Students interested in applying to the University of Arkansas for the fall semester are urged to apply by the November 15 preferential deadline. Early applicants are given priority when applying for new student orientation and university housing. The preferential application deadline for the spring term is November 1. To be considered for freshman scholarships, the completed admission application, all required transcripts, test scores and application fee must be received by the Office of Admissions by February 1.

Deadlines for Admission Consideration

Applications and required transcripts must be received in the Office of Admissions by the following deadlines to be accepted for the respective enrollment periods:

Fall – August 15
Spring – December 20

Students who are unable to submit their applications by the deadline may be denied admission and considered for admission for the following term.

International students should refer to "Admission of International Students" on this page for application deadlines, procedures, and requirements.

1. Submit a completed application for undergraduate admission and a $40 non-refundable application fee to the Office of Admissions. You may apply for admission on the World Wide Web at apply.uark.edu.
2. Request that all required transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions. Only official transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts are not considered official unless submitted in a sealed, stamped envelope or faxed directly from the previous institution. Questionable or unreadable transcripts may be refused.
   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 sixth- or seventh-semester transcripts. However, a final transcript showing all high school course work and certifying actual graduation must be submitted before a student may register for a second term.
   College transcripts must be provided from each college or university attended. Transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from each institution attended or submitted in an official sealed school envelope. For admission purposes, a transcript faxed directly from the institution’s registrar’s office with an official cover sheet will be accepted. However, in order to be considered for transfer credit, hard copy transcripts must be submitted directly from the school.
3. All new freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours must submit ACT or SAT I test scores. Non-traditional students applying three or more years after high school graduation have the option of submitting the ACT ASSET or the ACT COMPASS to satisfy testing requirements. The University will not accept test scores taken more than five years prior to enrollment. Test scores should be sent directly to the University by the testing agency. The University’s institutional codes are: ACT-0144; SAT-6866.
4. All students born after January 1, 1957, must submit immunization health records to the Pat Walker Health Center after admission. Immunization proof is required prior to first registration. See health.uark.edu/forms/ImmunizationCompliance.pdf.
5. English Proficiency: Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based), or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (writing) taken within the preceding two years. Students Admission Admission University of Arkansas, 16 Fayetteville who have completed grades 10-12 at a U.S. accredited high school and have a satisfactory ACT English subscore may request a review for waiver of this requirement. Students transferring from an accredited U.S. institution (or institution in a country where English is the native language) with at least 24 transferable credit hours and successful completion of English Composition I and II with a grade of "C" or above will not be required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS for admission consideration. For more information about the TOEFL, you may write to TOEFL Services, ETS, PO Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08541 or visit the World Wide Web at http://www.TOEFL.org/.
6. 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 Faculty Committee on Admissions and Transfer of Credit has authority to interpret University admission or transfer policy and to grant a variance. The Third Level Admission Committee has the final authority in admission and transfer policy. An applicant who has withheld pertinent information regarding educational background or who has falsified information or credentials may be denied admission to the University or, if enrolled, may be immediately withdrawn.

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis with consideration given to the applicant’s overall grade-point average (GPA), core GPA, class rank, standardized test scores, and a personal essay. New freshmen and those transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable semester hours should have taken or be completing the following college preparatory curriculum in high school:

Students who have taken these course requirements and who have a high school overall GPA of at least a 3.00 and an ACT of 20 (or SAT of 930 combined critical reading and math) or better meet the general admission requirements. Students not meeting these criteria are still encouraged to apply and will be reviewed for possible admission by the Third Level Admission Committee.

Accelerated Admission

Superior high school students who have completed a rigorous college preparatory curriculum may seek admission to the freshman class at the end of their junior year of high school. Applicants for accelerated admission are required to complete certain required subjects during three years of high school study, to submit letters of recommendation, and to submit an ACT or SAT score equivalent to at least the 90th percentile of the University’s previous entering class. Additional information and application materials may be obtained by visiting or calling the Office of Admissions at 1-800-377-8632 or online at http://admissions.uark.edu.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Applicants who have attended other colleges or universities after high school graduation are considered transfer students. The applicant must submit official transcripts of all previous college courses attempted whether or not credit was earned and regardless of whether the applicant wishes to transfer any credit. This transcript must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from each institution attended. All transfer students must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 on all course work attempted, and
2. Be eligible to return to the last institution attended. Grade-point average is calculated on all course work attempted.

Students who have completed fewer than 24 transferable semester hours must, in addition to the above requirements, meet all requirements for freshman admission (see Admission of Entering Freshmen). Test scores and transcripts are also evaluated to determine whether State of Arkansas requirements for developmental course placement have been met (see Registration) For policies regarding transfer of credit from other institutions, see Transfer of Credit.

Applicants who are not interested in working toward a degree while taking classes may, under certain conditions, be approved to do so upon submitting an application for admission. Degree-seeking students attending part-time or as an "undeclared major" should not confuse their status with this special, non-degree seeking category. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to determine the proper category of admission and to determine what credentials may be required.

Classification as a special student permits enrollment in credit classes (or as an auditor) on a space-available basis; however, special students are not eligible for financial aid, and the University incurs no particular obligation to provide academic advisement.

Admission as a non-degree student is not intended to serve as a means of access to regular, degree-seeking status nor is it intended for a person who has earned unsatisfactory grades in previous high school or college course work. Students who have been denied regular undergraduate admission are not eligible for this status. Special students are subject to the same regulations concerning scholastic probation, suspension, and dismissal as other undergraduate students. Students who have previously been assessed developmental course requirements, high school course deficiencies, or a conditional admission will retain that status as a special student.

Special students must meet course prerequisites and should be prepared to verify to the department by official documentation that University courseprerequisites have been met, if appropriate. Students planning to enroll in any upper-division education courses should verify admission to the Teacher Education Program prior to registration. Special students may not enroll for more than nine hours of courses in a term without approval of the student's academic dean.

Unless otherwise specified, students with special status who wish to be admitted into a degree program at the University of Arkansas must apply for admission as such prior to the beginning of the term for which the change of status is requested. All requirements for admission to regular status must then be met. No more than 24 semester hours earned while in a non-degree seeking status will apply to a degree at the University.

When to Apply

Special students must meet the same application deadlines as other students with the exception of students participating in the senior citizens’ registration. For further information consult the online schedule of classes www.uark.edu/classes/.

How to Apply

The following students may be considered for special status:

1. Visiting students from other colleges or universities who wish to enroll at the University to earn credits that they plan to transfer back to their home institution. It is the student’s responsibility to verify with his or her college that courses taken here will be acceptable as transfer credit.
   Application procedure: Submit a completed application, a nonrefundable application fee, and a letter of good standing verifying eligibility to return to the home institution.
2. Students who want to take courses of special interest for personal or professional development, but who are not interested in working toward a degree. Applicants in this category are normally expected to have been out of high school for three or more years.
   Application procedure: Submit a completed application and non-refundable application fee. Students who have been out of high school less than five years should submit a transcript and test scores verifying that admission requirements have been met. The application fee is not required for students 60 years and older.
3. Students who already have a college degree and who want to take credit classes, but not toward another degree at this time. Credits earned under this classification will not count toward a graduate degree.
   Application procedure: Submit a completed application and non-refundable application fee. Students who wish to enroll for successive terms should submit a transcript showing the degree.
4. Dually enrolled high school students must have at least a 20 ACT score and a 3.00 high school GPA to enroll. Dually enrolled high school students are ineligible to enroll in remedial courses.
   Application procedure: Submit a completed application, a non-refundable application fee, ACT or SAT scores, high school transcript, letter of intent regarding courses student wishes to enroll, and a letter of recommendation from the high school principal or counselor. Admissions applications should be submitted at least one month in advance of the term and must be submitted by the application deadlines.

Dually enrolled high school seniors who plan to enroll in the fall as regular freshmen must submit a separate application for regular admission for the fall.

Any former student who wishes to return to the University after missing a fall or spring semester should complete an application for admission. Students enrolled in UA correspondence courses during their absence must be readmitted. A $40 non-refundable application fee is required for former students.

When to Apply

An early readmission will enable you to register during priority registration. You should submit your application and all appropriate credentials at least one month prior to the time you plan to register. For registration dates and procedures, you may view the schedule of classes on the Internet at http://www.uark.edu/classes/.

Deadlines for Admission Consideration

Applications and required transcripts must be received in the Office of Admissions by the following deadlines to be accepted for the respective enrollment periods:

Fall – August 15
Spring – December 20

Students who are unable to submit their applications by the deadline may be denied admission and considered for admission for the following term.

Requirements

1. Students must be academically eligible to return to the University and are readmitted with the same academic status as held during their last attendance. Course work taken at another institution will not affect a student’s probationary status or UA grade-point average. Students may change degree programs on re-admission to the University of Arkansas regardless of academic status, except for students entering the College of Engineering. A student may not enter the College of Engineering if the student is not in good standing. Students who have not satisfied their initial provisions of admission (but are still eligible to return) will be required to satisfy those conditions upon their return.
2. Students with transfer work: Students who have attended another institution while away from the University will be considered transfer students and must meet those requirements, including either a 2.00 grade-point average on all college work attempted and/or a 2.00 on all course work attempted since last UA attendance. Official transcripts of all course work attempted since last attendance at the University must be submitted (see Admission of Transfer Students).
3. Former special students: Students who previously attended the University as special students and wish to return as degree-seeking candidates must apply for admission as freshmen or transfer students, furnishing all appropriate admission credentials, including any required test scores. All requirements for admission to regular status must be met. (See appropriate section of this catalog for requirements.)
4. Former students who are submitting petitions to either the Academic Standards Committee or the Faculty Committee on Admissions and Transfer of Credit to request readmission must have on file all required documents by the application deadlines. (See the schedule of classes for deadlines for submitting petitions.)

All international students must present officially certified academic credentials, evidence of adequate financial support, and, for non-native English speakers only, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based), or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, taken within the preceding two years. 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 for waiver of this requirement. Students transferring from an accredited U.S. institution (or institution in a county where English is the native language) with at least 24 transferable credit hours and completion of English Composition I and II with a grade of "C" or above will not be required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS for admission consideration.

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 are required to attend an intensive English program through the Spring International Language Center. Students will be eligible to enroll in academic courses upon successful completion of the highest level of the intensive English program with a 3.00 grade average and recommendation of the director of Spring International.

An entering freshman who has completed secondary school at either U.S. or foreign institutions must have a) the equivalent of a final cumulative gradepoint 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 gradepoint 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 gradepoint average of at least 2.50 on all post-secondary course work attempted.

A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required for all international applicants. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by May 31 for the fall semester; October 31 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. For these students, the 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 Admission Office, 747 W. Dickson Street, Suite 8, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, or call 479-575-6246 or e-mail iao@uark.edu.

Please see the section "Placement and Proficiency Tests" on this page for University policy regarding English language use by non-native speakers.

A baccalaureate degree is required for admission to the University of Arkansas School of Law, except for those students in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences or in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences who are admitted to the special six-year program. All applicants for admission are required to take the law school admission test. (See the Fulbright College Pre-Law Program or the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences 3/3 Program).

For complete details concerning admission to the University of Arkansas School of Law, see the School of Law Catalog or write to Office of Admissions, Leflar Law Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, telephone 479-575-3102. Applications can be submitted on the World Wide Web at apply.uark.edu.

Applications for admission to the University of Arkansas Graduate School and two official copies of transcripts of the applicant’s academic record at each college and university attended since high school graduation must be submitted to the graduate school admissions office and approved in advance of registration. The transcripts will become a part of the student’s permanent file at the University. Applications may be obtained by writing to the Graduate and International Admissions Office, 747 W. Dickson Street, Suite 8, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, or by calling 479-575-6246 or by applying on the World Wide Web at apply.uark.edu.

Additional information and procedures for making application to the Graduate School are included in the Graduate School Catalog.

Admission to Graduate Standing

To be admitted to graduate standing, a student must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or from an institution with substantially equivalent requirements for a baccalaureate degree and must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better on the last 60.0 credit hours of attempted coursework prior to receiving the baccalaureate degree.

Admission to graduate standing does not admit a student to a specific Admission University of Arkansas, 20 Fayetteville program of study leading to a graduate degree. Therefore, in addition to satisfying the general requirements of the Graduate School, the applicant must also comply with the specific requirements and have the approval of the department in which graduate study is desired.

Under certain conditions, applicants for admission to the Graduate School may be required to present satisfactory scores on the graduate record examinations (GRE) or another specified national standard test.

For further details see the Graduate School Catalog.

ACT, SAT, ACT ASSET and ACT COMPASS scores are used to determine placement in University courses. Students whose scores indicate the need for additional preparation may be placed in courses designed to prepare them for college-level work. (See Arkansas Requirements for Developmental Course Placement.) Credit earned in such courses does not count toward degrees in all colleges. (See Courses That Do Not Count toward Degrees.)

Freshman Composition Placement

• Students with ACT English scores lower than 20, or SAT verbal scores lower than 480, ACT ASSET writing skills scores lower than 45 or ACT COMPASS writing skills lower than 75 should enroll in the course sequence ENGL 0003, ENGL 1013, and ENGL 1023.
• Students with ACT English scores of 20-27, SAT verbal scores of 480-620, ACT ASSET writing skills scores of 45 or higher or ACT COMPASS writing skills of 75 or higher should enroll in ENGL 1013 and ENGL 1023.
• Students with ACT English scores of 28-29 or SAT verbal scores of 630-670 may enroll in ENGL 1013 and ENGL 1023 or in Honors English (ENGL 1013H and ENGL 1023H).
• Students with ACT English scores greater than 29 or SAT verbal scores greater than 680 may enroll in Honors English (ENGL 1013H and ENGL 1023H) or elect exemption. Students who elect exemption must complete the appropriate forms available in the English departmental office. Some degree programs require credit in composition, and students should confer with their advisers before exempting.

The Math Placement Test

This test is offered during new student orientation and is required of new freshmen who have not presented ACT, SAT, ASSET or COMPASS mathematics scores and of transfer students who have not taken and passed a college-level Calculus I course. Students may opt to take the placement test to improve their placement in mathematics.

Speech Communication Exemption Examination

Students who have had speech in high school and/or experience in public speaking may elect to take this test for exemption from or credit in COMM 1313. Both the written and oral (a five-minute impromptu speech) examinations must be passed to receive exemption or credit.

Foreign Language Placement Examinations

Students with previous foreign language experience in French, German, or Spanish are encouraged to take language placement examinations offered during summer orientation. Those test scores will be used by academic advisers to determine an appropriate foreign language placement level. Students who omit one or more courses in the basic language sequence will receive credit for omitted courses when they have validated their high placement by passing the course into which they were placed with a "C" or better. Conversation courses (3033, 4033) and correspondence courses may not be used to validate such prior knowledge; and no degree credit (graduation credit) is awarded for a foreign language 1003 course to students in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences who are continuing the language begun in high school, either by validation or regular registration.

General Chemistry Placement Examinations

These tests will be offered during orientation and at other times during the year. Students who performed at above average levels in high school chemistry may find it to their advantage to enroll directly in the second semester of general chemistry. This examination is designed to provide guidance in making this course selection. Students who place into the second semester of general chemistry and earn a grade of "C" or better in the course will also receive credit for the first semester of the course.

English Language Use by Non-Native Speakers

Non-native speakers of English admitted to undergraduate study at the University of Arkansas are required to present an acceptable score on one of the following tests: TOEFL (TWE), Internet based TOEFL (iBT) (writing), IELTS (writing), or ELPT (writing). Depending upon exam scores, a student may be required to take one or more EASL courses prior to the beginning of classes in their first term of study. Non-native speakers in the following categories are exempt from this requirement:

1. Undergraduate students who transfer at least 24 hours of credit from U.S. institutions, including courses that meet the freshman composition requirement;
2. Undergraduate students who have completed grades 10 through 12 in and graduated from a U.S. high school and have obtained an ACT English section score of 19 or above or a SAT verbal score of 460.
3. Graduate students who earned bachelors or master’s degrees from U.S. institutions or from foreign institutions where the official and native language is English;
4. Graduate or undergraduate students with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0 or iBT writing score of 28 or IELTS writing score of 6.5.
5. Graduate students with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0 or iBT writing score of 29 or IELTS writing score of 7.0.
6. Graduate students with a GRE Analytical Writing score of 4.5 or GMAT Analytical Score of 4.5.

Diagnostic and placement testing is designed to test students’ ability to use English effectively in an academic setting, and its purpose is to promote the success of non-native speakers in completing their chosen course of study at the University of Arkansas. Test results provide the basis for placement into English as a Second Language (EASL) support courses or course sequences. Courses are offered by the Department of Foreign Languages for those students whose language skills are diagnosed as insufficient for college-level work at the level to which they have been admitted (undergraduate or graduate study). Credit in EASL courses do not count toward University of Arkansas degrees. Non-native speakers diagnosed as having language competence sufficient for their level of study will not be required to enroll in EASL courses.

The ELPT is administered by Testing Services during New Student Orientation and there is a $10.00 charge.

Undergraduate and graduate students assessed EASL courses are required to complete these courses during their first semester of enrollment at the University.

Students returning to the University after an absence of five or more years may be eligible to declare academic bankruptcy if they meet the following criteria:

1. Must have been enrolled previously at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, as an undergraduate student and be returning as an undergraduate student.
2. Must not have been enrolled at the University during the previous five years.
3. Students who have attended another institution since their last attendance at the University must meet requirements for transfer students (2.00 GPA on all course work attempted more than five years after last enrollment at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville) to be eligible for readmission.
4. Must submit an application for readmission and official transcripts of all college work attempted since last attendance at the University of Arkansas by the application deadlines and submit a "Declaration of Academic Bankruptcy" form (available from the Office of Admissions or academic dean’s office). The following are the conditions of academic bankruptcy:
   
   • Students will forfeit all credit hours previously awarded by the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This includes course work completed at the University (regardless of grades earned), courses accepted in transfer, credit by examination, and any correspondence course work awarded.
   • A new calculation of grade-point average and credit hours will begin when the student returns to the University.
   • The transcript will reflect the student’s complete record (including all previous college work) with an added notation of "Academic Bankruptcy Declared."
   • Courses taken at another institution within five years of the last UA enrollment will not be accepted in transfer. Course work completed more than five years after last UA enrollment may be accepted in transfer, subject to UA transfer credit policies. For purposes of this policy, UA correspondence course work will be treated in the same manner as transfer work.
   • For the University to provide appropriate advising and (as required by Arkansas Act 1052) appropriate assessment, a student may be required to submit ACT scores prior to registration for classes if, as a result of academic bankruptcy, that student is returning to the University as a freshman with fewer than 24 transfer hours.