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Visit the University of Akron

SO MANY WAYS TO EXPERIENCE UA

Get an in-depth look at the most asked about areas: academics, admissions, scholarships and financial aid, student services, and campus life. When you visit campus, you will have an amazing University of Akron experience.

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Zips Visit Days

High school and transfer students are invited to attend this open house event offered throughout the year. During the visit, you will experience:

  • Admissions Information

  • Guided Campus Tour

  • Academic Majors Information Fair

  • Residence Hall Open House

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships Session

  • Williams Honors College Session

  • Campus Life Information Fair

  • Lunch on Campus

  • And More!

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Academic Spotlights

High school students are invited to attend these events. During the visit, you will experience:

  • Admissions Information Session

  • Guided Campus Tour

  • Academic Breakout Session

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Future Zips Days

Admitted high school seniors and transfer students are invited to attend this event. Registration can be found in your applicant portal beginning in December. During this visit, you will experience:

  • Next Steps in the Enrollment Process

  • Guided Campus Tour

  • Academic Breakout Session

  • Residence Hall Open House

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships Individualized Meetings

  • Lunch on Campus

  • And More!

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Guided Campus Tour

High school students are invited to join our 30-minute presentation about UA with an Admissions Counselor and a 90-minute walking tour of campus nearly every Monday through Friday.

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Transfer Student Visit Opportunities

Looking to transfer to UA? Meet with one of our transfer admissions counselors to learn about the enrollment process, tour campus, and explore your UA experience.

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Request A Group Tour

Please contact McKenzie Sullivan at mcc74@uakron.edu to plan your group's visit to UA!

FAQs

We recommend an in-person visit if you can! If you visit in-person, you’ll get to see campus for yourself and see if it’s the right fit for you. If you are unable to visit in-person, check out our virtual campus tour from the comfort of your home.

Ask everything! An Admissions Counselor will tell you everything you need to know about campus. We also encourage getting to know your tour guide and asking them questions about their personal college experience. This will help you picture what your life could look like in college.

One of the most important things you will do during your college planning experience to make sure the university is the best fit for you is visiting campus. We encourage you to visit UA as often as you would like. Attend one of our major visit days. Then, come back for a more personalized experience.

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