Welcome to The University of Akron!
Congratulations on your admission!
NEXT STEP: CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
How to confirm for freshmen
By submitting the $145 confirmation fee, you are confirming your enrollment here at The University of Akron. You will need your Student ID number and a credit card to complete the process online.
Domestic freshmen: Confirm your enrollment
For other groups
- How to confirm for international students
- How to confirm for transfer students
- How to confirm for College Credit Plus students
Questions?
Contact the Office of Admissions at 330-972-7100 or admissions@uakron.edu.
AFTER CONFIRMING...
Additional steps after you have confirmed your enrollment:
You will receive automatic consideration for general UA scholarships, using the information from your application. UA offers thousands of scholarships and awards -- more than $22 million each year in scholarship aid.
Students are encourage to apply for additional scholarships as well.
Housing
On-campus housing information is included in your confirmation email. First-year freshmen who are not residents of Summit, Stark, Medina, Wayne or Portage counties are required to live on campus as long as space is available. For exemptions, see First-Year Residency Requirement.
After you've paid the confirmation fee, you can log in to My Akron to submit your housing application. The priority deadline for fall semester housing is May 15.
Learn about:
Questions? Contact Residence Life and Housing at 330-972-7800 or reslife@uakron.edu.
Select a meal plan
Meal plan information is included in your confirmation email.
- Learn about meal plan options, including options for commuter students.
Questions about meal plans? Call 330-972-5637 or write to myplans@uakron.edu.
Learn about:
- Paying for college
- Payment options
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- How to pay bills, estimate tuition and view my invoice
- Student Employment
- Due dates
How do I access My Akron?
My Akron is where you can make a payment, sign up for classes, check your financial account and more. When you log in to My Akron, look for the Student Center.
Related:
- A simple guide to My Akron
- How to set up a parent to view your bill and make payments.
- I don't know my UANet ID and password: Contact the Computer Help Desk at 330-972-6888 to secure their UANet ID and password. Students need their UANet ID and password to access their my.uakron.edu account.
After you pay the confirmation fee, you will receive your confirmation email, which includes your scheduled Advising & Registration Day date, along with information about housing and dining options.
- Confirmation emails for fall semester are mailed beginning in late February.
- Confirmation emails for spring semester are mailed beginning in October.
Questions? Contact New Student Orientation at 330-972-2622 or orientation@uakron.edu.
We will send an email to your UA account with information about advising and registration.
Did you know: You can forward your UA email account to another email account?
Questions? Contact New Student Orientation at 330-972-2622 or orientation@uakron.edu.
- Join the Schools App and begin socializing with your classmates
- Meet new students through Akron Adventures
- Week of Welcome is an on-campus celebration
- Stay current with the Common Reading selection
- Find Current Student information
- Learn about visiting the Akron Community