Prepare for New Roo Orientation

1. Make sure you’ve uploaded your Zip Card photo so you can leave with your official UA ID! Check your UA email for instructions (and check your junk folder just in case).
   • If you don’t see the email contact zipcard@uakron.edu right away!
2. Follow the instructions in your orientation email to validate your free parking. Check out this parking map that shows you where to park.
3. Log in to your My Akron account – some sessions will need you to be able to access your account during the day. Issues logging in? Send us a quick email at nso@uakron.edu and please include your full name and birthdate for assistance.
4. Make sure you are familiar with UA’s COVID-19 Guide, including face covering policies and other important information

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes – orientation is all about helping you get acclimated to campus, so you will be walking around a lot!
• An Umbrella – orientation is a rain or shine event!
• Layers – sometimes our buildings can be a little cold or a little warm, so dressing in layers is a really good idea.
• Water bottle – we have several water bottle refilling stations on campus, so stay hydrated!
• Family Members – Family members are not required to attend orientation, only students. We love to see families join if they feel the information would be useful for them! There is no cost and no need to pre-register; they just check in with you.

• …the Explore UA Involvement Fair, where you can chat with various campus departments and learn more about the services and resources provided for students. PLEASE NOTE – the involvement fair takes place during check in (9:15 am – 9:45 am). Arrive by 9:15 am to get the most out of it!
• …the College Life: I’m a Zip student panel, where you will hear some of our Orientation Leaders’ stories about their time so far at UA;
• …the Skill Building Workshop & Tour, where you will explore our beautiful campus and learn some important tips for being successful your first year;
• …the time with your college, where you will be able to meet representatives from your college and explore different engagement opportunities
• …and, our Breakout Sessions, where you can choose what you want to learn more about!

• “I loved walking around and laughing with my OLs. I also really loved all of the presentations.”
• “I don’t think I can choose a favorite part of the day – the whole day was fun and informative.”
• “Being able to walk around campus and realizing how much more UA has to offer that I originally thought!”
• “Everything. My OL was so great from the minute he introduced himself, and I even made a few new friends.”
• “Honestly, the best part of my day was the interactions with the leaders. They are all so amazing.”
• “Getting to know more about my future classmates in the ice breakers.”
• “Learning more about my future university and finding out that the student atmosphere is great!”
• “Getting to physically see the different parts of campus, and getting to interact with the current and upcoming students.”
• “All of it! Super fun and I’m looking forward to classes.”
• “Being able to travel campus and get familiar with the buildings.”
• “Meeting new Zips and current Zips that I related to and had a good time with. I’m excited to return in the fall!”