Academics & majors
Where others imagine the future, we invent it. Where others dream it, we do it. Where others settle, we soar.
Whether you want to become an engineer or an artist, a teacher or a nurse, a biologist or a musician, your rise to the top starts here.
Undergraduate degrees
Choose from more than 200 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates. Many are interdisciplinary in nature, allowing you to expand on your interests.
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- Class search: Quick
- Recommended course sequences (curriculum guides): See the courses you need to take to earn your degree.
- Undergraduate Bulletin
- General education requirements
- Accelerated degrees: Earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years
- Alternative credit: We accept credit by exam, advanced placement credit, military credit, the College Level Examination Program and more.
- We offer courses across the region and online
- Professional licensure and certification disclosures
Graduate degrees and certificates
Study with leading researchers, artists, educators and strategists to attain a degree of mastery that will help open doors to the career you really want.
► Explore our graduate degrees
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- The Graduate School
- Recommended course sequences (curriculum guides): See the courses you need to take to earn your degree.
- Graduate Bulletin
- Accelerated degrees: Earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years
Law
Akron Law offers a top-rated legal education at an affordable price. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Akron Law’s Intellectual Property Law, Trial Advocacy, and Part-time Studies programs as among of the best in the country.
Online
Our online courses are taught by the same high quality faculty who teach classes on campus.
Colleges and schools
Our renowned colleges and schools offer undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Continuing education
UA Workforce Solutions offers a wide range of noncredit and certification programs, both in person and online, to help you get ahead at work or simply learn something new.
Excellence in radio and TV
The School of Communication is home to our highly rated student radio station, WZIP, and the student-run television station, ZTV, which has won nine Emmy Awards and has been nominated for 30+ more.
College Credit Plus
Through College Credit Plus, Ohio students in grades 7-12 enroll at a college or university to earn both college and secondary school credit tuition free.
► College Credit Plus at The University of Akron
ROTC options
Students at Akron have two ROTC options: Army and Air Force. Both provide leadership training that will help you succeed in any competitive environment.
► ROTC at The University of Akron