The World Needs More Yes.
Want to launch a rocket into outer space? Intern at the Cleveland Browns? Become the first lawyer in your family? Whatever you want to make happen, we have these three little letters for you: YES.
If you want to be somebody, be somebody.
From engineering at Goodyear to nursing in the NICU, graphic design to geology, or even science with a side of fashion, you’ve got the green light to explore any passion here—and the ones you haven’t even discovered yet.
YES, YOU BELONG.
Over 300 clubs and 15,000 Zips zipping around. Everywhere you look, there’s an opportunity to do something incredible.
Can college actually be worth it?
You already know the answer. 94% of our undergraduates receive some sort of financial aid—and with generous scholarships and aid offers, we make saying yes to Akron entirely within reach.
Yes, you can land a job before you graduate.
The job market is competitive, but opportunities are out there for students who start early and stay intentional. With the right strategy, experience, and support, you can position yourself to secure a role before graduation.