Graduate Admissions

Welcome to the Graduate School and thank you for your interest in our graduate and advanced programs. Whether your interest is to pursue a doctoral or master’s degree, a graduate or professional certificate, or simply to enroll in workshops or take courses on a non-degree basis, we, at the Graduate School, believe that you will find your experience at The University of Akron professionally rewarding, intellectually stimulating, practical, and challenging.

We are pleased to offer over 100 advanced degrees to more than 3,000 current graduate students. We encourage you to visit our site in the hope that you will have a better understanding of our offerings and requirements.

The Graduate School also hosts the STARS and McNair Scholars programs

We welcome your questions and comments and we hope that you will consider joining us at The University of Akron!

Steps to Apply

Applying to Graduate School at the University of Akron is easy.   First, take a look at our Graduate Programs to learn more about the courses and majors offered at UA.   You can also contact the departments for more information about the programs - or contact the Graduate School staff if you have questions.

Once you've found a program that interests you - applying online is the next step.  You can complete your application online, pay your fees by credit card, and create an account to check the status of you application.  Click the button below to get started.

Graduate Admissions

Polsky Building - Room 469
Akron, Ohio 44325-2101

Phone:	330.972.7663
Fax:	330.972.6475
eMail:	gradschool@uakron.edu

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