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.
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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.
POST-BACCALAUREATE
If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to take more undergrad classes toward another degree, you’re a post-bac student.