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Apply to The University of Akron

Start or complete your University of Akron application today.

International Students start here.

FIRST-YEAR Students

First-year students are high school students applying to attend college for the first time within two years of graduation.

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TRANSFER Students

You are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students are required to submit a NACES Evaluation. We accept evaluations from TEC, WES, ECE or IEE and other accredited members of NACES and AICE. You can find a list of accredited members on their websites.

Undergraduate UA App

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COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

Qualifying Ohio students in grades 7-12 can earn both secondary school and college credit for free.

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ADULT

If you’ve never attended college and it’s been more than two years since you graduated from high school or earned a G.E.D., we can help you get started.

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GUEST

If you attend another college and want to take a few classes at UA before returning to your college, start here.

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POST-BACCALAUREATE

If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to take more undergrad classes toward another degree, you’re a post-bac student!

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OTHER

If you fall into any of the categories below, start here.

  • Pathway to M.D.
  • Certificate seeking
  • Wanting to enroll at other UA sites in Northeast Ohio
  • Wanting to re-enroll at UA
  • Admission for special students who wish to take particular courses and are not working toward a degree