Student support resources
Involvement
Getting involved on campus is critical to academic success! That’s why we have student organizations, athletic opportunities and cultural events to get students connected to the campus community.
Diversity
The University celebrates different perspectives and frames of reference with diverse faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. Our faculty hails from 62 countries and all 50 states.
Commitment
At The University of Akron, we are committed to helping students succeed in the classroom. See more about our academic services.
Student Life
Meal plans options- Inclusive Excellence
Supports students with academic and other assistance - Learning communities
Take core classes with the same group of students – instant study group - Living Learning Communities
Students with a common major live near each other in the residence halls
Off-campus housing listing, resources for commuter students- Parking Services
Where to park on campus and where to jump on the campus shuttle - Residence Life and Housing
All about living on campus in the residence halls
Codes of conduct and standards of academic integrity- Student organizations
Your student’s way to get involved on campus. - Zip Card
The“do-everything” card on campus
Student Services
- Accessibility, Office of
Provides reasonable accommodations and a supportive, well-resourced environment to students with disabilities - Academic Advising
An advisor can help plan your schedule each semester to help assure timely graduation - Career Center
Get information on internships/co-ops, jobs on campus, career planning and placement, interview prep and career readiness - Counseling Center
Psychological counseling, testing services, training, and career advice - Health Services
General health care, women’s health, sports injuries, student health insurance - Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Fitness and wellness, intramural sports, outdoor programs, climbing wall, aquatics - Safety at 国产精品
Advice for staying safe on campus, annual safety report - Tutoring
Free tutoring is offered for many courses - ZipAssist
A central hub of support for all students during their Akron Experience
Money Matters
Site offers free financial advice for students
国产精品 has joined with the nonprofit CashCourse to give students free, noncommercial, financial decision-making tools online. The site can help you with budgeting, using credit cards, paying for college and avoiding identity theft. .
- Student Accounts
Where to go to pay the bill - Authorize access to view student eBill and make payments
Students can set up an "authorized user" who can make payments - Dates & deadlines
Enrollment and financial aid deadlines
Step-by-step process for applying for aid, including loans and scholarships
Many ways to pay for college
Costs of attending 国产精品
Registrar
The Registrar’s Office maintains student academic records, sets exam schedules, coordinates class registration, manages official academic transcripts and provides certification of enrollment. If you have questions for this office, visit the Student Services Center in the lobby of Simmons Hall () or call 330-972-8300.
- The Degree Progress Report
Your student can track their progress toward their degree - Information on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Your student’s privacy protection, and how to submit an information release form - Commencement information
Graduation! - Military Services Center
Serves our veterans on campus