Prepare for Advising and Registration

IN-PERSON ADVISING

1. Make sure you can log in to your My Akron account. If you need your UANet ID or password, please write us a quick message at nso@uakron.edu. Please include your full name and birthdate!
2. Complete any placement tests. Completing your tests at least one week before your appointment is the BEST thing you can do to make the meeting a success! Find out more here.
3. Bring any documentation with you. If you have ACT/SAT scores that you haven’t submitted, CCP work that hasn’t been posted, or any unofficial transcripts, bring them to your appointment! These are all tools your advisor can use.
4. Use UA’s interactive campus map to figure out where you are going. You can use the search box to type in the building where your appointment is taking place.
5. Follow the instructions in your testing email to park on campus for free during your test(s). If you need help, contact 330-972-2622 or nso@uakron.edu.
6. Plan to be 10 minutes early. Parking takes time, and you have to walk to the office for your appointment. Plan ahead! Appointments might be canceled if you are late.

VIRTUAL ADVISING

1. Download the appropriate software. Your advisor will communicate the needed software, so make sure it’s ready to go on your phone or laptop.
2. Make sure you can log in to your My Akron account. If you need your UANet ID or password, please call 330-972-6888.
3. Complete any placement tests. Completing your tests at least one week before your appointment is the BEST thing you can do to make the meeting a success! Find out more here.
4. Find any documentation you might not have submitted. If you have ACT/SAT scores that you haven’t submitted, CCP work that hasn’t been posted, or any unofficial transcripts, have them available during your appointment! These are all tools your advisor can use.
5. Find a quiet space for your appointment. This is a professional appointment. You need to be in a quiet space where you can hear your advisor and your advisor can hear you. You should not be in class, driving, at work, or in a crowded area, and your camera should be on.
6. Plan to log on 10 minutes early. Software issues arise, so plan ahead! Appointments might be canceled if you are late.