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Transfer to The University of Akron!

Welcome Transfer Students! 
 
Considering making the switch to UA? Great choice! If you’ve taken college classes somewhere else after high school, you’re in the right place, as you’re considered a transfer student. At The University of Akron, our dedicated transfer counselors make it simple to bring your credits, find your fit and fast-track your path to a UA degree. We’ll help you every step of the way so you can jump right in and start building your future here. 
 
Are you a community college counselor? 
 
Visit the Community Counselor Connect Hub to find helpful resources, including UA’s Counselor Guide, info session details, academic areas and more.

Provost Scholarship for Transfer Students 
Smart Choice Scholarship 
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship 
Making Akron Possible (MAP) Institutional Grant 
David Gall and Jason Gibson Memorial Scholarship 
View all scholarship opportunities 
Net Price Calculator 

Plan your transfer from a community college with these helpful resources:

Transfer Guides 
Degree Pathways 

Plan your seamless transition to UA from the start of your time at a partnering school for select degree programs. Visit here for more details about dual admission.

Partner schools: 
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)

Stark State College – Direct Connect 

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) 

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Learn How to Apply

You’ve already started working toward your future, now it’s time to take it a step further. At UA, you’ll find top-ranked programs, hands-on learning and a community ready to help you succeed.

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Transfer credits to UA

Discover how your hard-earned credits will transfer with our online resources. If you need assistance with transfer admission requirements, email us for an unofficial evaluation.

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Meet with our team

If you're a current college student interested in transferring to UA, we want to meet you! We invite you to register for an in-person or virtual appointment