Freshman Orientation
& Starting School
Help your UA freshman prepare for orientation and their first semester of college. Update this checklist as you go, and come back each time you need to remember your next step.
Freshman Orientation:
ADVISING & REGISTRATION PROGRAM
Receive confirmation email with scheduled Advising & Registration Program date.
Make travel plans for the Advising & Registration Program.
Verify your student’s major listed in the confirmation email.
Ensure your student completes any relevant placement testing prior to enrolling.
Ensure your student is able to log in to their MyAkron account.
Ensure your student brings their financial award letter to orientation.
If you’ll be bringing your student, attend the Family Focus track of the Advising & Registration Program Schedule.
Move In and Start School
WELCOME, NEW ZIP PARENT!
Review the Move-In Day guide and watch your email for the countdown to campus.
Attend Family Weekend.
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