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Admissions

Take your first steps toward UA enrollment

You can discover your potential and turn your interests into a thriving profession with our wide range of in-demand and distinctive undergraduate majors, master’s and doctoral programs, many pathways to a medical degree and a program that lets you earn a bachelor's degree and law degree in six years instead of seven.

Whether you're applying from in- or out-of-state, as a graduate, undergraduate or law student, the UA college admissions team is here to make the process easy.

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FIRST-YEAR

If you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school, you are considered a first-year student.

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GRADUATE

Learn from world-class graduate faculty and study with other career-focused students from diverse backgrounds.

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TRANSFER

If you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school, you are considered a transfer student.

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INTERNATIONAL

First-year undergraduate international students must complete secondary school in the home country by the time of enrollment at The University of Akron.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

Take advantage of a law school acclaimed for its practicality, flexibility, ideal size, affordability, and overall quality.

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UAKRON ONLINE

Our online programs are accredited, with optimum flexibility for working professionals and students who prefer the flexibility of an online degree.

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Additional Resources

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

Students in grades 7-12 can enroll at UA to earn both college and high school credit - tuition free! Save time and money toward your future college degree.

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GUEST STUDENT

You attend another college and want to take a few classes at UA before returning to your college.

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POST-BACCALAUREATE

If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to take more undergrad classes toward another degree, you’re a post-bac student.

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