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Know the code at The University of Akron

Know the Code

As a new member to our UA community, it is important for you to know your rights and responsibilities as a student so you can have a vibrant and safe start to your Akron Experience.

All incoming first year students are required to attend a mandatory workshop presented by The University of Akron Police Department, the Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards and the Dean of Students Office. Your Know the Code workshop covers campus safety, your student code of conduct, hazing prevention and important information regarding sexual assault awareness. You will be scanning in for this workshop, so please bring your Zip Card.

Your assigned workshop is based on your move-in date/time, your status as a commuter student, or your participation in select groups – check out the assignments below. If you are unable to attend your assigned workshop, you can attend any workshop listed.

If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Office of Orientation & First-Year Programming at 330-972-2622 or email us at nso@uakron.edu.

Workshop Assignments

  • Marching Band Members - Wednesday, August 21
  • Student Athletes - your coaching staff assigns your workshop; please check in with them!
  • Students Commuting From Home - Friday, August 23
  • Students Living on Campus
    • Early arrivals moving in prior to August 20 - Friday, August 23
    • Moving in on Tuesday, August 20 - Wednesday, August 21
    • Moving in on Wednesday, August 21 - Thursday, August 22
    • Moving in on Thursday, August 22 (before 12 pm) - Thursday, August 22
    • Moving in on Thursday, August 22 (after 12 pm) - Friday, August 23

Workshop Information

  • All Know the Code workshops are in Quaker Station, located at 130 E Mill Street. 
  • You will be scanning in for Know the Code, so please bring your Zip Card
  • Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22:
    • Check in: 3:00 pm
    • Workshop starts: 3:30 pm
    • Workshop concludes: 5:00 pm
  • Friday, August 23:
    • Check in: 8:45 am
    • Workshop starts: 9:15 am
    • Workshop ends: 10:45 am

Arrival Information 

  • If you are living on campus, walk to Quaker Station from your residence hall. Please see the estimated walking times from your hall below to ensure you arrive on time.
    • From North Quad Residence Halls (Spanton, Bulger, Honors, Ritchie, Sisler, and Orr) - 15 minutes
    • From Spicer Residence Hall - 23 minutes
    • From South and Exchange Residence Halls - 17 minutes
    • If you need to drive to the workshop, please see the commuting information below.
  • If you are commuting to campus, park in the North Campus Parking Deck (Lot 26, 255 E Buchtel Avenue). Plan for a 15-minute walk to ensure that you arrive on time.