What is "The Akron Advantage"?

A unique combination of initiatives, traits, competencies and past successes at The University of Akron give our students a competitive edge after graduation. There are many components to this "Akron Advantage." The primary ones are listed below:

• Documented Excellence
• Student Success
• Breadth of Academic Offerings
• Location
• Information Technology Leadership
• Career Advantage Network
• New Landscape for Learning
• New Landscape for Living

Key Advantages of Online Learning

Online Learning at the University of Akron empowers students to complete their academic program while maintaining high academic standards and a busy workload.

• Access your courses from home
• Small virtual class sizes
• High academic standards
• Assignments/projects designed to fit multiple styles of learning
• Frequent and high quality interactions with faculty and students
• Opportunities to make connections with peers in similar fields