First Year Experience

Your First Year Experiences at UA

Your New Roo Experience is the beginning your Akron Experience as a Zip. In addition to your Advising & Class Registration appointment and New Roo Orientation Day, there are several exciting events and opportunities to connect you with your new community at UA. This is an exciting time. You can learn more about all there is to do and get involved in at UA as you are now an Official Zip.

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Aug 21

New Roo Convocation

The official welcome for the Class of 2030!

Three people wearing red shirts play a high striker game outdoors. One person swings a mallet, while two others stand behind her, smiling and watching. Trees, grass, and sports field fencing are visible in the background.
Aug 22 – 23

New Roo Weekend

Kickstart your Akron experience with a weekend of fun!

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July 18

Unlock Akron

Unlock Akron offers you the chance to meet other new Zips before classes start and to get the lowdown on college life at UA from the current students who lead the activities.

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Aug 18 – Oct 5

Weeks of Welcome

Discover campus life and involvement opportunities across campus!

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