Applying as a new freshman
THE APPLICATION
Students applying to UA get several advantages, including:
- no essay required
- no teacher recommendation needed
- automatic consideration for top UA scholarships
Start the application
You have two options:
The UA application The Common App
Questions? Call us: 330-972-7100 or toll free at 1-800-655-4884.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Admission requirements
Information about the application fee, ACT/SAT test scores, admission criteria and suggested college-prep coursework.
Types of admission
About direct admission and University admission, along with guidance for students who do not meet the minimum criteria.
Dates and deadlines
Important deadlines for optimal scholarship consideration and housing priority, among others.
Scholarships
See our list of scholarship opportunities for new freshmen.
Answers to your questions
Answers about the application process, orientation, being a student at UA and student services
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Additional application types
- You are a high school student, or graduated from high school or earned a GED less than 5 years ago, apply as a new freshman
- You are taking, or have completed, classes at another college and want to complete your degree at UA. You may have already earned an associates and seek another, or a bachelor's, apply as a transfer student
- It has been more than 5 years since you graduated from high school or earned a G.E.D., and you have never attended college, apply as an adult