Coventry High School CCP Parent Night - TBD

Green High School CCP Parent Night - TBD

Manchester High School CCP Parent Night - TBD

Springfield High School CCP Parent Night - TBD

PLCC Adult Ed Financial Aid Presentation (must be logged on PLCC GSuite)

Coventry High School Financial Aid Night - TBD

Green High School Financial Aid Night - TBD

Manchester High School Financial Aid Night - TBD

Springfield High School Financial Aid Night - TBD

UA's Fall Success!

Enrollment at The University of Akron is on the rise! This fall, total enrollment is 15,318 — a 3.4% increase over 2024. We are also excited to share we recorded a large increase in the incoming class. The first-year, full-time (FYFT) cohort experienced a 9.7% increase over Fall 2024 and represents the largest incoming class since 2021, while admission standards still held strong with a 3.515 average GPA for enrolled students. Also notable is the number of students transferring to UA from other institutions. New transfer students increased by 10.97% at the Main Campus from 2024. We are happy to welcome all of these students into the Zips family and look forward to seeing them achieve great things on campus and after graduation. 

UA APPLICATION is Open - NO APP FEE!

Students can apply for the 2026-2027 academic year in just two easy steps:

1. Apply through UA’s website or the Common Application.

2. Have their official transcript sent to admissions@uakron.edu or via your favorite electronic document delivery service.
   
   

 
UA is a test-optional institution with no essay or application fee required. Students who apply as test-optional still receive full base merit scholarship consideration. Select programs like the Williams Honors College and direct admission consideration to the Nursing program do require test scores.

We will begin to release acceptance notifications the first week of October. We then will continue to make admissions decisions on a rolling basis throughout the rest of the academic year. More information on applying and other UA highlights can be found in the attached resource guide.

Fall Visits are a Must!

While you’re talking with your students about the importance of visiting campus during their college search process, please encourage students interested in UA to register for a visit at uakron.edu/visit.

We offer a variety of visit opportunities for students and their families to discover what UA has to offer, learn about the admissions process, financial aid and scholarships, tour campus, talk with our academic areas, and more!

Helping Students Save: Book Bundle

We are excited to continue offering our students the AKRON ALL-IN Book Bundle program which provides enrolled students all textbooks, eTextbooks, lab manuals, and access codes required for their courses for a flat rate of $19.75 per credit hour.

Students can select to pick up their materials from the bookstore on campus, have them shipped to their home, or opt out of the program and secure course materials on their own. Since the bundle is charged to a student’s account, students can use any remaining financial aid and scholarships towards the cost of their bundle! Students can save 35-50% on the cost of course materials over their time at UA!

Ohio's Most Generous Scholarship Program

The Flashes Go Further Scholarship program is the most generous scholarship program in Ohio, covering more costs to help students graduate from Kent State University tuition free.

Who is eligible?

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are Ohio residents, enrolled full-time at the Kent Campus (minimum of 12 credit hours designated as Kent Campus courses) and pursuing their first bachelor's degree.

• Those who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually and maintain full-time enrollment.

• Families with an income of $75,000 or less ($75,001 - $100,000 may qualify for partial awards).

We encourage you to print out our Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program flyer to display and handout to your students.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or our Flashes Go Further scholarship, please reach out to us at admissions@kent.edu or 800-988-KENT.

October Highlights

Updates and News

• Application Fees Waived: From Oct. 1 - Nov. 1, your seniors can apply to Kent State for free through the Kent State App or the Common App – no waiver code needed. Remember, Nov. 1 is our priority application date!

• U.S. News and World Report: Kent State University continues to tout academic strength by again ranking highest in all of northern Ohio, and ranking among the top public schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

• Meet the Class of 2029: Kent State embraced a first-year class of 4,023 students, marking the fourth straight year the incoming cohort on the Kent Campus topped 4,000. You can read the full article here.

• The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The 2026-27 FAFSA is officially open! Your students can complete it here.

• Test-Optional Review: Nearly two-thirds of Kent State freshman applicants choose not to submit test scores, which does not negatively affect admission or merit scholarships. If submitted, scores must come directly from the testing agency. If not received within two weeks, the application will be reviewed without them. Late scores may be considered for merit scholarships and could increase the award if the student qualifies. You can learn more on our webpage.

Events

• Preview KSU: Oct. 31: Your seniors are invited to campus for our biggest visit day of the season to explore campus, meet with our 370+ majors and learn how to become our next Golden Flash.