Agent Resources
Below you will find resources to assist you with your work.
Main contact for recruitment agents:
Nicola Kille, Executive Director, International Education Administration
The International Center
Simmons Hall, suite 205
Akron, OH, 44325-4724
Email: nkille@uakron.edu
Website: International Center
This form is used to provide The University of Akron the ability to review your qualifications and for you to express your interest in the University. By submitting the form, you are not authorized to act as representative or agent of The University of Akron unless and until a signed contract is in place between the parties.
Please note: The form cannot be saved while you write your responses. Prepare your answers in advance by referring to this list of questions.
If you have questions while completing the form, please email nkille@uakron.edu. For the quickest response, title your email: Questions About the Agent Application Form.
Process:
- Your application will be reviewed by our Agency Review Committee. This committee meets a couple of times each semester, so it may take a number of weeks until you hear back from us.
- Once you are approved by the Agency Review Committee we will contact you to discuss contracts.
View and download:
- University of Akron Undergraduate Degrees (includes information about STEM designated programs that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension)
- University of Akron Graduate programs
- University of Akron International brochure (2024)
- AIFAL Company Workshop 2024
- About The University of Akron
- College of Engineering and Polymer Science
- English Language Institute (ELI)
- About the City of Akron, Ohio
Useful slide decks for your reference:
- Overview of the University of Akron, Admissions processes and Information for Fall 2025 (for all students)
- Spotlight on Undergraduate Programs (All Colleges)
- College of Business - UG and Graduate Programs
- College of Engineering and Polymer Science - UG and Graduate Programs
Useful links:
- About The University of Akron
- Virtual tour of our campus
- Check out our award-winning residence halls
- About the City of Akron, Ohio
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- Features students discussing majors from Respiratory Therapy to Political Science, and more
- College of Business Channel
- College of Engineering and Polymers Channel
- Co-op story: Michael Ameteku, Ghana. Major: Mechanical Engineering.
- Akronauts: Ana Clecia Alves Almeida, Brazil. Major: Mechanical Engineering.
- Outstanding International Undergraduate Student Award Winner, from the Ohio International Consortium (OIC): Jose Carlos Garcia Barahona, Honduras. Major: Electrical Engineering.
- Microbio-Man: Superhero award winner, from Lewermark International Student Insurance: Isuru Priyaranga Silva, Sri Lanka, Major: Microbiology and Astrobiology (PhD).
- Aislinn’s Story: Aislinn Meaney, Ireland. Major: Organizational Supervision and Criminal Intelligence.
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Application form for undergraduate students
- All applicants need to submit a NACES Evaluation along with their application. Applicants with university-level coursework must request a course-by-course NACES evaluation.
- Any student who completes a NACES verification and evaluation as part of their application process, is admitted, is issued a visa, and enrolls in classes at the University of Akron, will receive a $300 scholarship.
- Ordering Evaluations using TEC
- Ordering Evaluations using WES
- Please visit WES and select the following option: Course-by-Course Evaluation
- Ordering Evaluations using ECE
- Please visit ECE and select the following option: Course-by-Course Evaluation Report
- Ordering Evaluations using IEE
- Please visit IEE
- Note: At this time, international undergraduate students are not able to start classes during the summer. We admit for spring and fall only. Exceptions may apply. Contact us with specific questions.
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Tuition, fees, and scholarships for undergraduate students
- Scholarships: most scholarships are awarded without need for a separate application.
- Declaration and Certification of finances for Spring 2025
- Declaration and Certification of finances for Fall 2025
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A separate application is required for students interested in the Honors College.
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General admission requirements for graduate programs (some programs may have different requirements)
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Application form for graduate students
- All applicants need to submit a NACES Evaluation along with their application. Applicants with university-level coursework must request a course-by-course NACES evaluation.
- Any student who completes a NACES verification and evaluation as part of their application process, is admitted, is issued a visa, and enrolls in classes at the University of Akron, will receive a $300 scholarship.
- Ordering Evaluations using TEC
- Ordering Evaluations using WES
- Please visit WES and select the following option: Course-by-Course Evaluation
- Ordering Evaluations using ECE
- Please visit ECE and select the following option: Course-by-Course Evaluation Report
- Ordering Evaluations using IEE
- Please visit IEE
- Please visit IEE
- Note: At this time, most international graduate students are not able to start classes during the summer. Exceptions may apply. Contact us.
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- International Law students, contact the Law School for more information
English Language Institute (ELI)
- The English Language Institute has reopened for students with conditional admission.
- No additional application required. Students who are academically eligible but who do not meet the English Language requirement will automatically receive admission to ELI.
- Declaration and Certification of finances for SPRING 2025
- Declaration and Certification of finances for FALL 2025
General information
- *NEW Starting in Fall 2024, we will require a NACES evaluation with all applications.
- Office of Accessibility
- Akron Athletics
- Help A Zip (for enrolled students who need assistance)
- *NEW Fun fact: Akron’s robot food delivery service
Arrival info
Housing
- Residence Life and Student Housing (on campus housing)
- Office of Off Campus Living (off campus housing support)
Health and Medical support
- On-campus Student Health Services (medical support for enrolled students)
- Vaccination information for international students
- On-campus mental health support for enrolled students
- Mandatory health insurance coverage
Career Support
- Career Services and Student Employment
- Students can work up to 20 hours per week on campus while classes are in session (29 hours over break).
- Career Services also assists with internship and work experience placements
- Career Outcomes for UA graduates
- *NEW PLUS+ path program, where students can enhance real-world job skills