Current students

News and events for current students

Thesis/Dissertation Bootcamp

• Saturday, October 14, 2023 / 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Bierce Library, Room 154

The Thesis/Dissertation Bootcamp provides graduate students with a distraction-free environment in which to work on their thesis or dissertation.  The cost is $20 and covers all meals, beverages, and snacks for the day. Click here for more information and to register.  Registration deadline is Friday, October 13, Noon.

Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Workshop

• Tuesday, October 17, 2023 / 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. / Leigh Hall, Room 414
• Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. / Leigh Hall, Room 414

The Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Workshop includes a thorough review of The University of Akron's formatting guidelines that must be satisfied prior to uploading your manuscript to OhioLink. There will be an overview of the newly implemented Digital Accessibility Standards requirement.

Seating is limited!  Email the Graduate School at gradsch@uakron.edu to reserve your seat. Use FORMAT OCT  in the subject line.  Registration deadline is Friday, October 13.

Important dates for current students

• November 1 - Graduation application deadline for Fall 2023 
• November 17 - Final thesis/dissertation submission deadline for Fall 2023 graduation

New Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant Orientation Presentations Fall 2023

• Counseling and Testing Center 
• Financial Aid
• Graduate School 
• Health Services
• Individual Development Plan
• Payroll
• Resources for Teaching Assistants
• Title IX
• University of Akron Research Foundation I-Corps
• ZipAssist

New Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant Orientation Presentations Fall 2022

• Counseling and Testing Center
• Financial Aid
• Graduate School
• Health Services
• ZipAssist