Admission to the Buchtel College of
Arts & Sciences

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Incoming First-Year Students

Admissions Criteria

Many new high school graduates are admitted to the University to begin their course work before transferring to a degree-granting college, such as the BCAS, in their second year.  However, there are three exceptions whereby incoming first-year students can be directly admitted into their degree-granting college:

• Incoming first-year students who are accepted into the Honors College as Arts & Sciences majors are automatically admitted into the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences.
• Incoming first-year students demonstrating high academic achievement in high school may receive direct admission into the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences upon application to the university.  The academic standards for direct admission are competitive, vary by each BCAS department, and are provided on a separate department criteria list.  
• Since the standards for direct admission are selective and determined by each academic department in the college, you can find out more by contacting that department directly or speaking with a BCAS Adviser at (330) 972-7880.

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Students Transferring to The University of Akron

Admissions Criteria

To be accepted into the BCAS as a student transferring from another institution you must have:

• Completed a minimum of 30 semester credit hours;
• Completed English and Math/Statistics General Education Requirements;
• A minimum grade-point-average of 2.0 in all work attempted in your major field, including transfer work (NOTE: Some programs require higher grade-point averages or have additional requirements);
• A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in all university work, including transfer credits (NOTE:Some programs require higher grade-point averages or have additional requirements);
• And receive approval from the Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.
• You can find out more by contacting a BCAS Advisor at bcasadvising@uakron.edu or (330) 972-7880.

Current UA Students

Criteria for Admission into the BCAS

To be accepted into the BCAS, a current UA student, attending University College or one of UA's other degree-granting colleges, must have:

• Earned 30 credits (excl.IP or RG).
• Successfully completed General Education English & Mathematics.
• A minimum grade-point-average of 2.0 in all work attempted in your major field; this GPA for ICT is calculated including transfer work (if present) until 30 UA credits are earned (NOTE: Some programs require higher grade-point averages or have additional requirements);
• A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in all university work; this GPA for ICT is calculated including transfer work (if present) until 30 UA credits are earned (NOTE: Some programs require higher grade-point averages or have additional requirements);
• And receive approval from the Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.
• You can find out more by contacting a BCAS Adviser at (330) 972-7880.

Application Procedures for Current UA Students

To apply for admission into the BCAS, current UA students must file an Intercollege Transfer Form with their current academic advisor.

If accepted into BCAS, a student will receive a letter of acceptance and is required to meet with a BCAS academic adviser. During this initial intake appointment students will be introduced to BCAS policies, procedures and academic programs. In addition, within two weeks of admission, students will be informed of their assigned academic adviser. Students can locate their assigned academic advisor in My Akron.

Students who are not admitted to BCAS will receive a letter explaining why admission was denied and offered an opportunity to meet with a BCAS academic adviser to explore academic actions to enhance their likelihood of meeting eligibility requirements for admission to BCAS in the future.

If you have questions, please consult with a BCAS academic adviser, by calling (330) 972-7880 to schedule an appointment.

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Students Admitted into UA's Honors College

Students accepted into the Honors College as arts and sciences majors are automatically admitted into the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.

Graduate Students

Application information is available at the Graduate School page.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Learn about the process for applying for financial aid.

The BCAS offers scholarships to students who meet certain criteria. Many departments within the BCAS also offer scholarships. Learn more.

Learn about tuition and fees.