Student support resources

Involvement
Getting involved on campus is critical to academic success! That’s why we have student organizations, athletic opportunities, and cultural events to get students connected to the campus community.

Diversity
UA attracts students from 83 countries and 43 states. The University celebrates different perspectives and frames of reference with diverse faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. Our faculty hails from 62 countries and all 50 states.

Commitment
At The University of Akron, we are committed to helping your student succeed in the classroom. See more about our academic services.

Student Life

• Dining services
  Meal plans your student can choose
• 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
• Off campus office
  Off-campus housing listing, resources for commuter students
• Parking Services
  Where to park on campus, ‘Roo Express schedule
• Residence Life and Housing
  All about living on campus in the residence halls
• Student organizations
  Your student’s way to get involved on campus.
• Student Judicial Affairs
  Codes of conduct and standards of academic integrity
• Zip Card
  Your student’s “do-everything” card on campus

Student Services

• Career Center
  Find careers, internships, and on or off-campus jobs
• Counseling Center
  Psychological counseling, testing services, training, and career advice
• Health Services
  General health care, women’s health, sports injuries, student health insurance
• OBEN (Ohio Broadband Educational Network)
  Internet services for off-campus students
• Student Recreation and Wellness Center
  Fitness and wellness, intramurals, outdoor programs, climbing wall, aquatics
• Safety
  Advice for staying safe on campus, annual safety report

Money Matters

• Dates & deadlines
  Enrollment and financial aid deadlines
• Financial aid and scholarships
  Step-by-step process for applying for aid, including loans and scholarships
• Payment options
  Many ways your student can pay for college
• Tuition & fees
  Costs of attending UA
• Student Accounts
  Where to go to pay the bill

Registrar

The Registrar’s Office maintains student academic records, sets exam schedules, coordinates class registration, manages official academic transcripts and provides certification of enrollment. If you have questions for this office, visit the Student Services Center in the lobby of Simmons Hall (map) or call 330-972-8300.

• About the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS)
  Your student can track their progress toward their degree
• Information on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  Your student’s privacy protection, and how to submit an information release form
• Commencement information
  Graduation!
• Military Services Center
  Serves our veterans on campus