The University of Akron considers adult students to be those 25 years or older who have been out of a traditional academic setting for several years.

Since UA's earliest days, it has taken special care to welcome adult learners. Today's adults have a depth and breadth of experience that younger students can't even imagine. Adults also have outside obligations, such as family responsibilities and jobs. We understand the issues unique to adult learners. That's why The University of Akron has devised programs, services and support systems solely to help adult students pursue their dreams of higher education.

We work to ease the process by helping adults through every stage, from determining a course of study to finding ways to balance life's demands.

You will feel welcomed and supported here. You'll need to supply the ambition and brainpower; we'll help with the rest.