TRANSFER, ADULT, & VETERANS
If you have applied to The University of Akron, but have not received your admission, please visit The Office of Admissions.
If you have been admitted and have not yet confirmed your enrollment, please visit the Accepted Students' page for your next steps.
New Student Orientation: Transfer Transition
Transfer Transition programs are half-day events. Once you have paid the confirmation fee you are assigned an Orientation Program based off how you were admitted to the University.
Pre-Orientation Tasks
Your New Student Orientation: Transfer Transition Program is coming up! We are excited for your arrival and to ensure everything goes smoothly, we ask you take a look at the following list of tasks.
You should have received a confirmation Email to all registered Email accounts (your UA Email included) with your scheduled date. If you did not receive this Email and have paid the confirmation fee, please contact us.
Once you've received your Email with your scheduled date and listed major, please see the tasks below. By visiting this check list, you help us make your New Student Orientation: Transfer Transition Program a great one!
Traveling to UA & Parking
Please print out a parking permit and display it on the dashboard of your vehicle. This permit is good at any lot or deck designated for commuter passes.
Please refer to our travel information page for parking instructions, a link to the current permit and more information.
Verify Your Major
We want to ensure your experience with us is worry-free! Ensuring that the major listed in your Advising & Registration confirmation Email is correct is important. This being incorrect can impact your scheduled date. If the major listed in the Email is incorrect, please fill out the following form. We will communicate any changes to your Advising & Registration Program if they occur.
Your Day On Campus
Your half-day on campus will include information from the Transfer & Adult Student Enrollment Center, an academic advising appointment to schedule your classes, the Gold & Blue Preview with important UA-specific information, and a campus tour. You will also receive your student ID card, your Zip Card.
You will have time to talk to additional offices and services on campus, so come prepared to handle any other tasks you seek to complete.
Placement & Foreign Language Testing
Placement testing for Math, Writing, & Reading occurs during Transfer Transition programs after course work evaluated prior to the program. You may need to complete testing on your program day.
Wondering if you are eligible to complete foreign language testing? Complete a short survey by logging into your My Akron account and clicking on the Placement Testing icon before your attend your program! Please contact Computer Support if you need assistance logging in to your account.
New Student Orientation: Adult & Veteran Transition
Adult Learners and Veterans can attend an evening orientation or a day long orientation. Once you pay the confirmation fee, you are initially assigned the first available orientation. If the date you receive does not work for you please contact us!.
Pre-Orientation Tasks
Your New Student Orientation: Transfer Transition Program is coming up! We are excited for your arrival and to ensure everything goes smoothly, we ask you take a look at the following list of tasks.
You should have received a confirmation Email to all registered Email accounts (your UA Email included) with your scheduled date. If you did not receive this Email and have paid the confirmation fee, please contact us.
Once you've received your Email with your scheduled date and listed major, please see the tasks below. By visiting this check list, you help us make your New Student Orientation: Transfer Transition Program a great one!
Traveling to UA & Parking
Please print out a parking permit and display it on the dashboard of your vehicle. This permit is good at any lot or deck designated for commuter passes.
Please refer to our travel information page for parking instructions, a link to the current permit and more information.
Verify Your Major
We want to ensure your experience with us is worry-free! Ensuring that the major listed in your Advising & Registration confirmation Email is correct is important. This being incorrect can impact your scheduled date. If the major listed in the Email is incorrect, please fill out the following form. We will communicate any changes to your Advising & Registration Program if they occur.
Your Day On Campus
Your abbreviated day on campus will include information from the UA Adult Focus office, an academic advising appointment to schedule your classes, and the Gold & Blue Preview with important UA-specific information. You will also receive your student ID card, your Zip Card.
You will have time to talk to additional offices and services on campus, so come prepared to handle any other tasks you seek to complete.
Placement & Foreign Language Testing
Placement testing for Math, Writing, & Reading is required prior to the program. Please check your email for information regarding placement tests. If you have not received this information, please contact us.
Wondering if you are eligible to complete foreign language testing? Complete a short survey by logging into your My Akron account and clicking on the Placement Testing icon before your attend your program! Please contact Computer Support if you need assistance logging in to your account.
Additional Resources
Military Service Center -a great resource if you are veteran, active duty, or a member of the National Guard.
UA Adult Focus - provides services for adult students who are 25 and over.
Transfer & Adult Student Enrollment Center - assists transfer & adult students on matters of enrollment
New Student Orientation
The University of Akron
Office of New Student Orientation
Simmons Hall 209
Akron, OH 44325-4716
Phone: 330-972-2622
Fax: 330-972-5278
Email: orientation@uakron.edu
