Arkansas State University Viewbook 2020-21 by Arkansas State University

A R K A N S A S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

WE WILL TAKE YOU THERE

BECOME PART OF THE PACK

We will take you there INTO A RESEARCH LAB AS AN UNDERGRADUATE INTO THE WORLD THROUGH STUDY ABROAD INTO ONLINE REALMS AS A COMPETITOR AND A CREATOR TO YOUR DEGREE AND TO A PROMISING FUTURE OF YOUR OWN MAKING

From here to anywhere at Arkansas State

Table of Contents:

3 5 7

The Campus Visit Uncommon Opportunities The Value of Your Degree Majors & Minors Registered Student Orgs

11 13 15 17 19

Living On Campus Study Abroad Red Wolves Athletics Jonesboro, Arkansas More Stuff To Do

21 23 24 24 25

A-State Campus Admission Requirements Tuition & Fees Financial Aid & Scholarships Now What?

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

V I S I T

The campus

Tour.AState.edu

When you come for your official campus visit, stop in at the WELCOME CENTER (right) where visits begin in the heart of campus.

YOUR CAMPUS VISIT WILL INCLUDE... meeting with the Campus Experience Coordinator who can answer all your questions, as well as taking a guided campus tour led by one of our student Chancellor’s Ambassadors. You can even meet with a professor from your academic area of interest. One visit to A-State and you will feel the Pack Pride!

CAN’T MAKE IT TO CAMPUS? Check out Tour.AState.edu to experience our VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR.

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

You have to see A-State to believe it. You’ll discover our beautiful campus, but more importantly, you’ll feel the sense of belonging. When you set foot on our campus, you’ll feel welcomed, and you will know you’ve found the place you can call home.

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN CAMPUS VISITS ARE THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR WHEN DECIDING WHERE TO ATTEND COLLEGE.

Visit.AState.edu

from the

EDGE OF SPACE AT ARKANSAS STATE, OUR STUDENTS PUSH THE LIMITS OF LEARNING. WE COLLABORATE WITH NASA IN THE CLOUDS AND DISCOVER NEW SPECIES BELOW THE SEA.

UNCOMMON OPPORTUNITIES

Arkansas State offers undergraduate students opportunities to get out of the classroom and into the field conducting research usually reserved for masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level or higher students.

to the

OCEAN FLOOR WHAT DO MOSQUITOES, MALARIA AND BOB MARLEY HAVE IN COMMON?

A tiny fish parasite discovered by A-State marine biologist Paul Sikkel. The new species, Gnathia marleyi, is a small crustacean blood feeder he observed in shallow coral reefs of the Caribbean. The species is the first to be discovered in the Caribbean in more than two decades.

Paul Sikkel Marine Biologist

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.

2020:

STUDENT SUBMERSION THE CREATE@STATE SYMPOSIUM

AState.edu/CreateAtState

Sikkel has maintained a productive research program by integrating undergraduate and graduate students at each step, beginning with field data collection and completing projects through the dissemination of results. Sikkel’s research focuses on how environmental changes in coral reef systems impact the interaction between coral reef fishes and their parasites off the coasts of four different continents.

More than

165 students submitted video research presentations in a totally virtual experience!

ELEMENTAL AMBIENCE | SEXUAL ASSAULT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSES | THE EFFECT OF JUDGE LEADERSHIP STYLE ON JURY DECISION-MAKING | SPECTRUM: A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL POETRY CONVEYING THEMES EXPRESSED THOUGH COLOR SYMBOLISM IN LITERATURE | ‘PRETTY HURTS’: HOW SOCIETAL VIEWS NEGATIVELY IMPACT WOMEN | ANALYZING THE ADOPTION RATE OF LOCAL VARIABLE TYPE INFERENCE IN OPENSOURCE JAVA 10 PROJECTS | DEVELOPING AN INSTRUMENT TO ASSESS DIABETES-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES OF PRIMARY PROVIDERS REGARDING FOOT HEALTH | EFFECTS OF FOAM ROLLING FOR DELAYED-ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS ON MILITARY PERFORMANCE AND PERCEIVED RECOVERY | A THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF HOW ACHALASIA PATIENTS RECEIVE ONLINE SOCIAL SUPPORT | ENHANCED BIOPRODUCTION OF SELECTED ANTIOXIDANT STILBENOIDS IN PEANUT HAIRY ROOTS | ELECTROSTATIC STABILITY AND OPTICAL TUNABILITY OF CHARGED PARTICLES IN INVERTED SYSTEMS: AN APPROACH TOWARDS NOVEL TUNABLE SURFACES | NUTRITIONAL YEAST AS A PALATABLE SOURCE OF VITAMIN B12 FOR ADOLESCENTS | THE FORCES OF CONNECTED LEARNING AND UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | BAYLOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SCANDAL: CRISIS COMMUNICATION AND BRAND REPUTATION | THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN AND INSPIRATORY ABILITIES | CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROSPORE EMBRYOGENESIS IN SOYBEAN (GLYCINE MAX) | FLORAL DIP TRANSFORMATION OF CAMELINA SATIVA L. WITH A MYO-INOSITOL OXYGENASE GENE TO POTENTIALLY IMPROVE OIL YIELD | NEURAL NETWORK BASED SOIL RESISTIVITY PREDICTION FOR ARKANSAS

Professors Tillman Kennon and Ross Carroll worked, along with A-State undergraduate students, in a NASA project flying 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 56 high altitude balloons from Arkansas and Missouri in the last 12 years.

SEVERAL RECENT AWARD-WINNING CREATE @ STATE RESEARCH TOPICS:

This photograph of the Earth’s surface, captured at an ABS record altitude, was taken by a camera onboard a high-altitude balloon launched by A-State students.

Rooted in Research

LAUNCH PAD

notably: A-STATE IS AMONG

Professor Sikkel named the species after Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley because of his respect and admiration for Marley’s music.

131 3,000

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.

THE VALUE OF YOUR DEGREE... A 2019 report from the U.S. Department of Labor & Statistics compared the median earnings for people with a college degree and without from 2018:

Median Annual Earnings Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree No Degree High School Diploma

$57,504 $37,960

$0 $10K $20K $30K $40K $50K $60K

Honors College A-STATE OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF HONORS COURSES. Talented and motivated students in the Honors College benefit from small classes, great professors, personalized academic advising and suite-style housing in the Honors Living-Learning Community, along with academic, social and cultural events. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a home on campus, the warmth of friends and the stimulation of being inspired along with peers who share a common bond.

VISIT THE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE! AState.edu/Honors 7

Honors Admission Criteria:

28 & 3.50

ACT Composite Score of 28 or Higher

High School GPA of 3.50 or Higher

COLLEGE OF:

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

Accounting M 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 Business Technology

Chemistry M Children’s Advocacy Studies Civil Engineering Clinical Laboratory Science Cognitive Science Communication Disorders Communication Studies M Computer & Information Technology M Computer Science M Creative Media Production Criminology M Crop Consulting & Agronomic Services

Dietetics Digital Design Digital Innovations Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management

Economics M Electrical Engineering Electronic Commerce Elementary Education Engineering Engineering Technology M English M Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Environmental Studies Exercise Science

Finance M Financial Wealth Management Folklore Studies French

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

International Business M International Studies

Land Surveying & Geomatics M Leadership Studies Logistics

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

Nursing

Sales Leadership Social Science Social Work Sociology M Spatial Technologies & GIS Spanish Special Education Sport Management Statistics Strategic Communication Surveying

Theatre M

United States History

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

Organizational Supervision

Health Promotion Health Studies History M History & Philosophy of Science & Technology Homeland Security & Disaster Preparedness Horticulture

Interdisciplinary Family Studies Interdisciplinary Studies*

Philosophy M Physical Education Physics M Plant & Soil Science Plant Science Political Science M Psychology M Radiologic Sciences Religious Studies Renewable Energy Technology

ASSOCIATE DEGREES: Accounting Clinical Laboratory Science Computer & Information Technology Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management General Studies Law Enforcement Nursing Occupational Therapist Assistant Paramedic Physical Therapist Assistant Technology

...DON’T SEE WHAT YOU WANT?

Ask your admissions counselor. We have more than 130 degrees and more than 60 minors. If that doesn’t work, check out our “Build-Your-Own-Degree” below.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-DEGREE [ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ]

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.

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

AState.edu/Degrees

MAJORS & MINORS:

AFTER CLASS...

> 150

YOU WON’T HAVE TO STAY IN A BUBBLE AState.edu/RSO

This listing of RSOs changes often. Check out the website for a complete and up-todate list of groups. 9

(...BUT BUBBLE SOCCER IS A BLAST!)

The A-State Rugby Club has been dominant almost every year since its inception, logging multiple national titles and a slew of post-season appearances.

A-State’s Civil Engineering students took

1ST

place honors at the Deep South Conference for steel bridge design and surveying.

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’s newest club sport,

Esports participated in

games at the collegiate level taking top honors in several events.

285

members, With A-State is home to the largest Phi Beta Lambda chapter (Collegiate FBLA) in the nation for the third year in a row, taking home 50+ awards annually.

STUDENT ROOMS: HONORS-LLC, UNIVERSITY, ARKANSAS AND ROTC-LLC

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 no matter if you are wanting to attend an RSO event or grab a bite to eat, you will always be connected to what is going on around you.

AState.edu/Housing

UNIVERSITY HOUSING & DINING

YOUR HOWL AWAY FROM HOME...

ADVANTAGES:

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. 11

> YOU’RE CLOSE...to everything – classes, dining hall, extracurricular activities. > YOU’LL SAVE MONEY...once you add up the expenses for off-campus living – rent, cable, internet, furniture, appliances, utilities, cleaning costs, and transportation to and from campus. > YOU’RE CONNECTED...living on campus makes it easier for students to stay engaged with other students and organizations. > YOU’LL STAY WELL-FED...living on campus means that you have access to a wide variety of dining options, all within walking distance. No need to cook or clean up. > THERE’S NO 12-MO. LEASE...Residence Life agreements are for the academic year only; no extra summer time expenses. > PARKING IS EASIER...after purchasing your annual parking decal, you will have access to parking spaces near your residence hall. Once on campus, there is no need to drive.

DINING ON CAMPUS:

IF YOU’RE

HUNGRY... (WE CAN FEED YOUR NEED)

MATEO

“I’VE LIVED ON CAMPUS SINCE MY FIRST YEAR. NOW I’M A RESIDENT ASSISTANT IN KAYS HALL. STAYING ON CAMPUS KEEPS ME MORE CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING.”

N O S H O R TA G E O F D I N I N G O P T I O N S From salad to dessert and everything in between to keep your belly happy, the newly renovated Acansa Dining Hall is a favorite spot on campus for students. If you are in the mood for something else, try the food court. We have sushi, smoothies, mac-and-cheese bowls, grilled-to-order fare, and the college staple – hot, melty, cheesy pizza. We even have the student favorite: Chick-fil-A. There is no shortage of other eateries around campus, too: Starbucks Coffee for your morning caffeine buzz, Einstein Bros. Bagels for all of your bakery and deli needs, and SimplyTo-Go for something quick to eat while on the move. Our Campus Store is always stocked for whatever snack you are craving and Howl On Wheels is A-State’s very own food truck with plenty of delectable delights. Visit the website to explore meal plans and get ready to chow down. AState.edu/Dining

a world awaits... In the 21st century, Arkansas State believes the experience of study abroad is a fundamental part of a university education. We support travel in a wide array of programs – including traditional student exchange, international partner universities, and faculty-led short-term experiences. A-State Global Classrooms are faculty-led programs for three weeks and range from the study of Japanese art in Tokyo to tracing the path of the Allies across Europe from Normandy to Berlin.

AState.edu/StudyAbroad 13

“YOU WILL BE MORE DISAPPOINTED BY THE THINGS THAT YOU DIDN’T DO THAN BY THE ONES YOU DID. THROW OFF THE BOWLINES. SAIL AWAY FROM THE SAFE HARBOR, CATCH THE TRADE WINDS IN YOUR SAILS.” — UNCREDITED WORLD TRAVELER

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GO FAR!

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COME HERE.

RECENT

ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES YOU GET HERE, MAY NOT BE HERE.

STUDY ABROAD

DESTINATIONS

SCOTLAND

NORWAY NETHERLANDS

POLAND

ICELAND IRELAND ENGLAND GERMANY

NICARAGUA

JAPAN

PORTUGAL

SOUTH KOREA

MOROCCO

GREECE THAILAND

SENEGAL

ITALY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES EGYPT

COSTA RICA COLOMBIA

AUSTRALIA

SPAIN SOUTH AFRICA FRANCE

PERCENT OF STUDENTS SAY THE #1 REASON THEY GO TO COLLEGE IS TO GET A JOB.

PERCENT OF EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR THE SKILLS AND TRAITS THAT ARE DEVELOPED IN STUDY ABROAD SETTINGS.

PERCENT OF EMPLOYERS THINK INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT.

PERCENT OF STUDENTS WHO STUDIED ABROAD SECURED A JOB WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AFTER GRADUATION.

GET YOUR WOLVES

AStateRedWolves.com |

/AStateRedWolves | #WolvesUp

UP!

A-State is an NCAA Division I FBS member in the Sun Belt Conference. As a student, you get in FREE to every home game. Whether you’re an athlete or fan, you have one choice: to be loud, proud and part of the crowd! That’s #PackPride… and that’s what it’s like to be part of the Red Wolves!

CONFERENCE TEAMS:

NCAA DIVISION I TEAMS

FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING AT YOUR FIRST DIVISION I FBS COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME IS HARD TO BEAT. THE TEAM RUN-OUT IS A FAN FAVORITE. THE STANDS ARE FILLED. THE BAND JUST FINISHED THE LAST NOTE OF THE ALMA MATER. THE CHEERLEADERS AND DANCERS ARE READY TO LEAD THE TEAM ONTO THE FIELD WITH MEGAPHONES AND POMPOMS IN THE AIR. THE CROWD STANDS UP. 30,000+ FANS START TO ROAR. THE ANNOUNCER YELLS, “HERRRE COME YOUR RED WOLVES!” CUE THE FIGHT SONG: ”ON, ON, ON TO VICTORY...”

M EN ’ S S PO R TS BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY FOOTBALL GOLF INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD WO M EN ’ S S PO R TS BASKETBALL BOWLING CROSS COUNTRY GOLF INDOOR TRACK & FIELD OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SOCCER TENNIS VOLLEYBALL

ARKANSAS STATE APPALACHIAN STATE COASTAL CAROLINA GEORGIA SOUTHERN GEORGIA STATE LITTLE ROCK LOUISIANA SOUTH ALABAMA TEXAS STATE TROY ULM UT ARLINGTON

1 2 OF ONLY

A-State is one of ONLY two schools in Arkansas to offer competitive, big-time college athletic programs. Come be part of the excitement. Be part of the Pack!

We have it here... WHETHER YOU’RE ON CAMPUS OR OUTAND-ABOUT IN JONESBORO, YOU’LL FIND PLENTY TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED.

DOWNTOWN

When you live on campus, there aren’t many reasons to go anywhere else. In addition to concerts and sporting events, you can work out at the Red W.O.L.F. Center, get all-you-can eat at the recently renovated “Caf,” and ride to class on the PAC Path trails.

4MILES SQUARE

...OF ANYTHING BUT JONES-BORING

One square mile at A-State serves as the heart of culture, tourism, and sports for Northeast Arkansas including: Red Wolves football at Centennial Bank Stadium, baseball at Tomlinson Stadium, concerts and more in First National Bank Arena, Bradbury Art Museum, Regional Farmers’ Market, ASU Museum, Red Wolf Convention Center, and Fowler Center, the premier performing arts center.

Irish pub? White table dining? Brunch? Music venues? Ramen shops? Student lofts? It is all in downtown Jonesboro. There is eclectic shopping from custom soaps to casual women’s clothing, to the headquarters store of one of the state’s prime outdoor lifestyle companies. Along with community festivals, downtown Jonesboro hosts special events for students such as the annual welcome back block party.

OH, DID WE FORGET TO MENTION THE CITY OF JONESBORO’S LATEST HIGH-PRIORITY PROJECT: THE A-STATE TO DOWNTOWN BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL?

A-STATE CAMPUS

SHOPPING

1 4

OUTDOOR RECREATION

One of the largest urban parks in the state, Craighead Forest Park is an oasis of mountain biking and trail running. The 692-acre park includes a 60-acre lake for canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. You can even overnight camp in the – wait for it – Craighead Forest. The park has helped host the Jonesboro Open, which is a part of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, three times on its disc golf course.

From Turtle Creek Mall and all the usual national brands to fun and funky local boutiques that feature the latest fashion trends, you can find most of what you are looking for in the growing shopping areas located near Red Wolf Boulevard and what the locals call “the old fairgrounds.” And if you cannot find it, just turn the page for more about the region.

JUST IN CASE... DOWNTOWN RIVERWALK

We have a lot in Jonesboro, but nearby there is even more. If you feel the urge to get out of town from time to time, A-State is right in the middle of four major metro areas and surrounded by some of the greatest natural attractions like the Buffalo River National Park, the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, and some of the world’s greatest fishing areas.

GEOGRAPHICALLY

THE ARCH

JONESBORO IS LOCATED LATITUDE: 90.7043 W LONGITUDE: 35.8423 N

4 HRS

ST. LOUIS, MO 4 HRS

AVERAGE YEAR-ROUND TEMP°

NASHVILLE, TN

KINDA HOT AVERAGE RAINFALL”

JUST ENOUGH

1 HR

2 HRS

LITTLE ROCK, AR

MEMPHIS, TN

BEALE STREET Music City, USA or Beale Street; NFL, NHL, NBA or MLB – they are all a short day trip from Jonesboro. If not at First National Bank Arena, you can bet your favorite band will play FedEx Forum, Simmons Bank Arena, Bridgestone Arena or Enterprise Center. If you really need to get away, four international airports surround Arkansas State. There is also a super-quick connection from Jonesboro Regional to St. Louis Lambert International. Need that IKEA showroom for your residence hall? All interstate an hour away in Memphis. Want to check out a Presidential Library? Two hours by four-lane to the state capital in Little Rock. Needless to say, “You can get there from here.” 20

FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES Honors, ROTC and STEM Den KAYS HALL First-Year Residence Hall

UNIVERSITY HALL First-Year Residence Hall

RENG STUDENT UNION The hub of the campus. Eat. Study. Hang out. Starbucks. Pay your bills. Enough said.

THE MEMORIAL ARCH Donated by the class of 1927, the arch is the oldest structure on campus.

DEAN B. ELLIS LIBRARY One of our signature buildings, complete with a clock tower and chiming bells, the library contains nearly a million books and e-books, and a museum that is second-to-none.

ED/COMM BUILDING The voice of the world’s most beloved cartoon squid graduated from A-State. TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX The A-State track and field program has been the home to 10 Olympians, including a gold medalist and two bronze medalists.

SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHAMPS The women’s track and field team took top honors at last year’s 2019 conference championship meet.

TAILGATE COMMUNITY On game days, the Red Wolf player walk is always a fan favorite.

CENTENNIAL BANK STADIUM ALLISON FIELD Red Wolves football has produced nearly 100 players who have gone on to the highest level of play.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK ARENA Not only can you watch Red Wolves basketball here, you can see world-class concerts, get slammed with the WWE, or even get dirty while your ears are ringing at a monster truck rally.

PARTY IN THE PINES Pre-game socializing before the Red Wolves take the field is a student tradition.

RED WOLF CONVENTION CENTER

FRATERNITY ROW

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

FARMERS’ MARKET Find the freshest produce this region has to offer and shop local handcrafted creations.

SORORITY ROW FOWLER CENTER The region’s premier performing arts center.

ARKANSAS HALL Freshman Residence Hall

TOMLINSON STADIUM KELL FIELD Home to America’s favorite past-time, Red Wolves style.

HOWL’S PORK SAUSAGE It’s a real thing! It’s delicious! And we make it right here in our meat lab.

RED W.O.L.F. CENTER This state-of-the-art recreation facility features a rock wall, workout and weight area, indoor track, gymnasiums and more.

ABI The Arkansas Biosciences Institute is a cutting-edge research facility with experiments that range in scope and focus from developing the rice varieties that will feed the planet in the future to growing nerve cells on nano-engineered surfaces aimed to heal spinal cord injuries.

THE SOUND OF THE NATURAL STATE The award-winning A-State marching band hones its skills at this outdoor classroom.

CONSERVATION Our hands-on crop science, as well as advanced research in water conservation, is helping make the world more sustainable.

GET YOUR WOLVES UP.

APPLY NOW TO BECOME A PART OF THE PACK. Come ready to innovate, start something, restart something, research, and explore the limits of your limits. Bring questions. We’ll find answers, together. Or, bring answers and we’ll find something to do with them. Undecided? No worries, you’ll find your way while you receive one of the finest educations available anywhere. This is where it happens.

ADMISSION CRITERIA: Arkansas State University is committed to each student and recognizes an individual is defined by much more than a single letter or number. Students who: 1) do not currently meet the criteria below for automatic admission OR 2) have not been able to take a standardized test: Should apply and submit, in addition to high school transcripts and/or test scores, two letters of recommendation and a statement (500 words or less) addressing the following prompts: > Why is A-State a good fit for you and your educational goals? > What are your academic and personal strengths and how do you hope to grow as a student at A-State? > What experiences outside of the classroom impact or had an impact on your academic performance? Students who meet the following minimum requirements will receive automatic admission to A-State:

UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION

> Cumulative 2.75 high school grade point average AND > Minimum 21 ACT composite or 1060 SAT (super score will be considered)

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION*

> Cumulative 2.3 high school grade point average AND > Minimum 19 ACT composite or 990 SAT (super score will be considered) * Students admitted conditionally will participate in the Transition Studies program upon enrollment at A-State.

TO BE FULLY ADMITTED, WE NEED: o o o o

Completed Online Application $30 Application Fee Official High School Transcript Official ACT/SAT Score

o Immunization Record (2 MMRs) 23

TAKE THE ACT/SAT SEVERAL TIMES TO RAISE YOUR SCORE.

Typically, students’ scores increase when they take the ACT/SAT multiple times. The higher your score, the more opportunities you may be eligible to receive! ARKANSAS STATE ACCEPTS YOUR ACT/SAT SUPER SCORE. An ACT/SAT super score is a composite score that is made up of your highest individual subscores from various test dates. These best individual subscores are then averaged to create a brand new, higher composite ACT/ SAT score. Make sure you send A-State your scores each time you take the test. We’ll calculate a super score for you!

VISIT: www.ACT.org | www.SAT.org TO CHECK AVAILABLE DATES AND TO REGISTER TO TAKE THE TEST.

OUR STUDENTS:

13,891

TOTAL STUDENT

60+

COUNTRIES ARE REPRESENTED IN OUR STUDENT BODY

ENROLLMENT GENDER:

TOTAL CAMPUS POPULATION

60 %

40 %

AVG. INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL GPA

3.55

AVG. INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL ACT

[ NATIONAL AVG. 20.8 ]

AVG. CLASS SIZE

RETENTION RATE FOR FIRST-TIME, 2019 FULL-TIME STUDENTS

75.0%

2020-21 UNDERGRADUATE TUITION RATES & CHARGES IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE Tuition & Fees $8,900 $15,860 Room & Board 8,660 8,660 Books/Supplies 1,250 1,250 [ ANNUALLY ]

$18,810

$25,770

FINANCIAL AID MORE THAN 80% OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID. AState.edu/FinAid

Phone: 870.972.2310 Email: FinAid@AState.edu or Scholarships@AState.edu

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP/ANNUAL AMOUNT

REQUIREMENTS:

A-STATE SCHOLAR • Awards up to $14,000 for on campus students include $3,000 for meal plan $3,000 for housing • Remaining balance for tuition and fees

• U.S. citizen • 2021 High School Graduate • Minimum 32 composite ACT or 1420 new SAT & 3.50 GPA

A-STATE ACHIEVEMENT

• U.S. citizen • 2021 High School Graduate • 28 and above ACT super score or 1300 and above new SAT & minimum 4.00 GPA • 28 and above ACT super score or 1300 and above new SAT & minimum 3.50 GPA • 28 and above ACT super score or 1300 and above new SAT & minimum 3.00 GPA

Achievement 1: $8,000 > Achievement 2: $7,000 > Achievement 3: $6,000 >

A-STATE MERIT Merit 1: $5,000 > Merit 2: $4,000 > Merit 3: $3,000 >

RED WOLF GRANT $2,000

• U.S. citizen • 2021 High School Graduate • 21-22 ACT super score or 1060-1120 new SAT & minimum 3.00 GPA

HERITAGE GRANT Awards up to $3,000

• U.S. citizen • 2021 High School Graduate • Demonstrate need - EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) • Other aid received

One year award OUT-OF-STATE Award is equal to cost of out-of-state tuition Automatically awarded and posted to student account upon billing

MAY BE COMBINED WITH INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Dean B. Ellis Library is silhouetted beautifully against the warmth of a colorful horizon.

• U.S. citizen • 2021 High School Graduate • 23-27 ACT super score or 1130-1290 new SAT & minimum 4.00 GPA • 23-27 ACT super score or 1130-1290 new SAT & minimum 3.50 GPA • 23-27 ACT super score or 1130-1290 new SAT & minimum 3.00 GPA

• U.S. citizen • First-Time Students Minimum 24 composite ACT or 1160 new SAT & a minimum 3.000 GPA • Transfer Students Minimum 24 transfer hours and a minimum 3.25 GPA

NOTE: FOR YOU TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, YOU MUST BE FULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY.

NOW WHAT? DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T WAIT! SEND YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT NOW

AP SCORES

APPLY NOW!

AState.edu/Registrar/Students/AP

AState.edu/ApplyNow

CHECK AP SCORES ON OUR WEBSITE TO CONFIRM COLLEGE CREDIT

The Dean B. Ellis Library rises high and is one of the signature buildings in the A-State skyline.

Arkansas State hosts the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is housed in historic Wilson Hall, the oldest building on campus. Newly renovated and state-of-the-art, it is second-to-none.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

SCHOLARSHIP

MUST BE FULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION

Become part of the Pack! SCHEDULE YOUR OFFICIAL CAMPUS VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CAMPUS VISITS, LOG ON TO VISIT.ASTATE.EDU OR CALL US AT (870) 972-2782. |AStateAdmission

While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re visiting, stop by our bookstore and check out the coolest Red Wolves gear.

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