New Student Orientation
Welcome, Future Zips!
We open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist new students/families with orientation and preparing for fall.
If you have not confirmed your enrollment to UA, please visit the Accepted Students' page for your next steps. If you have confirmed your enrollment or are a current UA student, navigate through the options below!
What are you looking most forward to this fall?
Select your new-student type
Click on your population to find out what your next steps are as a confirmed student at UA!
Freshmen Orientation: Launch your New Roo Experience
College Credit Plus Orientation
For current Zips
Meet our leaders and office staff or find opportunities to get involved with our office as an Orientation Leader or New Roo Weekend Leader!
Your Akron Experience
Find information about our programming, including New Roo Weekend and our exclusive freshmen experience Akron Experience!
Keys to help you succeed
As you become an Official Zip, use these helpful resources prior to classes starting to help you succeed!
Know the Code of Student Conduct
Zip Assist: Help with finances, academics and more.
Help-A-Zip, for students having personal or academic difficulties.
Additional information
FOR PARENTS
Family and friends play a vital role in helping students succeed. Be part of the college experience from the start by joining your student at orientation.
CONTACT US
Office of New Student Orientation
The University of Akron
Simmons Hall 201 See on map
Akron, OH 44325-4716
Phone: 330-972-2622
Fax: 330-972-5278
Email: nso@uakron.edu
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