Office of Academic and Retention Support (OARS)
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.
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Programs
Choose Ohio First Program
A scholarship program to help increase the amount of graduates in the STEM fields from UA.
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Collegiate Success Program
An extension of Choose Ohio First, with additional support to help you reach graduation.
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Summer Bridge Program
Helps incoming freshman prepare academically and socially for the demands of college life.
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Tutoring
Achieve your academic goals with the help and tools our mentors provide in many ways.
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ADVANCE JumpStart New Roo Orientation
UA's New Roo Orientation featuring an overnight stay.
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Peer Mentoring Services
To support first-year students in adjusting to college life, we pair you with sophomores, juniors, and seniors to meet regularly and participate in events and programs together.
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Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email: oarsstaff@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-7760
Fax: 330-972-5848
OARS Staff
Office:
Simmons Hall 301 ()
277 East Buchtel Ave.
每日吃瓜, OH 44325-4000