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High School Counselor

Quick Reference Handbook

2007-08 Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Admissions Office Staff Directory / 2
Additional Contact Information / 3
Fast Facts about The University of Akron / 5
Class Profile / 6
The City of Akron / 8
Campus Map / 9
Admissions Criteria / 10
The HonorsCollege at UA / 11
How to Apply to The University of Akron / 12
FAQ: New Freshman Applicants / 13
Tuition Information / 14
The Akron Advantage (out-of-state tuition
incentive program) / 14
Financial Aid at The University of Akron / 15
Scholarships to The University of Akron / 16
Online Resources for Financial Aid &
Scholarship Applicants / 18
Next Steps (after admission to UA) / 20
Student Services at The University of Akron / 24
Special Events at The University of Akron / 28
Important Dates and Deadlines / 30

ADMISSIONS OFFICE STAFF DIRECTORY

Our admissions officers are here to answer any questions you have about applying to or attending The University of Akron. Our staff is highly trained; many have master's degrees in the field. No question will surprise or stump them, so don't be afraid to ask. Think of them as your personal gateway into The University of Akron!

Please note that this list highlights some of the responsibilities of our staff. For information on admissions topics or services not listed here, please contact the Office of Admissions via phone at 330-972-7100, toll-free at 1-800-655-4884, or via email at .

Diane Raybuck: 330-972-6427;
Director of Admissions

Kimberlee Avery: 330-972-8506;

Assistant Director of Admissions

Transfer student counseling/assistance; liaison to College of Nursing; liaison to ROTC program; travel to Portage and Ashtabulacounties

Telsha Curry: 330-972-6414;
Assistant Director of Admissions for Multicultural Recruitment
Multicultural Recruitment events & outreach; liaison to Office of Multicultural Development; co-liaison to Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences; travel to southwest Ohio counties (including Cincinnati and Dayton areas) and city schools within Cuyahoga County

Karen Dickerson: 330-972-6415;
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Transfer student counseling/assistance; postsecondary option program coordinator; liaison to College of Education; travel to Cuyahoga County suburban schools

Kimberly Gentile: 330-972-6345;
Associate Director of Admissions
Office of Admissions Web site editor; liaison to College of Engineering; admissions publications and specialized correspondence coordinator; supervisor of Visitor Relations; travel to Summit County schools

Kyle Kutuchief: 330-972-7449;

Admissions Counselor

Campus visit coordinator for special groups; co-liaison to BuchtelCollege of Arts & Sciences; College Planning Talks coordinator; Target X email communication coordinator; travel to western Ohio counties (including Toledo area)

Greg Landis: 330-972-5827;

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

High School Counselor Advisory Board coordinator; liaison to College of Business Administration; liaison to NEOUCOM (BS/MD and Pharmacy programs); liaison to UA Athletics; out-of-state and home-schooled applicant assistance; travel to eastern Ohio counties (including Youngstown area)

Rachel Mesek: 330-972-6424;

Admissions Counselor

Overnight campus visit program coordinator; development/maintenance of counselor handbook; admitted students’ welcome reception coordinator; liaison to Center for Career Management; liaison to Alumni Association; travel to central Ohio counties (including Columbus area)

Linda Motley: 330-972-6425;

Coordinator of Adult Recruitment

Adult student recruiting and assistance; liaison to SummitCollege

Karla Owens: 330-972-7316;

Assistant Director of Admissions

Telecounseling coordinator; out-of-state applicant assistance; Saturday visit coordinator; travel to north central Ohio counties (including Ashland area)

Rachel Privett: 330-972-5470;

Assistant Director of Admissions

On-campus recruitment event coordinator; liaison to Office of Residence Life & Housing; liaison to Office of Accessibility (for special needs students); co-adviser to Zips Recruiting Club (student organization); travel to Stark and Tuscarawas counties

Michele Stasitis: 330-972-8825;

Assistant Director of Admissions

Liaison to HonorsCollege; Admissions college fair coverage coordinator; adviser to Zips Recruiting Club (student organization); travel to Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Medina and Wayne counties

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION

AcademicAdvisementCenter / 330-972-7430

Accessibility, Office of / 330-972-7928

Adult Focus (for Adult & Evening Students) / 330-972-5793

Athletics, Department of / 330-972-7080

Bands, The University of Akron / 330-972-6919

Center for Career Management / 330-972-7747

Commuter Student Services / 330-972-2374

Counseling, Testing & Career Center / 330-972-7082

Financial Aid & Scholarships, Office of / 330-972-7032

GraduateSchool Admissions / 330-972-7663

HonorsCollege / 330-972-7966

International Programs, Office of / 330-972-6493

LawSchool Admissions / 330-972-7334

Multicultural Development, Office of / 330-972-6769

NEOUCOM (Accelerated BS/MD degree program, / 330-972-7154 (UA contact: Dr. Martha Kory)
Pharmacy program) /
800-686-2511

New Student Orientation, Office of / 330-972-5347

Registrar (Records & Transcripts; Residency / 330-972-8300
Verification) /
Residence Life & Housing, Department of / 330-972-7800

ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) / 330-972-7454

Student Life, Office of (for Student Organizations) / 330-972-2762

StudentRecreation & WellnessCenter / 330-972-BFIT (2348)

Student Union Information Desk / 330-972-INFO (4636)

Veterans’ Affairs, Office of / 330-972-7838

WayneCollege / 330-683-2010 or 800-221-8308
(UA’s regional campus in Orrville, Ohio) /
Zip Card Office / 330-972-5637

Fast Facts About The University of Akron…

  • Founded in 1870 as BuchtelCollege
  • Became a state university in 1967
  • Led today by Dr. Luis Proenza, UA’s 15th President
  • Colors: Blue and Gold
  • Mascot: Zippy the Kangaroo, for the UA Zips. Other schools definitely Fear The ROO!
  • Athletics: Division I-A competition, Mid-American Conference (MAC).
  • 2006 was a great year to be a Zips fan! Our student athletes brought home the women’s indoor and outdoor track & field MAC championshipsfor the second year in a row
  • 2006-07 gave Zips men’s basketball its winningest season (26-7) since joining Division I play in 1980-81, closing the regular season with an overtime victory over rival Kent State University.
  • Zips fans are looking forward to a trip to Columbus for Big Ten football against the Ohio State Buckeyes in September 2007!
  • UA offers 200+ academic majors and areas of study, 100+ master’s degree programs, 17 doctoral degree programs and four law degrees
  • Total enrollment 23,539 … undergrad enrollment 19,673
  • Academic calendar: two 15-week semesters, one beginning in August and one in January (with optional summer sessions beginning in May)
  • 72% of our students receive some type of tuition assistance (including scholarships, financial aid, grants, federal work study, etc.)
  • Campus-wide: 47% male students; 53% female students

The University of Akron is…

  • one of just six universities in Ohio to have programs recognized in national Top 25 lists.
  • the only public university in Ohio with a science and engineering program ranked in the Top 5 nationally.
  • NACURH’s 2000 “School of the Year,” with award-winning residence hall staff and programming.
  • home to the country’s only accredited Emergency Management degree program.
  • ranked third in the nation for wireless Web access, according to Intel Corporation’s second annual survey.
  • ranked in the first tier of the top 50 regional business schools in the country offering entrepreneurial education (through UA’s College of Business Administration).
  • the only public university in Ohio to have a science and engineering program ranked in the top five in the nation.
  • listed among the top 28 most sought after dance programs in the country (housed in UA’s School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration).
  • ranked the nation’s best undergraduate gerontology nursing curriculum.
  • ranked second in the national list of “Best Value Public Law Schools.”
  • ranked one of the Top 5 graduate sales programs in the country (through the College of Business Administration).
  • a partner in the University Park Alliance with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the City of Akron, the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, AkronPublic Schools and other organizations, working to revitalize a 40-block area immediately surrounding the campus by engaging the community and catalyzing real estate and business investment.
  • ranked one of only 12 universities in the nation named as a Carnegie Cluster leader in recognition of teaching and learning achievements.

The University of AkronClass of 2010: A Short Profile

(main Akron campus only)

  • 3,406 traditional freshman students
  • Average cumulative high school GPA: 3.01
  • Average ACT composite score: 20.7
  • Average SAT composite score: 1020
  • 10% of the incoming class enrolled in the HonorsCollege
  • Residents of 23 states and 63 Ohio counties
  • 18.3% of the incoming class represent diverse cultures

Enrolled Students by Degree-GrantingCollege: Class of 2010

(Akron campus only)

Top Twelve Majors (by enrollment)at The University of Akron:

Class of 2010 / Traditional New Freshmen(Akron campus only)

  1. Business (all majors)
  2. Engineering (all majors)
  3. Education (licensure programs)
  4. Nursing
  5. Biology
  6. Communications
  7. Psychology
  8. Art (all majors)
  9. Political Science
  10. Computer Science
  11. Athletic Training/Sport & Exercise Science
  12. Music (all majors)

The City of Akron

Akron is Ohio’s fifth-largest city, with incredible cultural, educational and social offerings to appeal to almost every interest.

The University’s location in the heart of the bustling city offers several advantages to students:

  • E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall brings Broadway to Akron… right on campus!
  • The annual lecture series at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall and Akron’s historic Civic Theatre brings such notables as Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, football legend Joe Montana, documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, and acclaimed choreographer Twyla Tharp to speak to students, faculty, staff and the Akron community.
  • UA is mere minutes away from museums, parks, sports venues, great dining and shopping, Inventure Place National Inventors’ Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, the Pro Football Hall of Fame… there’s something for everyone!

Traveling to Akron?

From the North:

(I-77)

Follow I-77 southbound and exit onto Wolf Ledges/Grant Street. Turn left at the first light onto Wolf Ledges Parkway and follow to Exchange Street on the south edge of campus.

(Route 8)

Exit at Perkins Street/Route 59. Turn right onto Perkins Street, then left onto Union Street and proceed to Buchtel Avenue.

From the South:

(I-77/Route 8)

Follow The University of Akron exit off Route 8, marked Buchtel Avenue/Carroll Street. Turn left onto Carroll Street and follow to campus.

From the West:

(I-76)

Follow I-76 eastbound and exit onto Wolf Ledges/Grant Street. Turn left at
the first light onto Wolf Ledges Parkway and follow to Exchange Street on the south edge of campus.

From the East:

(I-76)

Follow I-76 west into Akron. Take the right fork off I-76 west to Route 8 north. The first exit off Route 8 is Buchtel Avenue/Carroll Street. Turn left at Carroll Street and follow to campus.

Mileage to The University of Akron from select cities:

Ohio Cities / Mileage to UA / Out-of-State Cities / Mileage to UA
Athens / 180 / Atlanta, GA / 710
Canton / 24 / Baltimore, MD / 345
Chillicothe / 172 / Boston, MA / 650
Cincinnati / 238 / Charlotte, NC / 480
Cleveland / 35 / Chicago, IL / 365
Columbus / 127 / Detroit, MI / 180
Dayton / 200 / District of Columbia / 345
Lima / 155 / Erie, PA / 135
Mansfield / 63 / Indianapolis, IN / 305
Marietta / 130 / Minneapolis, MN / 790
Orrville / 30 / Nashville, TN / 515
Sandusky / 85 / New York, NY / 455
Steubenville / 85 / Newark, NJ / 480
Toledo / 125 / Philadelphia, PA / 475
Youngstown / 50 / Pittsburgh, PA / 120
St. Louis, MO / 555
Richmond, VA / 455
Wheeling, WV / 132

Campus Buildings:

1. Simmons Hall

2. Guzzetta Hall

3. Sisler-McFawn Residence Hall

4. Robertson Dining Hall

5. Spanton Residence Hall

6. Bulger Residence Hall

7. Ritchie Residence Hall

8. Orr Residence Hall

9. Honors Complex

10. Buchtel College of Arts &

Sciences

11. Bierce Library

12. North Campus Parking Deck

A more detailed campus map is available online at:

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

All applicants from Ohio must have graduated from an Ohio high school or received a GED. Applicants under the age of 21 also must submit a College Prep Form, test scores from the ACT or SAT and transcripts from any post-secondary coursework.

Out-of-state applicants will be admitted on the basis of their high school records and ACT or SAT test scores.

There is a three-tier system of admissions to serve students at various levels of academic readiness:

Direct Admission

Studentswho demonstrate outstanding college preparation through completion of the core curriculum may be admitted directly into a specific academic program. Other criteria considered include high school GPA, test scores and class rank. After an initial meeting with a professional academic adviser, the student will be advised by a faculty member in his or her college. Criteria for direct admission vary by academic department and are competitive.

Standard Admission

Students who do not meet direct admission criteria are admitted to The University of Akron with standard status and begin their studies in UniversityCollege. While in UniversityCollege, students enroll in courses to meet the University’s general education requirements and in courses prerequisite to their intended majors.

General (Provisional) Admission

Students will be considered for general admission to Summit College’s Student Success Program if they have a cumulative GPA lower than 2.30 or received lower than a 16 ACT or 650 SAT score, or if they are deficient in completing the core curriculum for college preparation.

ALREADY HAVE COLLEGE CREDIT?

If you will attend another college or university prior to enrolling at The University of Akron, your credits can be applied toward your UA degree. Our admissions staff is well-versed in coursework equivalents and will be happy to help you through the transfer process. Please call the Office of Admissions at 330-972-7077 or toll-free at 1-800-655-4884 for specific transfer counseling.

THE HONORSCOLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

Applications are invited from all self-challenging, highly motivated, and high achieving learners who have demonstrated their abilities to excel – whether in high schools, colleges, careers, or through life experiences.

Criteria for Admission to the HonorsCollege

First consideration is given to those applicants who have achieved at least two of the following:

  • High school cumulative GPA of at least 3.50
  • Rank among the top 10% of the graduating class
  • ACT composite score of at least 27 or SAT combined score of at least 1200 (for the old test) or 1800 (for the new test)

In lieu of these indicators, students with potential that may not be evident in their academic record, students transferring from another college or university, and students entering college after pursuing a career or meeting other responsibilities are encouraged to include a letter with their applications, describing their circumstances, accomplishments and goals. Please note that transfer students generally should have fewer than 64 credits to be considered for the HonorsCollege.

For more information, please visit the HonorsCollege online at or call the HonorsCollege office at 330-972-7966.

APPLYING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON: A HOW-TO MANUAL

  1. Submit the completed application form.

Available in hard copy format in the UA Viewbook or online at

Web applicants: Don’t forget to submit your additional application materials!

  1. Submit the $30 application fee.

Make checks or money orders payable to The University of Akron, or pay online with a credit or debit card at time of application through our secure server.

  1. Submit the completed College Prep form.

Available in hard copy format in the UA Viewbook or online at

  1. Submit an official high school transcript.

Counselors: the transcript may be mailed with the application form or in a separate mailing. The student’s application file will be updated as materials arrive. A transcript request form is available online at

  1. Submit post-secondary coursework transcripts, if applicable.
  1. Submit ACT and/or SAT test scores.

Students may choose to have their scores reported directly to The University of Akron. UA’s test codes are:

ACT – 3338

SAT – 1829

The University of Akron does not require a score for the writing test portion of the ACT. However, writing scores reported to UA may be used to aid in placement for certain classes. The student may choose to take either the ACT or the SAT, or to take both tests; the University does not prefer one test over the other.

  1. HonorsCollege Applicants: submit the HonorsCollege application essay and a detailed list of your awards, achievements and activities in and out of school.

The application form for the HonorsCollege is available online at

  1. Scholarship Applicants: submit a summary of your school and community activities and service, particularly those which highlight your leadership traits.

You may also include a letter of explanation for any additional personal circumstances you would like the Office of Student Financial Aid to consider in determining your eligibility for scholarship. The application form for undergraduate scholarship is available online at

  1. HonorsCollege and Scholarship Applicants: submit a recommendation form.

Recommendation is preferred for Honors and Scholarship applicants; it is optional for other applicants. You may ask for recommendations from teachers, coaches, volunteer coordinators, etc. Choose someone who has known you through your high school career and who has worked with you in some capacity.

FAQ FROM NEW FRESHMAN APPLICANTS

  1. All my application materials are in! How soon can I expect to hear from the University?

Once your application is complete (application form, college prep form, fee, transcripts and test scores), we need approximately two to three weeks to complete processing. At peak times, around application deadlines, it may take slightly longer.

  1. How do I know you received all my materials?

Applicants whose files are missing credentials will be notified via postcard. If you don’t get one of these… we have all of your materials, and you’re all set!

  1. What if I don’t get along with my roommate?

College is a time of growth and new experiences. Your new roommate may be different from you… chances are, he or she is just as apprehensive about living with a stranger, too!

The Department of Residence Life and Housing works very hard to place compatible roommates together. Because of all the time and effort spent on residence hall assignments, there is a 30-day freeze on housing changes. Give your living situation a try… you may make a new best friend in the process.

  1. Can I bring a car to campus?

Yes! All students are permitted to bring a car to campus – yes, even freshmen! You will need a parking permit, available through the Office of Parking Services. Permits are based on the semester calendar. Other parking questions? Visit Parking Services online at

  1. I’m so excited to start school… where can I get some great “Fear the Roo!” gear for the summer?

Glad you asked! The University of Akron has two campus bookstores; one in the Student Union, and the other in the PolskyBuilding on High Street. The Zips Adidas Team Shop, located in the James A. Rhodes Arena, has a great selection of Zips gear, too… great for graduation wish lists!