International Center
Welcome to The University of Akron!
We are excited to welcome you to the University of Akron, and to assist you in achieving your academic and career goals!
Get started by visiting Admissions to learn everything that the University has to offer.
Once you are admitted and have read your admission letter, don’t forget to let us know you plan to attend Akron by clicking on the “intent to enroll” link in your portal. You will then need to send us the necessary documents so we can issue your immigration documents (I-20 or DS-2019) so you can schedule your visa interview.
Check out the information in your portal and on this page as you prepare for your visa interview and for your arrival in Akron.
Need to defer? Use the “I need to defer” link in your portal.
Unable to access your portal? Contact Admissions.
We can help if you have questions about visas, immigration status, employment (on- or off-campus), paying taxes in the USA, health insurance…
We can also help if you are looking to connect with other students, international or American.
Get started with the links below!
Be sure to check our Forms Page – you may find what you are looking for there.
Need to talk to us?
- Make an appointment either online or in-person
- Stop by our office in Simmons Hall, suite 205 (you may need to wait if we have appointments scheduled).
- Agent partnerships
- Academic partnerships
- English Language Institute
- Education Abroad (going from the USA to another country)
- Start your own Faculty-led Study Abroad Program (for faculty)
- Travel Registry (for faculty and staff)
- J-1 Exchange Visitor program (for faculty looking to host guests)
Can college in the United States be affordable, accessible and worth it? Yes. Yes. YES.
The University of Akron is also proud to be among the top 10% of universities in the world for international students, according to the 2025 World University Rankings.
More than 500 international students from 70+ countries study here — and they become a big part of the campus community through clubs and organizations, sports and recreation, and events and traditions.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including nationally recognized programs in the STEM fields. Whatever academic path you choose, our International Center team will support you every step of the way.
International Admissions
An international student is someone who will enroll in an educational program in a country that is not their country of citizenship. In the USA, international students require a student visa (most commonly the F-1 visa), and are considered non-immigrants, meaning they are in the U.S. temporarily for the purpose of study. A domestic student is a US citizen, a permanent resident (you have a green card) or you are a refugee or have asylum.
Newly Admitted Students
Congratulations, and Welcome to Akron! This is where you will find all the information you need to prepare for your arrival in Akron, including pre-arrival immigration guidance and orientation information.
Currently Enrolled Students
Maintaining good immigration status can be confusing. We are here to help! This is where you will find all the information you need to take control of your status. We’re here to help with visa, immigration or status concerns, as well as employment information, taxes, insuarnce and more.
Check out some of the great resources available to support you
F-1 and J-1 handbooks and other resources to help you understand and maintain your status.
The University of Akron is authorized to host exchange visitors on the following categories:
Short Term Scholar, Professor, Research Scholar, Student, Student Intern (undergraduate students).
We have a signed contact with InUni as an official partner of UA.
InUni Global, a division of Global University Systems (GUS), is an international education partner dedicated to advancing global access to higher education.
Explore opportunities to experience other cultures while earning academic credit.
Find the right program for your budget, goals and time! If you are an Akron faculty member and you are interested in planning a study abroad experience, you are in the right place!
All faculty and staff traveling on, or in support of, University business must register their international travel.
This includes, attending a conference, guest lecturing, recruiting, conducting research, and collaborating with institutions abroad. personal travel and students travelling for study abroad programs etc should not be registered.
F-1 and J-1 handbooks and other resources to help you understand and maintain your status.
The University of Akron is authorized to host exchange visitors on the following categories:
Short Term Scholar, Professor, Research Scholar, Student, Student Intern (undergraduate students).
We have a signed contact with InUni as an official partner of UA.
InUni Global, a division of Global University Systems (GUS), is an international education partner dedicated to advancing global access to higher education.
Explore opportunities to experience other cultures while earning academic credit.
Find the right program for your budget, goals and time! If you are an Akron faculty member and you are interested in planning a study abroad experience, you are in the right place!
All faculty and staff traveling on, or in support of, University business must register their international travel.
This includes, attending a conference, guest lecturing, recruiting, conducting research, and collaborating with institutions abroad. personal travel and students travelling for study abroad programs etc should not be registered.
When I came here for the first time, I thought I would miss Nepal so much. But I’m experiencing both cultures and society together. It was not that hard to make Akron my second home.
The moment I started learning about UA, I became in love. It has a really good co-op program, great scholarships, and the community looks really welcoming, so that all encouraged me to apply to Akron and eventually come here to college.
Get in Touch!
The International Center is located in Simmons Hall, suite 205.
Our hours are 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Front desk phone: 330 972-6349
After hours, including weekends, and emergency immigration contact:
Contact University of Akron Police (UAPD): 330 972-2911.
The UAPD will know how to contact a DSO in an immigration emergency.
Immigration Services: immigration@uakron.edu
Student and Scholar Support: international@uakron.edu
International admissions: admissions@uakron.edu
Recruitment Agents and Partnerships: international@uakron.edu and akron@inuniglobal.com
Education Abroad: edabroad@uakron.edu
English Language Institute: ua-eli@uakron.edu
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Simmons Hall
East Buchtel Avenue Akron, OH 44325-2001 Suite 205 - 330-972-8615