NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Welcome! 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!

 

New freshmen at orientation with Zippy

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

► Transfer Orientation

► Adult Orientation

► College Credit Plus Orientation

► International Student Orientation

Current student New Student Orientation leaders

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!

► New Student Orientation Leaders

► New Roo Weekend Leaders

► New Student Orientation Staff

► New Student Orientation Team

► Join Our Team

New students at stadium

Your Akron Experience

Find information about our programming, including New Roo Weekend and our exclusive freshmen experience Akron Experience!

► New Roo Weekend

► Akron Adventures

► Unlock Akron

► Week of Welcome

► Convocation

New students outside on campus

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

► Student Success Center

► Learning Communities

► Student Organizations

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.

Find out more

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: orientation@uakron.edu

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