What is RooConnect?

RooConnect is a web application that allows students and faculty to join, organize, manage and communicate with registered student organizations and their members. RooConnect is strictly for The University of Akron's campus.

If your student organization is interested in learning more about RooConnect, come to one of our training sessions at the beginning of the Fall semester. You are also always welcome to stop by the SOuRCe to ask us questions, we will be happy to help you!

Benefits of RooConnect

For Students

• RooConnect encourages student involvement and awareness by making it easier to find registered campus organizations and communicate with their members.
• Within RooConnect you can browse all registered student organizations and start your Akron Experience by being involved and engaged in campus life.
• Students are also able to keep an official record of involvement and utilize a personal calendar of events or a virtual to-do list.

For Organizations

• RooConnect houses all necessary materials for campus organizations in one place. 
• Within RooConnect, members of a campus organization may keep a log of past officers for reference purposes, post pictures, complete organization surveys, announce meeting schedules, post event information and more.

For example, RooConnect allows student organizations to:

• Be sustainable by moving all organization forms online for easy access and storage of collected data
• Register for new organizations online
• Promote events, meetings, speakers, and programs using the calendar feature
• Communicate with group members or other groups via email, message, discussion board, or text message
• Store files for easy officer transitions from year to year

Get started!

1. Create a RooConnect account by logging in at https://uakron.presence.io/
2. Log in to RooConnect with your UANet ID and password.
3. Once logged in, you can start to Search or Join organizations on campus.
4. At the top of the page click “Organizations”
5. From here, you can search for an organization by name or category.
6. Click on the name of a student organization to learn more about their mission/purpose.
7. Click “Join” or “Contact” to become a part of an organization. Some organizations require a request in order to join.

FAQ's

How do I log-in?

UA students, faculty/staff or alumni can log in by visiting https://uakron.presence.io  Here, you’ll be prompted to provide your UANet ID and password. First-time users will be directed to set-up their profiles.

How do I join the organizations that I am a member of in order to stay informed?

Once you have logged in, click on the "Organizations" button near the top of the Explore Page. Here, you can browse our list of organizations and can request to join them to stay involved!

How do I learn more about using RooConnect?

The SOuRCe will host training sessions each semester and will advertise these in Zipmail and RooConnect. The SOuRCe also have several video tutorials on their YouTube Channel.  You are also always welcome to stop by the SOuRCe to ask us questions, we will be happy to help you!