Office of Academic and Retention Support
Through scholarships, academic support, specialized programs and our dedicated staff, the goal of OARS is to provide you with tools and support to succeed at and graduate from UA.
Programs
Choose Ohio First Program
A scholarship program to help increase the amount of graduates in the STEMM fields from UA.
See detailsCollegiate Success Program
An extension of Choose Ohio First, with additional support to help you reach graduation.
See detailsSummer Bridge Program
Helps incoming freshman prepare academically and socially for the demands of college life.
See detailsAkron Rises Scholar Program
You will work with your coordinator to develop an individualized success plan to support your goals.
See details
Also See
OARS website