After you’ve applied …….
After you’ve submitted your online admissions application, you will immediately receive an email acknowledging the receipt of your application as well as some important dates and information along with instructions on how to check the status of your application. In addition to, in 2 to 3 business days you will receive a letter in the mail.
Carefully write your “Statement of Intent”
Many programs will require a “Statement of Purpose” describing your academic interests and how a graduate program at UALR would satisfy your academic interests. This is a very important part of your application, and may be given considerable weight by some graduate programs. Be sure to state your academic interests as clearly as possible and include reasons why UALR would be a good academic fit for you. Tip: Have a knowledgeable person read a preliminary draft of your statement to be sure you are presenting your thoughts with clarity, accuracy, and enthusiasm.
Collect Required Documents
Start the process of organizing your application early. Make requests for documents: transcripts, letters of recommendation, test scores, etc. as soon as possible. Transcripts must be received from all previous academic institutions from which courses were taken. All transcripts must remain in the sealed envelope from the college or university from which it was sent. Any open transcripts will be considered unofficial and will not be used. Be sure that you understand all of the necessary application materials that need to be submitted—an admission decision cannot be made without all necessary documents. Advice: When letters of recommendation are required, identify references that know you well and can provide a strong personal letter that focuses on your academic and intellectual abilities. Comments on your positive character traits and professional experience, while helpful, are not as relevant as comments on your ability to succeed academically. Recommendation letters may be submitted to the Graduate School via e-mail.
All documents should be mailed to:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Attention: Graduate School
Ottenheimer Library - 5th Floor
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
You have sent in all required documents …. what’s next?
The department that you applied to will send a decision letter to the graduate admissions office to process. This process normally takes 6 to 7 business days upon receiving all required documents.
You can check the status of your application online at apply.ualr.edu and selecting the returning user option.