College Radio Stations on the Internet

College radio stations on the Internet offer fun, eclectic, and free music. Whether you choose to listen to your own college’s station or tune in to a college offering music you love but your local station never plays, college radio stations provide a great variety of music. Simply download a free music player and enjoy a wide range of music from indie hits to Christian rock. Community colleges, private colleges, and even Ivy League Schools broadcast their radio stations over the Internet.

Some college radio stations train students to become professional on-air talent, while others are run purely for the enjoyment of students and the local community. Since college or campus radio stations typically don’t rely upon advertising to fund their broadcasts, they play a greater variety of music and content than the typical commercial station. They experiment with freeform broadcasts, unusual music, emerging trends, and the spoken word. This creates a unique format unlike anything on commercial broadcast stations.

Many college and campus radio stations provide forums for community members to demonstrate their talents. Like commercial broadcast stations, college radio stations maintain broadcast licenses and must comply with federal regulations.

College radio stations run the gamut from sharing commercial tower space with local stations and broadcasting over a wide area to low frequency, homespun-type systems. With the advent of the Internet, many college radio stations now simulcast over the Internet. Music aficionados can enjoy the latest broadcasts from their alma mater no matter where they live through Internet radio.

Campus radio stations broadcast on common AM and FM frequencies. If you are close to your campus, you can probably pick up your favorite station in the car or on your home radio. If you’d prefer to sample stations across the country, the Internet has made it easy to find and listen to the hottest music from college radio stations. Streaming technology ensures that the sound quality is carried directly to your computer smoothly and generally without interruption.

Most computers already contain media devices such as Windows Media Player or iTunes for the Mac. You can download them free online. Most college stations on the Internet include links to the appropriate media player that best plays their music.

If you’d prefer to download directly from the corporate websites, here are links to the two most frequently used media players:

• Windows Media Player 11
• Apple iTunes

Find college radio stations through websites that lists dozens of online radio stations or through the college’s own website.

• Quadphonic provides a list of college radio and television stations to choose from for your listening pleasure.
• College Radio lists radio stations and provides news and resources for college stations. Find your college here!
• RelaxOnline contains a comprehensive link with dozens of great college radio stations.

• Listen to KCR, the radio station of San Diego State University, online with Windows Player 9. Features an online top 30 playlist.
• WBAR, Barnard College’s radio station, features an eclectic blend of music and talk radio.
• Texas A & M’s station, KANM, offers everything from indie to metal.
• Direct from Illinois and Wheaton College comes WETN, an all-Christian college radio station. Listen using Windows Media Player or Real Player. Both available to download directly from the WETN website.

If you dream of hosting your own radio show, here are some places to get started:

• MTVU is the MTV answer to college and campus radio. Great source for the latest and best campus radio programs, new music, and more.
• Got an urge to spin those CDs on your campus radio station? College radio gave many famous on air personalities their start. WiseGeek provides an overview of what you need to succeed as a radio disc jockey.
• Most college radio stations welcome new talent, and some are open to community member contributions. Training, written tests, and on-air apprenticeships are common. Call your local college or university’s station directly, or try the communications department to learn more.

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