How to Apply to NOAC
Applicants applying to NOAC through The University of Akron -or- Kent State University need to apply through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service website by December 15
admissions procedures
Applicants may apply for admission to NOAC either through The University of Akron or Kent State University. Acceptance to either university makes applicants NOAC students, and all NOAC students progress through the same curriculum at the same pace. Applicant’s may apply to both Universities for admission consideration. There is no guarantee that application to both Universities will increase an applicant’s chance of being accepted to the NOAC program. Please see the specific university procedures for admission below:
Please Note:
CSDCAS charges additional money for each program you apply to (for more information on CDSCAS application fees, click here)
applying to kent state university
To apply through Kent State University, complete the CSDCAS application for Kent State Audiology program. Only after program acceptance, applicants attending Kent State will be asked to apply through Kent State's online graduate studies application system and pay the university application fee in order to begin the on-boarding process for enrollment in the university.
All applicants must submit the following:
Official transcripts
Letter of intent
Three letters of recommendation
Proficiency in English or meet the minimum standard scores as stated under Admissions Standards (TOEFL code for CSDCAS is C122).
Applicant files for admission must be completed by December 15. Admission is granted for the fall semester only.
All applicants with verified CSDCAS applications must be interviewed by the faculty either during NOAC Visitation day, which is held the first Friday of February or remote videoconference if unable to attend.
The Kent State University admissions committee will review applicant files and rank orders applicants.
Based upon the final rank orderings of the Kent State University admissions committee, offers of admission are tendered to the top ranked students.
Should all slots at Kent State University be filled, and there are remaining slots at the University of Akron, Kent State applicants may be offered the opportunity to be considered for admission through the University of Akron. No additional fees are required, and the paperwork will be automatically transferred should this occur.
Assistantships, scholarships and fellowships are offered to the top applicants. The number of opportunities offered annually and/or each semester is based on availability.
All offers of financial awards will be made by the graduate audiology coordinator at Kent State University.
applying to the University of Akron
To apply through The University of Akron, complete CSDCAS application for the UA Audiology program. Applicants do not need to submit a separate Graduate School application to the University.
All applicants must submit the following:
Official transcripts
Letter of intent
Three letters of recommendation
Proficiency in English or meet the minimum standard scores as stated under Admissions Standards (TOEFL code for CSDCAS is C122).
Applicant files for admission must be completed by December 15. Admission is granted for the fall semester only.
All applicants with verified CSDCAS applications must be interviewed by the faculty either during NOAC Visitation day, which is held the first Friday of February or remote videoconference if unable to attend.
The University of Akron admissions committee reviews applicant files and rank orders applicants.
Based upon the final rank orderings of the University of Akron admissions committee, offers of admission are tendered to the top students.
Should all slots at the University of Akron be filled, and there are remaining slots at Kent State University, University of Akron applicants may be offered the opportunity to be considered for admission through Kent State University. No additional fees are required, and the paperwork will be automatically transferred should this occur.
Assistantships, scholarships and fellowships are offered to the top applicants. The number of opportunities offered annually and/or each semester is based on availability.
All offers of financial awards will be made by the graduate audiology coordinator at the University of Akron.
Admissions Standards
Students will be admitted to the NOAC program through Kent State University or the University of Akron only during the fall semester. Students must attend full-time, including summers. To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
Grade point average of 3.0 or higher;
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
At least three letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on academic and/or clinical potential;
Personal statement of purpose as to why the applicant wishes to become an audiologist;
Applicant interview during NOAC Visitation Day or remote videoconference when unable to attend; and
English language proficiency:
The University of Akron Graduate School requires a minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL or a minimum score of 6.5 is required on the IELTS test. Students may not enroll in graduate courses until the English proficiency requirements has been satisfied (https://bulletin.uakron.edu/graduate/general-information/)
Kent State University's Graduate School requires all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following: Minimum 587 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version), Minimum 94 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version),Minimum 82 MELAB score, Minimum 7.0 IELTS score, Minimum 65 PTE score, Minimum 120 Duolingo English Test score (http://catalog.kent.edu/colleges/eh/hs/audiology-aud/)
The AuD program is designed so that all entry-level knowledge and skills needed to be licensed and/or certified in audiology are obtained within the degree program. Students with majors other than those in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are encouraged to apply.
Visitation Day Information
NOAC Visitation Day is scheduled for applicants in early February. Our next NOAC Visitation Day is scheduled for February 9, 2024. Additional details will be available in November, 2023.
Be sure to RSVP when you receive an invitation!
Learn more by clicking here
PROGRAM COSTS and Financial Assistance
We encourage you to contact the appropriate offices of each campus to inquire about the Doctor of Audiology program costs. They will be able to give you the most accurate answers to cost related questions. Links to these office websites are provided here:
KSU Bursar’s Office: https://www.kent.edu/bursar
Kent State Graduate Tuition & Fees:
https://www.kent.edu/bursar/graduate-tuition-rates
UA Office of Student Accounts: https://www.uakron.edu/student-accounts/
All students are considered for financial assistance upon application. More information about specific opportunities can be found here.