Application Checklist
Follow these easy steps to complete your application to the University of Arkansas:
Complete and submit the online application for admission. You can pay the application fee either by credit card when using the online application or by forwarding a check or money order to the Office of Admissions.
Have your high school transcript sent to the Office of Admissions (new and transfer freshmen only). For students currently in high school, we can accept sixth or seventh semester transcripts for evaluation.
Transfer students - Official college transcripts must be provided from each college or university attended.
Have ACT and/or SAT scores, if applicable, sent directly to the University by the testing agency (new and transfer freshmen only). [Codes - ACT-0144; SAT-6866] Alternatively, take the Next-Generation Accuplacer through Testing Services.
Request final transcripts (high school and/or college) be sent to the Office of Admissions as soon as they are available.
Applicants whose native language is not English - Submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (paper based), 79 (internet based), or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (writing) taken within the preceding two years. For more information see How to Apply in our Catalog of Studies.
Notify the U of A of your decision to accept or decline admission by May 1.
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 Campus 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 Administrative 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has falsified information or credentials may be denied admission to the University or, if enrolled, may be immediately withdrawn.