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PreAdmission
Returning to School?
This should help you get started! Please contact us if you need further information on the admission process.Making the Decision
- Find degree programs
- 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 in the Catalog of Studies.
- 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
- 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 at 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 at 575.3806 or go to the Financial Aid website.
- You can apply online for Federal Student Aid Grants.
- Contact our Scholarships Office at 575.4464.
- 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.