In accordance with Act 60 of 1989, 75th General Assembly for the State of Arkansas, the University developed a revised criteria for early admission. High school students who have completed 17 units of high school core curriculum as recommended by Arkansas State Department of Education, have a minimum grade point average of “B” (3.00 on a 4.00 scale), and are recommended by their high school principal or superintendent and counselor, may enroll at the University preceding high school graduation. The student must meet admissions requirements for freshmen.

Applicants who qualify for early admission and are under 18 years of age must present in writing parent’s or guardian’s permission to register. In addition, applicants must meet admission requirements for freshmen.

Qualifying high school students may take advantage of this program in the following ways:

1. Enroll in the summer session immediately following the junior year, then return to high school for the completion of the senior year;
2. Enroll as a full time beginning freshman after completion of the junior year;
3. Enroll in a limited number of college level courses while completing the senior year of high school. College credits earned under the early admissions status may apply toward a degree at the University. Hours earned in early admission may or may not be transferable.

Public School and University Concurrent Enrollment

In accordance with Act 1097 (Geniuses Eligible for College Credit) of 1991, 78th General Assembly for the State of Arkansas, the University has adopted the prescribed criteria for admission.

Public school students, who meet the prescribed outlined criteria, as adopted by Arkansas Department of Higher Education, are recommended by their school principal or superintendent and counselor may enroll in university courses while in high school when combined enrollments do not exceed a normal load. Each student must meet the criteria stated below:

Presentation of standardized test scores and a transcript of grades:

A. Score 19 or above on the ACT, or the equivalent on the SAT in the subject area of the course(s); or a composite of 19 on the ACT or the equivalent on the SAT for other courses.

B. High school grades of either:

1. A G.P.A. of 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) in the subject(s) in which the student plans to enroll. For ninth grade students, courses in the previous two school years shall be included;

2. An overall G.P.A. of 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale). For ninth grade students, courses in the previous two school years shall be included.

C. Courses will be limited to the State’s minimum core, and the institution’s General Education Requirements.

To be considered under either of these programs, a student must submit an application for admission, a transcript, and letters of recommendation from the school principal or superintendent and counselor verifying that the student meets all prescribed criteria. The University reserves the right to determine whether the applicant meets the university’s admissions criteria.