Visitor Information
Plan your visit and see Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State for yourself.
Start with a walk through campus, then follow the short path into downtown Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, one of Ohio's most vibrant college towns, where local restaurants, coffee shops, arts and year-round events are woven into everyday student life.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State sits in Northeast Ohio within an easy drive of Cleveland and Akron, and the campus is simple to reach by car, shuttle or public transportation. The resources below will help you plan your trip and make the most of your time here.
Travel Resources for Your Visit
Stay close to campus at the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Hotel or explore lodging in Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, Streetsboro, and Akron.
- located near the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus of Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ and surrounding areas, including Streetsboro (six miles north of the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus) and Akron (12 miles southwest of the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus).
- For additional information about accommodations and other items of interest in the city of Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ,
- For more information about accommodations in nearby Streetsboro,
Travel to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State with ease—find airport shuttles, public transit, Amtrak, and ride services nearby.
Airport Shuttle
Check these local airport websites for shuttle information:
Area Public Transportation
Amtrak
provides service across the country and has stations close to the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus in Cleveland, Alliance, and Youngstown.
Cabs/Shuttle Services
Plan your trip with campus maps, parking options, and updates on roadwork or detours around Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State.
Detours/Delays
- Major roadwork starts mid-to-late August 2025 on East Main through Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus. Project updates will be posted at .
- For the latest news on construction activities across Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, visit the Office of the University Architect.
- For more information on statewide weather and road conditions,
Parking on Campus
- Parking permits are available from Parking Services in the Schwartz Center.
- Parking meters are available, most of which accept credit cards.
- Pay-N-Display permits are available for purchase.
- A visitor's pay lot is located at the Student Center.
- Contact Parking Services at 330-672-4432 for information on additional parking locations, permits and information.
