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Office of Academic and Retention Support (OARS) at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

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 ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø.

Programs

Choose Ohio First Scholarship program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

Choose Ohio First Program

A scholarship program to help increase the amount of graduates in the STEM fields from ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø.

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Collegiate Success program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

Collegiate Success Program

An extension of Choose Ohio First, with additional support to help you reach graduation.

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Summer Bridge program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

Summer Bridge Program

Helps incoming freshman prepare academically and socially for the demands of college life.

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Services

Collegiate Success program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

OARS Learning Communities

Add to your success with a deeper connection to the program.

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Collegiate Success program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

Tutoring

Achieve your academic goals with the help and tools our mentors provide in many ways.

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Collegiate Success program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

OARS Staff

Meet our staff, who are here to support and guide you to success at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø.

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Collegiate Success program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

ADVANCE JumpStart New Roo Orientation

ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø's New Roo Orientation featuring an overnight stay.

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Collegiate Success program at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

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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Contact OARS

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.
Akron, OH 44325-4000