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The University of Akron Information Session

Facts About The University of Akron •  Quality academic programs •  Many opportunities for real-world experience •  More than 250 student clubs & organizations •  NCAA Division I Varsity Sports - Mid American

Conference (MAC) •  Akron Area – Ohio’s 5th largest city (population nearly

200,000)

Facts About The University of Akron

Enrollment Fall 2013:

• Undergrad 22,619 • Graduate 3,975 • Law School 485 Total 27,079

• Students represent nearly all 50 states and 80 foreign countries

Facts continued… Fall 2013 Freshman Class

• Nearly 4,000 new freshmen enrolled at the Akron campus • Academic Profile

(Bachelors Degree Seeking) • Average GPA: 3.3 • Average ACT: 23.3 • Average SAT: 1050 (critical reading & math)

Most Popular Areas of Study • Engineering • Nursing • Business • Biology/Science • Computer Science • Education • Sports Science • Psychology • Art • Political Science • Music • Communications

Academics •  Academic advisers, career counselors, and faculty are on-

hand to help you through your journey at UA

•  Career Planning and Student Success Seminar courses

•  Learning Communities and Living-Learning Communities

•  Research opportunities

•  Study Abroad

•  Much more…

Personal Attention •  Most classes have 25 to 30

students •  University-wide student/faculty

ratio is 21:1 •  % of undergraduate classes with

less than 30 students is 74% •  % of undergraduate classes with

less than 50 students is 94%

Real World Experience

•  The Career Center services include: career counseling, major exploration, job search assistance, RooLink co-op and internship database, and more.

•  Last year, 7,138 students were involved in experiential

education at 4,000 organizations/companies. •  Recent survey of graduates indicated that 72% of students

completing experiential education were offered full-time work!

Student Organizations

250+ Student Organizations

•  National Greek Organizations •  Intramural and Club sports •  Marching Band •  Zips Programming Network

(ZPN) •  WZIP, Z-TV, and the

Buchtelite •  The AK-ROWDIES •  Alternative Spring Break

Trips

Student Organizations •  Spiritual /Cultural Organizations •  Bands, A Cappella groups, Choral

ensembles, and a gospel choir •  Undergraduate Student

Government •  Residence Hall Program Board

UA Traditions

•  Nearly 160,000 alumni world-wide •  Nickname: The Zips •  Mascot: Zippy •  Colors: Blue and Gold

UA Traditions

•  Convocation •  Week of Welcome •  Diversity Week •  Zipnic •  Zip Fest •  Family Weekend •  Homecoming •  Boo at the Roo •  PNC Wagon Wheel

Challenge •  Mardi Gras •  Sibs Day •  Springfest •  Commencement

Zips Athletics The Zips compete at the NCAA Division I-A level and belong to the Mid-American Conference (MAC)

Men’s Sports: Baseball Basketball Cross country Football Golf Track and Field Rifle Soccer

Women’s Sports: Basketball Cross Country Golf Rifle Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

On-Campus Housing •  11 on-campus residence halls house nearly 3,000 students

•  70% of new freshmen live on campus in residence halls

•  4 new facilities have opened since 2003

•  High-speed Internet and cable TV

•  Central air conditioning in all buildings

•  Free laundry

•  Living-Learning Communities

•  National award-winning leadership and social activities

Residence Hall Open House Opportunities

•  Fall Visit Days •  Senior Days

•  Most residence halls will be open during a portion of these programs

•  You can tour the buildings of your choice and meet with residence life staff members

The Akron Area –  Ohio’s 5th largest city –  Many cultural and

recreational opportunities including:

•  Akron Art Museum •  Akron Zoo •  Malls •  Theaters •  Sports teams •  13 metro parks

–  including Ohio’s only national park – Cuyahoga Valley National Park

•  2 ski resorts

Application/Admission Process Apply

•  Complete the Admission Application online at www.uakron.edu/apply

•  Submit these supplemental materials –  High school transcript, including senior year

coursework in progress –  ACT or SAT test score results –  $45 Application fee

•  Submit Admission materials before March 1 •  Receive ‘Acceptance Packet’ •  Submit your Intent to Enroll Form and Confirmation Fee

Honors Scholarship Application Process

•  Visit www.uakron.edu/honors to learn more •  Admission to the Honors College

is based on the materials submitted with your Admissions Application

•  Honors Scholarship consideration requires completion of the Honors Scholarship Application

•  Criteria –  3.5 or higher GPA –  27 ACT or 1800 SAT –  Excellent class rank

•  Deadlines for Honors Scholarships –  Feb. 1 Regular deadline

Scholarships •  Scholarships – www.uakron.edu/scholarships

–  UA awards $15 million annually in scholarships –  $1,000 to $7,500 for most students & an additional $500 to $2,000 for most honors college students* –  Additional scholarships are also available through the academic

colleges/departments –  Contact your Academic Department for more information

–  Submit the Supplemental Information Form to be considered for

endowed scholarships. –  March 1 admission deadline for scholarship consideration *per year, renewable for 8 semesters

Filing the FAFSA

•  Financial Aid – www.uakron.edu/finaid

•  Access and Submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov

•  Available Jan. 1

•  File early (by March 1 at the latest!)

•  Don’t wait for your taxes to be done. Estimate your income if needed

Summary of Important Dates November 1 Honors College Scholarship Early Application

Deadline January 1 FAFSA becomes available

February 1 Honors College Scholarship Regular Application

Deadline

March 1 University-Wide Scholarship Eligibility Deadline

Recommended Deadline for FAFSA Submission

Deadline to Submit the Supplemental Info Form

May 1 Suggested Confirmation Deadline for New

Students

May 15 Housing Contract Deadline to Guarantee On-Campus Housing

*Other deadlines may apply for specific living and learning communities, co-curricular programs, major-specific scholarships, etc.

Tuition and Fees PER ACADEMIC YEAR

Ohio resident tuition Transportation Books & supplies Housing Rates Meal Plans

TOTAL

Akron Campus (Undergraduate Degree Programs)

Note: Nonresident surcharge is $348.50 per credit hour. UA offers academic scholarships in the amount of $6,500 and $9,000 to nonresident students who qualify. **All tuition, fees and estimates are subject to change.**

Academic Year 2014-15 $ 9,920 $ 340 $ 900 $ 7,020- $ 9,442 $ 3,428- $ 3,948 $ 21,608- $24,550

Connect with us!

•  Contact : –  UA Office of Admissions –  Phone: 330-972-7100 or –  1-800-655-4884 –  Email:

admissions@uakron.edu

•  Tweet about your Akron Experience using:

#UAkronVisit @uakron

Thank you for visiting!

Come back and see us again to learn more about the Akron experience! We offer several campus visit opportunities. Check out www.uakron.edu/visitUA for more information.