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ADVANCE JumpStart
New Student Orientation

ADVANCE JumpStart NSO °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ’s New Student Orientation Featuring an Overnight Stay! WHAT IS ADVANCE? Discover ADVANCE, your gateway to a successful college journey! It's a meticulously crafted JumpStart New Student Orientation program designed to immerse you in the vibrant culture of °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ. Get equipped with essential skills to overcome common challenges in the initial stages of college life. Engage in a dynamic and inclusive academic atmosphere, fostering connections with current °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ students, mentors, faculty/staff, and administrators, promoting diversity of thought. All students are welcome, and those with a high school GPA of 2.50 or less are particularly encouraged to join and benefit from this transformative experience.

Come, be a part of ADVANCE, and kickstart your academic adventure on the right foot!

WHY CHOOSE ADVANCE?

  • Enjoy an overnight stay and get a taste of residence hall living during orientation.
  • Learn about the support offered by the Office of Student Culture and Belonging.
  • Connect with other students and form meaningful connections before the start of classes. 
  • Explore opportunities for campus involvement and discover what °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ has to offer.
  • Gain valuable insights to ensure a successful start in college. 

OUR 2024 PROGRAM DATES ARE:

  • Wed., June 26 – Thur., June 27
  • Wed., July 10 – Thur., July 11
  • Tue., July 16 – Wed., July 17
  • Wed., July 24 – Thur., July 25
  • Tue., July 30 – Wed., July 31

By completing one of the above programs, you will satisfy your university orientation requirement.

Details & registration

  • • No additional charges to participate.
  • • Overnight stay and all meals included.
  • • Spacing is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • • If you would like to sign up for an orientation date, contact Autumn Frampton at autumn@uakron.edu or 330-972-8660.

Registation is currently closed - program is full for the season.