
Next steps for admitted students
Congratulations on your admission to Graduate School at The University of Akron! We are delighted you will be joining us.
Next steps:
Meet with your graduate adviser
If your letter of admission does not indicate an adviser assignment, contact your graduate program for assistance.
Obtain your UANet ID and password
Your UANet ID and password may be obtained by calling the Help Desk at 330-972-6888.
Activate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Information Technology Services at The University of Akron is helping protect students’ accounts and data from cybercrime through “multi-factor authentication.” All students are required to activate multi-factor authentication to access University resources.
Register for classes
Log in to My Akron. (The link for My Akron is on most University webpages in the top blue bar.)
- Log on with your UANet ID and password
- Click on My Experience
- Click on Student Center
- Click on Enroll (if there is a choice, select term and click Continue)
- Enter class number and click Enter
- Click Next
- Click Proceed to step two
- Read and click I understand
- Click Finish Enrolling
- Confirm status is Enrolled
Paying bills and financial aid
Log in to My Akron your UANet ID and password. (The link for My Akron is at the top of most university webpages.)
- Click on My Experience
- Click on Student Center
- Click on Make a Payment/View Bill or Click on Sign Up for Payment Plan
- Follow the online instructions
See billing information and due dates.
Check your University email account for your financial aid award. You may also log into My Akron to see if you have been awarded financial aid.
Get your parking permit
Log in to My Akron.
- Log on with your UANet ID and password
- Click on My Experience
- Click on Parking
- Click appropriate application
- Fill in all fields and click save
Get your Zip Card
You can obtain your Zip Card identification card in one of two Zip Card offices:
Note: You must be registered for classes before you can obtain your Zip Card.
Buy your books
Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in the Student Union or in the Polsky Building. Visit the bookstore on the web.
Questions?
Contact:
Ms. Deborah Phillipp
Director, Graduate Admissions and Student Services
330-972-2135
dphillipp@uakron.edu