Returning to School?

This should help get you started!

Please contact us if you need further information on the admission process.

Making the Decision

• Find degree programs on http://www.advancement.uark.edu/catalogofstudies/
  
• Check entry requirements – you can take an ACT on campus if necessary (see below).
  
• Talk to the School/College about the program – individual contact details can be found on http://www.advancement.uark.edu/catalogofstudies/.
• If you will be an undergraduate student living off campus, contact our office for resources and referrals or to talk to other students.

Getting Admitted

• Contact Admissions for an application pack – call 575.5346 to receive an application form and the University brochure OR apply online: http://admissions.uark.edu/
  
• Check all deadline dates (admission, financial aid, scholarships).
• ACT or SAT scores no more than five years old are required for all new freshmen, and transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable hours.
  
• Contact Testing Services on 575.3948 if you need to take tests before admission (the Institution ACT can be taken on campus through pre-arranged testing date/time).
  
• If you need to take the ACT be sure to state the date of your test on your application form.The COMPASS exam is offered to non-traditional students who have been out of high school at least three years and are seeking admission to the University.
  
• You will need to provide official transcripts from previously attended schools/colleges - the Admissions Office (575.5346) or Registrar (575.5451) will help with any questions.

Applying for Financial Aid

• Call our Financial Aid Office on 575.3806 or view http://www.uark.edu/admin/fininfo.
  
• You can apply online for Federal Student Aid Grants on http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  
• Contact our Scholarships Office on 575.4464 - see also http://scholarships.uark.edu.
  
• Note: your FAFSA application can be submitted at the same time as your University of Arkansas application – you do not have to await the outcome of one before the other.