Applicants who meet the academic and financial requirements but who do not meet the English proficiency requirement of the University will be offered conditional admission and be required to attend the intensive English program through Spring International Language Center. Students will be eligible to enroll in academic courses upon successful completion of the intensive English program and submission of a 550 TOEFL score.
An entering freshman who has completed secondary school at either U.S. or foreign institutions must have (a) the equivalent of a final cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.75, and (b) competency equivalent to that developed by taking four years of English and three years each of mathematics, natural sciences, and social studies, and an additional three units of electives chosen from English, speech, foreign languages, mathematics, natural sciences, or social studies in U.S. high schools.
A student transferring with fewer than 24 semester hours of post-secondary work at either U.S. or foreign institutions must (a) have a cumulative grade-point average of at least a 2.50 (or its equivalent) on all post-secondary work attempted, and (b) meet the requirements specified for entering freshmen. A student transferring from either a U.S. or foreign post-secondary institution with at least 24 semester hours must have the equivalent of a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.50 on all post-secondary course work attempted.
In addition to these requirements, all electrical engineering and computer systems engineering applicants must submit a Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of 220, or higher, and an ACT score of 25 (or SAT score of 1000), or above, to be eligible for admission.
A non-refundable application fee of $35.00 is required for all international applicants. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by May 1 for the fall semester; October 1 for the spring semester; and March 1 for the summer sessions.
Any international student returning to the University after an absence of a full semester (fall or spring) or more must submit an application for admission. Application deadlines are August 15 for the fall term and January 1 for the spring term. It should be noted that a student previously enrolled at the University of Arkansas who takes a full term of courses elsewhere and then seeks readmission to the University returns as a transfer student and must meet University admission requirements for international transfer students, submit a photocopy of the I-20 issued by the transferring institution, and submit a new financial statement. An application fee is not required for returning students.
For specific admission requirements and application materials pertaining to students on F-1 or J-1 visas, applicants should write directly to the
International Admissions Office
215 Silas H. Hunt Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
or call 501-575-6246.
Credit established by examination must be evaluated in terms of the specific program the student wishes to pursue. The decision regarding the appropriate application of such credit to a degree program will be made in each college or school. Credit established by examination will be applied to a degree program in the same manner as credit established in any other way. If credit is earned by examination, the mark of CR will be entered in the student's record. Grades are not assigned.
In certain instances, however, instead of actually receiving credit in semester hours, a student may receive advanced standing and be authorized to enroll for advanced courses in the subject matter area.
Credit by examination may not be used to satisfy minimum residence requirements as established by each college or school. Credit by examination is recorded only for students currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
University of Arkansas Program
The following conditions apply to the Departmental Programs
for Credit by Examination:
