Academic assistance

Academic resources

The University offers a variety of free services to help students succeed academically.

Academic Advising
Get help planning your classes and staying on track for graduation
Accessibility, Office of
Supports students with disabilities
Adult Focus
Academic and enrollment support for students age 25 and over
Bookstore
Buy books, clothes, school supplies
Computer-based testing
Compass tests for orientation and testing outside the classroom
Education abroad
Gain international experience, global awareness and education enrichment
Inclusive Excellence
Supports students of color with specialized programs and support
iTunes U at The University of Akron
Professors can record their lectures and post them on iTunesU for students to listen later
Learning Communities
Take core classes with the same group of students – instant study group
Living Learning Communities
Students with a common major live near each other in the residence halls
Math lab in Bierce Library and the Polsky Building
Tutoring for students taking a variety of math, algebra and other courses
New Student Orientation
Where students will schedule classes for the first time and get information about how to succeed in college
Student Success Seminar
An elective course designed to help students transition to college
Study Skills Center
Faculty tutors can help you with studying, reading, memory and test-taking skills
Tutorial Services
Help with general education, foreign language, and some major-specific courses
Writing lab: In Bierce Library | In Polsky Building
Provides writing help for all UA students