AKRON, Ohio - Stark State College Akron will host an open house for interested students 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at 360 Perkins St., Akron.

The open house will be held at the college's new 68,414-square-foot building, which opens for classes this fall. The facility features 14 classrooms, six computer labs, a science lab, bookstore, common area and tutoring center.

At the open house, prospective students can learn about the hundreds of associate degrees and certificates the college offers, talk with admissions representatives and take tours. Financial-aid staff will be on hand to help students learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Students can enroll at the college during the event, which features refreshments and free T-shirts for prospective students.

To learn more, go to starkstate.edu/openhouse, call 330-494-6170 or email info@starkstate.edu.

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