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Overview of Credentials for Applying
University of Arkansas
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Application Requirements
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Preferred Application Deadline |
Undergraduate | Graduate (One year prior to entry) |
|---|---|---|
Fall |
May 31 | April 1 |
| Spring |
October 1 | October 1 |
Summer |
March 1 | March 1 |
| Tests |
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| TOEFL/IELTS | TOEFL: 550 (paper); 213 (computer) IELTS: 6.5 | TOEFL: 550 (paper); 213 (computer) IELTS: 6.5 |
| TSE/IELTS Speaking | For ELEG & CSEG only: 5.0; 7.0 IELTS Speaking | 5.0 (or 7.0 IELTS Speaking) for teaching assistantships |
| SAT | For ELEG, CSEG, and ARCH only: 1140 | Not required |
| GMAT | Not required | Average GMAT of MBA’s: 588 |
| GRE | Not required | Varies by department |
Documents |
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| Application | Yes | Yes |
| Application Fee | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| US High School Equivilent Certification | Official diploma, leaving or exam certificate | No |
| Bachelor’s Degree Equivalent Certification | No | Official degree confirmation |
| Transcripts | Official academic records | >Official academic records with degree confirmation |
| Credential Evaluation | By the U of A | By the U of A |
| GPA Requirements | 2.75 freshmen; 2.50 transfer (4.0 scale) |
2.70 (4.0 scale) |
| Recommendation Letters | Yes, 1 or more | Most departements require 3 |
| Personal Statement | Yes | Yes |
I-20 Requirements |
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| Financial certification | Yes; approximately $17,540 per 9 months | Yes; approximately $19,018 per 9 months; MBA $34,565 for entire 12-month program |
| Support Letter | If not on financial statement | If not on financial statement |
Other Issues |
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| Enrollment deposit | Only in special cases | Only in special cases |
| Housing deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Financial Aid | Competitive academic scholarships | Teaching or research assistantships |
| Turnaround time once file is complete | 1 week | 3-4 weeks |
| Term entry available | Fall (August), Spring (January), Summer (May) |
Fall (August), Spring (January), Summer (May) |
| English as a Second Language Program | Yes, through Spring International Language Center | Yes, through Spring International Language Center |
| Conditional admission | Yes, ESL | Yes, ESL |
| Health Insurance Required | Yes, may show proof upon enrollment | Yes, may show proof upon enrollment |
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