UA Admission

Applying for Undergraduate Admission

When to Apply, How to Apply
Any person who intends to register for a course at the University of Arkansas must first be admitted to the University. Students returning to the University after an absence of a fall or spring semester must first be readmitted to the University.

The University reserves the right to modify admission requirements appearing in this catalog. Application forms and the most current information about admission requirements can be obtained from the Office of Admissions. All application materials and supporting documents should be sent to:

The Office of Admissions
200 Silas H. Hunt Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (501) 575-5346 or 1-800-377-8632

When to Apply

Application prior to March 1 for a fall term (November 1 for a spring term) is recommended for all students. You must first be admitted (or readmitted) to the University to be considered for financial aid, most University scholarships, or on-campus housing.

Deadlines: Applications and required transcripts must be received in the Office of Admissions by the following deadlines:

Fall-August 15
Spring-January 1

Applicants who do not meet the above deadlines will be denied admission for that term, and will be considered for admission the following term.

International students should refer to 'Admission of International Students' for application deadlines, procedures, and requirements.

How to Apply

  1. Submit a completed Application for Undergraduate Admission and a $15 non-refundable application fee to the Office of Admissions. (This $15 fee is not required of returning University students.)
  2. Request that all official transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions. Only officially signed transcripts, sent directly from the issuing institution, will be accepted for evaluation.

    High school transcripts are required of all entering freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable semester hours. A preliminary admission will be provided to high school seniors on the basis of six- or seven-semester transcripts. However, a final transcript showing all high school course work and certifying actual graduation must be submitted before registration for courses.

    College transcripts must be provided from each college or university attended. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Hand-carried transcripts are not considered official. However, students should bring personal, unofficial copies of their transcripts for use in advisement at the University.

  3. ACT or SAT scores (no more than four years old) must be submitted by all new freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable hours. Students submitting SAT scores must also submit the SAT II Subject Test in Writing. Test scores must be sent directly to the University by the testing agency. The UniversityÕs institutional codes are: ACT-0144; SAT-6866. Scores must be on file with the University prior to first registration. Scores appearing on a high school transcript are not sufficient.

    Prospective freshmen should take the ACT or SAT no later than February of their senior year. Students who have not taken a national test or who have not had their scores reported to (and received by) the University prior to the time they plan to register must take a campus-administered ACT examination offered in conjunction with some orientation sessions.

  4. All students born after January 1, 1957, must return the immunization form showing proof of immunization to measles and rubella received after January 1, 1980. Immunization proof is required prior to first registration. Transfer students please note: your previous institution does not furnish proof of immunization.
  5. English Proficiency: Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of 550 or above. Students who have completed grades 10-12 at a U.S. accredited high school and have a satisfactory ACT English subscore may request a review of this requirement. For more information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language, write to TOEFL Services, ETS, Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08541.
  6. Disabled Students: The University offers a variety of services to those students with physical or learning disabilities. Students with any type of physical or learning disability are strongly encouraged to contact the Campus Access Office, Room 116, Arkansas Union, or call (501) 575-3104 to learn more about the specific nature of these services and the overall accessibility of the University.

The University shall admit only those applicants whose enrollment will not be detrimental to the quality of life and the educational programs of the University. The Campus Faculty Committee on Admissions and Transfer of Credit has sole authority to grant any individual a variance from any University admission or transfer policy if the Committee deems it appropriate to do so after considering the individual's petition. Also, the Committee has the final authority in interpreting University admission or transfer policies.

An applicant who has withheld pertinent information regarding educational background or who has falsified information or credentials will be denied admission to the University or, if enrolled, will be immediately withdrawn.

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