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First-Time Freshmen

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The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith admissions team is here to help you through all aspects of the admission process and connect you with the many resources available to our students.


Admission Requirements

Students enrolling in the university for the first time must meet Admission or Lion Scholar Admission criteria.

 

Admission

Applicants must meet the Lion Scholars Admission criteria and ONE of the following:

 

Lion Scholars Admission

The Lion Scholars program offers intentional connections to academic support services to assure your success at UAFS.

AND

All new freshman applicants graduating from an Arkansas public school or Arkansas public charter school should be in the process of becoming a Smart Core Graduate as established by the Arkansas Department of Education.

Freshman applicants who did not graduate from an Arkansas public school or Arkansas public charter school should complete or be in the process of completing a minimum of 16 high school academic units as listed on the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website.
 

For detailed polices and procedures, see the UAFS Academic Catalog.


Acceptance Deadlines

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