Your fall 2021 preview
Here’s our plan for fall.
In our plan, safety is paramount. Our campus this fall will align with state and local health department recommendations for mask wearing and other precautions. And of course, we will adjust our plan carefully should vaccination rates or COVID variants change the landscape.
This fall, classes will be in person will full-seating capacity. More options will be available for undergraduate research, residence hall activities, events, speakers, shows, exhibitions, recreation, esports, intramurals, football, soccer, homecoming and more. Here’s the plan:
CLASSES
Classes will be in person at full seating capacity
Fall classes will be held in normal classroom layouts. Some online classes will be offered as well.
We expect a traditional fall calendar, with a break at Thanksgiving and finals week in mid-December, all campus based.
STUDENT ADVISING AND OTHER SERVICES
A helping hand when you need it
We have hundreds of advisers, counselors and other professionals here to help you adjust to college and thrive. They’ll meet you where you are: In person, virtually or in line at Starbucks on campus.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Residence halls bustling with energy and activity
Our award-winning residence halls will be open at near capacity. Study and social lounges will be open. In-person floor meetings and other social activities will be available.
DINING
Great food and friends
The chefs who create our great menus look forward to welcoming you back this fall for daily treats and special events that will make meals with friends something else to look forward to. All our dining spaces will be open.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
A group for nearly every interest
We have nearly 340 student organizations – focused on academics, the arts, athletics, science, music, leadership, service and more. They’re planning hundreds of welcoming events and social activities for this fall. As August nears, look for emails with more information.
New undergraduate students should look forward to an exciting and informative introduction to Akron through a combination of in-person, on campus and virtual New Student Orientation events. New Roo Weekend, a campus tradition, will give you the opportunity to embrace the campus, community and downtown Akron. Make a Difference Day and Homecoming will be right around the corner!
ATHLETICS
‘Zip go the Zippers’
We expect spectators at our fall games. You should join them. Admission is free with your student ID. There’s no better way to feel Zips energy than to stand with friends and cheer for the blue and gold.
RECREATION, INTRAMURALS AND ESPORTS
Healthy body, healthy mind
Our modern rec center will offer a full slate of classes and recreational opportunities. And you can power up for a great fall by gathering friends and joining an intramural or esports league. For details, check out our website as we get closer to fall.
Facilities indoors and out will be available to our campus. Yoga on the courtyard, our campus bike share and our Zip Walk all help us embrace the early fall. The leisure pool, Olympic pool and weight training areas available for everyone working toward their fitness goals.
For details, check out our website as we get closer to fall.