Your First Year Experiences at UA

Your New Roo Experience is the beginning your Akron Experience as a Zip. In addition to your New Roo Advising and New Roo Orientation Day, there are several exciting events and opportunities to connect you with your new community at UA. This is an exciting time. You can learn more about all there is to do and get involved in at UA as you are now an Official Zip.

Know the Code

Required workshop for incoming freshman regarding campus safety, student conduct, and sexual respect.

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Weeks of Welcome —
Aug 21 – Oct 1

Discover campus life and involvement opportunities across campus!

WoW calendar of events

Learning Communities

Explore one of 40+ communities to get connected your first semester at UA.

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New Roo Convocation —
Aug 25

The official welcome for the Class of 2027!

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New Roo Weekend —
Aug 26 – 27

Kickstart your Akron experience with a weekend of fun!

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First Year Forefront

Get to the forefront of your Akron Experience.

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