University closed – Friday, Jan. 19

Due to the anticipated significant winter storm expected for the Akron area overnight and into tomorrow, all University of Akron campuses will be closed on Friday, Jan. 19.

All classes and labs are canceled.

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The University of Akron

Visiting The University of Akron

For prospective students and their parents

UA offers tours of campus nearly every day.

Plus, we hold special "visit days" throughout the year. They are prime opportunities to:

  • talk with faculty about our academic programs,
  • learn about financial aid and living on campus, 
  • tour campus, and
  • discover all that Akron has to offer.

Visiting for prospective students

Popular destinations

Looking for street addresses to put into your GPS?

Simmons Hall: Many student services are housed here.  Website | Map

Student Union: A major hub of activity on campus.  Website | Map and where to park

InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field: Home of Zips football.  Website | Parking | Map

James A. Rhodes Arena: Home of Zips basketball. Website | Map

► Go to our interactive campus map

campus map

Campus map

Our interactive map shows buildings and offers suggestions for the best places to park.

Parking at UA

If you are visiting campus as a prospective student, Undergraduate Admissions or the Transfer and Adult Student Enrollment Center will coordinate your parking.

Parking information for other guests.

Nearby Hotels

Looking for a place to stay when you visit UA? Follow this link to a listing of nearby hotels.