College Success Will Be Yours | July 6 – August 7, 2026

The LIONS Program is a summer residential academic enrichment experience that assists new freshmen admitted to UAPB in making a successful transition from high school and home to college life.

How the LIONS Program benefits you!

  • Get ahead when you enroll in 6 credits (English and Algebra)
  • Attend early placement testing and registration
  • Attend tutoring sessions and “College Knowledge” seminars
  • Reside in the Living Learning Center residence hall*
  • Attend Fall Freshmen Orientation
  • Meet other new freshmen
  • Get to know faculty and staff
  • Develop supportive relationships and lasting new friendships

Ready to apply? Here’s how you do it:

  • Apply for admission to UAPB.
  • Submit an ACT/SAT score, immunization record and final high school transcript, including any dual or concurrent college credits.
  • Apply for the Summer II 2026 LIONS Program. Click here to apply.
  • Apply for campus housing at reslife@uapb.edu, with a $25 deposit for Summer II 2026 and $100 deposit for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
  • Participants are required to complete the FAFSA (2025-2026 Summer II) for a financial aid award for Summer II 2026 and (2026-2027 for Fall 2026/Spring 2027) at studentaid.gov (UAPB Federal School Code: 001086) by May 1, 2026.
  • LIONS Program online payment link https://shop.uapb.edu.
  • Awarded financial aid will be applied to the student’s account balance for Summer II.
  • Program participants are required to enroll as a full-time student for fall semester 2026.

Note: Awarded financial aid will be applied to the student’s account balance for Summer II first. You will not receive a refund for Summer II.

For more information:

Joshua Strong
Interim LIONS Program Director
870-575-8964

Student Financial Services | 870-575-8302 or finaid@uapb.edu
Residential Life | 870-575-8079 or 870-575-7256
Office of Admissions | 870-575-8492

The LIONS Program and other initiatives within the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success are financially supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Strengthening Institutions, Title III, Part B, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program.