Be a Part of the Pack: JR/SR Guide 2022-23 by Arkansas State University

BE PART OF THE PACK

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY HOME OF THE RED WOLVES!

The campus

V I S I T

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN CAMPUS VISITS

ARE THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR WHEN DECIDING WHERE TO ATTEND COLLEGE. YOUR CAMPUS VISIT WILL INCLUDE...

SCHEDULE THE DATE AND TIME FOR YOUR CAMPUS VISIT BY GOING TO:

A-State and you will feel the Pack Pride!

from your academic area of interest. One visit to

Ambassadors. You can even meet with a professor

campus tour led by one of our student Chancellor’s

answer all your questions, as well as taking a guided

Go.AState.edu

meeting with an Admissions staff member who can

MUST-DOs... A-State Experience

ONCE YOU TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE PACK, YOU WILL FIND THERE IS SO MUCH TO EXPLORE! Whether traditions, milestones or even your college-experience as a whole, there are always memories to make that you will hold onto for a lifetime.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE RED WOLF MUST-DOS:

n Rub MOHEGAN’S NOSE on a test day for good luck n WATCH A STEP SHOW at the Student Union n Perform with your friends at YELL LIKE HELL n Attend ORDER OF THE PACK in your First Year n CLIMB THE WALL at the Red WOLF Center

n Check out the VIEW FROM THE 8TH FLOOR of the library n Fill up at a LATE-NIGHT BREAKFAST in Acansa Before Finals n Take a picture with the HOWL STATUE #WolvesUp n Boogie Down at the SILENT DISCO n Explore the 240+ ACRE FARM, including the Bill & Alice Nix Petting Zoo

n Walk under the MEMORIAL ARCH ONLY to celebrate graduation (it’sbadluckotherwise...)

* All data is researched and generated by A-State’s Office of Institutional Research or on-campus divisions. MORE THAN 80% OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID. 60+ COUNTRIES ARE REPRESENTED IN OUR STUDENT BODY 12: 1 STUDENT:FACULTY RATIO 15 AVG. CLASS SIZE 13,772 TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT 8,623 STUDENTS FROM AVG. INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL GPA 3.66 AVG. INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL ACT 23 [ NATIONAL AVG. 20.3 ] RETENTION RATE FOR FIRST-TIME, 2020 FULL-TIME STUDENTS 74.2% A-STATE STATS: FIRST-YEAR HOUSING OPTIONS7POTENTIAL155 majors + 60 minors +

WOLVES UP!

is an NCAA Division I FBS member in the Sun Belt Conference

As a student, your admission is included in your fees. So, you get in FREE to every home event.

you’re an athlete or fan, you have one job: to be loud, proud and part of the crowd! That’s #PackPride

that’s what it’s like to be part of the Red

A-State

Whether

…and

Wolves! AStateRedWolves.com | /AStateRedWolves | #WolvesUp NCAA DIVISION I TEAMS GET YOUR

up-to-date list of groups.

out the website for a

YOU WON’T HAVE TO STAY IN A BUBBLE

listing of RSOs

Motivated to “make a difference” or simply make friends, you will find more than 150 clubs and organizations at A-State including: several student publications, academic honor societies, student government, fraternity and sorority life, leadership groups, professional development opportunities, sports and more! There are so many different groups, you could try something new almost every week of your four years here – and still not experience everything we have to offer.

more than 20 Greek-letter

on campus.

out more by visiting the

AFTER CLASS...

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changes often. Check

complete and

AState.edu/RSO A-State has

organizations

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website. AState.edu/GreekLife

national titles and a slew of post-season appearances since its inception.

A-State Rugby Club has logged

A-State’s Red Wolves for St. Jude raised $54K for childrens cancer research and treatment in 2021-22.

Studies show that students involved in just one Registered Student Organization (RSO) have better grades and are more likely to graduate on time.

A-STATE Esports participated at the collegiate level taking TOP HONORS in several events in the past couple of years.

A-State is home to the LARGEST FBLA-COLLEGIATE CHAPTER IN THE NATION taking home 50+ awards annually.

The

multiple

20+

9 [ EACH YR APPROXIMATELY ] CLUB TEAMS

MAJORS & MINORS:

Major | Minor | Major and available as a Minor M | Associate Degrees

A Accounting M

Actuarial Science

African American Studies

Agricultural Business M Agricultural Mechanics

Agricultural Studies

Animal Science M

Art M

Art History

Biological Sciences Biology

Biotechnology Business Administration Business Economics

C Chemistry M Children’s Advocacy Studies

Civil Engineering Clinical Laboratory Science Cognitive Science Communication Disorders Communication Studies M Computer Science M Construction Management Creative Media Production Criminology M Crop Consulting & Agronomic Services

Data Science & Data Analytics Dietetics

Digital Design

Digital Technology & Design Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management

E Economics M Electrical Engineering M Elementary Education Engineering

Engineering Management Systems

Engineering Technology

English M Entrepreneurship

Environmental Science Exercise Science

F Finance M Financial Wealth Management Folklore Studies

French

General Business General Studies German Global Supply Chain Management Graphic Design M

Health Promotion Health Studies

History M History & Philosophy of Science & Technology Homeland Security & Disaster Preparedness Horticulture Hospitality and Event Tourism Managment

Information Systems & Business Analytics M Instrumental Music Interdisciplinary Family Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies* International Business M International Studies

J Jazz Studies M L

Land Surveying & Geomatics M Leadership Studies Logistics

M Management M Marine Science Marketing M Mathematics M Mechanical Engineering Medieval Studies Middle-Level Education Military Science & Leadership Multimedia Journalism M Music M N Nursing

O Occupational and Environmental Safety & Health Occupational Therapist Assistant Organization Supervision

P Paramedic Philosophy M Physical Education Physics M Plant & Soil Science Plant Science Political Science M Precision Agriculture Psychology M

Radiologic Sciences Religious Studies

Renewable Energy Technology

Sales Leadership Social Science Social Work Sociology M Spanish Special Education Sport Management Statistics

Strategic Communication M

T Theatre M

United States History

Vocal Music

W Wildlife, Fisheries & Conservation Women & Gender Studies World Languages & Culture Writing Studies

ASSOCIATE DEGREES: Accounting Clinical Laboratory Science Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management Engineering Technology General Studies Information Systems & Business Analytics Land Surveying & Geomatics Law Enforcement Nursing Occupational Therapist Assistant Paramedic Physical Therapist Assistant

DON’T SEE WHAT YOU WANT?

Ask your admissions counselor. We have 160 degrees and 65 minors. If that doesn’t work, check out our “Build-Your-Own-Degree” below.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-DEGREE

Please check the website for the most up-to-date degree listings.

HAVING TROUBLE FINDING THAT SPECIAL NICHE THAT GETS YOU TO YOUR UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS?

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows you to customize your college experience around an exciting field of study while putting you on the direct path to a career or graduate program. Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) students work with their adviser to customize their degree from multiple disciplines. Graduates learn to creatively respond to complex organizational issues or societal problems.

155 majors 60 minors

[ * BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ]

COLLEGE OF:AGRICULTURE | NEIL GRIFFIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE | ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE LIBERAL ARTS & COMMUNICATION NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AState.edu/Degrees

PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEGREES:

Think of a Pre-Professional degree as a prerequisite to health-related or law-related degrees beyond the Bachelors level. The list below details the Pre-Professional tracks that A-State offers Bachelor’s degrees for:

Pre-Chiropractic

Pre-Dental

Pre-Dental Hygiene

Pre-Law

Pre-Medical

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Veterinary

WHAT TO MAJOR IN:

Finding a major you are truly passionate about can be tough. That’s why we partnered with MyMajors, an assessment website designed to help you discover A-State majors that match your academic achievement, aptitude, unique interests, and preferences!

Go to AState.MyMajors.com, and take the quiz. The program will lay out various degree paths for you to explore all the opportunities that await you!

Rooted in Research

AN INTEGRAL PART OF ARKANSAS STATE

Each year, A-State holds its annual student research event, Create@STATE. Students are encouraged to research any topic they desire and develop creative solutions under the advisement of an A-State mentor. Grants for extended research, as well as professional careers, can be launched here. Check out the Create@STATE podcast or YouTube channel for more information.

2022:

AState.edu/CreateAtState

THE CREATE@STATE SYMPOSIUM

More than 274 students participated to present 219 abstract presentations.

notably: A-STATE IS AMONG

institutions of more than

universities to hold the designation “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity 2” as assigned by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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NOT QUITE SURE

CAMPUS

The well-being and safety of our Red Wolves are our top priority, so it’s no secret why there are so many services offered and resources put in place. The STUDENT HEALTH CENTER (SHC), now operated by the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, is A-State’s on-campus clinic available for all registered students of the Jonesboro campus. Students needing examinations, immunization updates or treatment for minor illnesses or injuries can visit the SHC.

A-State’s UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT (UPD) also provides services to students and actively practices crime prevention. Visit AState.edu/Police to learn more about how we maintain a safe and secure campus.

The university environment can be both exciting and challenging. The COUNSELING CENTER is here to help you learn to effectively manage and balance academic pressures as well as demands from family, friends and loved ones at the same time.

Whether you need support in academic performance, coping with your emotions or becoming more effective in your relationship with others, the Counseling Center is committed to helping you benefit as much as possible from your experience at A-State.

Serving as a teaching library, the DEAN B. ELLIS LIBRARY has vital information resources and skills that advance the university’s development and knowledge sharing. Equipped with study rooms and lounges (beanbags included!), the IT STORE, the A-STATE MUSEUM, WILSON ADVISING CENTER and even an ONLINE DATABASE, you will find the Dean B. Ellis Library proves to be much more than just books.

There are lots of great resources on the A-State campus that can enhance your overall college experience...

HEALTH & SAFETY KEEP IT IN CHECK MORE THAN BOOKS

RESOURCES

The RED WOLF CENTER is home to all things fitness, wellness and sport. Equipped with an indoor track, three basketball courts, multipurpose activity courts, a rock-climbing wall, a dance studio, free weight and cardiovascular areas, a spin studio and assessment rooms, the possibilities are endless.

The Red WOLF Center and INTRAMURAL SPORTS program provide our students with a wide variety of activities that contribute to their overall health, social development and well-being. Alleviate stress by attending free group fitness classes such as yoga, aerobics, spin, Zumba and more. Participate in fitness challenges, indoor Intramural Sports, or just enjoy some open recreation! Did we forget to mention that you can rent a bike or hammock from the facility? Whatever you have in mind, you can find it here.

Whether you have a big test coming up or a paper due, A-State houses an ACADEMIC HUB to help you prepare by providing the most comprehensive btutoring services and peer-to-peer tutoring support. Connect with an academic success coach who can help you create a study plan for a particular course, assist you with study skills or even develop a time management plan that works best for you. Our ACADEMIC HUB can even help you hone your presentation skills and public speaking techniques. Although college is meant for you to independently navigate your education, the support and resources necessary to accomplish your goals is part of the learning experience. If you have any unmet needs within the classroom setting, the OFFICE OF ACCESS & ACCOMMODATION SERVICES (A&AS) will meet with you and your instructor individually to get you everything you need inside the classroom to ensure your fullest potential can be reached. Rest assured, the assistance and support won’t end after high school! Contact A&AS to learn more about the application.

STILL CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? CONTACT PACK SUPPORT AS YOUR ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR THE A-STATE COMMUNITY, NO MATTER WHAT OR WHO YOU MAY NEED.

STAY FIT & ACTIVE MEETING NEEDS SUCCESS PREP

Rooted in Research

AT ARKANSAS STATE, OUR STUDENTS PUSH THE LIMITS OF LEARNING. WE COLLABORATE WITH NASA ABOVE THE CLOUDS AND WITH THE USDA ON THE GROUND.

EDGE OF SPACE from the and out IN THE FIELD

RESEARCHING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Professor Argelia Lorence is the co-principal investigator for a National Science Foundation project studying heat stress on rice and wheat. Her work provides in-depth learning opportunities for 40 A-State undergraduates, and may lead to identifying grains that can thrive in a warmer environment. Dr. Michele Reba, with the USDA, has worked for years with A-State to develop strategies to manage the precious water resources needed for rice production, and was recently named the Researcher of the Year by the Arkansas Rice Federation at its 25th annual conference.

Dr. Argelia Lorence

UNCOMMON OPPORTUNITIES

Arkansas State offers undergraduate students opportunities to get out of the classroom and into the field conducting research usually reserved for master’s level or higher students.

balloon launched by A-State students.

record altitude, was taken by a camera on board a high-altitude

This photograph of the Earth’s surface, captured at an ABS

LAUNCH PAD

Professors Tillman Kennon and Ross Carroll worked along with A-State undergraduate students in a NASA project that flew a high-altitude balloon into the path of the 2017 total solar eclipse, collecting video, photographs and scientific data. The Arkansas BalloonSAT team, which includes students, has launched and flown 62 high altitude balloons from Arkansas and Missouri in the last 16 years. In 2024, they’ll be back at it — chasing the eclipse right here in Jonesboro.

Dr. Maureen Dolan guided a team of A-State students in creating a SPOCS experiment that was flown by NASA to the International Space Station in July 2022. Their concept tests if waxworms can be used to biodegrade plastics to manage waste.

Dr. Michele Reba

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Living on campus is a great way to meet new people and enjoy the full college experience. Our residence hall options change as your needs change. From traditional halls and quads to apartments and townhouses, we offer a progression of living arrangements to make you feel at home every step of the way. All first-year residence halls are suite-style, and feature free laundry facilities and Wi-Fi. Each residence hall is located near the middle of campus, so whether you are attending an event or grabbing a bite to eat, you will always be connected to what is going on around you.

YOU’LL

Living on campus

wide variety

that

AState.edu/Housing Studies show students

who

live on campus make better grades, are more involved in campus activities, and are less likely to drop out of college.

STAY WELL-FED

means

you have access to a

of dining options, all within walking distance. No need to cook or clean up. AState.edu/Dining ARKANSAS HALL | KAYS HALL | UNIVERSITY HALL | NORTHPARK QUADS LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC): HONORS-LLC ROTC-STEM-LLC | GRIFFIN HOUSE-LLC POTENTIALHOUSING OPTIONS

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN THE FOLLOWING STATES QUALIFY FOR IN-STATE RESIDENT

2022-2023 ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE TUITION & FEES* IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE TUITION & FEES $9,310 $16,630 ROOM & BOARD 10, 100 10,100 BOOKS/SUPPLIES 1,250 1,250 $20,660 $27,980 annually annually A-State offers a number of institutional scholarships and financial aid options. Visit AState.edu/FinAid for a complete list. Students must be fully admitted to the university for scholarship consideration. TUITION: $287 per credit hour for a resident of Arkansas and those who qualify for resident tuition rates. $531 per credit hour for a new non-resident. This includes mandatory fees with the exception of those listed below. FEES: $20 per semester activity fee, $7 per credit hour student recreation fee, $22 per credit hour athletic fee. Parking decal is $60 annually. Some courses require additional fees not listed above. ROOM AND BOARD: Includes a 7-day meal plan and a double occupancy room in one of our three first-year residence halls.

TUITION RATES: Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. DON’T FORGET, OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS: If you are a student who is a dependent of an A-State graduate, you may qualify for in-state resident tuition. Check out AState.edu/Info/Costs for more details. *TUITION AND FEES ARE BASED ON 15 HOURS PER SEMESTER. A-STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME. Phone: 870.972.2310 Email: FinAid@AState.edu or Scholarships@AState.edu AState.edu/FinAid

Please

WOLVES UP!

2023-2024 INSTITUTIONAL

REQUIREMENTS

U.S. citizen

2023 High School Graduate Minimum 31 ACT Superscore or 1400 new SAT and 3.50 GPA

U.S. citizen

2023 High School Graduate 28 and above ACT Superscore or 1310 and above new SAT or minimum 4.00 GPA

U.S. citizen

2023 High School Graduate 25-27 ACT Superscore or 1210-1309 new SAT or minimum 3.75 GPA

U.S. citizen

2023 High School Graduate 22-24 ACT Superscore or 1110-1209 new SAT or minimum 3.50 GPA

U.S. citizen

2023 High School Graduate Verified 0 (zero) EFC (Expected Family Contribution) on the 2023-24 FAFSA

U.S. citizen

2023 High School Graduate Demonstrate need - EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) Other aid received

U.S. citizen

First-Time Students: Minimum 24 ACT Superscore or 1160 new SAT and minimum 3.00 GPA Transfer Students: Minimum 24 transfer hours & 3.25 GPA

ANNUAL AWARD AMOUNTS

Awards up to $14,000 for on-campus students which includes $3,000 for meal plan and $3,000 for housing

Remaining balance for tuition and fees

Tuition and fees: $8,000

Campus Housing: $2,000

Tuition and fees: $6,000

Campus Housing: $2,000

Tuition and fees: $4,000

Campus Housing: $2,000

Awards $3,000 toward Campus Housing

Awards up to $3,000

One-year award

Equal to out-of-state tuition costs

Automatically awarded and posted to student account upon billing

been

through July 1,

along with an

> Scholarship deadline is July 1, 2023, for all above scholarships EXCEPT A-State Scholar > All scholarships are administered according to university guidelines at AState.edu/Scholarships > A scholarship award will only be made to those students who have applied and

admitted to Arkansas State University. For a student to be considered for admission, we must receive an admission application,

official six or seven semester high school transcript, $30 application fee, and official ACT or SAT score.

visit AState.edu/Admissions for complete admission details. > Scholarship amounts can be upgraded based on receipt of new ACT/GPA

2023, (excluding A-State Scholar). > All A-State housing scholarships are contingent upon the availability of on-campus housing. > A-State reserves the right to make changes to the scholarship program at any time based on the funds available, the number of eligible students, and date students were admitted. > 870 Housing Plan cannot be combined with another housing award.

® STUDENTS MUST BE FULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP A-STATE SCHOLAR A-STATE CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP A-STATE LEADER SCHOLARSHIP A-STATE PACK 870 HOUSING PLAN HERITAGE GRANT OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIP MAY BE COMBINED WITH INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

READ THE FINE PRINT

SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION.

SCHOLARSHIPS

RENEWAL

15 A-State hours on the A-State campus per semester (including one Honors course) and a cumulative 3.500 GPA