University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Questions About Degree Plans

• What’s a degree plan, and where do I get one?
• How do I find information about degree requirements?
• How do I officially declare a major?
• Am I required to keep a certain GPA in my chosen major?
• Does this major require a minor?
• Are there any prerequisites to this major?
• Could I do an independent study or special research project as part of my degree plan?

Questions About Advising

• How am I assigned a department advisor?
• With whom do I meet in the department about my transer courses counting toward this major?
• May I visit the department and talk with the faculty?

Questions About Scholarships and Campus Life

• Are there scholarships available? If so, what are the deadlines for application?
• Are there internships available?
• What is the instructor-to-student ratio in my major classes?
• With whom do I talk about career planning?
• Are there student organizations or honor societies for my major?