Admissions information

We understand that attending college far from home can be both exciting and overwhelming. The University of Akron (UA) has students enrolled from 70 countries, and it is our mission to support you before and after you arrive here. We hope you soon feel at home here at UA.

About admissions

We take a holistic approach to the application review process. We consider a variety of factors when reviewing applications and additional materials and making an admission decision.

Please review the following information to learn more about the process to apply, including requirements, deadlines and more.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

TOEFL iBT 71
IELTS 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) *test taken after March, 2016 500
ACT English 18
Duolingo English Test (DET) 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced) 169
PTE 48
GTEC CBT or GTEC 1126 or 1135

Notes:

1. TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and ACT scores are valid for two years from the test date. The University of Akron accepts only valid test scores.
2. All TOEFL results from ETS will be accepted. We do not accept Institutional TOEFL results or certificates from non-University of Akron Engllsh language programs.
3. To send official test results directly from the test organizations to The University of Akron, please use the codes below:
   • TOEFL: 1829
   • ACT: 3338
   • SAT: 1829
4. If you are a transfer student from a US college or university and have completed an approved college English Composition course with a final grade of C or better.

Transcript Translation and Evaluation

• If your transcripts are not in English, they must be officially translated. Original copies should be provided together with the translated versions.
• 2024 summer or fall terms will need to submit a NACES Evaluation along with your application, we accept evaluations from WES or ECE and other accredited members of NACES and AICE. You can find a list of accredited members on their websites.

Official Documents

• Official documents (including transcripts, test results, and diplomas or certificates) MUST be submitted for full admission, award of scholarships and the issuance of an I-20.
• An official final transcript must be submitted before you can register for your second semester coursework.
• We highly recommend that you should submit official rather than unofficial documents to avoid delay in your admission and immigration process.

Information for students applying to begin in SUMMER 2024, FALL 2024 or BEYOND

• 2024 summer or fall terms will need to submit a NACES Evaluation along with your application, we accept evaluations from WES or ECE and other accredited members of NACES and AICE. You can find a list of accredited members on their websites.

SAT or ACT – The University of Akron is test-optional. The SAT or ACT is not required for admission or scholarship consideration for applicants.

If you wish to have your test scores considered in the holistic admission review process, please send official test results directly from the test organizations to The University of Akron. Please use the codes below:

• ACT: 3338
• SAT: 1829

https://www.uakron.edu/international/apply/ 

Fall June 1
Spring October 1

1. First-time international students typically are not eligible to enroll during the summer semesters.
2. If required documents arrive after the deadline, your application may be deferred to the following semester.
3. The University of Akron operates on a rolling admission basis. You will be notified of your admission decision after all application documents have been received and reviewed. The decision will be posted in your applicant portal.

Semester (term) start dates

• See each semester/term's start dates
• See the more detailed academic calendar

https://www.uakron.edu/international/apply/dates