NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE. STUDENT CENTERED. RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. 2 apply.uark.edu apply.uark.edu 3 2019 Total #1 TOP 5 Fastest Growing 4 MILES Enrollment Best Places Land Grant of sidewalks etched to Live with the names of all (U.S. News & World Report) University our graduates. 27,559 (Bloomberg)

Student to Faculty Ratio More than 300 18:1 Fortune 500 companies have offices within 20 miles of campus.

2019 200+ Academic Programs HIGHEST RESEARCH Baccalaureate, Master's, CLASSIFICATION Freshman Doctoral, Professional, and Specialist 2019 Average The Carnegie Foundation Enrollment for the Advancement of High School GPA Teaching places the U of A in its highest 4,601 3.72 research category.

One of the Ranked among the TOP 5 Study Abroad Top 25 400+ Programs in Outdoor Colleges Top 10 Cities the Nation Student for Bicycles (Outside Magazine) (Great Value Colleges) Organizations (Places for Bikes)

4 apply.uark.edu UNIVERSITY OF Founded in 1871, the is a place where dedicated and creative people are working to build a better world. To us, this is just what it means to be a Razorback.

NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE STUDENT CENTERED The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Study abroad is an important part of the college experience Arkansas among the top 3 percent of universities in America for many students, and the U of A offers support and that have the highest level of research activity. Each year, advice every step of the way. Sabrina Rivas received a U of A students win national scholarships that support their Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study graphic design academic and career goals. and art history in Rome, Italy. An art education major, she will draw upon her experience abroad in her future Samia Ismail, an honors biomedical engineering student, was classroom as an art teacher. named a 2019 Harry S. Truman Scholar, one of 62 in the nation. Committed to a lifetime of public service, she plans Learn about studying abroad at studyabroad.uark.edu. to improve healthcare access for Arkansans. RESEARCH UNIVERSITY U of A honors biochemistry student Anthony Azzun received For honors mathematics and physics major Tyler Bishop, a 2019-2020 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in the University of Arkansas has opened the doors to the Andorra. He currently performs biomedical research at the world of scientific research. Working under associate Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai through the NIH’s professor Salvador Barraza-Lopez, he has performed Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program. research that could have applications in the engineering and manufacturing of nanoscale devices. In 2019 he was Learn more about the U of A's history of nationally named a Barry Goldwater Scholar, the nation's highest competitive awards at awards.uark.edu. honor for undergraduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Learn more about undergraduate research opportunities at honorscollege.uark.edu.

apply.uark.edu 5 STUDENT LIFE ... Living on campus provides an opportunity for students to extend their learning experiences beyond the classroom, library, and laboratory.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER University Housing strives to create a community. More The Student Success Center works with students to refine than just a place to sleep, residence halls at the U of A and strengthen academic skills like note taking, reading, provide space to live, learn, and develop lifelong friendships. study habits, and time management, while the Career Consider being part of a Living Learning Community (LLC), a Development Center helps U of A students discover their small group of students who live together, share an interest, interests, values, and skills, and prepares them to start a and have access to special programs designed for the LLC. career after graduation.

For more information about living on campus, For more information visit success.uark.edu. visit housing.uark.edu.

CAMPUS DINING UNIVERSITY RECREATION The U of A offers a variety of meal plans from Campus The four-story Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Dining with a mix of dietary options prepared by skilled building (HPER), a part of University Recreation (UREC), chefs and dedicated staff. Choose to eat at "all-you-care-to- offers students access to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, eat" dining halls or at the food court in the . an indoor track, workout and weight room, climbing walls, Grab a quick snack at one of several campus convenience four gymnasiums, a bike shop, and much more. UREC also stores or coffee shops, or visit one of the many restaurants facilitates club sport teams which compete against other on campus. collegiate club teams.

For more information about dining on campus, For more information about club sports and recreation on visit housing.uark.edu/dining. campus, visit urec.uark.edu.

6 apply.uark.edu apply.uark.edu 7 8 apply.uark.edu GET INVOLVED With over 400 student organizations, the University of Arkansas offers plenty of opportunities to connect outside the classroom. Enjoy sporting events, art galleries, theatre performances, concerts, films, and more. Join one of the many sports clubs on campus to stay active, or sharpen your skills in the student-run radio station (KXUA), television station (UATV), or newspaper (The Arkansas Traveler).

apply.uark.edu 9 Razorback Greenway Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Farmers' Market

Buffalo National River

10 apply.uark.edu With top concerts, art shows, internationally acclaimed speakers, and a wealth of natural beauty, Northwest Arkansas is alive with things to see and do. Be sure to explore the areas around campus to experience all NWA has to offer.

Walmart Crystal Bridges Museum Restaurants & Boating, swimming, and Walton Arkansas of American Art entertainment on fishing at Arts Center Music Pavilion Dickson Street Beaver Lake

Biking on Horseback Botanical Historic Art, shopping, the 36 mile riding at Garden of Downtown Fayetteville and concerts in Razorback Greenway Hobbs State Park the Ozarks Eureka Springs

Fayetteville Population: 87,590 Northwest Arkansas Population: 549,128 Take a break Three multiplex cinemas Hiking, camping, and Floating on at a local & a historic drive-in spelunking at Devil's the Buffalo coffee shop theater Den State Park National River

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Students interested in applying to the University of Arkansas for the fall semester are urged to apply before the early admission deadline of November 15. However, applications for the fall semester will be accepted until August 1, 2021.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Three steps to applying for admission: High School GPA 3.0* or higher Complete and submit an online NOV 15 ❶ 16 Core Academic Requirements application atapply.uark.edu . Priority English – 4 units In order to take advantage of Application Deadline Mathematics – 4 units priority scholarship, housing, Natural Sciences – 3 units and orientation options, students Social Studies – 3 units interested in applying for the Fall 2021 Specific Electives – 2 units semester are encouraged to do so before the priority application deadline of November 15, 2020. ACT/SAT test scores 20 or higher ACT or 1030 SAT equivalent ❷ Have your high school send transcripts: Office of Admissions QUESTIONS? 232 Silas H. Hunt Hall Want to learn more about attending the University 1 University of Arkansas of Arkansas, academic opportunities, or student life? Fayetteville, AR 72701 Find your admissions counselor at admissions.uark.edu/counselors. ❸ Send your ACT/SAT test scores: ¡Hablamos ACT Code 0144 MORE INFORMATION español! apply.uark.edu SAT Code 6866 [email protected] 1-800-377-8632 * Out-of-state GPAs will be recalculated to the Arkansas Standard 4.0 GPA weighted scale.

12 apply.uark.edu YOU'RE ADMITTED... WHAT'S NEXT? IMPORTANT DATES ✓ CHECK IN AUG – Schedule a visit at visit.uark.edu. Once you're admitted, keep a close eye on your email and APR New Student Center for important information. Visit appstatus.uark.edu. SEP – Begin the application process for priority admission OCT at apply.uark.edu. ✓ IMMUNIZATION RECORDS SEP Register for the October ACT. Send your scores to Submit your immunization records. Learn how at the U of A (0144). health.uark.edu/immunizations.php. OCT Take the ACT and/or register for the December ACT. Begin the FAFSA. ✓ HOUSING Complete the online housing contract or request to live NOV 15 Priority Application Deadline. Submit application for admission, transcripts, test scores, and application fee. with a legal guardian. The university requires that all freshmen under the age of 21 live on campus or with DEC 1 Priority Scholarship Deadline. Learn more at scholarships.uark.edu. guardians during their first year. Visithousing.uark.edu . SEP – Priority Housing. Complete your application early to ✓ NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION DEC 15 receive priority housing and orientation options. Register for New Student Orientation, where you will learn more about life on campus and meet with an DEC 15 Priority Financial Aid Deadline. Submit FAFSA forms academic advisor to sign up for classes. Dates and by December 15 to receive priority consideration for registration details atorientation.uark.edu . financial aid and scholarships. Use the U of A code 001180. finaid.uark.edu.

✓ FINAL TRANSCRIPT FEB 1 Fellowship & Scholarship Deadline. Apply for Request that your high school send a final transcript to University scholarships and fellowships by Feb 1 to be considered for merit awards. the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions.

apply.uark.edu 13 TUITION & FEES Typical costs, based on 2020 tuition and fees, for a full-time HOUSING COSTS undergraduate student taking 30 credit hours per year. Living in campus housing is an exciting part of your college experience. In fact, it helps build the perfect foundation for AVERAGE TUITION & FEES 2020-2021 (30 HOURS)* academic and personal success! Arkansas Resident ...... $7,568 Non-Resident ...... $24,056 Average Fees ...... $1,816 RESIDENCE HALL DOUBLE* CAMPUS MEAL PLANS Adohi (Pods) $8,566 From residential dining halls to brands like Starbucks, you will Adohi (Semi-Suites) $8,830 find what you’re craving. Plans include a combination of Meal Founders Hall $8,586 Swipes and Dining Dollars. Futrall Hall $6,284 Gibson Hall (Female) $6,614 MEAL PLAN SEMESTER* Gregson Hall $6,512 Unlimited Plus $2,185 Holcombe Hall $6,474 Unlimited $2,133 Hotz Honors Hall $6,540 15-Meal Plus $2,020 Humphreys Hall $6,284 15-Meal $1,963 Maple Hill (2BR suite, double room) $8,830 10-Meal $1,823 Maple Hill (Premium suite) $9,664 Junior/Senior $1,270 Pomfret Hall $6,196 Reid Hall (Female) $6,594 *All expenses listed are estimates based on an academic year and are accurate at the time of printing, but may differ from actual contract costs. Residence Hall estimates do not include meal plans. Single Yocum Hall $6,594 occupancy rooms are subject to availability and require proof of necessity from the student making request. Additional details, including halls available to upperclassmen, can be found at housing.uark.edu.

14 apply.uark.edu FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEC 15 Five steps to funding your education: Priority Financial Aid ❶ APPLY EARLY Deadline Apply early for scholarships, no later than December 1 for priority consideration. ❷ SCHOLARSHIPS Search for private scholarships through local businesses, civic groups, places of worship, and your high school counseling office. Also check websites such asfastweb.com for lists of additional scholarships. ❸ COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 for the greatest consideration. New students should submit the FAFSA no later than December 15 for consideration for Advance Arkansas and other need-based scholarships. Fill out the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov using the University of Arkansas code: 001108. ❹ REVIEW STUDENT AID REPORT Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) that will be sent to you after your FAFSA is processed. It will include a federally calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and outline any additional required steps you should complete. ❺ RECEIVE YOUR AWARD NOTICE Receive your award notice from the University of Arkansas, which may include grants, loans, and work-study, as well as merit-based awards and scholarships. This notice may not include all awards.

MORE INFORMATION finaid.uark.edu • [email protected] • (479) 575-3806

apply.uark.edu 15 FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for academic scholarships, apply for admission and submit all required application materials by November 15. Then complete the online scholarship application before the December 1 deadline for priority scholarship consideration. So that applicants have every opportunity for testing, the December ACT and SAT test scores will be considered for students that complete the scholarship application by December 1. In mid-January, the Academic Scholarship Office will begin awarding scholarships to students who applied by December 1 for priority consideration. Students who miss the priority deadline may apply until February 1 for consideration as funding allows. Letters of recommendation for Honors College fellowship applications are not due until February 1. For more information, visitscholarships.uark.edu .

16 apply.uark.edu ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for scholarships awarded by the Arkansas Alumni Association (including alumni chapters and societies), apply for admission to the University of Arkansas and complete the online Alumni Association Scholarship application between January 1 and February 15. Students graduating high school outside of Arkansas who have U of A alumni in their immediate family may also apply for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. For more information visit arkansasalumni.org or email [email protected]..

apply.uark.edu 17 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

David W. The University of Arkansas awards bachelor's degrees from Mullins five colleges and the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. Library DALE BUMPERS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FOOD AND LIFE SCIENCES The Bumpers College prepares leaders for careers that matter, all in areas of food, family, and the environment, with 14 majors and 24 minors. Students study issues of food, healthy families, quality of life, stewardship of the environment, and the impact of foods on health. The School of Human Environmental Sciences is also part of Bumpers College.

Learn more at bumperscollege.uark.edu.

FULBRIGHT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Fulbright College is the largest and most diverse academic unit on campus with three schools, 16 departments, and more than 43 academic programs and research centers. The college provides the majority of core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students. The School of Art, the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, and the School of Social Work are all part of Fulbright College.

Learn more at fulbright.uark.edu.

18 apply.uark.edu COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING The College of Education and Health Professions focuses The most comprehensive engineering program in on two areas, with disciplines like teaching, nursing, public Arkansas, the College of Engineering offers ABET- health, human resource development, exercise science, accredited bachelor's degrees, plus master's and recreation & sport management, and communication doctoral degrees. With over 100 labs and a dedicated, sciences & disorders. Students gain hands-on experience supportive faculty, the College of Engineering provides and work with faculty on research in these fields. The an environment of exploration and innovation sure to College includes the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. support and challenge even the most ambitious students.

Learn more at coehp.uark.edu. Learn more at engineering.uark.edu.

SAM M. WALTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FAY JONES SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN The Sam M. Walton College of Business ranks among The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design offers the top 30 public business schools in the nation and architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design, its supply chain management department is ranked with the architecture program ranked among the nation's No. 1 in North America. The Walton College combines top 10. The renovation of the school's historic home outstanding academic programs with experiential learning and the addition of a modern design center provide an and internships to connect world-class scholarship with opportunity for collaboration in a world-class facility. real-world business practice. Begin your exploration and discovery of design with us!

Learn more at walton.uark.edu. Learn more at fayjones.uark.edu.

apply.uark.edu 19 UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY The following is a reference list of majors, concentrations, and minors offered at the University of Arkansas. Visit the online course catalog at catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog for more details.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Additional Minors • Combined English & Journalism - String Performance Food & Life Sciences • Human Development and Family - Voice Performance Sciences M O • History of Architecture & Design • French M - Woodwind, Brass or • Agricultural Business M O Percussion, Performance - Agricultural Management and • Poultry Science M • Planting Design • Geography M Marketing - Cartography/Remote Sensing • Philosophy M - Agricultural Economics Additional Minors Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences - Pre-Law • Geology M • Physics M • Child Services O • Advertising/Public Relations -Geophysics - Astronomy • Agricultural Education, - Biophysics Communication, & Technology • Crop Biotechnology • Anthropology M • German M - Computational - Agricultural Communications M - Electronics - Agricultural Education M • Entomology • Arabic M • Graphic Design - Geophysics - Agricultural Leadership M - Optics - Agricultural Systems • Event Management O • Art Education • History M - Professional Technology Management M - Community Practice • Horticulture - K-12 Teaching • Interdisciplinary Studies O • Political Science M O • Animal Science M - Animal Enterprise • Human Nutrition • Art History M • International & Global Studies • Psychology M - Equine Science M - European and Transatlantic - Pre-professional Preparation • Landscape Horticulture • Biology M - Global South • Social Work M - Peace, Security, & Human • Apparel Merchandising & • Natural Resources Management • Chemistry M Rights • Sociology M Product Development -Biochemistry • Pest Management - Biophysical • Journalism M O • Studio Art • Birth through Kindergarten - Chemistry - Broadcast • Plant Pathology - News/Editorial • Spanish M O • Crop Science M • Classical Studies M • Soil Science • Combined Journalism & Political • Theatre M • Environmental, Soil, & Water • Communication M O Science - Design & Technology Science • Turf Management - Performance • Criminology • Mathematics M • Food, Nutrition & Health Fay Jones School of Architecture & - Applied Mathematics Second/Dependent Majors Design • Earth Science - Pure Mathematics • Food Science M - Statistics • African & African American - Food & Culinary Sciences • Architectural Studies • Economics Studies M - Food Science - International Economics & • Music M - Food Technology • Architecture Business - Choral •Asian Studies M - Economics - Guitar Performance • Horticulture, Landscape and Turf • Interior Design M - Instrumental • Latin American & Latino Studies M Sciences • English M - Jazz Studies • Landscape Architectural Studies - Creative Writing - Music Business • Middle East Studies M • Hospitality Management M O - Rhetoric and Writing Studies - Music Composition • Landscape Architecture - Topical - Music Theory • Human Nutrition & Dietetics - Piano Performance

20 apply.uark.edu Additional Minors Education College of Engineering - Energy Finance M • Economics -Technology Education - Finance & Banking M • Child Advocacy Studies Training O • Biological Engineering - Finance & Real Estate M • International Economic • Childhood Education - Biological Engineering - Financial Management & Development • Chinese (Business Orientation) - English as a Second Language - Environmental Engineering Investment M - Gifted & Talented - Risk Management • Nonprofit Studies • Criminal Justice O - Reading • Biomedical Engineering -STEM • General Business M O Pre-professional Programs • East Asian History and Politics • Chemical Engineering • Communication Sciences & • Information Systems M • Pre-Chiropractic • French (Business Orientation) Disorders • Civil Engineering - Business Analytics M - Enterprise Resource Planning M • Pre-Dental • Gender Studies • Educational Studies • Computer Engineering M - Blockchain Enterprise Systems M • Pre-Law • German (Business Orientation) • Elementary Education • Computer Science • International Business M - Accounting • Pre-Medical • Global Studies • English Education • Data Science - Business Economics M - Accounting Analytics - Finance • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Historic Preservation • Exercise Science - Bioinformatics - General Business - Biomedical & Healthcare - Information Systems • Pre-Optometry • Indigenous Studies • French Education Informatics - Management - Business Data Analytics - Marketing • Pre-Pharmacy • Italian • German Education - Computational Analytics - Retail - Data Science Statistics - Supply Chain Management • Pre-Physical Therapy • Japanese (Business Orientation) • Human Resource & Workforce - Geospatial Data Analytics Development Education O - Operations Analytics • Management M • Pre-Physician Assistant • Jewish Studies - Social Data Analytics - Human Resource Management • Nursing - Supply Chain Analytics - Organizational Leadership • Pre-Veterinary Medicine • Legal Studies O - Pre-Licensure BSN - Small Business & - RN to BSN O • Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurship Management Interdisciplinary Minors • Medieval and Renaissance - LPN to BSN O Studies • Industrial Engineering • Marketing M • Enterprise Resource Planning • Public Health • Medical and Health Humanities • Mechanical Engineering • Retail M • Financial Economics • Recreation & Sport - Aerospace - Accounting • Religious Studies Management - Mechanical Engineering - General Retail • Foundations of Sustainability - Recreation Administration - Retail Economics • Rhetoric and Writing Studies O - Sports Administration Additional Minor - Retail Finance • International Business - Retail Information Systems • Southern Studies • Social Studies Education • Data Analytics - Retail International • Microelectronics-Photonics - Retail Management • Spanish for the Professions • Spanish Education Sam M. Walton College of Business - Retail Marketing • Nanotechnology - Retail Supply Chain • Substance Use Disorders O • Special Education • Accounting M O Management • Planning

College of Education & Health • Teaching K-12 Physical • Business Economics M • Supply Chain Management M O Professions Education & Health - Business Economics - International Economics & Additional Minors • Career & Technical Education Additional Minor Business M This field also offers a minor. - Business Education • Behavioral Economics O Available as an online program. - Family & Consumer Sciences • UATeach • Finance M

apply.uark.edu 21 22 apply.uark.edu STUDY ABROAD Learning extends beyond the classroom at the University of Arkansas. Our students interview Tibetan refugees in India, study art and economics at our Rome center, engage in community development in Belize, Mozambique, and Vietnam, and make lasting connections at partner universities all over the world.

apply.uark.edu 23 HONORS COLLEGE

The Honors College brings together top students and NEW FRESHMAN HONORS COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS professors to share transformative learning experiences. 28 ACT or 1310 SAT and a 3.5 high school GPA for all colleges (except for the Fulbright College of Arts & Being part of the Honors College will allow you to: Sciences, College of Engineering, and the Walton College of • Participate in honors courses on interdisciplinary, Business, which require a 3.75 GPA). cutting-edge topics • Conduct hands-on research with a faculty member If you don't meet the requirements for honors when you • Engage with local and global communities through enter the University of Arkansas, you may be eligible to join service learning as a current student once you establish a strong academic • Apply for competitive grants to support research, record at the university. You should consult the honors service learning, internships and study abroad program director in your academic college for specific • Serve as a leader on campus and beyond information on honors eligibility requirements. • Make lifelong friends in the honors community MORE INFORMATION Each year, the Honors College awards more than $1 honorscollege.uark.edu million in student grants and up to 90 fellowships that [email protected] provide $72,000 over four years. (479) 575-7678

NATIONAL RANKINGS The University of Arkansas Honors College was ranked in the top 20 in a recent survey of the nation's top public honors programs.

24 apply.uark.edu We offer honors programs in all majors, tailored to students’ academic interests.

apply.uark.edu 25 VISIT CAMPUS

Visiting campus is the best way to experience the attention and professional commitment we give to each University of Arkansas student. A typical campus visit itinerary includes a meeting with an admissions counselor, a walking tour of campus with a student guide, and a residence hall tour. You can set up other appointments, like meeting with a college representative in your academic area, to tailor your visit to your interests.

Find more information atvisit.uark.edu .

26 apply.uark.edu TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR Take a virtual tour of campus from anywhere in the nation at virtualtour.uark.edu.

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