities. There’s something for everyone. Paint a flag canvas that represents you or a friend.
National Coming Out Day | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesPRIDE Celebration and Resources SSC Akron // Atrium Join us in celebrating our community members with pride! Come to learn or to participate in the activities There’s something for everyone. Paint a flag canvas that represents you or a friend.
Discover Stark State
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesDiscover how Stark State College can help you find a major and career that fits you. Learn more and RSVP at starkstate.edu/discoverstarkstate
National First-Generation Celebration | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesGame Room // 2nd floor of the S bldg. Come celebrate our first-generation community members as we dedicate time to educate the campus community on the experiences of a first-generation students, faculty and staff. All students, faculty and staff welcome!
Courageous Conversations: Navigating Stark State as a First-Gen Student | virtual
Virtual Event - Zoom Students who are the first in their families to attend college are recognized as “First-Generation” but what does this title mean? Come hear how you can be successful and take advantage of resources and services to make the most of your college experience. Celebrate National First-Gen Day with Student Life.
Discover Stark State (Akron)
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesDiscover how Stark State College can help you find a major and career that fits you. Learn more and RSVP at starkstate.edu/discoverstarkstate
Native American Heritage Month – Did you Know? | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain campus // cafeteria Come join Student Diversity & Equity Outreach on resources for Native American Heritage Month.
National First-Generation Celebration | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesAtrium Come celebrate our first-generation community members as we dedicate time to educate the campus community on the experiences of a first-generation students, faculty and staff. All students, faculty and staff welcome!
Native American Heritage Month – Did you Know? | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSSC Akron // Atrium Come join Student Diversity & Equity Outreach on resources for Native American Heritage Month.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Acknowledgement | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain campus // cafeteria Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The goal of this acknowledgement is to raise visibility for transgender people and address issues the community face. (visit Glaad.org)
Transgender Day of Remembrance Acknowledgement | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSSC Akron // Atrium Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The goal of this acknowledgement is to raise visibility for transgender people and address issues the community face. (visit Glaad.org)
Finals Care Packages – Good Luck on finals from Student Life | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain campus // S100 Students on campus can grab a FREE care package to help prep them for finals week. Enjoy some sweets to assist with your study sessions! Available to the first 100 students at each campus!
Franklin University credit transfer demo
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesMon., Dec. 4 // 11:30 am - 1 pm // main campus • S205 Franklin University will be on main campus to demo their NEW Pathway Portal. This portal helps students determine how many credits successfully transfer from SSC to Franklin towards completing a bachelor’s degree and which additional courses can be completed at SSC to save money.
Finals Care Packages – Good Luck on finals from Student Life | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSSC Akron // Atrium Students on campus can grab a FREE care package to help prep them for finals week. Enjoy some sweets to assist with your study sessions! Available to the first 100 students at each campus!
One-Year ODHE Certificate/Career Enhancement Certificate Ceremony
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesJanuary Commencement
For more information about graduation, go to starkstate.edu/graduation.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesTues., Jan. 23 // 11:30 am - 1 pm // M100 Guest Speaker: Janée Kelly Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs at Case Western Reserve University Event title: What Does "Ethnography" Even Mean?: A Dive into this Social Justice Research Method Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2Mthr7CH_w4t9yyeUdw6DrlUzLQd-YtBW8bEG1hEJlwk_bQ/viewform
Promoting Resiliency webinar
Guest speaker: Mary Kreitz Trauma Specialist with Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Presentation will address adapting to campus life, ways to boost resilience, positive mental health and a greater satisfaction with life. afternoon Zoom - 1pm meeting ID: 830 6602 6234 passcode: 390057 evening Zoom - 6pm meeting ID: 852 7408 8372 passcode: 669176 .
Club Rush at main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesin the cafeteria • check out the student clubs SSC has to offer • prize wheel, door prize drawings, hot chocolate bar and more!
Club Rush at SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United Statesin the atrium • check out the student clubs SSC has to offer • prize wheel, door prize drawings, hot chocolate bar and more!
Student Leadership Academy: Mental health (for college students)
Understanding multi-dimensional personal wellness, developing good habits for regular self-care, and practicing boundary-setting skills to maintain a balanced plate Go to starkstate.edu/leadership for Zoom link
American Red Cross blood drive
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesStudent Nursing Association & Student Life // M100
Souper Bowl
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesToday is the 2nd annual Souper Bowl event All are students, faculty and staff welcome in M100 from 11am -1pm $5 per person (all you can eat)
Donuts with the Deans
main - B104 (vending area) SSC Akron - atrium
Kindness cards
co-sponsored with the office of Military Services main - S200 SSC Akron - atrium
Mental Health First Aid virtual sessions
Free sessions - As part of our Collegiate Self-Care Fairs, funded to help college students and the college community, Stark State College and Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health have partnered to offer Mental Health First Aid, virtually. We hope you’ll join in on one of these important sessions. Funding is provided through the Ohio Program […]
Black History Month celebration
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesDiversity and Equity Outreach speaker series noon - 1pm | M101 Guest Speaker: Dr. Michelle Collins-Sibley Professor of English and director of Africana Studies at University of Mount Union Still ‘Ruined by Reading’: from the Miseducation of the Negro to the Miseducation of a Generation Both Frederick Douglass and Carter G. Woodson were right: The […]
Women’s History Month Celebration
Keynote speaker, Dr. Lupita Gonzalez “Gentrified colorism: effects of gender and skin tone on BIPOC” use link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr7rJV9XUiDLedr4mBqrdOaZs5yGVk-XQJgeNp7UFzioo7YQ/viewform
“Risky Business” Harm Reduction Fair
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States11 a.m. - 2 p.m. // main // cafeteria Counseling Services is hosting this event in collaboration with the Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Board. We will have several community partners at the event ready to engage with students in harm reduction educational activities, including basic CPR and "Stop the Bleed" training, a […]
Accounting: It’s not what you think! (CCP event)
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesOpen house | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesFor more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse
Open house | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesFor more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse
Info Session | EGCC Youngstown Campus
Discover what Stark State College has to offer EGCC students as well prospective students from the region. EGCC’s Youngstown campus 101 E Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio 44503 Learn about Stark State, including our majors and class schedule options Review “teach out” vs. “transfer” opportunities Hear how Stark State is working with EGCC at the state […]
Pizza with the President – main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesFREE event // Open to ALL students! noon - 1 p.m. // cafeteria
Pizza with the President – SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesFREE event // Open to ALL students! noon - 1 p.m. // atrium
Spring Fling – main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States11 a.m. - 2 p.m. // courtyard All students, faculty and staff welcome
Spring Fling – SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United States11 a.m. - 1 p.m. // atrium All students, faculty and staff welcome
May Commencement
For more information about graduation, go to starkstate.edu/graduation.
Open house | main campus
For more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse
Open house | SSC Akron
For more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse
Cyber Security Summer Boot Camp
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesCyber Security Summer Boot Camp
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesCyber Security Summer Boot Camp
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesJump Start | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesThis event is intended for all new students who have been admitted to Stark State College and are registered for fall classes. Congratulations on choosing to become a Stark State College student! Student Success Jump Start is here to help you make a successful transition into your first year at Stark State. Our faculty, staff, […]
Jump Start | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesThis event is intended for all new students who have been admitted to Stark State College and are registered for fall classes. Congratulations on choosing to become a Stark State College student! Student Success Jump Start is here to help you make a successful transition into your first year at Stark State. Our faculty, staff, […]
Carnival of Wheels
https://cantoncarnivalofwheels.com/
Spartan Self-Care
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesFREE YOGA for all students, staff and faculty 11:30 a.m - 12:15 p.m. // main // G108
Courageous Conversations
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesCollege: What you need to know to feel prepared & confident SSC Akron // A200 for registration links and info visit Student Life on mySSC contact: main - Tuck | dtucker@starkstate.edu. SSC Akron - Mark | mhumphrey@starkstate.edu
How to Prepare for a Career Fair
2 - 3 p.m. / virtual Register at joinhandshake.com
Campus preview and tour | main campus
Sign up for a small-group campus preview and tour! Individual in-person appointments and virtual appointments with admissions representatives also are available. Click here to learn more and to schedule preview and tour.
Phi Theta Kappa Game Night
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States4 - 6 p.m. // main // S200 > bring a friend > make a friend > board games > console games
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesnoon // main // table near B104
Constitution Day
11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. main - table near B104 SSC Akron - Atrium register to vote & pick up a free pocket constitution
Student Leadership Academy Kick Off
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. // main // M101 Position Yourself for Success: the Power of “ I AM” Guest speaker: Lester Sanders for registration link and info visit Student Life on mySSC
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United Statesnoon // SSC Akron // Atrium
Future Accountants Panel Discussion and Career Fair
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States4 - 6:30 p.m. // M100/101 Panel Discussion: 4-5 p.m. // Career Fair: 5-6:30 p.m. Food will be provided for employers and students Open to all students, alumni, and community members
Campus preview and tour | main campus
Sign up for a small-group campus preview and tour! Individual in-person appointments and virtual appointments with admissions representatives also are available. Click here to learn more and to schedule preview and tour.
Campus preview and tour | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSign up for a small-group campus preview and tour! Individual in-person appointments and virtual appointments with admissions representatives also are available. Click here to learn more and to schedule preview and tour.
Grey Area: Tools for thinking critically
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United States12:30 p.m. // A200 // SSC Akron for registration link and info visit Student Life on mySSC main - Tuck | dtucker@starkstate.edu. SSC Akron - Mark | mhumphrey@starkstate.edu
Student Fall Fest at SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United States11 a.m. - 1 p.m. // SSC Akron // Atrium > join student organizations > explore campus resources > enjoy food, cornhole and more!
Student Fall Fest with Kent State Stark
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. // parking lot 201 // in front of S building > join student organizations > explore campus resources > enjoy food, cornhole and more!
National Coming Out Day: PRIDE Celebration
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesJoin us in the courtyard Celebrate our community members with pride! Come to learn or participate in the activities. There’s something for everyone. Paint a flag canvas that represents you or a friend and enjoy free snacks.
SSC Akron: National Coming Out Day: PRIDE Celebration
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesJoin us in the atrium Celebrate our community members with pride! Come to learn or participate in the activities. There’s something for everyone. Paint a flag canvas that represents you or a friend and enjoy free snacks.
Open house | main campus
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesFor more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse
Stress Less Fest – Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesAll are welcome to de-stress and re-energize community resources stress management info de-stressing activities mental health screening games, coloring and more
Open house | SSC Akron
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesFor more information and to register for the event: starkstate.edu/openhouse.
Career Spotlight Series: Exploring Pathways in Arts and Sciences
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United Statesmain // M101 Guest speaker La Donna Sifford, Interpretive Park Ranger Mariamar Gutierrez, Biologist, Cuyahoga Valley Nat’l Park registration links: starkstate.edu/careerservices
Overcoming Interview Anxiety
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United StatesSSC Akron // A002 registration links: starkstate.edu/careerservices
Career Exploration: Finding the Perfect Fit
10 - 11 a.m. // virtual registration links: starkstate.edu/careerservices
Stress Less Fest – main
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United StatesAll are welcome to de-stress and re-energize community resources stress management info de-stressing activities mental health screening games, coloring and more
Allied Health Networking Event
Main campus 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH, United States9-11 a.m. // main // M100 panel discussion // 9-10 a.m. career fair/networking // 10-11 a.m. registration links: starkstate.edu/careerservices
National First-Generation Celebration
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. // main // S200 for registration link and info visit Student Life on mySSC main – Tuck | dtucker@starkstate.edu. SSC Akron – Mark | mhumphrey@starkstate.edu
Planning Matters
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United States12:30 p.m. // A200 // SSC Akron for registration link and info visit Student Life on mySSC main – Tuck | dtucker@starkstate.edu. SSC Akron – Mark | mhumphrey@starkstate.edu
National First-Generation Celebration
SSC Akron 360 Perkins St., Akron, OH, United States11 a.m. - 1 p.m. // SSC Akron // atrium
Introduction to Resume Writing
virtual event registration links: starkstate.edu/careerservices