Incoming Freshmen

Admission Criteria

Generally, the University admits incoming freshmen to University College where they complete general studies courses before transferring to a degree-granting college in their sophomore or junior year. However, there are two exceptions:

Direct Admission – Incoming freshmen who satisfy the following criteria may receive direct admission to the College of Business Administration upon application:

• 3.0 high school grade point average
• Upper 50% of high school graduating class
• 22 ACT or 1010 SAT
• Completion of core curriculum

Honors Students – students accepted into the University Honors College as business majors are automatically admitted to the College of Business Administration.

Application Procedure

Learn about the steps involved in applying for admission.

Transfer Students

Admission Criteria

To be accepted into the College of Business Administration, students transferring from another university must have:

• completed at least 40 semester credit hours including:
  • 3450:145 College Algebra or higher level math
  • a behavioral science course
  • 3250:200 Principles of Microeconomics or 3250:201 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • 6200:201 Accounting Principles I
• earned an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5;
• earned a GPA of at least 2.0 in all business administration and economics courses completed or accepted as transfer credit;
• earned a GPA of at least 2.0 in any business major courses completed;
• earned a grade of “C” or higher in all business transfer courses.

Application Procedure

Learn about the steps involved in applying for admission.

Undergraduate Students Currently Attending UA

Admission Criteria

To be accepted into the College of Business Administration, students currently attending The University of Akron (in University College or one of the degree-granting colleges) must have:

• completed at least 40 semester credit hours including:
  • 3450:145 College Algebra or higher level math
  • a behavioral science course
  • 3250:200 Principles of Microeconomics or 3250:201 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • 6200:201 Accounting Principles I
• earned an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5;
• earned a GPA of at least 2.0 in all business administration and economics courses completed or accepted as transfer credit;
• earned a GPA of at least 2.0 in any business major courses completed;
• earned a grade of “C” or higher in all business transfer courses.

Application Procedure

To apply for admission to the CBA, students currently in attendance at The University of Akron or whose last college/ university attended was The University of Akron, must file an Intercollege Transfer Form with their current college (e.g. University College).

A student is notified of admission to the CBA by mail. If accepted to the CBA, a student receives a letter of acceptance and is required to meet with an academic advisor for an orientation appointment where CBA policies, procedures and programs are explained. This is an ideal opportunity for the student to ask any questions they may have about the CBA or its programs.

If you have questions, please contact the CBA Undergraduate Advising Office:

Phone:330-972-7042
e-mail:ugcba@uakron.edu

Graduate Applicants

Admission Criteria

To be considered for admission to the CBA Graduate Programs, students must submit:

• official transcripts from each college or university attended;
• GMAT score;
• TOEFL score (international students only);
• written statement of purpose;
• resume;
• letters of recommendation.

Application Procedure

If you have questions, please contact the CBA Graduate Advising Office