Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

36 The University of Akron 2005-2006
Admissions
Admission is necessarily limited by the University’s capacity to provide for
the student’s educational objectives. The University reserves the right to approve
admission only to those whose ability, attitude, and character promise
satisfactory achievement of University objectives. Special consideration for
admissions and housing may be given to those applicants who provide The
University of Akron with cultural, racial, economic, and geographic diversity, who
possess outstanding talents, or whose previous academic performance may have
been affected by physical, mental, or learning environment factors.
CLASSIFICATION OF
STUDENTS
The University of Akron classifies its students according to their needs, educational
background, goals, and abilities. Classifications include:
• Undergraduate - A student who has not earned the baccalaureate degree and
is eligible to enroll in undergraduate-level credit courses.
• Postbaccalaureate - A student who holds the baccalaureate degree from an
accredited institution, who is eligible to enroll in credit courses at the undergraduate
level, and who has not been admitted to the Graduate School.
• Transfer Student - A student who has been attending another accredited
institution but who wishes to complete a degree at The University of Akron.
• Graduate - A student who holds the baccalaureate degree from an accredited
institution, has been admitted to the Graduate School, and is eligible to enroll
in graduate-level credit courses.
• Professional - A student who holds the baccalaureate degree from an accredited
institution and has been admitted to the School of Law.
• Special Student - A special student is enrolled as a non-degree seeking student
to particiapte in a special short-term program.
• Auditor - A student who wishes to enroll in a course without obtaining a
grade-point value (“A-F”) or a grade of noncredit or credit. Such students must
indicate that they are auditors at the time of registration. Audit status may be
denied if space is not available. An auditor is expected to do all prescribed
course work except the writing of examinations.
• Postsecondary Enrollment Options - A student who is currently enrolled in
high school may enroll in the postsecondary enrollment options program.
Students must meet the outlined requirements for these programs.
• Guest or Transient Student -(from another institution) A student who is regularly
enrolled and eligible to continue at another institution, and who desires to
enroll at The University of Akron for specified courses. A student who is currently
on suspension from the home institution is not eligible to be a Guest
student. There is a two consecutive term limit for this classification.
(from The University of Akron) A student enrolled at The University of Akron
who must obtain written permission from the dean of the student’s college
before enrolling (guest student status) for credit work at another institution.
Credit for such work may be granted at the discretion of the dean.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
The University of Akron operates under a policy of rolling admissions, which
means applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning September 1, with
a May 1 confirmation deadline and admissions as space is available thereafter.
However, it is advisable for a prospective student to submit all credentials as early
as possible to be assured the best selection of classes and/or a room in the residence
halls.
Admission procedures vary for different types of students. The various admissions
categories include: recent high school graduate, transfer student, adult student,
postbaccalaureate student, special student, guest student and postsecondary
enrollment options student.
Please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 655-4884 or (330) 972-7077 for
application deadlines and admission information, or send an e-mail to admissions@uakron.edu.
International students should contact the Office of
International Programs at (330) 972-6349 for specific information regarding international
admission. More information regarding admission to The University of
Akron is also available online at www.AkronAdvantage.com.
Graduating High School Seniors
A student currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student who has graduated
from high school not more than one year ago should apply for admission as follows:
The State of Ohio has adopted a policy stating that students must pass the Ohio
Graduation Test in order to receive a diploma, except for those students who are
exempt from taking the test. Therefore, The University of Akron requires successful
completion of the Ohio Graduation Test for graduating high school seniors. The GED
Certificate of High School Equivalency is recognized in lieu of the diploma.
• Obtain an application form from the Office of Admissions, either by calling
(330) 972-7077, or (800) 655-4884, or writing the Office of Admissions, The
University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-2001. Applications are available on the
Web at www.uakron.edu/apply. Complete the application and return it as soon
as possible with the nonrefundable $30 application fee (a one-time charge). All
checks should be made payable to The University of Akron and should specify
what fees and for which student the payment is being made.
• Send a completed copy of the College Prep Core Curriculum form to the
Office of Admissions at the time of application.
• Send an official high school transcript to the Office of Admissions at the time
of application. This record must be received before any admission action can
be taken by the University.
• Take entrance tests. Arrangements may be made through the student’s high
school to take the ACT or SAT. (The University’s Counseling, Testing and
Career Center also serves as a testing site for the ACT test.) Test scores must
be submitted before an applicant can be formally admitted to the University.
• Included with the letter of admission to the University, the student will receive
direction regarding new student orientation and academic advising.
• The University requires enrollment in basic mathematics and/or English if the
student’s academic advisor determines that deficiencies exist in one or both of
these areas. This recommendation will be based on the following: work
completed at a previous institution in mathematics and/or English, high school
academic record (if available), standardized test results (ACT or SAT if
available), and University mathematics and/or placement test results. If a mathematics
or English placement test is deemed necessary to comply with this
policy, the student must take the appropriate placement test(s) by the completion
of the first term of attendance.
Home-Schooled Students
The University of Akron accepts student’s completion of home schooling as an alternative
to a high school diploma. Home-schooled students should indicate “homeschooled”
in the section of the admissions application for name of high school.
An admissions committee will review each application from a home-schooled student.
The academic preparation review process will place home-schooled students, based on
this assessment, in the appropriate category of direct, standard, or provisional admission.
A home-schooled student should apply for admission as follows:
• Obtain an application form from the Office of Admissions, either by calling
(330) 972-7077, or (800) 655-4884, or writing the Office of Admissions, The
University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-2001. Applications also are available on
the Web at www.uakron.edu/apply. Complete the application and return it as
soon as possible with the nonrefundable application fee (a one-time charge).
All checks should be made payable to The University of Akron and should
specify what fees and for which student the payment is being made.
• Submit documentation that the student was exempt from compulsory public
school attendance for the purpose of home education (signed by school district
superintendent).
• Send a completed copy of the College Prep Core Curriculum form to the
Office of Admissions at the time of application.
• Send a student transcript to the Office of Admissions at the time of application.
This record must be received before any admission action can be taken
by the University.
• Take entrance tests. Arrangements may be made through the student’s
school district to take ACT or SAT. (The University’s Counseling, Testing and
Career Center also serves as a testing site for the ACT test). Test scores must
be submitted before an applicant can be formally admitted to the University.
• Provide other supporting documentation including book lists, special projects,
activities, etc.
• Included with the letter of admission to the University, the student will receive
direction regarding new student orientation and academic advising.
• The University requires enrollment in basic mathematics and/or English if the
student’s academic advisor determines that deficiencies exist in one or both of
these areas. This recommendation will be based on the following: work completed
at a previous institution in mathematics and/or English, high school academic
record (if available), Standardized test results (ACT or SAT if available),
and the University mathematics and/or placement test results. If a mathematics
or English placement test is deemed necessary to comply with this policy,
the student must take the appropriate placement test(s) by the completion of
the first term of attendance.