The University of Akron

The University of Akron requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. The University of Akron accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, The University of Akron has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 54% of students who start college at The University of Akron graduate within six years.

The University of Akron offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: The University of Akron may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At The University of Akron?

The University of Akron has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for The University of Akron.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with The University of Akron directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The University of Akron

When choosing a major, The University of Akron students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at The University of Akron.

Student Designed Majors

The University of Akron allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

The University of Akron does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at The University of Akron

The University of Akron offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Akron

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Does The University of Akron Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ The University of Akron does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does The University of Akron Have An Online Program?

✅ The University of Akron has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The University of Akron Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ The University of Akron offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does The University of Akron Have An Honors Program?

✅ The University of Akron offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at The University of Akron.

Does The University of Akron Require Internships?

❌ The University of Akron does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About The University of Akron

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The University of Akron Library

The main library on campus is the Bierce Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at The University of Akron

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

The University of Akron offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Medicine and Polymer Chemistry

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does The University of Akron have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

The University of Akron has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at The University of Akron include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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