Student support resources

Involvement
Getting involved on campus is critical to academic success! That’s why we have student organizations, athletic opportunities and cultural events to get students connected to the campus community.

Diversity
The University celebrates different perspectives and frames of reference with diverse faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. Our faculty hails from 62 countries and all 50 states.

Commitment
At The University of Akron, we are committed to helping students succeed in the classroom. See more about our academic services.

Student Life

• Dining services
  Meal plans options
• Inclusive Excellence
  Supports students with academic and other assistance
• Learning communities 
  Take core classes with the same group of students – instant study group
• Living Learning Communities
  Students with a common major live near each other in the residence halls
• Off-campus Student Services
  Off-campus housing listing, resources for commuter students
• Parking Services
  Where to park on campus and where to jump on the campus shuttle
• Residence Life and Housing
  All about living on campus in the residence halls
• Student Conduct and Community Standards
  Codes of conduct and standards of academic integrity
• Student organizations
  Your student’s way to get involved on campus.
• Zip Card
  The“do-everything” card on campus

Student Services

• Accessibility, Office of
  Provides reasonable accommodations and a supportive, well-resourced environment to students with disabilities
• Academic Advising
  An advisor can help plan your schedule each semester to help assure timely graduation
• Career Center
  Get information on internships/co-ops, jobs on campus, career planning and placement, interview prep and career readiness
• Counseling Center
  Psychological counseling, testing services, training, and career advice
• Health Services
  General health care, women’s health, sports injuries, student health insurance
• Student Recreation and Wellness Center
  Fitness and wellness, intramural sports, outdoor programs, climbing wall, aquatics
• Safety at UA
  Advice for staying safe on campus, annual safety report
• Tutoring
  Free tutoring is offered for many courses
• ZipAssist
  A central hub of support for all students during their Akron Experience

Money Matters

• Student Accounts
  Where to go to pay the bill
• Authorize access to view student eBill and make payments
  Students can set up an "authorized user" who can make payments
• Dates & deadlines
  Enrollment and financial aid deadlines
• Financial aid and scholarships
  Step-by-step process for applying for aid, including loans and scholarships
• Payment options
  Many ways to pay for college
• Tuition & fees
  Costs of attending UA

Registrar

The Registrar’s Office maintains student academic records, sets exam schedules, coordinates class registration, manages official academic transcripts and provides certification of enrollment. If you have questions for this office, visit the Student Services Center in the lobby of Simmons Hall (map) or call 330-972-8300.

• The Degree Progress Report
  Your student can track their progress toward their degree
• Information on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  Your student’s privacy protection, and how to submit an information release form
• Commencement information
  Graduation!
• Military Services Center
  Serves our veterans on campus