TRANSFER GUIDE apply.uark.edu 1 NATIONALLY Quick Facts competitive Each year, University of Arkansas students win national scholarships that support their Total Enrollment academic interests. Ailon Haileyesus, a biomedical RANE 3 engineering student, recently received a Harvard- A BEST PLACES 6 26,754 C 1 C Amgen Scholarship, an award designed to prepare 0 O RANKED 2 TO LIVE FALL 2015 R students for careers in medical research. ND R D .S. ews O I N F Victoria Maloch was named a Harry S. Truman G World eport T 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 WS OR of the Future Farmers of America Organization, (The Chronicle of Higher Education) & W 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 APPLY Advancement of Teaching elevated centered 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 University of Arkansas 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. 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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 STUDENT STUDENT LIFE STUDENT Living on Campus Dining on campus Student Life Get Involved! Living on campus helps you step into The University of Arkansas offers Whether you live on or off campus, you Registered student organizations (RSOs) your new role as a student at the many exciting opportunities to connect can choose between a variety of meal provide students the opportunity to form University of Arkansas. The residence outside the classroom. The Division of halls provide convenience and security, plans for campus dining. University of Student Affairs ensures that students and develop organizations based on a as well as a strong sense of community. Arkansas meal plans provide you with enjoy abundant entertainment with common interest. Get involved with an The university requires that all freshmen the option to eat at “all-you-care-to- major concerts, lectures from prominent RSO and meet new people, develop your and transfer freshmen under the age eat” dining halls or at the food court in speakers, art galleries, free films, interests, and have fun. the Arkansas Union. You can also grab of 21 live on campus or with guardians and more! Recent concerts include RSOs range from special interests to during their first year. a quick snack at one of several campus performances from John Mayer, Foo professional groups, as well as 34 Greek convenience stores or coffee shops. Fighters, Kid Cudi, T.I., and Snoop Dogg. Transfer students who have completed organizations. Be sure to get involved: at least 24 transferable credit hours are The university also has many popular Distinguished Lecture Series speakers • Greek not required to live on campus, but are restaurants on campus including have included President George H.W. Bush, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, welcome to do so. Should you choose to Subway, Papa John’s, Einstein Bros • Governing basketball icon Magic Johnson, Jane live on campus, we offer Bagels, Au Bon Pain, and Starbucks. • International/Cultural Goodall, Steve Wozniak, John Legend, and The university requires a variety of residential • Professional/Academic His Holiness the Dalai Lama. that all transfer living units, including See page 9 for meal plan options. • Religious freshmen under the age apartments, to help With over 400 registered student • Service/Honorary of 21 live on campus or extend your learning dineoncampus.com/razorbacks organizations, you will be sure to find • Special Interests with guardians during the experiences beyond the one that interests you. The 30 active first year. classroom, library, and sports clubs on campus will help you osa.uark.edu laboratory. stay fit while having fun with activities as Transfer students can find more diverse as ballroom & Latin dance, fencing, information about off-campus living by paintball, and water skiing.