Admissions FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Admission
- Where do I apply for admission?
- How do I check my admission status?
- How do I know what documents I need?
- How do I get a copy of my GED scores?
- What information do I need to submit if I am home-schooled?
- Is there a deadline for admission to UALR?
- After I’m accepted to UALR, what should I do next?
- Do I have to see an adviser before I register?
- When is registration open?
- Can I register for classes before I am fully admitted?
- Is there a registration deadline?
- When do classes begin?
- When will I receive my UALR email account?
- If I have taken classes at another university or community college, will I receive credit for these classes if I am admitted to UALR?
- Can I determine which classes will transfer from my previous university or community college before I apply?
- Does UALR accept military credit?
- I am an incoming freshman. Am I required to attend orientation?
- I am a transfer student. Am I required to attend orientation?
- How do I sign up for orientation?
Out-of-state and International Students
- Where can I get more information on establishing residency in the state of Arkansas for tuition purposes at UALR?
- Is in-state tuition only granted to students in Arkansas? Are there any exceptions?
- Will it be harder for me to be admitted to UALR if I am an out-of-state applicant?
- Where do I get information if I am an international student?
- What do I need to submit to apply for Veteran benefits?
- Is there someone on the UALR campus I can contact with questions about Veteran benefits?
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Where do I apply for admission?
Apply online at http://apply.ualr.edu
How do I check my admission status?
You can log into your admission application to monitor your current status using the following link, https://apply.ualr.edu. It is important that you select “Returning User”. You will then be prompted to confirm your identity, after which you will have the ability to view your application status. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. You may reach us at 501-569-3127 or admissions@ualr.edu. Please include your name and student ID on all correspondence.
How do I know what documents I need?
Review the appropriate explaining the admission process
How do I get a copy of my GED scores?
You will need to go to ace.arkansas.gov to request an official copy of scores to be sent.
What information do I need to submit if I am home-schooled?
A home-school transcript of courses taken or GED scores, ACT/SAT scores and immunization records.
Is there a deadline for admission to UALR?
All Freshman/ Freshman-transfer admission applications, transcripts and test scores must be
submitted by:
- Spring 2012 - Jan 6, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Summer 1 - May 18, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Summer 2 - May 18, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Summer 4 - June 27, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Fall 2012 - Aug 15, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
After I’m accepted to UALR, what should I do next?
You should contact your academic adviser to schedule an advising appointment. In order to be advised, you need to both your ACT/SAT scores and at least a 7th semester high school transcript. If you have taken college courses, they will also need your college transcripts.
Registration
Do I have to see an adviser before I register?
A freshmen must be advised prior to registration for more information see http://ualr.edu/advising/
When is registration open?
For important dates for the semester please review the pocket guide available online at http://ualr.edu/registration/index.php/home/miscellaneous-information/registration-pocket-guides/
Can I register for classes before I am fully admitted?
- That depends. If you are a freshmen or freshmen transfer you need to meet admission standards to be cleared for registration. For non-freshmen students - yes, as a provisional student you are eligible for registration during the open registration period of each semester.
- Incoming Freshmen and Freshmen Transfer students must submit credentials before they will be cleared for registration. Please review our admission standards.
- Note: You must be fully admitted to a degree-seeking program before receiving any form of financial aid.
Is there a registration deadline?
Freshman must be retistered by
- Spring 2012 - Jan 13, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Summer 1 - May 25, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Summer 2 - May 25, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Summer 4 - July 3, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
- Fall 2012 - Aug 22, 2012 by 4:00 p.m.
There will be NO late registration for entering freshmen. For non-freshman students regular registration ends at 4:30 pm on the business day prior to the start of classes.
When do classes begin?
For important dates for the semester please review the pocket guide available online at http://ualr.edu/registration/index.php/home/miscellaneous-information/registration-pocket-guides/
When will I receive my UALR email account?
UALR email accounts are created within 24 hours of class registration. For more information, contact IT Services 501-569-3345.
Transfer Credit
If I have taken classes at another university or community college, will I receive credit for these classes if I am admitted to UALR?
Transfer students should submit an official transcript from each institution attended for admission and for transfer credit evaluation. Only official transcripts will be accepted. The Office of Records and Registration will review each transcript; courses accepted as transfer credit will be added to the student UALR record. For more information visit: http://ualr.edu/records/index.php/home/student-services/transfer-credit-articulation-2/
Can I determine which classes will transfer from my previous university or community college before I apply?
For information about transfer credit see http://ualr.edu/records/index.php/home/student-services/transfer-credit-articulation-2/
Does UALR accept military credit?
Military credit may be accepted for transfer credit. For details see http://ualr.edu/records/index.php/home/student-services/transfer-credit-articulation-2/militarytechnical-credit/
Housing
Are students required to live on campus?
Students receiving UALR academic scholarships are required to live on campus their first year.
How do I apply for on-campus housing?
Housing applications are available online.
Orientation
I am an incoming freshman. Am I required to attend orientation?
All incoming freshman are required to attend orientation. For more information see http://ualr.edu/orientation/
I am a transfer student. Am I required to attend orientation?
Transfers students are not required to attend orientation. For more information see http://ualr.edu/orientation/
How do I sign up for orientation?
Once a student has registered for classes, the Office of Campus Life will mail information about orientation dates and an invitation to orientation. You can also visit the Campus Life website by clicking HERE for my information.
Out-of-state and International Students
Where can I get more information on establishing residency in the state of Arkansas for tuition purposes at UALR?
The residency policy and appeal form is available online
Is in-state tuition only granted to students in Arkansas? Are there any exceptions?
Students should refer to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Residency Policy for more information. Any student who wishes to have residency reclassified as in-state for tuition purposes must submit the Reclassification for Arkansas Residency for Fee Purposes form and submit all required supporting documents. Residency appeals will be processed in the date order they are received. Residency appeals will NOT be approved retroactively for previous semesters. Students must file the residency appeal for the current or a future term. All documents should be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. The deadline for Fall and Spring semesters is the census day (11th day of classes) each term. The deadline for Summer term is the census day (5th day of classes). The student will be notified of appeal decision in writing.
Will it be harder for me to be admitted to UALR if I am an out-of-state applicant?
No, out-of-state applicants must meet the same admission criteria as in-state applicants.
Where do I get information if I am an international student?
Contact International Student Services at 501-683-7566 or visit their website at http://ualr.edu/international/
Veterans
What do I need to submit to apply for Veteran benefits?
For details on applying for Veterans benefits see http://ualr.edu/admissions/index.php/home/veterans-information/apply-for-va-benefits/
Is there someone on the UALR campus I can contact with questions about Veteran benefits?
Please see the Veterans Information page http://ualr.edu/admissions/veterans
About UALR
Where is UALR located?
2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock AR 72204-1099
What is the student-faculty ratio?
Public, metropolitan university of more than 12,000 full and part-time students in nine colleges and schools. More than 100 majors. Student-to-faculty ratio: 14 to 1. Average class size: 14 students. Part of the University of Arkansas System since 1969. For more detailed information see http://ualr.edu/recruitment/ataglance.asp
What is UALR’s current enrollment?
You can view a snapshot of the current student body make up and enrollment in the student body defined located at http://www.ualr.edu/records/index.php/student-body-defined
Contact Information
- We are located in Administration South Building, Suite 208
- Our office hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 6 pm, and Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm while class is in session
- We can be contacted by phone at 501-569-3127
- We can be contacted by email at admissions@ualr.edu
- We can be contacted by fax at 501-569-8956
- We can be contacted by mail at:
2801 S. University Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
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