Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

Inquiries
The University of Akron 2005-2006 3
Address inquiries concerning:
Admissions information, campus tours, and transfer of credits to the Office of Admissions, The University
of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325-2001. (330) 972-7077, or toll-free, (800) 655-4884.
Financial aid, scholarships, loans, and student employment to the Office of Student Financial Aid, The
University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-6211. (330) 972-7032. Toll free (800) 621-3847. Fax (330) 972-7139.
Athletics to the Athletic Director, The University of Akron, Akron, OH,44325-5201. (330) 972-7080.
Registration, scheduling, residency requirements, and veteran's affairs to the Office of the University
Registrar, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-6208. (330) 972-8300.
Graduate study to the Graduate School, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-2101. (330) 972-7663.
The University switchboard number is (330) 972-7111.
Accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission
A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Steven D. Crow, Director
30 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
800-621-7440
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
For information on accreditation and to review copies of the accreditation documents, contact Nancy L.
Stokes, Associate Provost for Academic Policies, Procedures and Review, The University of Akron, Buchtel
Hall 106, Akron, OH 44325-4703.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the University reserves the right
to change, without notice, statements in the Bulletin series which include, but are not limited to rules, policies,
procedures, fees, curricula, courses, programs, activities, services, schedules, course availability, or
other matters. For example, programs may be modified due to limited resources or facilities, unavailability
of faculty, insufficient enrollment, or other such reasons as the University deems necessary.
Please note that editions of this Undergraduate Bulletin prior to 1994-95 were titled the “General Bulletin.”
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON IS AN
EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTION.
Operating under nondiscrimination provisions of Titles VI, VII, of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
and IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 as amended. Executive Order 11246, Vocational
Rehabilitation Act Section 504, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act, and Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as related to admissions, treatment of students, and employment practices.
It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no discrimination against any individual at The
University of Akron because of age, color, handicap/disability, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual
orientation, and veteran status. The University of Akron will not tolerate sexual harassment of any form
in its programs and activities.
The nondiscrimination policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, employees and applicants.
Complaints of possible sex and other forms of discrimination should be referred to:
AA/EEO Office
Polsky Building, Room 326
Akron, OH 44325-4732
Phone: (330) 972-7300
Policy Information on Title IX may be obtained from
Title IX Coordinator
Polsky Building, 318-F
Akron, OH 44325-4709
Phone: (330) 972-6462
The Undergraduate Bulletin is published once each year by
Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, Buchtel Hall 102
The University of Akron Undergraduate Bulletin
(USPS 620-400)
Vol. XXXXIII August 2005
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