Quick Start Guide
The following checklist indicates the steps that students new to UALR must take to begin their journey at UALR.
APPLY for Admission:
apply.ualr.edu
Complete an application for admission and submit the $40 non-refundable application fee at
SUBMIT Required Documents: Submit Official Copies of the following to complete your application:
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Freshmen and freshmen transfers (those with less than 12 transferable college credit hours) should request that an official high school transcript or
GED scores be sent to the Office of Admissions. Only official transcripts will be accepted, and must be submitted in a sealed, stamped envelope or
sent via electronic data interchange from the high school.
Freshmen and freshmen transfers may need to request official ACT or SAT scores from the testing agency (UALR ACT Code 0132; UALR SAT
code 6368) if the official high school transcript does not include scores and s/he did not indicate UALR as a score recipient at the time of testing.
ACT, SAT, or COMPASS scores must be from tests taken within the last five years. Students have the option of taking the COMPASS test available
through UALR Testing Services.
All college transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions. Only official transcripts will be accepted, and must be submitted in a sealed,
stamped envelope or sent via electronic data interchange from the previous institution. Students may submit an “In Progress” transcript from the
institution at which s/he is currently enrolled for admission purposes, but will still be required to submit a final, official transcript. Freshmen who
completed high school concurrent credit at an institution other than UALR should submit an official college transcript.
Students born after January 1, 1957, must submit proof of two MMR immunizations.
Students whose native language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. See the section entitled “Non-Native English
Language Requirement.”
Transfer Students. Students should submit any college transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Military Students. Students should submit military transcripts, in addition to all other college transcripts, to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Once notified of the receipt of military transcript, our Military Ombudsman, Kathy Oliverio, will evaluate
the transcript for possible awarding of academic credit. Call (501) 569-3204 or email [email protected] for more information.
International Students. Students should first contact the Office of International Services at (501) 683-7566. The Office verifies and
posts international transfer credits to the student’s file, which is then forwarded to the Office of Transfer Student Services where
evaluation of transfer credits towards core curriculum requirements in the student’s academic major will be applied.
NOTE: Although you may be provisionally admitted for admission, until your admission requirements are complete, UALR cannot
accurately evaluate your transfer hours, advise you, or guarantee registration in degree appropriate courses. Also, to receive financial
aid your (a) admission requirements and (b) financial aid requirements must be complete.
APPLY for Housing: Check on the Housing website at ualr.edu/housing for further information.
APPLY for Scholarships & Financial Aid: Information concerning scholarships and financial aid is covered in
depth starting in the Financial Aid Section. You may also visit the Office of Financial Aid website at ualr.edu/financialaid.
Federal Financial Aid. If you have not already done so, apply for federal aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You must fill out the FAFSA
form before applying for any state scholarships.
State Scholarships. Click on the “Universal” scholarship link at www.ark.org/adhe_financialaid/Login.aspx. This will calculate
what state scholarships and financial aid you are entitled to receive.
Transfer Scholarships. The Shelby Breedlove Transfer Scholarship is for students who will have completed at least 60 hours at an
accredited Arkansas community college with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Applications must be received by February 1 for
fall semester transfers.
UALR Private Scholarships. The deadline for private scholarships is March 1. For additional information about UALR’s private
scholarship listing, go to ualr.edu/scholarships/private.
GI Bill. Active duty or military veterans who are entitled to the GI Bill should contact our Veterans Affairs Office at (501) 569-8171
or email [email protected].
FOLLOW UP on Your Application: Once your admissions application is received, it will be reviewed. Within 3-5
business days, you will receive a letter identifying additional items you need to submit to complete your application. Your
application must be complete before you will be fully admitted to the University and before you can receive financial aid.
ATTEND New Student Orientation: Attendance at New Student Orientation is mandatory. You’ll need your
student ID number (Trojan or T-number) and PIN in order to register for orientation. If you are not sure of your ID number or PIN,
email the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at [email protected] or call (501) 569-3127. For more information about
orientation, contact the Office of Campus Life at (501) 569-3308 or visit ualr.edu/orientation.
GET Academically Advised: Once you are admitted to the University, you need to be advised as to which classes you
need to take. (See the “Academic Advising” section for further details.) In this personalized conversation an advisor will review
your academic credentials, engage you in academic planning and assist you in course selection.
IF Undeclared: Contact Undergraduate Academic Advising at (501) 569-3386. Pulaski Technical College students can contact the
PTC Campus Advising Center, Room 318 or call (501) 812-2821.
Declared Majors. Contact your appropriate department to get advised. The college/department is dictated by your major. See the
list of “Degrees by Major” or online at ualr.edu/academics.
REGISTER for Classes: Once advised, go to BOSS and register for classes.
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Advising is mandatory for all students each semester and must be done well in advance of published registration dates. Provisional
and temporary students are not eligible for academic advisement until all required admission credentials are submitted and evaluated
by the Office of Records and Registration. After this evaluation has occurred, academic advising will be required each semester. Where
students are advised depends on their status:
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Undeclared majors are advised in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising. Freshman who need developmental reading/composition, will
be advised in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising and entered into the Collegiate Success Program.
Declared majors are advised in the department offering the major. Students may find there major at ualr.edu/advising/home/major/
findmyadvisor/.
First-Year Colloquium
Leaving high school behind to attend college at UALR is an exciting transition. To assist students in that transition, all full-time
freshmen entering a college or university for the first time and transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit are required to take a
First Year Colloquium. Several versions of the colloquium are available, but all carry full academic credit and are designed to help put
students on a path to success at UALR. Planning for graduation begins on day one! All versions of the First Year Colloquium are small
in size and require students to learn about and use campus and off-campus resources (libraries, career planning and counseling services,
tutoring, etc.) and strategies for goal-setting and time management. Some versions include a service-learning project that applies academic
learning to real-life situations. Which course to take? Some specialized first-year colloquiums are aimed at students intending to major in
particular subject areas. The table below indicates the appropriate colloquium for such students. Students intending to major in a subject
area that is not singled out in the table should register for PEAW 1300, the first course in the table. All students should consult with
their academic advisor before registering for a first year colloquium. A few colloquiums are limited to students in other targeted special
programs and those receiving particular scholarships. Such students will be advised through those programs and scholarships as to the
appropriate colloquium for which they should register. The Division Chief of the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising oversees
courses in Personal Awareness. The PEAW 1300 course described below can be taken to meet the First-Year Colloquium requirement.
Intended for Declared Major
Course Number
Title
All majors
PEAW 1300
The First Year Experience
Business (Economics, marketing, finance, or management)
BSAD 1100
Discovering Business
Chancellor’s Leadership Corps
PEAW 1124
Practicum: Leadership Training
Computer Science
CPSC 1105
First Year Experience for CPSC Majors
Construction Management and Construction Engineering
CNMG 1101
First Year Colloquium in Construction Mgmt. & Eng.
Donaghey Scholars
SCHL 1101
Scholars Colloquium
Education (Teacher ed-early & middle childhood and secondary ed)
TCED 1100
Intro Teaching/Learning
Engineering Technology/Computer
ECET 1302
Freshman Yr Experience Tech/ Computer
Engineering Technology/Mechanical
ETME 1110
FYE: Intro to Mechanical Engineering Technology
History
HIST 1314
First-Year Colloquium
Mass Communications
MCOM 1300
Careers in Mass Media FYC
Information Science
IFSC 1105
First Year Experience for IFSC Majors
Math and Science (UTeach)
IGSC 1101 or SCED 1101
Step 1: Inquiry Teaching FYC
Systems Engineering
SYEN 1210
Intro to Systems Engineering
Theatre and Dance
THEA 1201
Theater/Dance: A First Experience
University Science Scholars
BIOL/CHEM/ERSC 1305
University Science Scholars
Courses in Personal Awareness (PEAW)
PEAW 1300 The First Year Experience
Helps students reach their educational objectives. Interactive instructional methods promote the development of critical thinking skills
and positive educational values. Students 1) complete a personal assessment to enhance their understanding of communication and
learning styles, lifestyle risks, and loci of control; 2) learn to identify and use appropriate resources both on campus and within the
community; 3) acquire skills needed to promote study, personal wellness, goal setting and achievement; 4) develop strategies to manage
money, time and stress wisely; and 5) participate in a service learning experience outside the classroom in a setting designed to foster
community service. Final course grades are A, B, C, and no credit (NC). Three credit hours.
PEAW 1190 Career Planning and Life Options
A systematic approach to developing decision-making skills and an orientation to the world of work. The focal point of the course is the
student and his or her goals. Emphasis is on clarifying and formulating realistic career goals and an appropriate career plan and strategy
to achieve these goals. Final course grade is credit (CR)/no-credit (NC). One credit hour.
PEAW 1310 Library Research and Resources
Basic techniques for using the library effectively. Use of information resources, including on-line catalog, computerized databases,
bibliographies, and indexes. Attention to students’ individual subject needs. Three credit hours.
PEAW 1124, 2124, 3124, 4124 Practicum: Leadership Training
Designed to recognize and enhance the development of student leaders through an orientation to campus and community resources
and through participation in service projects and social activities. Enrollment is restricted to students participating in official university
leadership groups. Final course grade is credit (CR)/no-credit. One credit hour (NC).