Becoming a Trojan: Quick Guide for Applicants

Complete an application for admission, and pay the $40 application fee. Learn more about requesting a fee waiver based on financial need or military service.

Need more info? Find the application type that best suits you:

• First-time freshman
• Freshman with concurrent college credit
• Freshman with less than 12 hours earned after high school
• Transfer student
• International student

Tip: Don’t see your application type? Return to the Admissions home page to find a link to more information.

Tip: Your application will be reviewed by your UA Little Rock admission counselor. We’ll communicate with you via email, so be sure to provide the email address you regularly check on your application. Don’t miss out on important updates!

Military Students and Dependents: Review our Checklist for Military Students for additional resources.

View your application status and list of missing and submitted documents by logging in as a returning user on the admissions application page. Documents can be mailed to:

 

Shot records (or immunization records) can be sent via mail, emailed to admissions@ualr.edu, or faxed to 501-569-8956. It must include dated proof of two measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines.

Transcripts should come from your school’s registrar. If a paper transcript is submitted, the document must be in a sealed, unopened envelope provided by your school’s registrar. Transcripts can be sent electronically if this option is made available by your registrar, or you can have them mailed to our office.

Tip: Testing Services provides placement testing and credit by examination. Contact the Office of Testing Services at 501.569.3198 or visit them in the Student Services Center, Room 315. New Transfers: Credit by exam policies vary considerably from campus to campus. Receiving credit at one school does not guarantee that you will receive credit at another school. Learn more here.

Need your BOSS PIN?  Go to boss.ualr.edu, click “Secure Login,” select “Forgot PIN?” and follow the prompts.

Need your student ID (T#)?  Go to boss.ualr.edu, click “Secure Login,” enter your Social Security number in the “User ID field.”  You’ll get a message that displays your T#.

If you still have questions, contact the Office of Admissions at 501.569.3127.

1. Go to boss.ualr.edu, choose “Secure Login,” and enter your student ID (T#). Click “Get PIN” and follow the prompts.
2. Click “Personal Information” then “List Accounts and Change Passwords.”
3. Find your netID and write it down. You’ll need it later.
4. Go to “Change Password” and click each box. Enter and confirm your password.
5. Enter and confirm your new password.
6. Now you can access your e-mail, BOSS, and blackboard using your netID and new password with a single sign-on at my.ualr.edu

BOSS is your one-stop, online system for access to:

• Set your password for your UA Little Rock email
• View outstanding financial aid requirements
• Accept offered financial aid
• Register for classes
• Pay your bill
• Check your grades

Check your UA Little Rock email at mail.ualr.edu using your NetID and password created in BOSS. Choose the option to view your usernames/change your passwords to change your passwords.

Tip: Your email is a primary source of communication, so check it often.

Tip: Your instructors may use Blackboard for communication or assignments even if it’s not an online class. Get more info here!

Step 1: See the options available to help you fund your education on the Financial Aid home page, including federal financial aid and UA Little Rock merit and private scholarships.

Tip: UA Little Rock’s FAFSA school code is 001101.

Tip: Pay attention to deadlines and required materials for each scholarship.

Step 2: Complete the YOUniversal application on the ADHE website for state financial aid programs like the Academic Challenge Scholarship.

Military Students and Dependents: If you are entitled to the GI Bill, contact our Office of Military Student Success at 501.569.8171 or military@ualr.edu.

View on-campus housing options and policies, and complete the application online. You will need your UA Little Rock student ID (T#) and PIN.

Tip: Applying early increases your chance of getting your preferred hall and roommate.

Parents: Visit our housing page just for you.

Step 1: Visit ualr.edu/newstudents for a list of scheduled new student orientation sessions.

Step 2: Sign up for the date that works best for you. Meet the people who will guide you to college graduation. You’ll meet with your academic advisor, register for classes, and get your UA Little Rock ID card and parking pass.  You’ll also get to know your new college home, meet new people, and have fun!

Tip: Orientation is required for new freshmen and recommended for transfers.

Tip: The Disability Resource Center is available to assist you with accommodations if you need.  Be sure to stop by to visit with them!

All degree-seeking students should meet with an academic adviser before registering for classes.

• New Freshmen:
  • New freshmen are advised for fall classes during summer orientation (see the “Sign up for freshmen or transfer orientation” above). More information about freshmen advising can be found here.

• New Transfers:
  • New transfers must attend an acclimation meeting with their academic college. You will be referred to your academic advisor at the end of this meeting.
    • After you have received your acceptance letter, you will be contacted by your academic college to schedule this meeting.
    • Tip: Phone appointments are available. Plan to have a computer with internet access in front of you during your meeting.
  • Transfer orientation is also available (see the “Sign up for freshmen or transfer orientation” above).

• Post-baccalaureate:
  • Find your advisor here.

Tip: Visiting and non-degree seeking students don’t require advising!

Tip: If you plan to take the Accuplacer placement test, schedule your test at ualr.at/exam. Be sure to submit any AP, CLEP or other placement test scores to Testing Services.

Your advisor may help you register during your advising appointment,  After you’ve been advised, you have the option to register for classes or adjust your schedule online.

Tip: Our online registration guide has video tutorials and troubleshooting suggestions.

 

Take your schedule to the UA Little Rock Bookstore to find the books you need or get your list through their online form. Renting is usually less expensive, and you may be able to use financial aid to pay for books. You can also check them out online.

Tip: The bookstore price matches Amazon and local competitors.

View your account balance in BOSS to pay in full or set up an installment payment plan (fall and spring semesters only).

Deadlines are available online.

Tip: Pay before the semester’s deadline so you won’t be dropped from your classes.

Questions? View the Bursar’s Office frequently asked questions page.