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Application Directions

We’re excited that you’ve chosen to pursue the Tri-Rivers Early College High School program in partnership with The University of Akron. Get ready to take your first steps toward something BIG!

Prior to completing this application, you must first apply to Tri-Rivers Career Center into the career program of your choosing. After doing so, you must also complete Akron’s paper application process. Please read everything carefully, and remember that all responses must be original student work.

If you choose to complete paper items, they can be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to:

Chelsey Elsey

(330) 972-7112
Polsky Building, Room 212
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-6001

Application Process

Please follow the instructions below very carefully. There are numerous steps and items to submit. Please complete every part thoroughly. If you have any questions, please contact Chelsey Elsey, University of Akron Early College Advisor.

  • TRCC Application

    If you have not already done so, please apply to Tri-Rivers Career Center. You will be required to create an account in Powerschool. This MUST be completed before you can apply for the Early College High School program.

  • University of Akron Application

    After applying to Tri-Rivers, you must apply to University of Akron with a paper application.  Please print your application here.  You must submit all completed forms to your school counselor or directly to University of Akron (see contact information on the left side of this page).

  • Student Writing Sample

    Review these directions. Type up your responses in a word processor, like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Save your response as a PDF.

  • Mature Content Approval

    The mature content form is included in the application packet.

  • Counselor Checklist

    Please provide the “School Counselor Checklist” form in your application packet to the counselor at your home school. They must complete it and provide it directly to Chelsey Elsey at University of Akron. It is NOT to be returned to the applicant.

  • Recommendations

    We place great emphasis on character and quality of student! We require you to gather four completed recommendation forms, which are part of the application packet you printed. You must have one completed by each of the following individuals:

    1. English/Language Arts Instructor
    2. Mathematics Instructor
    3. Student Choice – must be a teacher, coach, minister…(not friends)
    4. Student Choice – must be a teacher, coach, minister…(not friends)