Admissions for undergraduate international students

International application deadlines

When do semesters start?

Note:

1. New freshman cannot start, hence apply for, the summer semesters.
2. If required documents arrive after the deadline, your application may be deferred to the following semester.
3. The University of Akron operates on a rolling admission basis. You will receive your international admission decision through email after all application documents have been received.

Required documents listed below in the table and are categorized by the type of applicant you are. Please see the important notes under the table.

Types of applicants

Transcript Translation and/or Evaluation

• If your transcripts are not in English, they must be officially translated. Original copies should be provided together with the translated versions.
• If you want to have your transcripts and credentials evaluated, we accept evaluations from WES and other accredited members of NACES and AICE. You can find a list of accredited members on their websites.
• An excellent example of an affordable NACES member company is SpanTran.

Official Documents vs. Unofficial Documents

• Official documents, including transcripts, test results, and diplomas/certificates, must be submitted for full admission, award of scholarships and the issuance of an I-20.
• An official final transcript must be submitted before you can register for your second semester coursework.
• Unofficial copies of those aforementioned documents are accepted ONLY For admission purpose. Students will receive conditional admission with unofficial documents if they meet the admission requirements. We highly recommend that you should submit official documents to avoid delay in your admission and immigration process

What is an official transcript?

An official transcript can be one of the following:

• A hard copy transcript mailed by your secondary school or college/university in a sealed envelope. Please find the mailing address in section 4.
• Transcripts uploaded by your counselor as part of your Common Application.
• An e-transcript directly sent by your college/university to the University of Akron.
• Digital transcripts emailed by your school counselor or other school officials through an official institutional email address or an email address that can be verified on the school’s website.
• For some West African countries, the WAEC exam result is only considered official after we verify it at the official WAEC website. Applicants must provide their scratch card information as part of the application.

SAT or ACT

SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.

To send official test results directly from the test organizations to The University of Akron, please use the codes below:

• ACT: 3338
• SAT: 1829

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

Notes:

1. TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and ACT scores are valid for two years from the test date. The University of Akron accepts only valid test scores.
2. All TOEFL results from ETS will be accepted. We do not accept Institutional TOEFL results or certificates from non-University of Akron Engllsh language programs.
3. To send official test results directly from the test organizations to The University of Akron, please use the codes below:
   • TOEFL: 1829
   • ACT: 3338
   • SAT: 1829
4. If you are a transfer student from a US college/university and have completed an approved college English Composition course with a final grade of C or better.

How to submit documents:

After you apply, please visit your Applicant Status Portal to view a checklist of required materials and upload unofficial documents.

By email:

Email official or unofficial digital copies to intlrecruit@uakron.edu.

• PDF format is preferred.
• If you are a school counselor or official to send official transcript on your student’s behalf, please include the student’ full name in the email and explain whom the transcripts are from.
  • Please note: The email must be from an official institutional email or from one that can be verified on your school website.

By postal mail:

Mail official hard copies in a sealed envelope to the following mailing address:

• International Recruitment and Admissions
  The University of Akron
  Akron, OH 44325-4724
  USA
• Please note: Documents submitted to the University in the application process will NOT be returned. Be careful sending original diploma, degrees or certificates.

Direct Import:

Your school counselor or official can upload official documents directly to your application through the Common Application or Slate Org.

If you have any questions, contact International Recruitment at +1 330-972-4930 or email us. We are in the U.S. eastern standard time zone (EST).