International Admissions

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International Graduate Admissions

Duolingo English Test temporarily permitted in lieu of in-person TOEFL

March 2, 2020—Given the closure of testing centers in areas affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, The University of Akron has approved the use of (DET) for demonstration of English proficiency. The DET will be accepted in place of the in-person TOEFL and IELTS through Aug. 24, 2020.

Applicants will need to receive a DET score of 115 or higher to satisfy our proficiency requirement for graduate admissions.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will make further considerations as warranted. Thank you.

The International Center

The International Center assists all international students from orientation to commencement, providing assistance with visa, immigration, status concerns, housing, and campus and community integration (including conversation partners).

Visit The International Center in Simmons Hall, Room 205, or reach them by phone at 330-972-6349 or email at international@uakron.edu or immigration@uakron.edu

Orientation for new international students

All new international students are required to attend the mandatory New International Student Orientation. The orientation is designed to help new international students get acquainted with campus and familiar with immigration regulations, registering for classes, and services offered at 暗黑爆料. Detailed information on orientation for new international students can be found .

File retention and destruction policy

All documentation submitted to the Graduate School becomes the permanent property of The University of Akron. Please be advised that the Graduate School converts all documentation into an electronic document. After the document is converted into an electronic file, the hard copied document is destroyed. As a result, the Graduate School is not able to provide and/or return original documentation to any applicant.