Freshmen students are currently enrolled in high school and planning to graduate this school year (including students in postsecondary enrollment options programs) or students who have graduated from high school or received a High School Equivalence Diploma (GED) and have not attended any other college or university.

Are applying directly from high school (first-time freshman):		Have been out of high school for 2 years or more (adult freshman):
	Step 1 Submit the Admission Application		Step 1 Submit the Admission Application
	Step 2 Submit a non-refundable $30 application fee		Step 2 Submit a non-refundable $30 application fee. Please note: The application fee is waived for those who have served in the military.
	Step 3 Submit your high school transcripts		Step 3 Submit your high school transcripts or GED results
	Step 4 Submit your ACT or SAT scores ACT Writing Test is recommended UA’s ACT code – 3338 www.act.org UA’s SAT code – 1829 www.collegeboard.com		Step 4 If you are under age 21, submit ACT or SAT scores ACT Writing Test is recommended UA’s ACT code – 3338 www.act.org UA’s SAT code – 1829 www.collegeboard.com
	Step 5 Submit the College Prep Form

Home Schooled Student – In addition to the five steps listed above, please submit:

• A transcript of studies and supporting documents such as book lists and other related documentation
• A signed copy of the superintendent’s exemption letter

Although we encourage you to apply online, you also may print a copy of the Admission Application.

See also: Requirements for undergraduate admission

Postsecondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) High school students interested in taking college coursework should consider PSEOP.

	Step 1 Submit the Admission Application
	Step 2 Submit a non-refundable $30 application fee
	Step 3 Submit your high school transcripts
	Step 4 Submit your ACT or SAT scores
	Step 5 Submit the College Prep Form
	Step 6 Submit the Signature Page

Although we encourage you to apply online, you also may print a copy of the Admission Application.

• See also: Requirements for postsecondary student admission

PSEOP Application Deadline Dates:

• Oct. 15 for spring semester enrollment
• May 15 for fall semester enrollment

Students enrolled at another institution that plan to attend The University of Akron and take coursework under guest status, then return to their home institution.

	Step 1 Submit the Admission Application
	Step 2 Submit a non-refundable $30 application fee Please note: If you are applying for the summer semester as a Guest student, the $30 application fee is waived.

Although we encourage you to apply online, you also may print a copy of the Admission Application.

Please note: To be eligible for guest student status at UA, you must be in good standing at your home institution. It is recommended that you receive written permission from your home institution prior to registering at UA.

Transfer students have attended or are attending a college or university after graduating from high school and would like to transfer to The University of Akron.

	Step 1 Submit the Admission Application
	Step 2 Submit a non-refundable $30 application fee. Please note: The application fee is waived for those who have served in the military.
	Step 3 Submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions of higher learning that you've attended. Your transcripts are required to be signed or certified by the Registrar.
	Step 4 If you have earned fewer than 12 semester hours or 15 quarter hours, please submit your high school transcripts. If you're under age 21, please submit ACT or SAT scores along with your high school transcripts.

Although we encourage you to apply online, you also may print a copy of the Admission Application.

See also: Requirements for undergraduate transfer student admission

Please visit The University of Akron's Transfer Student Services Center website for more information on transferring to The University of Akron.

Students who have received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university other than The University of Akron and plan to take undergraduate coursework.
Students who are interested in taking graduate coursework may contact Graduate School.

	Step 1 Submit the Admission Application
	Step 2 Submit a non-refundable $30 application fee. Please note: The application fee is waived for those who have served in the military.
	Step 3 Submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions of higher learning. Your transcripts are required to be signed or certified by the Registrar.

Although we encourage you to apply online, you also may print a copy of the Admission Application.