Admissions Criteria and Categories

All applicants must have graduated from high school or received a GED. Applicants under the age of 21 also must submit a College Prep Form, ACT or SAT test scores and transcripts from any post-secondary coursework.

There is a three-tier system of admissions to serve students at various levels of academic preparedness:

Direct Admission

Students who demonstrate outstanding college preparation through completion of the core curriculum may be admitted directly into a specific academic program. Criteria considered include cumulative high school GPA, test scores and class rank. After an initial meeting with a academic adviser, the student will be advised by a faculty member in his or her college. Criteria for direct admission vary by academic department and are competitive.

Standard Admission

Students who do not meet direct admission criteria, or those who are still exploring different majors, are admitted to The University of Akron with standard status and begin their studies in University College. While in University College, students enroll in courses to meet the University's general education requirements and in courses prerequisite to their intended majors.

General (Provisional) Admission

Students will be considered for general admission to Summit College's Student Success Program if they have a cumulative high school GPA lower than 2.30 or received lower than a 16 ACT or 650 SAT score, or if they are deficient in completing the core curriculum for college preparation.