Student resources

Cyber Security Center 

We want our community to be cyber security resilient. Find out how Stark State is meeting our region’s demands for high-quality cyber security education and training.  

Dental Hygiene Clinic 

At Stark State’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, our dental hygiene students perform affordable preventive and therapeutic services to students and community members under the supervision of licensed dental professionals.

English language learner lab 

Designed to help all Stark State students who are English language learners with speaking, reading and writing in English. 

Food services 

From bowls and wraps to pizza and salads – and more – you have plenty of options at Stark State’s Culinary Cafe on main campus. The cafeteria is in the Student Services Building near the College Store, and you can see each week’s menu and hours on mySSC. Vending machines are also available in various spots throughout the college when the cafeteria isn’t open. 

Gateway Student Services 

Get your questions answered about financial aid, registration or connection to your advisor – all in one central location. For questions or additional help, reach out to the Gateway team using the contact information below. 

Main campus 

Akron

Online 

Join our virtual kiosk to receive a call back. 

Graduation 

For important information about Stark State’s commencement ceremony including date, time, location and more, visit starkstate.edu/graduation. For graduation applications, requirements and procedures, current students can go to the My Stuff page on mySSC or stop in the Gateway Center. The registrar also can answer questions about graduation.

Help Desk Services 

This is your first line of technical support for the Stark State campus community. You can get technical support and answers to technical questions. 

Interfaith Campus Ministry 

This office serves students’ spiritual needs. It promotes acceptance of diverse faiths, traditions and cultures so you can explore and grow in your beliefs. 

Massage Therapy Clinic 

Our massage therapy students and highly qualified licensed massage therapist staff provide massage to our students, staff and the public at a reasonable price. 

mySSC 

Your “portal” to your course and student information – and much more. You’ll be assigned a username and password so you can access College info and resources. Stay up to date by checking mySSC and your college email every day. 

Social media 

Find Stark State on these platforms: 

• Facebook 
• Instagram 
• TikTok 
• X 
• YouTube 

Student handbook and planner 

Pick up a copy of the free student handbook and planner in the College Store and other spots around campus to help organize your assignments, tasks and schedule. 

Student success workshops 

These workshops, offered both fall and spring semesters, are designed to help students both inside and outside the classroom. Topics include 

• How to be an effective student. 

• Managing stress and anxiety. 

• Getting involved in student life. 

• How to select a research topic. 

• And more. 

Current students, visit mySSC for the list of the latest workshops. 

Tuition and fees 

Pay your tuition and fees in person at the cashier’s window on main campus. You can also make payments online via mySSC or in the payment drop box on the third floor of the Student Services Building. There’s an installment payment plan available, too.