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 to register for classes.

Paying bills and financial aid

Log in to My Akron to view your account.

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

Visit the UAkronPark website for all parking information.

Get your Zip Card

You can obtain your Zip Card identification card in one of two Zip Card offices:

• Simmons Hall, Room 103 (map),
• the Polsky Building (map).

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.