University of Arkansas

Located in Fayetteville, one of the nation’s top 25 best places to live, the University of Arkansas is a destination for students interested in business, engineering, architecture, art, education, and the humanities. Our students have access to internships with some of the world’s most famous companies. They participate in one-on-one research with renowned faculty and study abroad in more than 50 countries. They learn in small classes, led by professors passionate about the subjects they teach. And best of all, our students have the academic support and career guidance needed to prepare for success after graduation.

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Academic programs

Design
Engineering
Research
Science
Technology
Liberal Arts
Business
Education
Nursing
Communication
Music
Art & Design
Economics
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Performing Arts
Social Science
Visual Arts
Psychology
Computer Science
Public health
Architecture

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

New freshman students interested in applying for the fall semester should plan to submit an application and supporting materials before the early admissions deadline of November 1. While applications are accepted until the following August, students who apply early can take advantage of priority scholarship, housing, and orientation options. Students who plan to attend the U of A immediately following high school graduation should apply as first-year, new freshman students. Typically new freshmen have no college credit or have earned college credit while in high school.

Transfer

The U of A encourages applications from students who wish to transfer. High school graduates who have earned fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours after graduation should plan to apply as transfer freshmen. Graduates who have earned more than 24 transferable college credit hours after high school should apply as transfer students. The University of Arkansas does not currently accept the Common App for transfer students. Visit transfer.uark.edu for additional information about transferring to the U of A.

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Located in Fayetteville, a town U.S. News and World Report calls one of the top 25 best places to live in the U.S., the University of Arkansas is one of the nation's top public research universities. With 10 colleges and schools to choose from, our students study in more than 200 academic programs. Outside of the classroom, campus life is full with student organizations, award-winning athletic programs, and opportunities to volunteer in the community and travel abroad.

Ranked among the top universities in America for research activity, the U of A offers students the chance to gain hands on experience as undergraduate researchers, innovators, and artists, often as early as freshman year.

More than 300 Fortune 500 companies have offices in Northwest Arkansas, so the perfect internship is often literally just around the corner. And when the time comes to find the next adventure, our students regularly win some of the nation’s most competitive post-graduate awards and go on to study at top institutions around the world.

The University of Arkansas offers both need-based and merit scholarships to new students, including the New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award, a program designed to support high-achieving students from states outside Arkansas. Each year, our endowed Honors College offers more than $1 million in grants to support students in everything from scholarly research to study abroad.

At the University of Arkansas, you’ll have the resources you need to achieve your goals and the opportunity to make a difference.

Visit us

Visiting campus is the best way to experience the attention and professional commitment we give to each University of Arkansas student. Students have the option to attend a campus preview day, offered each semester, or to arrange an individual campus visit at their convenience. A typical campus visit includes an information session with an admissions counselor, a walking tour of campus with a student guide, and you can set up other appointments to tailor your visit to your interests. Virtual options are also available. Find more information at visit.uark.edu.

The University of Arkansas provides endless opportunities from networking and academic coaching to student engagement. You will feel a sense of belonging here on this campus.