Start Strong at UA

The University of Akron has a number of programs in place to help assure that new students succeed, including:

• New Student Orientation for traditional-aged, adult and transfer students;
• an opening convocation for new students in the fall;
• a common reading program with a First-Year Lecture in September;
• professional advisers who work with students;
• an extensive Learning Communities program;
• a number of courses — Student Success Seminar, Career Planning, Information Tools for Success — to help succeed academically and make timely career choices;
• the Majors Mosaic program in October that gives students an opportunity to learn informally about the majors, minors, and certificates offered at UA;
• student academic support that includes peer tutoring and Learning Assistants.

See also:

• Our First Year Experience Web site — designed by students for students to help you make a successful transition to UA. You'll find lots of handy tips and advice that will help make your first day easier.