Admissions
Take your first steps toward UA enrollment
You can discover your potential and turn your interests into a thriving profession with our wide range of in-demand and distinctive undergraduate majors, master’s and doctoral programs, many pathways to a medical degree and a program that lets you earn a bachelor's degree and law degree in six years instead of seven.
Whether you're applying from in- or out-of-state, as a graduate, undergraduate or law student, the UA college admissions team is here to make the process easy.
FIRST-YEAR
If you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school, you are considered a first-year student.
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TRANSFER
If you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school, you are considered a transfer student.
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INTERNATIONAL
First-year undergraduate international students must complete secondary school in the home country by the time of enrollment at The University of Akron.
UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE
SCHOOL OF LAW
Take advantage of a law school acclaimed for its practicality, flexibility, ideal size, affordability, and overall quality.
SCHOOL OF LAW
UAKRON ONLINE
Our online programs are accredited, with optimum flexibility for working professionals and students who prefer the flexibility of an online degree.
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COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
Students in grades 7-12 can enroll at UA to earn both college and high school credit - tuition free! Save time and money toward your future college degree.
GUEST STUDENT (Non-Degree Seeking)
You attend another college or university and want to take a few classes at UA before returning to your home institution. A Guest student can take courses at UA for up to two consecutive semesters. Also, a Guest student may not attempt more than 16 credits in any semester. Please ensure that the courses you plan to take at UA will transfer back to your home institution.
SPECIAL STUDENT (Non-Degree Seeking)
You would like to complete a few courses at UA, and you do not intend to pursue a degree. Special students are eligible to take 15 consecutive credit hours.