Transitions Academic Program (TAP)

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How TAP works

During the TAP Participation Period, students must be enrolled at both UARK and NWACC at the same time. Each semester, they must register for at least 1 credit hour at UARK and a minimum of 12 credit hours at NWACC. This meets full-time enrollment requirements for financial aid.

Students may choose to take additional credit hours at either institution, based on their previous academic success and in consultation with their TAP and academic advisors.

HOW TO BECOME A TAP STUDENT

Students may not apply directly to the TAP program. It is only offered to selected students who apply for admission to the University of Arkansas.

Admission as a degree-seeking student at the U of A does not guarantee admission to a specific college or program. Please note that zero-level coursework is non-transferable. Other requirements may apply.

TAP Students are Razorbacks

TAP students are Razorbacks. As members of TAP, students take courses at the U of A and NWACC and benefit from academic support on both campuses during their first year of college. As active members of the freshman class, they receive many of the same privileges as degree-seeking U of A students, including access to:

  • Orientation experiences
  • Student Success Center
  • Library resources
  • Registered Student Organizations
  • Intramurals
  • Razorback Access Pass for sporting events
  • Student Health Services
  • Recreational facilities
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Contact the TAP Coordinator

Jon Swain

Jon Swain

Senior Admissions Counselor for Transfer Central

TAP Coordinator

Schedule a chat with Jon

Email: jcswain@uark.edu

Call: 479-575-7022

Text Only: 479-316-4812

TAP Students can complete the program in one of two ways:

Complete an Associate’s Degree at NWACC

Complete one of the following degrees at NWACC with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
  • Associate of Arts
  • Associate of Arts in Teaching
  • Associate of Fine Arts
  • Associate of Science

Transfer to UARK After TAP

Transfer to UARK as a degree-seeking student after completing one or more TAP semesters (fall/spring). Students must meet the following requirements:
  • Maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA at each institution
  • Completed a minimum of 15 transferrable credit hours at NWACC for reverse transfer

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