Resources for Specific Communities

The University of Akron affirms the importance and value of diversity within the student body, and among our faculty, staff, administration and governing Board of Trustees. Our university values and respects the humanity of every individual from every background, and we embrace the diversity that defines UA and has so profoundly enriched our community. Learn more about the University of Akron’s involvement in serving our diverse communities by visiting the following on-campus  University of Akron Office of Inclusion and Equity and the Office of Mentorship and Student Development.  Below are a listing of resources for particular populations on and off-campus.

• Adult Learners
  • Adult Focus
• Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities (BIPOC)
  • UA Pan African Center for Community Development
  • Steve Fund
  • Wellness Apps
• First Generation College Student
  • UA Student Success Center
  • Office of Academic Retention and Support
• First Year Students
  • Set to Go - Information for both students (especially freshman) and parents to help students make a smooth transition to college, enhance their mental health and perform well academically.
• International Students
  • UA International Center
• LGBTQ+
  • UA LGBQ+ resource pages
  • It Gets Better
  • Trevor Project
• Students with Disabilities
  • UA Office of Accessibility
  • Support Resources for Neurodiverse Students
• Student veterans, military, dependents
  • UA Office of military students and veterans