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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Application Process Step-By-Step

  1. Apply to the Office of Admissions (OOA) website:  click here 
     
    • Choose the correct applicant category and follow that link for application instructions.
    • An application to only one School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services program at a time is permitted (dual-program applications are not accepted).

  2. Once accepted by the Office of Admissions, students are automatically accepted in the program itself (there is no additional program-specific application process).

  3. Contact the School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services Student Success Center academic advisor for course registration and other academic guidance:

    Ben Rochester
    Phone: 330-972-6092
    Email: rochest@uakron.edu

Application Deadlines

  • Applications are accepted for Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates.
  • Click here for Office of Admissions deadline information.

Contact Information for Program Guidance

  • Bachelor of Science, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Step-up Option
  • Bachelor of Science, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, 4-year Option

  • Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services Technology, Fire/Medic Option
  • Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services Technology, EMT/Paramedic Option
  • Associate of Applied Science, Fire Protection Technology