New Roo Weekend

New Roo Weekend is an all-or-nothing event! When you RSVP, you are RSVPing for the entire experience, not just parts. New Roo Weekend is best attended by spending the whole weekend with your group and New Roo Weekend Leader. They'll miss you if you aren't at an event!

From the north, taking I-77 S
Follow I-77 south to exit 23B (Cuyahoga Falls), which is for Ohio 8 north.
On Ohio 8 north, take the first exit (Exit 1A) for Carroll Street and Buchtel Avenue. 
Turn left onto Carroll Street
Turn left onto Goodkirk Street
Turn right onto East Exchange Street
The entrance to the South Campus Parking Deck (Lot 36) will be on the right, across the street from McDonalds. Signage stating New Roo Weekend Parking will be posted outside of the deck.
From the north, taking Route 8 S
Follow Ohio 8 south to Exit 1A, the Buchtel Avenue exit.
Merge onto Goodkirk St. and turn right onto Buchtel Ave.
Turn left on Spicer St. and the East Campus Parking Deck will be on the left.
Signage stating New Roo Weekend Parking will be posted outside of the deck.
From the south, taking I-77 N/Route 8 N
Follow I-77 north. Take Exit 125A (Cuyahoga Falls) to Ohio 8 north.
On Ohio 8 north, take the first exit (Exit 1A) for Carroll Street and Buchtel Avenue. 
Go past Carroll Street. Turn left onto Buchtel Avenue.
Turn left onto Spicer Street. The East Campus Parking Deck is to left.
Signage stating New Roo Weekend Parking will be posted outside of the deck.
From the west, taking I-76 E
Follow I-76 east (I-77 south) to exit 23B (Cuyahoga Falls), which is for Ohio 8 north.
On Ohio 8 north, take the first exit (Exit 1A) for Carroll Street and Buchtel Avenue. 
Go past Carroll Street. Turn left onto Buchtel Avenue.
Turn left on Spicer Street. The East Campus Parking Deck is to left.
Signage stating New Roo Weekend Parking will be posted outside of the deck.
From the east, taking I-76 W
Follow I-76 west to Exit 23B to merge onto Ohio 8 north.
On Ohio 8 north, take the first exit (Exit 1A) for Carroll Street and Buchtel Avenue. 
Go past Carroll Street. Turn left onto Buchtel Avenue.
Turn left onto Spicer Street. The East Campus Parking Deck is to left.
Signage stating New Roo Weekend Parking will be posted outside of the deck.
Related:

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We really think New Roo Weekend is the best way to start off your Akron Experience because of the opportunities you will have to connect with both campus and other students. We understand that you may have other commitments though. We would encourage you to visit the Weeks of Welcome website and try to attend a number of events happening the first week. Getting off to a great start and making connections is a key to success in college and if you cannot attend New Roo Weekend, we're hopeful you will find another way to get connected!

No. Students will be expected to commute to and from campus as they would for class.
 

No! New Roo Weekend builds upon your Orientation. We'll be sharing a lot of new information during New Roo Weekend and it is an opportunity to connect with everyone from your incoming class, not just the few you went through your Orientation day with.

The weekend is exclusively for new students. But don't worry parents and guests — there will be plenty of events in the months ahead that you can attend with your new student.
 

New Roo Weekend is a rain or shine event! Some events occur outside and if the threat of weather impacts us, we will let you know of any venue location changes through your Troop Leaders and schedule updates on the website. In in the event of severe weather forces us to cancel any event, we will also let you know.
 

Snacks - Lunch is provided on Saturday, but you may want something for in-between sessions
Refillable water bottle - we have many refill stations on campus
Comfortable walking shoes - we will be traveling all over campus
An umbrella if it looks like it might rain

Think of college as an investment, like buying a car. You had to learn how to drive a car, how to maintain it, how to get the most out of it. College is the same. At New Roo Weekend, we'll give you dozens of tips to help you get ahead. You'll meet new friends, faculty members and staff. Plus, you'll have some fun, too. You don't want to miss it!

All incoming first year students for the Fall of 2025 are eligible to attend New Roo Weekend! This event is exclusively for you as a new student to The University of Akron.