New Transfer

Apply to the University of Arkansas. 

• Follow all instructions from Admissions Office
• Submit required materials like:
  • Transcripts
    • If you are currently enrolled, you will also need to submit a new transcript once those courses are completed.  
  • Immunization Records

Resources: Admissions Office

There are three important systems to set up ASAP:

1. UARK Email
   • This is the primary way that you will be contacted by UARK offices
   • It is a good habit to check this email daily
2. Blackboard
   • This system is where you will access any online components to your classes
   • You will schedule avsising appointments here as well
3. Workday
   
   • This system contains your student records including transfer credit
   • You will use this system to register for classes 
   • Click the link above for tutorials and guides

Please complete our  Advising Request Form. 

• This form will get you connected with an advisor.
• You will be asked to log in using your UARK username and password. 
• Within a few days, you will receive an advisor and information on how to schedule an advising appointment.

• Review degree requirements in the U of A Catalog & our major maps.
• Review transfer credit in your Workday account.
  
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses at another school, make sure you send in a new transcript once those are complete.
    • Write down these courses for your advising appointment
• Review your academic progress report in Workday.
• Check your holds. 
  • Advising Hold - This means that you need to work with your advisor to plan your courses.
  • On-boarding Hold - This means that you need to complete the steps for on-boarding in Workday.  
  • Immunization Records Hoold - This means that you need to submit your immunization records to the Pat Walker Health Center.  More information here.  

• Initial Advising Appointments are scheduled for 45 minutes to 1 hour
  • The Advisor you meet with will be your permanent Advisor.
  • Future advising appointments will be 30 minutes and scheduled with the same Advisor.
  • You can also email your Advisor any quick, follow-up questions you have.
• What will happen in the Appointment?
  
  • You and your Advisor will:
    • Ensure your major(s) and any minors are correct
    • Discuss your graduation goal
    • Review your transfer credit
    • Review your degree requirements
    • Plan your next semesters classes
    • Discuss dgree progress and path to graduation
    • Referrals to other university offices as needed
    • Remove advising hold

• Registration
  • You get to build your own schedule!
    • Your Advisor will not register you for classes
    • You will register through your Workday account

The University of Arkansas has a great Interactive Map to help you find your way around campus at maps.uark.edu

We also have a guide for parking and how to find the CORD (our building): Parking Guide

Why you might need this office:

• Scholarships
• Federal Aid
• Loans

Contact:

• Website: finaid.uark.edu
• Address: 114 Silas Hunt Hall
• Phone: 479-575-3806
• Email: finaid@uark.edu

Why you might need this office:

• Transcripts
• Transfer credit evaluation
• Student Academic Records

Contact:

• Website: registrar.uark.edu
• Address: 146 Silas Hunt Hall
• Phone: 479-575-5451
• Email: registra@uark.edu

Why you might need this office:

• Student Financial Account
• Payment Plans

Contact:

• Website: treasurer.uark.edu
• Address: 604 N Garland, Suite 108
• Phone: 479-575-5651
• Email: treainfo@uark.edu

Why you might need this office:

• Disability Accommodations

Contact:

• Website: cea.uark.edu
• Address: Union 209
• Phone: 479-575-3104
• Email: ada@uark.edu

Why you might need this office:

• Parking Passes
• Bus Schedules

Contact:

• Website: parking.uark.edu
• Address: 155 S. Razorback Rd
• Phone: 479-575-7275
• Email: parking@uark.edu

Why you might need this office:

• Textbooks
• Razorback Apparel
• Graduation Regalia

Contact:

• Webiste: bookstore.uark.edu
• Address: 616 N Garland
• Phone: 479-575-2155

Fulbright College Honors Program website. 

Minimum requirements to join the College of Arts & Sciences Honors Program for new transfer students.

University of Arkansas Honors College website. 

Why you might need this office:

• Veteran Community
• Veteran Benefits 

Contact:

• Webiste: vmsc.uark.edu
• Address: 640 N Garland, Suites 115-116
• Phone: 479-575-8742
• Email: vmsc@uark.edu

> Fulbright Honors Program: Landing spot for all things Fulbright Honors

> Math Placement - Learn about where you need to start in MATH

> One Stop: A great resource for getting started at the U of A

> Transfer Course Equivalency Guide: See how your transfer courses will count as U of A courses.

World Languages:

> World Language Placement Exams: Not sure where to start in your World Language?

> Learn more about the World Language options here.