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T Best6 National2 Public R O O Scholar for her commitment to public service. Universities P 7th fastest growing public U E .S R Having served for a year as national secretary . D university in the nation NE L S OR of the Future Farmers of America Organization, (The Chronicle of Higher Education) AILON VICTORIA Victoria plans a career in agricultural law and policy. HIGHEST Photo provided by FFA Learn more about the U of A’s Nationally RESEARCH Competitive Awards at awards.uark.edu. CLASSIFICATION The Carnegie Foundation for the STUDENT Advancement of Teaching elevated centered APPLY RECORD HIGHS the U of A to its highest research status (along with only 114 of For many students, study abroad is an Freshmen with a Freshmen with the nation’s 4,664 colleges and important part of the college experience, High School GPA of an ACT Score of universities). and the U of A offers support and guidance 3.75 or higher 30 or higher every step of the way. Honors biochemistry OVER 200 and physics major Armin Mortazavi spent a 40.6% 17.4% DEGREE summer on a service-learning trip to Belize. While there, he and fellow U of A students PROGRAMS offered health screenings to local residents. baccalaureate, master’s, 200 A Goldwater Scholar, Armin plans a career doctoral, professional, and + ACT: 26 in medicine and research aimed at helping specialist degree programs solve persistent health issues. Learn more about opportunities to study GPA: 3.64 STUDY abroad at studyabroad.uark.edu. ABROAD HOME OF THE 4,915 900+ RESEARCH New Freshmen STUDENTS 51+ countries university RAZORBACKS For civil engineering student Ryan DuChanois, researching water quality at the led him across the Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19:1 world. From Ethiopia to South Africa, Ryan 400+ witnessed firsthand the need for abundant STUDENT sources of clean, fresh water. Now a Gates Organizations Cambridge Scholar, Ryan continues his study of sustainable development at the University of Cambridge as part of an effort to address global water scarcity. Learn more about research at the U of A at shorttakes.uark.edu. 2 apply.uark.edu apply.uark.edu 3 Applying for admission TRANSFER FRESHMAN Applying for admission NEW TRANSFER New Transfer: Any student who has continued their education beyond high school and earned at least 24 transferable college hours prior to enrollment at the University of Arkansas

1 Review the University of Arkansas’ Transfer Course Equivalency Guide at courseequivalency.uark.edu to determine how many hours taken at other regionally accredited institutions will be transferable to the University of Arkansas. If you have questions about course equivalency, please contact the Registrar at 479-575-5451 or visit registrar.uark.edu.

2 Complete the online application at apply.uark.edu. AUTOMATIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR 3 Submit the application fee. This can be paid online NEW TRANSFERS after submitting your application or by check, money • 2.0 cumulative GPA order, or cash. on all college coursework Students who do not meet APPLY 4 Have all official college transcripts sent to the APPLY Transfer Freshman: High school graduate with fewer than 24 transferable college hours admission requirements Office of the Registrar, 141 Uptown East, may apply and be reviewed 1 Review the University of Arkansas’ Transfer Course Equivalency Guide at 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. by the Admissions and courseequivalency.uark.edu to determine how many hours taken at other Appellate Board. regionally accredited institutions will be transferable to the University of 5 After submitting your application, activate your Arkansas. If you have questions about course equivalency, please contact the UARK account at its.uark.edu/accounts/new. You will Registrar at 479-575-5451 or visit registrar.uark.edu. need your university ID number and birthday. The username and password you create will be used for your UAConnect account, student email account, 2 Complete the online application at apply.uark.edu. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR Blackboard account, and housing contract. 3 Submit the application fee online after submitting your TRANSFER FRESHMEN application or by check, money order, or cash. • 2.0 cumulative GPA 6 Track your application status using your UAConnect account. on all college coursework 4 Have all official college transcripts sent to the Office of We encourage you to check both your personal and student email regularly. You will receive the Registrar, 141 Uptown East, 1 University of Arkansas, • 3.0 high school GPA important admission information as you go through the enrollment process. Fayetteville, AR 72701. • 20 on ACT (or SAT equivalent) 5 Have your official high school transcript or GED sent Students who do not meet to the Office of Admissions. Important Contacts admission requirements 6 Have your ACT/SAT scores sent to the Office of Admissions may apply and be reviewed by the Admissions and ADMISSIONS HONORS COLLEGE NEW STUDENT TREASURER’S by the testing agency or your high school. If your scores ORIENTATION OFFICE Appellate Board. 1-800-377-8632 479-575-7678 are older than five years, you will need to take the [email protected] [email protected] 479-575-4200 479-575-5651 ACCUPLACER test offered by the University’s Office of admissions.uark.edu honorscollege.uark.edu [email protected] [email protected] orientation.uark.edu treasurer.uark.edu Testing Services. For more information call 479-575-3948 or visit . test.uark.edu CENTER FOR HOUSING EDUCATIONAL ACCESS REGISTRAR CONNECT WITH US 7 After submitting your application, activate your UARK account at 479-575-3951 (Voice) 479-575-3104 [email protected] 479-575-5451 ON SOCIAL MEDIA its.uark.edu/accounts/new. You will need your university ID number and (TDD) 479-575-3646 housing.uark.edu [email protected]  facebook.com/uofaadmissions birthday. The username and password you create will be used for your [email protected] • cea.uark.edu registrar.uark.edu  @UofAAdmissions UAConnect account, email account, Blackboard account, and housing contract. IMMUNIZATION FINANCIAL AID RECORDS SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE  @UofAAdmissions 8 Track your application status using your UAConnect account. 479-575-3806 479-575-7723 479-575-4464 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] We encourage you to check both your personal and student email regularly. You will receive finaid.uark.edu health.uark.edu scholarships.uark.edu important admission information as you go through the enrollment process. 4 apply.uark.edu apply.uark.edu 5 STUDENT LIFE 7 apply.uark.edu osa.uark.edu Get Involved! Special Interests International/Cultural Professional/Academic Service/Honorary Registered student organizations (RSOs) provide students the opportunity to form and develop organizations based on a common interest. Get involved with an RSO and meet new people, develop your interests, and have fun. RSOs range from special interests to professional groups, as well as 34 Greek organizations. Be sure to get involved: • Greek • Governing • • • Religious • • For more info about campuslife: uark.edu/campuslife ). The Arkansas Traveler The Arkansas Student Life Student The University Arkansas of offers many exciting opportunities to connect outside the classroom. The Division of Student Affairs ensuresthat students abundant entertainmentenjoy with major concerts, lectures from prominent speakers, art galleries, free films, and more! Recent concerts include performances from Foo John Mayer, Fighters, Kid Cudi, and T.I., Snoop Dogg. Distinguished Lecture Series speakers have included President George H.W. Bush, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, basketball icon Magic Johnson, Jane Goodall, Steve Wozniak, John Legend, and Lama. Dalai the Holiness His With over 400 registered student organizations, you willbe sure to find one that interests you. The 30 active sports clubs on campus will help you stay fit while having fun with activities as diverse as ballroom & Latin dance, fencing, paintball, and water skiing. Students even run their own radio station (KXUA), television station (UATV), and student ( newspaper dineoncampus.com/razorbacks See page 9 for meal plan options. Whether you live on or off campus, you can choose between a variety of meal plans for campus dining. University of Arkansas meal plans provide you with the option to eat at “all-you-care-to- eat” dining halls or at the food court in the . can You also grab a quick snack at one of several campus convenience stores or coffee shops. The university also has many popular restaurants on campus including Subway, Papa John’s, Einstein Bros Bagels, Au Bon Pain, and Starbucks. Dining on campus Dining For more info about housing: housing.uark.edu . live on campus, we offer a variety residential of living units, including apartments, to help extend your learning experiences beyond the classroom, library, and laboratory.

first year. apply.uark.edu that all transfer Living on campus helps you step into your new role as a student at the University Arkansas. of The residence halls provide convenience and security, as well as a strong sense community. of The university requires that all freshmen and transfer freshmen under the age live on 21 of campus or with guardians during their first year. Transfer students who have completed at least transferable 24 credit hours are not required to live on campus, but are welcome to do so. Should you choose to Transfer students can find more information about off-campus living by visiting offcampushousing.uark.edu Living on CampusLiving The university requires of live 21 on campus or freshmen the age under with guardians during the 6 STUDENT LIFE Tuition & Fees The following schedule demonstrates typical costs for a full-time undergraduate student taking 30 credit hours per year, based on fees in effect during fall 2016.

Average Tuition 2016-2017 (30 Hours) Arkansas Resident $7,204 Non-Resident $21,552 Typical University Fees $1,616

Housing Costs Housing cost estimates for the 2016‑2017 academic year not including meal plans.** Double & Single Occupancy Rooms* RESIDENCE HALL DOUBLE SINGLE Buchanan/Droke (Female) $5,482 $6,797 Founders Hall $7,779 $9,270 COST & AID STUDENT LIFE Futrall Hall $5,864 $7,356 Fayetteville, Arkansas Gibson Hall (Female) $5,956 $7,356 See & Do Gladson/Ripley $5,482 $6,797 With top concerts, art shows, internationally Located in the Gregson Hall $5,900 $7,356 acclaimed speakers, Razorback sporting NORTHWEST Holcombe Hall $5,864 $7,356 treasurer.uark.edu/tuition.aspx events, and many other non-stop activities, corner of Arkansas, Hotz Honors Quarters $5,889 $7,340 the University of Arkansas campus is alive MILES housing.uark.edu 35FROM Missouri Humphreys Hall $5,758 $6,902 with things to see and do. Explore the MILES 25FROMOklahoma Maple Hill (2-Bedroom Suite) $7,951 N/A dineoncampus.com/razorbacks natural beauty of Maple Hill (Premium Suite) $8,702 N/A and experience all it has to offer: Maple Hill (Single Room) N/A $8,772 • Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion Northwest Quad N/A $7,916 • Walton Arts Center 82830 FAYETTEVILLE POPULATION Pomfret Hall $5,553 $6,892 • Dickson Street for restaurants Reid (Female) $5,937 $7,357 and entertainment Walton North & South N/A $7,779 • Beaver Lake for boating, swimming, and fishing 51,559 NORTHEST ARKANSAS Yocum Hall $5,937 $6,956 • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art * Single occupancy rooms subject to availability. Proof of necessity required of student making request. ** All expenses listed are estimates and are accurate at the time of printing but may differ from actual contract costs. • Northwest Arkansas Mall • Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Campus Meal Plans† • Historic Downtown Fayetteville R A T On-campus options shown. Visit dineoncampus.com/razorbacks for off-campus meal plan pricing. • Eureka Springs for art, shopping, TOP 25 PLAN NAME MEAL COUNT FLEX$ PER SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER ACADEMIC YEAR and concerts O O Community C Unlimited Plus no limit $150/semester $2,007 $4,014 • 3 multiplex cinemas and a historic AWARD Unlimited no limit $50/semester $1,960 $3,920 drive-in theater LEAGUE OF utside Magaine AMERICAN 15-Meal Plus 15 per week $175/semester $1,856 $3,712 • Devil’s Den State Park and Buffalo National BICYCLISTS River for canoeing, biking, and hiking in the 15-Meal 15 per week $75/semester $1,803 $3,606 scenic Ozark Mountains 10-Meal 10 per week $125/semester $1,674 $3,348 † All expenses listed are estimates and are accurate at the time of printing but may differ from actual contract costs.

8 apply.uark.edu apply.uark.edu 9 Don’t COST & AID COST & AID forget to APR. 1 OCT. 15 apply for the Fall Spring Financial Assistance FAFSA Transfer scholarship scholarship early deadline deadline Five steps to funding your education Scholarships 1 Apply early for scholarships. Transfer students with more The University of Arkansas offers transfer student than 24 transferable college credits should submit scholarships each fall and spring to entering transfer Eligibility scholarship applications no later than April 1 for the fall students: semester and for the spring semester. To be considered for University of October 15 Academic All-Star Transfer Student Scholarship Arkansas transfer scholarships, • Annual award that pays tuition and tuition-related 2 Search for private scholarships through local businesses, fees for up to four semesters entering transfer students must civic groups, places of worship, and your high school • Awarded to students named an “Academic All-Star” have completed or be in the counseling office. Also check internet sites such as by their Arkansas two-year college process of completing at least fastweb.com for lists of nearly 600,000 scholarships. • The scholarship application is not required for this award 24 or more transferable hours 3 Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Chancellor’s Transfer Scholarship of college-level work from a • Annual award up to $3,000 per year Aid) for priority consideration by Jan. 15. You may regionally accredited institution • Renewable for one additional year continue to apply after the priority date. Fill out the of higher education other than • Awarded to top applicants from Arkansas two-year colleges FAFSA online at fafsa.gov using the federal code for the the University of Arkansas, University of Arkansas: 001108. U of A Transfer Student Scholarship Fayetteville. Applicants must • Annual award up to $2,000 per year have completed a minimum of 4 Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) that will be sent • Renewable for one additional year 12 transferable hours at the time to you after your FAFSA is processed. It will include your • Awarded to top candidates from the applicant pool of application. Current University federally calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship of Arkansas students are not Correct any mistakes online at fafsa.gov. • Annual award up to $2,500 per year • Renewable for one additional year eligible for this award. 5 Receive your award notice from the • Awarded to top applicants from two-year University of Arkansas, which may consist colleges who are members of Phi Theta Kappa of grants, loans, and work-study, as well as For more information visit: (Provide documentation of membership to For more information visit: merit-based awards and scholarships. finaid.uark.edu the Academic Scholarship Office) scholarships.uark.edu

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Thefollowing referencea is list degrees of and courses offered at the Universityof Arkansas. For the complete catalog studies,of please visit the online course catalog at catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog Undergraduate areas of study of areas Undergraduate 12 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS 15 apply.uark.edu Requirements Honors College Honors College Transfer students and transfer freshmen should contact the Honors College at 479-575-7678 to determine eligibility. For more information visit: honorscollege.uark.edu

, . honorscollege.uark.edu Attend cross-disciplinary courses with faculty from different departments Conduct sophisticated research with a faculty mentor lifelongMake friends in the honors Utilize cutting-edge technology in labs honors computer Serve local and global communities volunteeringby Apply for competitive grants to support research and study abroad The Honors College provides the tools you need to make an impact in a learning environment that fosters discovery, creativity, and service. Being partof the Honors College will allow you to: • • • community • • • requestTo more information, write the Honors College at 244 , Fayetteville, call 72701, 479-575-7678AR or visit Honors College

to learn . or write to registrar.uark.edu comparable course. comparable If the report states “Non-transferable Course,” the course is not guaranteed to transfer. Visit courseequivalency.uark.edu or contact your U of A academic advisor. If the report lists a course, the course is guaranteed to transfer if the U of A has a • • Transfer Credit Report Credit Transfer See what courses transfer to the U of A at: courseequivalency.uark.edu transferred courseworkapplies to your degree academic plan. Your advisor will help you determine the best path to completing your degree. Visit more about the transfer credit. of If you have questions, call 479-575-5451 [email protected]

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The U of A awardstransfer credit for coursework that meets specific criteria. The Office of the Registrar and academic advisors in each college serve as the main resources for students planning to transfer credit from another institution. determine whatTo courses may transfer for credit, refer to registrar.uark.edu/ to view the transfer-and-test-credit Transfer Course Equivalency A’s U of Guide. The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS),coordinated by the Arkansas Department Higher of Education, also offers information about the transferability courses of within Arkansas publiccolleges and universities. The Office of the Registrar evaluates official college transcripts as they are received and posts a transfer credit report to your account in UAConnect detailing coursework that will transfer for credit at the U of A. Once all transcripts have been submitted and evaluated, you may view a degree audit in your UAConnect account to see how your Transferring Credit to the U of A U of the to Credit Transferring 14 ACADEMICS Visit Campus Take a virtual tour There’s no better way to learn about the University of Arkansas and the richness of Razorback traditions than by visiting our campus. You will experience firsthand the personalized attention and professional commitment we give to each University of Arkansas student. It’s easy to schedule your Schedule your personalized visit online, personalized campus We know that you will want to schedule a visit to and you can select the visit online at our campus as soon as you can. Until then, take visit that interests you. visit.uark.edu the Virtual Campus Tour. Student guides will share Tailor your visit and learn the storied history and many traditions of the U of A about campus life from a student guide, campus. have lunch, meet with an admissions counselor, tour student housing, explore the Take a virtual tour of campus: University’s Health, Physical Education and virtualtour.uark.edu Recreation building (HPER), and learn about scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Questions Typical Campus Visit Itinerary ABOUT ADMISSIONS? • Meet with an admissions counselor [email protected] 1-800-377-8632 | 479-575-5346 • Enjoy a walking tour of campus • Take a residence hall tour admissions.uark.edu  facebook.com/uofaadmissions • Make other selected appointments (academics & extracurricular)  @UofAAdmissions

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