International Students welcome to akron

Off-Campus Living works closely with the International Center to assist in serving every student in their off-campus needs.


Short-Term Housing

If you have not secured permanent housing by the time of your arrival, the University of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ teams with community partners to match you with a host family for your first few days in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ while you search for permanent housing.

  • Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Internationals
    FREE LIMITED temporary housing is available during the first few days after your arrival. A 10-day advance notice is required to the host families.

  • Global Ties
    First Weekers' Program provides a limited number of host families for your first few days in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ for a fee of $75 and requires at least a two-week advance registration.

    Contact Michelle Wilson- email globaltiesakron@gmail.com | phone 1+330-612-4693
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Long-Term Housing

If you are looking to live off-campus in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ area, you can find listings at our housing webpage.

If you want help with your search or just have questions about finding permanent housing in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, contact ZipAssist representatives at 330-972-7272 or by emailing uazipassist@uakron.edu.