College of Communication & Information

Our students are our greatest ambassadors, and they tell our story best.

The College of Communication and Information (CCI) at �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� is made up of five distinct schools.

The School of Communication Studies • The School of Emerging Media and Technology • The School of Information • The School of Media and Journalism • The School of Visual Communication Design

We are the only college in the nation to combine a mix of technology, design, media, communication and information-related majors and programs.

Tour Our Spaces in 360

Explore our academic hubs — Taylor and Franklin Halls — and our living/learning community in Olson Hall in this immersive 3D Matterport experience

Explore Our Spaces

Admissions & Visits

Thinking about choosing a communications-related major or program at �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ�? We're offering a mix of in-person visits and virtual sessions to help you choose your path.

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Academics & Advising

Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. student, the College of Communication and Information provides a wide variety of degree programs from which to choose, including emerging media and technology, communication studies, media and journalism, visual communication design and information science.

Student Life & Involvement

Get inspired. Get involved. As a CCI student at �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State, it’s easy to dream big. There are countless opportunities for you to surpass even your own expectations. Our global programs, learning communities, real-world learning and internships are only a few of the high-quality programs that will help you succeed.

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CCI Explore

You were born to explore – to navigate an ever-expanding world of new ideas, new information, new people and new stories. The College of Communication & Information (CCI) is committed to offering innovative coursework, experiential learning, study away programs and internship and service-learning opportunities that expand your perspectives and your possibilities.

From �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State's Visual Communication Design Program to Co-Creating the Halo game universe

Marcus Lehto, graduate of �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ�'s Visual Communication Design program created a legendary game that became a legendary franchise. How Lehto's life took him from �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ�, Ohio, to the Pacific Northwest to work on creating Halo, one of the most iconic video games, is the cover story in the November 2025 issue of the �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State Magazine.
Daniel Alenquer, Director of �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State's School of Visual Communication Design, spoke with Jeanne Destro, a morning host on WAKR about our newest degree offering the bachelor of science degree in User Experience Design.
The Future of Video is Here, Now

Jan 31, 2025

A team of four students from the School of Emerging Media and Technology in the Interdisciplinary Projects course pioneered the use of Depthkit 3D video at �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State and created an engaging dance video in collaboration with the School of Theatre and Dance and Design Innovation.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field

Oct 17, 2025

A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ�’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.