Agencies Sponsoring Cadets
Agencies sponsoring academy cadets should complete the following form.
Upcoming Classes
| Session | Spring 2026 Full-Time (Trumbull & Twinsburg) 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Fall 2026 Full-Time (Trumbull & Twinsburg) 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Fall 2026 Part-Time (Trumbull & Twinsburg) 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
| Application Deadline | 11/21/25 | 7/3/26 | 7/3/26 |
| Start Date | 1/12/26 | 8/24/26 | 8/24/26 |
Why ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University Police Academy?
- New and Convenient Location in Twinsburg – 1612 Enterprise Pkwy. Twinsburg, OH 44087
- STAR Certified Academy – VirTra Simulator, Scenario Based Training, Cultural Competency, Patrol Rifle
- 95% Passage Rate on Final PT Assessment
- 100% Passing Rate on written exam – Average Score 86%
- Two Options – Trumbull or Twinsburg
- Full Schedule Provided at Orientation
- 22 Semester Hours Available Upon Successful Completion
- Full-Time, Part-Time, & Accelerated Programs (Must be agency sponsored)
Additional Information
- ALL Cadets must complete the following items for acceptance into the Police Academy:
Apply Online at /policeacademy - Attend an Interview with the Academy Director
- Complete the Student Health Data form (SF114bas) with an approved Medical Provider. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµform must be completed prior to participation in the Physical Training Assessment and within 180 days of the Academy start date. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµoriginal form must be returned to the Academy.
- Complete a background check form (SF102bas) with a Sheriff’s Office in Ohio that conducts a direct copy BCI/FBI check within 150 days of Academy start date. Original form must be returned to the Academy.
- Conduct a Physical Fitness Assessment (SF195bas) with the Academy Commander/Physical Training Instructor within 150 days of the Academy start date.
- STAR Cadets must meet the 20th percentile for Cooper Standards.
- Accelerated Cadets must enter at the 40th percentile for Cooper Standards.
- Conduct a 12-panel drug screening with OnDemand within 150 days of the Academy start date. This can be conducted at the time of PT Test with OnDemand personnel on site. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµcost is $40 (cash).
- Academic (STAR) students will also register with the University. There is no additional cost for this process.
NOTE: Accelerated Cadets must be agency-sponsored