Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

• A health record will be sent from the Office of Admissions after the student has
been admitted. Please complete the form and return it. This provides the University
with the information necessary for a complete health record on every student.
• In the letter of admission, the student will receive information on registration
and instructions for academic counseling by a faculty member in the
appropriate department.
Special Student
A special student is enrolled as a non-degree seeking student to participate in a
special short-term program. A special student may not take courses for more
than two consecutive semesters unless official status as a regular student is
gained. A special student may not take more than 15 credits unless official status
as a regular student is gained.
This procedure should be followed:
• Obtain an application from the Office of Admissions, The University of Akron,
Akron, OH 44325-2001.
• Obtain permission to enroll under the Special Student category from an admissions
officer.
• Information regarding registration for classes and academic advising will be
forthcoming in the letter of admission.
Guest Students
(Non-University of Akron Students)
An undergraduate guest student must apply to the Office of Admissions. A graduate
student must apply through the dean’s office of the Graduate School.
A guest student may not, as a general rule, attempt more than 15 credits in any semester
or session and is subject to all rules and regulations of The University of Akron. Guest
students must be in good standing at their home school.
The following procedures should be followed when applying to the University as a guest
student:
• Obtain an application from the Office of Admissions, The University of Akron, Akron,
OH 44325-2001. Complete it and return it with the nonrefundable $30 application fee
(a one-time charge).
• Receive advice and written approval by the home institution for the course work for
which the student plans to enroll.
• After admittance, information regarding registration will be sent to the student.
• Guest students are not eligible to receive financial assistance from The University of
Akron, but may qualify for aid from their “home” institution.
DIRECT/STANDARD/
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
The University of Akron has adopted a “direct/standard/provisional” admission policy for
traditional-aged entering freshmen. Traditional-aged freshmen are defined as those who
have graduated from high school within the previous two years. The policy was established
to communicate to students whether they are academically prepared to be successful
at the University. The key elements of the policy are:
Academically talented freshmen will have the option of admission directly to the program
of their choice. To be directly admitted, a student must meet certain academic
standards such as high school grade-point average, test scores, class rank, and core
curriculum. The standards for direct admission are selective and are determined by
each academic department. Students are admitted “standardly” to the University
College if their credentials are above the standards for provisional admission but below
the standards for direct admission to an academic program.
Entering freshmen who are identified as being academically under prepared will be
admitted into Summit College as a general admit student. General admit students will
begin their University of Akron academic careers as part of Summit College’s College
Success Program. As part of the College Success Program, general admit student will
be required to complete skill building courses and other prescriptive activities. Students
will be considered for general admission into the Summit College College Success
Program if they have less than a 2.3 GPA or lower than a 16 ACT/650 SAT score, or of
they are deficient in completing the core curriculum for college preparation.
Core curriculum is defined by the following: English, 4 units; Mathematics, 3 units; Natural
Science, 3 units; Social Science, 3 units; Foreign Language, 2 units.
All students (both provisional and standard) pursuing an associate's degree will be admitted
directly to Summit College.
For more information regarding specific criteria for admission, please contact the
Office of Admissions at (800) 655-4884 or (330) 972-7077 or by e-mail at admissions@uakron.edu.
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Criteria for Direct Admission to
Degree-Granting College
COLLEGE/DEPT. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Buchtel College Requirements vary by department
of Arts and Sciences
Biology • 3.0 high school grade point average
• 21 ACT - 880 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Chemistry • 3.0 high school grade point average
• 20 ACT - 840 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Classical Studies, • 3.0 high school grade point average
Anthropology and • 21 ACT - 880 SAT
Archaeology • upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Computer Science • 3.0 high school grade point average
• 24 ACT composite - 25 ACT Math Score or
• 1010 SAT composite - 560 SAT Math Score
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Economics • 2.7 high school grade point average
• 20 ACT - 840 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
English • 2.75 high school grade point average
• 20 ACT - 840 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Geography and Planning • 2.75 high school grade point average
• 20 ACT - 840 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Geology • 2.75 high school grade point average
• 21 ACT - 880 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
History • 2.75 high school grade point average
• 21 ACT - 880 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Modern Languages • 3.0 high school grade point average
• 20 ACT - 840 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Philosophy • 3.0 high school grade point average
• 22 ACT - 920 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Physics • 3.0 high school grade point average
• 22 ACT - 920 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Political Science • 3.0 high school grade point average
• 21 ACT - 880 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum
Psychology • 3.3 high school grade point average
• 25 ACT - 1050 SAT
• upper 50% of high school graduating class
• core curriculum