University of Arkansas Transfer Information

Set up your New Student Center account: 

• Go to our Application Center to start the process. 

• Select "Create an account" (under the "First-time users" heading). 

• Enter the requested information. For the email address, be sure to use a personal email address that you will have access to at all times, even after leaving your current institution. 

• Check the email account you entered for a message from the Office of Admissions with the subject line "University of Arkansas Online Registration," and follow the steps listed there. Take note of the PIN included in this message – it is your temporary password to activate your account.  

• Follow the "Activate Account" link in this message to activate your account and establish a password. 

Once you have established a New Student Center account, you can log in and “Start New Application”. In the pop-up box, scroll down to view “Application Type.”  Select “Application Year 2025-2026” for spring 2026 or select “Application Year 2026-2027” for summer or fall 2026.  Then select the “Admissions Application XXXX” for the appropriate semester.  Lastly, click “Create Application.” 

• Once the application is created, you can “open application” for to make changes prior to submission 

• Be sure to keep a close eye on your email and regularly log in to your New Student Center account to check for updates regarding your application. 

• Application fee of $55 for non-resident students 

• The University of Arkansas accepts many forms of fee waivers. Simply upload one of the following to your New Student Center for review:  

• SNAP Benefits Card  

• Medicaid Card  

• Letter of participation in Upward Bound or TRIO program  

• Student Aid Report from the current school year showing PELL eligibility 

• Screenshot of PELL disbursement at your current school for the current term 

• Have college transcripts sent directly to the Office of the Registrar from each institution you have attended. 

• Read our transfer credit policy for information on transferable course credit. 

• Use our Course Equivalency Guide to check if specific course credits will transfer.  Courses not listed may still transfer but will be evaluated during the application process.  

Admission Requirements:

• Transfer Freshmen (fewer than 24 transferable college hours)
  • 2.0 cumulative college GPA
  • View the Holistic review as stated.
  • Students who do not meet these requirements may apply and be reviewed by the Admissions and Appellate Board.
• New Transfer (24+ transferable college hours)
  • Applicants with a 2.0 cumulative GPA on all college coursework will be automatically admitted. Students who do not meet this requirement may apply and be reviewed by the Admissions and Appellate Board.

International Transfer Student Admissions:

Transfer Students are those who have completed at least 2-3 semesters of university and who will have earned 24 or more transferable credit hours (typically achieved through one year of full-time academic study).

Application Process:

Returning Students:

Returning Students are those who have previously attended the University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas regularly admits returning students. The materials required to complete your application depend on your particular situation. Visit Returning Student information for more details. 

Tuition/Fees/Expenses

Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate - Non-resident of Arkansas (Please note: The tuition cost does not reflect the new Arkansan non-resident tuition award that transfer non-resident students are automatically reviewed for at the time of admission which typically waives 80% or 90% of the non-resident portion of tuition.  Based on 30 hours of enrollment in 2025-2026, this would be a scholarship valued at $16,842 - $18,948 for the year.) 

Status: Undergraduate Dep. dorm/off

Hours: 30

Tuition: $29, 146

Fees: $2,404

Tuition/Fee Subtotal: $31, 550

Books: $1,216

Housing: $9,600

Food: $5,368

Personal: $3,370

Transportation: $2,640

Total: $53,744

Status: Undergraduate Dep. w/parent

Hours: 30

Tuition: $29,146

Fees: $2,404

Tuition/Fee Subtotal: $31,550

Books: $1,216

Housing: $4,800

Food: $2,580

Personal: $3,370

Transportation: $2,640

Total: $46,260

Status: Undergraduate Independent

Hours: 30

Tuition: $29,146

Fees: $2,404

Tuition/Fee Subtotal: $31,550

Books: $1,216

Housing: $9,600

Food: $5,368

Personal: $3,370

Transportation: $2,640

Total: $53,744

Cost of Attendance: Visit Arkansas Resident information for more details. 

Financial Aid/Scholarships

Application Deadline:

• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after October 1.
• The FAFSA is a FREE online application to determine eligibility of federal, state, and certain scholarship financial aid opportunities. Visit the FAFSA site to begin the application process.
• Note: You will need to use your FSA ID and a copy of your most recent tax return. Remember to document the Confirmation Number that the application was received.
• University of Arkansas code for the FAFSA: 001108 

Transfer Scholarships:

Within 48 hours of application submission, the scholarship application will be available in your New Student Center for review.  Use the steps listed above to create a scholarship application but select “Transfer Scholarship Application XXXX.”  Eligible students must have at least 24 or more transferable hours expected to be completed by the time of enrollment and at least 12 hours completed at the time of application (new Transfer student).  Visit the Office of Academic Scholarships transfer page for more information. 

• APRIL 1 - Scholarship Deadline for Fall Semester: Submit transcripts and a completed scholarship application by this date to be considered for an academic scholarship for the fall semester. Must apply for admission by March 15. 
• OCTOBER 15 - Scholarship Deadline for Spring Semester: Submit transcripts and a completed scholarship application by this date to be considered for an academic scholarship for the spring semester. Must apply for admission by October 1.
• College-based and departmental scholarships:  The application will open January 1– February 15 each academic year. 

Military Students and ROTC:

• Military Educational Benefits - The University of Arkansas is approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and the Federal Department of Veterans' Affairs to participate in benefit programs for veterans and their dependents who are working toward a degree. Also, the University of Arkansas has signed the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding required for all Active Duty, National Guard, and Reservists to use their Federal Tuition Assistance Benefits. Current or former service members and their dependents may be entitled to educational assistance from various federal programs. Visit the Veterans Resource and Information Center for more information about these programs.
• In order for us to transfer your benefits from your previous institution to the University of Arkansas, we will need:
  • VA Form 22-1995
  • Our institutional address is: University of Arkansas, 1 University, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • Complete the application for VA Education Benefits (22-1995)
• The Academic Scholarship Office seeks to assist Military Students at the University of Arkansas in finding new scholarship opportunities to help fund their University of Arkansas education. Visit the Military Students and ROTC scholarship office to learn more. 

General Academic Information

• Visit Degrees Programs for a complete list.
• All degrees require a minimum of 120 earned hours.
• All students must complete a minimum of 30 upper-level hours at the UA, Fayetteville campus. Some academic colleges have additional requirements.
• Each major may have specific course requirements that must be completed at the UA, Fayetteville. 
• Test Credit Accepted: Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB)