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Welcome!
The University of Akron Information Session
Facts About The University of Akron • Quality academic programs • Many opportunities for real-world experience • More than 250 student clubs & organizations • NCAA Division I Varsity Sports - Mid American
Conference (MAC) • Akron Area – Ohio’s 5th largest city (population nearly
200,000)
Facts About The University of Akron
Enrollment Fall 2013:
• Undergrad 22,619 • Graduate 3,975 • Law School 485 Total 27,079
• Students represent nearly all 50 states and 80 foreign countries
Facts continued… Fall 2013 Freshman Class
• Nearly 4,000 new freshmen enrolled at the Akron campus • Academic Profile
(Bachelors Degree Seeking) • Average GPA: 3.3 • Average ACT: 23.3 • Average SAT: 1050 (critical reading & math)
Most Popular Areas of Study • Engineering • Nursing • Business • Biology/Science • Computer Science • Education • Sports Science • Psychology • Art • Political Science • Music • Communications
Academics • Academic advisers, career counselors, and faculty are on-
hand to help you through your journey at UA
• Career Planning and Student Success Seminar courses
• Learning Communities and Living-Learning Communities
• Research opportunities
• Study Abroad
• Much more…
Personal Attention • Most classes have 25 to 30
students • University-wide student/faculty
ratio is 21:1 • % of undergraduate classes with
less than 30 students is 74% • % of undergraduate classes with
less than 50 students is 94%
Real World Experience
• The Career Center services include: career counseling, major exploration, job search assistance, RooLink co-op and internship database, and more.
• Last year, 7,138 students were involved in experiential
education at 4,000 organizations/companies. • Recent survey of graduates indicated that 72% of students
completing experiential education were offered full-time work!
Student Organizations
250+ Student Organizations
• National Greek Organizations • Intramural and Club sports • Marching Band • Zips Programming Network
(ZPN) • WZIP, Z-TV, and the
Buchtelite • The AK-ROWDIES • Alternative Spring Break
Trips
Student Organizations • Spiritual /Cultural Organizations • Bands, A Cappella groups, Choral
ensembles, and a gospel choir • Undergraduate Student
Government • Residence Hall Program Board
UA Traditions
• Nearly 160,000 alumni world-wide • Nickname: The Zips • Mascot: Zippy • Colors: Blue and Gold
UA Traditions
• Convocation • Week of Welcome • Diversity Week • Zipnic • Zip Fest • Family Weekend • Homecoming • Boo at the Roo • PNC Wagon Wheel
Challenge • Mardi Gras • Sibs Day • Springfest • Commencement
Zips Athletics The Zips compete at the NCAA Division I-A level and belong to the Mid-American Conference (MAC)
Men’s Sports: Baseball Basketball Cross country Football Golf Track and Field Rifle Soccer
Women’s Sports: Basketball Cross Country Golf Rifle Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball
On-Campus Housing • 11 on-campus residence halls house nearly 3,000 students
• 70% of new freshmen live on campus in residence halls
• 4 new facilities have opened since 2003
• High-speed Internet and cable TV
• Central air conditioning in all buildings
• Free laundry
• Living-Learning Communities
• National award-winning leadership and social activities
Residence Hall Open House Opportunities
• Fall Visit Days • Senior Days
• Most residence halls will be open during a portion of these programs
• You can tour the buildings of your choice and meet with residence life staff members
The Akron Area – Ohio’s 5th largest city – Many cultural and
recreational opportunities including:
• Akron Art Museum • Akron Zoo • Malls • Theaters • Sports teams • 13 metro parks
– including Ohio’s only national park – Cuyahoga Valley National Park
• 2 ski resorts
Application/Admission Process Apply
• Complete the Admission Application online at www.uakron.edu/apply
• Submit these supplemental materials – High school transcript, including senior year
coursework in progress – ACT or SAT test score results – $45 Application fee
• Submit Admission materials before March 1 • Receive ‘Acceptance Packet’ • Submit your Intent to Enroll Form and Confirmation Fee
Honors Scholarship Application Process
• Visit www.uakron.edu/honors to learn more • Admission to the Honors College
is based on the materials submitted with your Admissions Application
• Honors Scholarship consideration requires completion of the Honors Scholarship Application
• Criteria – 3.5 or higher GPA – 27 ACT or 1800 SAT – Excellent class rank
• Deadlines for Honors Scholarships – Feb. 1 Regular deadline
Scholarships • Scholarships – www.uakron.edu/scholarships
– UA awards $15 million annually in scholarships – $1,000 to $7,500 for most students & an additional $500 to $2,000 for most honors college students* – Additional scholarships are also available through the academic
colleges/departments – Contact your Academic Department for more information
– Submit the Supplemental Information Form to be considered for
endowed scholarships. – March 1 admission deadline for scholarship consideration *per year, renewable for 8 semesters
Filing the FAFSA
• Financial Aid – www.uakron.edu/finaid
• Access and Submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov
• Available Jan. 1
• File early (by March 1 at the latest!)
• Don’t wait for your taxes to be done. Estimate your income if needed
Summary of Important Dates November 1 Honors College Scholarship Early Application
Deadline January 1 FAFSA becomes available
February 1 Honors College Scholarship Regular Application
Deadline
March 1 University-Wide Scholarship Eligibility Deadline
Recommended Deadline for FAFSA Submission
Deadline to Submit the Supplemental Info Form
May 1 Suggested Confirmation Deadline for New
Students
May 15 Housing Contract Deadline to Guarantee On-Campus Housing
*Other deadlines may apply for specific living and learning communities, co-curricular programs, major-specific scholarships, etc.
Tuition and Fees PER ACADEMIC YEAR
Ohio resident tuition Transportation Books & supplies Housing Rates Meal Plans
TOTAL
Akron Campus (Undergraduate Degree Programs)
Note: Nonresident surcharge is $348.50 per credit hour. UA offers academic scholarships in the amount of $6,500 and $9,000 to nonresident students who qualify. **All tuition, fees and estimates are subject to change.**
Academic Year 2014-15 $ 9,920 $ 340 $ 900 $ 7,020- $ 9,442 $ 3,428- $ 3,948 $ 21,608- $24,550
Connect with us!
• Contact : – UA Office of Admissions – Phone: 330-972-7100 or – 1-800-655-4884 – Email:
admissions@uakron.edu
• Tweet about your Akron Experience using:
#UAkronVisit @uakron
Thank you for visiting!
Come back and see us again to learn more about the Akron experience! We offer several campus visit opportunities. Check out www.uakron.edu/visitUA for more information.
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