University of Arkansas Graduate Admissions Overview

## Eligibility - **New degree‑seeking students** must have a conferred baccalaureate degree. If the degree is not yet conferred, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on the last 60 credit hours is required. Applicants with a completed baccalaureate must also meet the 3.0 GPA threshold. Official transcripts confirming the degree are required for enrollment. - Some programs may also require a conferred post‑baccalaureate master’s or doctoral degree (excluding professional degrees) from a regionally accredited institution. - **Returning degree‑seeking students** must apply for readmission. Requirements include: - Minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA on all previously attempted graduate credits. - New application form and $30 processing fee (waived if less than 12 months since last enrollment). - Official transcript of any coursework completed after the prior enrollment. - For students first admitted Fall 2014 or later, an acceptable standardized test score on file. - Good academic standing and no pending disciplinary or integrity violations. - **Non‑degree‑seeking students** may enroll for coursework but cannot use this status as a pathway to a degree. To pursue a degree later, they must reapply as degree‑seeking. - **Visiting students** must be actively pursuing a graduate degree at another institution and be in good standing at that home institution. - **Senior citizens** (Arkansas residents 60 + years) may apply for graduate credit with a tuition‑waiver form; they must meet the same admission requirements as other applicants. ## Application Deadlines - **Fall semester:** April 1 - **Spring semester:** October 1 - **Summer sessions:** March 1 - Individual academic departments may have earlier deadlines; the Office of Graduate and International Admissions recommends submitting all materials at least one month before any departmental deadline. ## Application Process 1. **Apply online** via the university’s application portal. 2. **Pay the application fee** (see Fees section). 3. **Submit transcripts** – unofficial copies are accepted for initial evaluation; official transcripts are required after admission. 4. **Submit test scores** if required by the program (GRE, MAT, GMAT, etc.). 5. **Provide English‑proficiency proof** for non‑native speakers. 6. **Monitor your application status** through the applicant portal; additional documents may be requested. ## Fees - **New degree‑seeking applicants:** $75 non‑refundable application fee. - **Returning, non‑degree, senior‑citizen, and visiting applicants:** $30 application fee (may be waived if less than 12 months since last enrollment or under other circumstances). ## After You Apply - Response times vary with application volume and time of year. - Once the file is complete, the Graduate School notifies the applicant and forwards the file to the chosen academic program for its admission decision. - Applicants are encouraged to contact the specific department for any additional requirements or deadline information. ## Funding and Financial Considerations - The source does not provide information on scholarships, assistantships, or other funding sources for graduate students. Prospective applicants should consult individual department websites or contact the Graduate School for details. ## Unknowns and Source Limitations - Specific program‑level eligibility criteria (e.g., required GRE scores, statement of purpose, portfolio) are not listed and must be verified with the relevant department. - Details on tuition costs, fee waivers beyond senior‑citizen provisions, and available financial aid are absent. - The source may be outdated; policies such as GPA thresholds, fee amounts, or deadlines could have changed since publication. - No direct links or contact information beyond a generic email (gradapp@uark.edu) and phone number are provided in the excerpt. Source: https://international-students.uark.edu/admissions/graduate-students.php Checked: 2026-10-28T09:02:47.243444+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.