Campus Life
Our Campus
With Lake Erie as a backdrop, the Ashtabula campus consists of four buildings spread across 80 acres along the North Shore: Susan J. Stocker Hall, the Library, Robert S. Morrison Hall for Health & Sciences and the business office building. Most classes are held in Stocker and Morrison Halls. The Library houses the Academic Success Center, with Student Accessibility Services, Writing Center, tutoring and testing, as well as a friendly and knowledgeable library staff ready to help with your research needs. Admissions, Academic Advising, and Financial Aid are all housed in the Enrollment Management & Student Services suite in Susan J. Stocker Hall, next to the main student lounge, Commons and Flash Bistro dining services for your convenience.
Student Life
College is a time for meeting new people as well as learning. At Kent State Ashtabula, there are lots of experiences that let you do both! The Ashtabula campus is a lively, engaged community with nearly 20 recognized clubs and organizations. Student organizations offer all sorts of ways to make friends, get some hands-on experience with your major, and get involved.
Learn More About Student Life, Clubs and Organizations
Welcome Back Days
At the beginning of every semester, Kent State Ashtabula hosts Welcome Back Days. Join us for free food, contests and prizes, information on student clubs and organizations, upcoming events, and take a picture with Flash the golden eagle!
Where to Go
Whether you’re looking for a place to meet up with friends or a quiet place to study, Kent State Ashtabula offers a variety of venues to suit your needs. The Commons is the place to meet friends for a group study session or to grab a bite to eat. The John Mahan Reading Court in Stocker Hall offers umbrella tables and a fountain for your enjoyment during the warm months, and the student lounge offers plenty of outlets for recharging your electronics throughout the day. Morrison Hall also offers a spacious student lounge and the library has plenty of study space for individuals and group sessions.
Off campus, Kent State Ashtabula is located close to major local tourist destinations like Geneva-on-the-Lake, Walnut Beach, the Historic Bridge Street district and more. Plus Ashtabula County itself is home to the most covered bridges in the state of Ohio. Year-around festivals and events dot the calendar throughout the communities.
For more to see and do, visit www.visitashtabulacounty.com.
Where to Shop & Eat
Whether you choose to eat at Flash Bistro on campus or just a mile away on Bridge Street, students have a variety of choices for any meal. Area restaurant specialties range from pizza and sub sandwiches to BBQ and fine dining. Visit for a list of shops and restaurants nearby.
More to Come!
As part of a wide-ranging strategic plan, Kent State Ashtabula is in the process of transforming the entire campus, including updates to historic Main Hall. The series of renovations and revitalizations will result in a comprehensive 21st-century campus modernizing classrooms and laboratories, upgrading campus grounds with a new central entrance and driveway, improving safety and accessibility and creating student-centric spaces where collaborative learning can take place.