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Your experience at the University of Akron is what you decide to make of it. If you just go to classes and nothing else, you might not get a ton out of it. But the professors and business school are very connected to professionals and businesses in the area and will provide you wonderful experiences if you take advantage of them. I feel like I was thoroughly prepped for the real business world from my time there. They encourage you to take internships and get involved early. Some of my favorite people... Read More were professors and advisors I met at Akron. There is also a wonderful study abroad program. Take advantage of everything Akron offers! It is an affordable option with great academics.

I attended the University of Akron for a degree in Civil Engineering. I enjoyed my time at UA for a few reasons. Firstly, the class size seemed "just right" for me. I had previously attended another university before transferring to UA and the previous school's class sizes were massive and it felt harder to get help or support in the courses if needed. I felt that at UA, the class size allowed for easier collaboration with instructors for support. The faculty was also very accessible and easy to... Read More contact in person, by email, etc.

Additionally, I enrolled in a co-op program with my degree, to get hands on industry experience prior to graduating. The job placement department in the school of engineering was fantastic and sharing opportunities with students for co-ops. They will actually work with you to help land a co-op (which can sometimes be hard to tie down when you are early in your academic career). They will help you with preparing resumes, setting up interviews and teaching students how to market themselves. Not all schools offer this level of involvement to their students for job placement.

I’m a 27 year old Navy vet who served 6 years active duty as a Hospital Corpsman. I got out of the military in June of 2023 and began attending Tri-C western campus initially thinking that’d be easier for me. It served its purpose and I did enjoy my time at Tri-C, but, when I submitted my JST to them they only gave me 1 credit that applied towards my major, so I transferred to the University of Akron. Over the summer I went into the Al transfer office many times and was met head to head with staff... Read More who had to wait on other staff to do their jobs so I could get my JST evaluation back. So, after some micromanaging on my end… once the semester started I finally got my evaluation back and they gave me 53 credits for my prior service! I was elated! I went from an incoming Freshmen to an Incoming Junior just like that! So, coming to the University of Akron has been the best decision for me. I hope it is for you as well. Go Zips!

I enrolled in University of Akron through a University Partnership program at a local college where I can take Akron approved classes locally and online to receive a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron. This seemed like an amazing opportunity as an adult student with a job since I am far away from Akron. Once enrolled and attending I was later informed that two classes were not available locally and was told I must attend in person at Akron to finish my degree requirements without any... Read More substitution. This was horrible to hear after the sacrifices my family endured made to allow me to attend this school. There was also additional classes Akron required for the degree that were not listed on the college’s course path for this program. I faced many headaches with administration in regard to transferring in credits their own website (and transfer database) claim transfer in fine. There were cancelled classes, and time changes to my program after classes were scheduled to begin. I honestly wish I had not read into the hype of the University Partnership program and looked through the reviews of this school first. I am stuck without a degree at the moment searching for my out. The school also faces a sub-standard refund policy of no refund after 14 days into a class (previously only 7 days).

The University of Akron is a great school! I am very glad that I chose to do my undergrad there. Most of my teachers were very helpful and were willing to go the extra mile to help students succeed. The campus itself is beautiful, and most of the buildings are located pretty similar and you do have 15 minutes to get to each class! There is a lot of extracurricular activities and clubs at the University to get involved with and to make friends with! The school spirit at the University of Akron is... Read More amazing! Everybody loves being a zip! The best part of the University of Akron? No Friday classes!

This degree program sounds fun and is a great degree however The University of Akron finds just about every way to mess it up. The one adviser they have is kinda helpful but has no idea what is going on with internships. They only offer classes during one time slot so you are not able to customize your schedule. The one professor they have for the digital forensic courses is worthless. They have too many students in the program and not enough professors. By the time I entered my third year I was... Read More not able to take the required course work because the classes were not offered. I would recommend staying far away from Akron if you want a cyber security degree.

Attending The University of Akron was one of the greatest choices I have ever made. I am from New York, and I always get asked why I came to Ohio, but honestly, it is because I love it here. I fell in love with the atmosphere as soon as I took my tour and stayed because I fell in love with the community the school lets off. Classes are a perfect size. The professors are incredible - always making sure they impacting your lives, while still keeping things interesting. Our President, Matt Wilson, has... Read More done so much for our school already and I am excited he chose to stay on. Akron is one small family. And, with all of that, you get Zippy, the best Kangaroo around.