| International Undergraduate Admissions Admission Procedure The University of Akron welcomes international students and seeks to make their educational experience pleasing and meaningful. Each year, approximately 856 international students and scholars from 88 countries pursue studies and research at The University of Akron.
How to apply? International students may apply to begin their studies for the Fall (late August) or Spring (mid-January) semesters, or for one of the three sessions of the Summer semester (May/June/July). Students should submit their applications and required documents at least three months prior to the semester for which they wish to begin their studies. Click here to access university calender.(For scholarship consideration, read the information under the June Thomas Rogers section). Applicants must be high school (secondary school) graduates with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale in core courses for Standard admission. The following documents should be mailed to:
The University of Akron,
Office of International Programs,
International Undergraduate Admissions,
Polsky Building, Room 483,
Akron, OH 44325-3101
USA
Undergraduate Admission Application Please take the time to fill-in the application neatly and accurately in its entirety. Click here to download the application package. The permanent address should be the home country or legal residence. A copy of the passport page information should be enclosed. If you are currently in the United States, submit a copy of the visa page and both sides of the I-94. A $50.00 one-time non-refundable application fee must accompany this application. Application fees will not be deferred or waived. Make the check or money order payable to: The University of Akron. If you are using a credit card, be sure that it is accepted in the United States. Type or clearly print the credit card number, expiration date, name as it appears on the card and the signature of the cardholder. Do Not Send Cash. Transcripts Submit official transcripts or certified true copies from all high schools/secondary schools, universities/colleges and/or professional schools that you have attended during your academic career. Certified true copies must bear the official stamp and signature of the appropriate academic officer. If the language of instruction for the institution is not English, an exact certified English translation must be provided also. Transcripts should indicate the grading key, grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a 4.0 scale, and institutional accreditation. Notarized copies are not true copies and are not acceptable.
Students who have attended an academic institution in the United States must have the official transcripts submitted by that institution. If you are applying as a transfer student, have your academic advisor or the designated official complete an International Student Advisor's Report.
Institutional accreditation: For credit transfer consideration or Standard admission, college/university must be accredited at the time of class attendance. Its the student's responsibility to verify accreditation of the institution.
Optional: International students concerned about transfer credit may choose to have their credentials evaluated in advance by a third party. Two such services are the AACRAO International Education Services, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20036. e-mail: oies@aacrao.org, website: http://www.aacrao.org/international/foreignEdCred.cfm. and the World Education Services (WES), P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745, e-mail: info@wes.org,website: www.wes.org.
List of suggested Evaluation Services : Evaluation Services Degree/Diploma Applicants must submit supporting documentation for all earned degrees indicated on the application. Provisional certificates may be accepted pending the award of a degree. High school or secondary school students must show proof of graduation before they will be permitted to register for their first semester. The same standards of authenticity for listed degrees/transcripts apply. English Language Proficiency Requirements The University requires students for whom English is not the NATIVE language to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Michigan English Laboratory Assessment Battery (MELAB). TOEFL applications may be obtained from bi-national agencies, United States Information Service (USIS) offices, or from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The IELTS is jointly administered by Cambridge (ESOL), British Council and IDP Education Australia. The MELAB is a secure test battery, and is administered only by the ELI-UM and ELI-UM authorized official examiners in the US and Canada. Undergraduate students must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 173 (61 internet-based test), a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or a minimum MELAB score of 69. TOEFL, IELTS and MELAB scores are valid for two (2) years from test date. The University of Akron accepts only valid test scores.
Conditional Admission is offered to students who are academically acceptable, but who have not yet obtained the level of English proficiency required for Full Admission. Students who meet this criteria may attend the University's English Language Institute (ELI). Students enrolled in the ELI may not enroll for undergraduate coursework at the same time. For further information regarding the ELI, you may contact:
English Language Institute,
The University of Akron, Olin Hall, Room 302
Akron, OH 44325-1909
USA
Phone: (330) 972-7544; Fax: (330) 972-7353
Email: ua-eli@uakron.edu
WWW: http://www.uakron.edu/eli
Applicants who have satisfactorily completed 9 months of full-time academic coursework at a U.S. college/university and are in good standing at that institution or international students who have graduated from an Ohio high school and passed all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test may have the English proficiency requirement waived upon written request to and final approval from the Office of International Programs.
Note: Students who do not meet the English Proficiency requirement are not eligible for the June Thomas Rogers International Student Scholarship. SAT/ACT International students are not required to take the SAT nor the ACT for standard admission.However, these tests may be required for direct admission and scholarship consideration. Therefore, it is very important that you read the scholarship application information carefully. For test schedule information, logon www.collegeboard.com 
Online application The online application is now available for International Undergraduate Students. Fees Completed applications must accompany a non-refundable one time application fee of $50 made payable to The University of Akron. Applications that do not accompany the application fee will not be processed.
International students are required to attend the International Student Orientation program that takes place one week before classes begin. The orientation fee is $75* and will not be waived even if the student does not attend the orientation program. The orientation dates will be mailed to students with their admission letter and immigration documents. Application deadlines (*) Costs subject to change without prior notice It is recommended that international undergraduate students send their completed application packets to the Office Of International Programs (OIP) at least 90 days prior to the beginning date of the semester for which they plan to enter The University Of Akron. If all required documents have not been received 60 days prior to the requested semester start date, your application may be deferred to the following semester. Scholarship The New Undergraduate International Student Award is a scholarship available to international students. This award is granted once a year by the Office of International Programs and is supported by the June Thomas Rogers International Student Fund. Only undergraduate students who are beginning their studies at The University of Akron in the fall are eligible to receive the scholarships, which begin at $500.00 per student for the academic year. If a student is awarded a scholarship, he or she must attend The University of Akron during both the fall and the spring semesters in order to receive the entire amount they have been awarded. The scholarship will be equally distributed for the fall and the spring semesters. Please note: The scholarship is not a full-scholarship. Students who attend only one semester will receive only half the award. Please note: The scholarship is not a full-scholarship. Applications for this scholarship are included with the application packet or may also be obtained from the Office of International Programs. The Office of International Programs must receive all scholarship applications between January 1st and April 1st to be considered for the following academic year.
Applicants for the New Undergraduate International Student Award must explain why they want to study at The University of Akron, as well as demonstrate a commitment to returning home and utilizing the knowledge obtained from The University of Akron for developing their home country. Additional criteria for consideration would be: An underrepresented major, gender, country, and student's ability to share knowledge with a wide audience.
Fill in all parts of the application. Please type or write neatly. Any part omitted may be cause for disqualification. If you have any questions or need clarification, you may e-mail International@uakron.edu. Financial Documentation Estimated tuition, fees, and living expenses for international students are reflected on the Declaration & Certification of Finances (DCF) which is also included in the application packet. Applicants planning to enter the U.S on a F-1/J-1 student visa should sign the DCF if self-supporting. Your financial sponsor(s) should complete the DCF and attach an original bank statement or an official letter from an appropriate officer of the financial institution reflecting sufficient funding. Copies, including faxed copies are not acceptable. If your sponsor is a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, he/she must complete a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support available at: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-134.pdf. This documentation is required for the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 A/B or DS-2019). To prevent delays in the issuance of this form, we strongly recommend that students submit financial documentation with the application materials. If you have any questions about financial documentation, you may e-mail oipfin@uakron.edu
If your spouse/dependants will be accompanying you, you must provide the following information for each person: Name, relationship to student, date of birth, city and country of birth, and country of citizenship. For each person, attach a copy of the passport information. If you are in the United States include a copy of the visa page and both sides of the I-94.
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