Events & Programming
ZipAssist events and programming are all about supporting you throughout your time at UA by connecting you with on-campus resources while you're on the path towards graduation!
Questions? If you have questions about any of the events below or are looking to get involved, call 330-972-7272 or email uazipassist@uakron.edu.
Please note: Due to current circumstances events are subject to change. We will be following all health and safety guidelines.
JULY 2021
Parent and Family Association Webinar Series: Residence Life & Housing
TBD | 5:30 p.m.
Register here
The Parent and Family Association invites you join us live online for our webinar series. Hear from various content experts throughout UA regarding information to help you stay informed and further support your Zip!
Recordings will also be sent out through the PFA newsletter, sign-up here
AUGUST 2021
August Programming
August
Come back soon to learn more about programs we'll be offering to welcome UA students back to campus!
SEPTEMBER 2021
Balancing on a Budget Webinar Series: Budgeting Tips & Tricks
September 1| Noon
Register here
Join the ZipAssist team to learn more about various financial topics that affect college students. Students will hear tips and tricks that will help them proactively manage their money well! The recorded version of each webinar will be viewable online 48 hours following the live session.
Parent and Family Association Webinar Series: Topic TBD
TBD | Noon
Register here
The Parent and Family Association invites you join us live online for our webinar series. Hear from various content experts throughout UA regarding information to help you stay informed and further support your Zip!
Recordings will also be sent out through the PFA newsletter, sign-up here
OCTOBER 2021
Family Weekend
October 1-3 | Various times & locations
The University of Akron is excited to invite you to attend Family Weekend 2021, a combination of Sibs Saturday and Parent's Weekend. Take this time to visit with your student and sibling and enjoy numerous activities and events that are planned for you!
Homecoming Activities
October 1-3 | Various times & locations
Join in on UA homecoming festivities
Balancing on a Budget Webinar Series: Eating Healthy on a Budget
October 6 | Noon
Register here
Join the ZipAssist team to learn more about various financial topics that affect college students. Students will hear tips and tricks that will help them proactively manage their money well! The recorded version of each webinar will be viewable online 48 hours following the live session.
Parent and Family Association Webinar Series: Topic TBD
TBD | 5:30 p.m.
Register here
The Parent and Family Association invites you join us live online for our webinar series. Hear from various content experts throughout UA regarding information to help you stay informed and further support your Zip!
Recordings will also be sent out through the PFA newsletter, sign-up here
FAFSA Friday
October 29 | Appointment Only
Join campus experts from The Office of Student Financial Aid for one-on-one assistance with filing your 2022-23 FAFSA. Come back soon to schedule a virtual appointment time.
NOVEMBER 2021
Balancing on a Budget Webinar Series: Holiday Spending & Saving
November 3 | Noon
Register here
Join the ZipAssist team to learn more about various financial topics that affect college students. Students will hear tips and tricks that will help them proactively manage their money well! The recorded version of each webinar will be viewable online 48 hours following the live session.
Parent and Family Association Webinar Series: Topic TBD
TBD | Noon
Register here
The Parent and Family Association invites you join us live online for our webinar series. Hear from various content experts throughout UA regarding information to help you stay informed and further support your Zip!
Recordings will also be sent out through the PFA newsletter, sign-up here
FASFA Friday
November 5 | Appointment Only
Join campus experts from The Office of Student Financial Aid for one-on-one assistance with filing your 2022-23 FAFSA. Come back soon to schedule a virtual appointment time.
FASFA Friday
November 12 | Appointment Only
Join campus experts from The Office of Student Financial Aid for one-on-one assistance with filing your 2022-23 FAFSA. Come back soon to schedule a virtual appointment time.
FASFA Friday
November 19 | Appointment Only
Join campus experts from The Office of Student Financial Aid for one-on-one assistance with filing your 2022-23 FAFSA. Come back soon to schedule a virtual appointment time.
DECEMBER 2021
Balancing on a Budget Webinar Series: Avoiding & Reducing Debt
December 1 | Noon
Register here
Join the ZipAssist team to learn more about various financial topics that affect college students. Students will hear tips and tricks that will help them proactively manage their money well! The recorded version of each webinar will be viewable online 48 hours following the live session.
Parent and Family Association Webinar Series: Topic TBD
TBD | 5:30 p.m.
Register here
The Parent and Family Association invites you join us live online for our webinar series. Hear from various content experts throughout UA regarding information to help you stay informed and further support your Zip!
Recordings will also be sent out through the PFA newsletter, sign-up here