RESIDENCE LIFE & HOUSING
RESIDENCE LIFE & HOUSING
Our award-winning residence halls are among the best in Ohio. Many are new and many have been renovated in recent years. Experience Living-Learning Communities, Emerging Leaders, dozens of events, and make new friends that last a lifetime!
NEW RESIDENTS
One of the most exciting parts about going to college can be living on campus. Learn more about the application process, benefits of living on campus, and the move-in process.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Four steps to getting to live on campus!
Apply to UA and be accepted
Confirm your enrollment
Apply for housing
Pick your hall
APPLYING FOR HOUSING
The 2017/18 housing application is now available in My Akron to new students who have paid their confirmation fee, and continuing students.
UA PERKS
Free laundry in every building!
You can bring your car! Yes, even freshmen.
Join a community and make life-long friends!
Experience nationally recognized entertainers and speakers!
Explore the halls
When deciding your preferred halls, it is important to consider what options are the most important to you. Here you’ll find everything you need to pick a hall based on cost, location or amenities, and make your room your own.
Quick links
RETURNING & CURRENT RESIDENTS
JOIN OUR TEAM
Residence Life and Housing employs more than 300 students each year in temporary and part-time positions. Working for us offers:
- Hours to fit busy schedules
- Convenience … work where you live!
- Opportunities to advance
GET INVOLVED
Get involved in residence life through the award-winning Residence Hall Program Board or Residence Hall Council!
HOUSING FOR 2017/18
Current UA students can apply for housing in My Akron. 24-48 hours upon completing the housing application you can self-assign where you would like to live. Students who choose not to self-select before May 31, 2017 will be assigned based on the preferences listed in their housing application.
Contact Res Life
Ritchie Hall
Akron, OH 44325-1401
Phone: 330-972-7800
Fax: 330-972-5662
E-mail: reslife@uakron.edu