When you have a question about Graduate School issues, you’ll get an answer most quickly if you contact the person who oversees that area directly. Here’s a guide to common question topics and who to contact for more information.
If you call our phone numbers and don’t get an answer, please leave a voice message! We will be sure to return your call.
Grad School student support contact info:
Dr. Karen Kuralt, Interim Associate Dean: kmkuralt@ualr.edu, 501-916-9214
- Choosing the right grad program for your goals
- Taking courses as a non-degree-seeking grad student
- Thesis and dissertation issues
- Graduation questions
- Probation, dismissal, academic clemency, grade appeals, SAP appeals (financial aid appeals)
- Grad Student Association
Paula Baker-Rouse, Director of Graduate Admissions: pebaker@ualr.edu, 501-916-6213
- Registration issues or registration holds after you are admitted
- How to change programs, or change from the main campus to the online campus
LaShawn Hayden, Admission Processor: graddom1@ualr.edu, 501-916-6211
- Admission documents for applicants whose last names begin with A-K (including transcripts, test scores, proof of vaccination, recommendation letters, etc.)
Chelsee Sierra, Admission Processor: graddom2@ualr.edu, 501-916-6216
- Admission documents for applicants whose last names begin with L-Z (including transcripts, test scores, proof of vaccination, recommendation letters, etc.)
Lucas Crosland, Grad School IT Director: lscrosland@ualr.edu
- Error messages or technical problems with the online application
- Resetting your PIN
Nicole Godfrey, Graduate Enrollment Management: negodfrey@ualr.edu, 501-916-6219
- Help with filling out the application for grad school
- New student orientation
- Campus resources for students
- Applying for GA positions
- Thesis and dissertation issues
Deletta Browning, Grad School Finance Director: djbrowning@ualr.edu, 501-916-6212
- GA tuition payments and payroll
- HR forms for new GAs
- HR forms for terminating a GA position
