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Taking non-degree-seeking courses can also help you build writing samples or meet professors who can recommend your admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes you may be working on a degree at another university, but you want to take a class or two at UA Little Rock and then transfer that credit to your home institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes you may need to take just a course or two to update your professional certification, but you aren\u2019t required to complete a new degree or graduate certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be classified as a non-degree-seeking graduate student if you are an undergraduate at UA Little Rock who is taking graduate courses and saving them to be applied to a graduate degree. If you are in an early-entry program, or if you want to take a few graduate courses while you are still an undergrad, talk to your academic advisor, and then contact Mrs. Paula Baker-Rouse (pebaker@ualr.edu), the director of Graduate Admissions, for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, not all students who want to take an extra course need to be non-degree-seeking graduate students. If you want to take courses that are taught at the 4000\/5000 level (which have a mix of undergrad and grad students) &#8212; and if you don\u2019t need to have graduate-level credit for professional reasons &#8212; it might be better for you to take the 4000-level version of the class and register as a post-baccalaureate student (also called post-bac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be advised that non-degree-seeking students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are not eligible for financial aid or veteran\u2019s benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not require academic advising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage non-degree-seeking students to contact the program coordinator or instructor for the classes you plan to take. Some graduate classes are restricted and require an override to register. Some programs may not allow non-degree-seeking students to take courses without being admitted to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more help choosing courses as a non-degree-seeking grad student, please contact Dr. Karen Kuralt, Associate Dean of the Graduate School at kmkuralt@ualr.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-apply-as-a-non-degree-seeking-graduate-student\">To apply as a non-degree-seeking graduate student:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply to the UA Little Rock Graduate School using the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2024\/03\/Non-Degree-Seeking-Application1.pdf\">UA Little Rock Non-Degree-Seeking Graduate Student instructions<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the $40 non-refundable application fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit proof of 2 MMR immunizations or Titer Test results showing test date and immunity (for applicants born after January 1, 1957). 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This is an exciting and meaningful step toward deepening your knowledge and advancing your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please take time to read each section carefully before proceeding. This will help ensure that you complete every step successfully.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-425-content\" id=\"accordion-425\">Starting an Application<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-425-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-425\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start your application, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/apply.ualr.edu\">apply.ualr.edu<\/a> and create an account. Please use an email address that you will check regularly, as much of our communication with you about your application will use that email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you have set up an account, you will be able to &#8220;Start a New Application.&#8221; Please choose the application cycle during which you would like to start taking classes (e.g. Fall 2023-Summer 2024) and then choose the &#8220;graduate application.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/226\/2024\/03\/Non-Degree-Seeking-Application1.pdf\">apply as a non-degree seeking student, follow the steps here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-269-content\" id=\"accordion-269\">Choose Your Campus and Program<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-269-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-269\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you have provided your personal information as well as some additional information, you will be asked to specify the highest degree you have earned. Most applicants will have only received a bachelor&#8217;s degree, but some will have already completed a graduate degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, you will be asked whether you will take classes on the main campus or the online campus. &#8220;Online Campus&#8221; refers to a select group of programs that are offered completely online with no in-person component. (You can find a list of these programs by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/academics\/graduate\/?online=online\">UA Little Rock Online graduate programs<\/a> webpage.) Most programs offer a combination of in-person and online courses and can be found on the &#8220;Main Campus.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, you will select your program from a dropdown list. Please note that the list is alphabetical: the program name appears first, followed by the degree type you would like to obtain. Many programs have more than one degree, so be careful to select the right program for you from this list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, select the term indicating when you would like to start the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-349-content\" id=\"accordion-349\">Completing Your Application<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-349-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-349\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on the program you have selected, you may have additional forms to complete before you can submit your application. One of the most common is references. To submit a reference, click on the &#8220;Add Recommender&#8221; link. This will provide you the opportunity to enter the personal information and email address of your reference. Once you have added contact info for your references, they will be sent an email with a link to upload their reference letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the &#8220;Academic History&#8221; section. In this section you will list all institutions from which you received a degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are almost there. To finish your application, you will need to electronically sign it and review it. At this point, you will be informed if you have failed to complete any information required for submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your application! Once you have submitted, you will be required to pay the $40 application fee. Your application cannot be processed until this payment has been made. In rare circumstances, an application fee waiver may be requested. Please email gradschool@ualr.edu if you believe you have extenuating circumstances that may qualify you for this waiver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Documents: <\/strong>Once you have submitted your application, you will see a list of required documents. Your application is not considered complete until these documents have been submitted. For more informatio, please go to the section on this page titled &#8220;Submit Your Required Documents.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps-for-applicants\">Next Steps for Applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations on completing your application! Here\u2019s what you should do next:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-714-content\" id=\"accordion-714\">Check Your Application Status and Needed Documents<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-714-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-714\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>New Application Review: <\/strong>New applications are reviewed by an admissions counselor in the Graduate School to verify that you have the correct documents needed for an admission decision. Once this verification is complete, your application is sent to your program&#8217;s graduate coordinator, who will submit a decision on your application. You can monitor your application\u2019s current status by going to your <a href=\"http:\/\/status.ualr.edu\">status page<\/a>. You will need to log in using the username and password that you set up when you first created your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the relevant application to view the current status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A list of any required documents will be displayed on this page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you can see if your application has been reviewed as well as the status of the documents you submitted. Processing a document and adding it to your admissions file usually takes 5-7 business days once the document arrives in our office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-765-content\" id=\"accordion-765\">Look for My Notification of Admission<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-765-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-765\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Once a decision has been made and all official documents have been received, you will receive an email containing your admission letter. For more information on what to do once you are admitted, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/new-grad-student-guide\/\">Guide for Newly Admitted Graduate Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-721-content\" id=\"accordion-721\">Apply for Financial Aid<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-721-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-721\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/financialaid\/apply-for-aid\/federal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application<\/a> to receive federal, state, and many university-sponsored sources of funding. <strong>UA Little Rock\u2019s FAFSA school code is 001101.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information on funding opportunities for graduate students please visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Graduate School webpage on <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/assistantship\/\">applying for graduate assistantships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Graduate School webpage on <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/graduate-student-scholarships\/\">finding graduate-level scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can view and accept offered financial aid awards in <a href=\"https:\/\/workday.ualr.edu\/\">WORKDAY<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Although there are fewer scholarships for graduate education, graduate assistantships and student loans are possible routes to paying for graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Military Students and Dependents:<\/strong> If you are entitled to the GI Bill, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/military\/future-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Military Student Success<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:1+5015698171\">501-569-8171<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:military@ualr.edu\">military@ualr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-submit-your-required-documents\">Submit Your Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All admissions applications require documents. A list of those documents can be found on the status page of your application.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-622-content\" id=\"accordion-622\">Mailing Your Documents<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-622-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-622\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>To mail your documents, please use this mailing address:<\/strong><br>UA Little Rock<br>Office of Graduate Admissions &#8211; LIB 501<br>2801 South University Ave.<br>Little Rock, AR 72204-1099<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Academic documents like transcripts and exam scores must meet specific standards to be considered official. If you submit only unofficial documents, we cannot use them to admit you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-90-content\" id=\"accordion-90\">Shot Records<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-90-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-90\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>Shot records (or immunization records) <\/strong>can be sent via postal mail, emailed to <a href=\"mailto:gradschool@ualr.edu\">gradschool@ualr.edu<\/a>, or delivered in person to the 5th floor of Ottenheimer Library. These records must include proof of two measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines, including the month and year each dose was received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Haven\u2019t received 2 MMR vaccines?<\/strong> You can provide one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An MMR titer test that shows immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. The MMR titer <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/health\/make-an-appointment\/\">can be drawn in Health Services<\/a> for a fee (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1By9LSU5x4kQ2n6IhmGa4Tu9fTD2jNMb_LoKEAxDXfUQ\/edit#gid=0\">view fees<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Immunization Exemption letter, which is granted by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). <a href=\"https:\/\/healthy.arkansas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-2026-College-Immunization-Exemption-Application.pdf\">Complete and submit this application to ADH<\/a> by following the instructions on the application. After you have received an approval letter, you are responsible for notifying the Office of Admissions that the exemption request has been approved. You are also responsible for retaining the original letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of birth before Jan. 1, 1957.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online and Military Students:<\/strong> The Graduate School will waive your shot record requirement. (Military students can review the section called <em>Proof of Military Service<\/em> for more information.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/health\/immunization-requirements\/\">view UA Little Rock\u2019s immunization records policy<\/a> for more information and exceptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-509-content\" id=\"accordion-509\">Exam Scores<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-509-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-509\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>Exam scores are required for admission to some graduate programs across campus. These may include the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.<\/strong> <strong>In addition to these, international students are required to submit test scores (TOEFL or IELTS) showing competency in English&nbsp;<\/strong>(see the English Language Requirement section below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can have your scores sent to UA Little Rock by the testing entity, or you can deliver them in-person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Not all applicants are required to submit exam scores, so check your status page to see which documents are required after your application has been reviewed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-713-content\" id=\"accordion-713\">Transcripts<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-713-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-713\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>Transcripts should come from your school\u2019s registrar<\/strong> to be considered \u201cofficial\u201d for an admissions decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transcripts can be sent by an electronic service if this option is made available by your college or university&#8217;s registrar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a paper transcript is provided by the registrar, the document must be in the sealed, unopened envelope provided by your college or university. You can have them mailed to our office (see the earlier section called <em>Submit Required Documents by Mail<\/em>) or drop them off in-person on the 5th floor of the Ottenheimer Library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcripts from UA Little Rock are accessed by your admissions counselor during your new application review (see the earlier section called <em>Check Your Application Status &amp; Needed Documents<\/em>). You do not have to send us any transcripts from degrees earned at UA Little Rock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students must submit English translations of their transcripts. Students who cannot obtain an official English transcript by one of the methods mentioned above must submit articulated transcripts. The Graduate School accepts articulated transcripts provided by any current member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naces.org\/members\">National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need an email address for your electronic transcript?<\/strong> Please use <a href=\"mailto:admissions@ualr.edu\">gradschool@ualr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-431-content\" id=\"accordion-431\">Proof of Military Service<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-431-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-431\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Military students (active-duty, guard, reserve, and veterans who were separated under honorable conditions) are eligible to <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/admissions\/military-students\/\">receive additional assistance<\/a> offered to military students. Spouses and dependents are not considered military students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please provide one of the following to show proof of military service:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Military orders assigning you to current duty station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current military ID card (not a VA card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An electronic copy of DD214 \u2013 member copy 4 showing character of service (Member Copies 2-8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arkansas Driver\u2019s License showing veteran status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of your Service Verification Letter (available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/records\/download-va-letters\">www.va.gov\/records\/download-va-letters<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DD215 (with corrected discharge status)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NGB-22<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DD256\/257<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you provide discharge paperwork, the documentation must be a federal government form that includes your full name at time of discharge, SSN\/Service Number and a discharge status that is either \u201chonorable\u201d or \u201cgeneral under honorable conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Updating Your Status:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you did not indicate current active duty or a history of honorable discharge on your admissions application, you can complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/admissions\/veteran-residency-form\/\">Military Residency form<\/a> and add your proof of military service. You can also email your documentation to <a href=\"admissions@ualr.edu\">admissions@ualr.edu<\/a>.<br><strong>Additional support for military students<\/strong> is available through UA Little Rock\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/military\/\">Military Student Success Center.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-763-content\" id=\"accordion-763\">English Language Requirement<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-763-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-763\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>UA Little Rock will accept the following for your English Language Requirement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl\/?WT.ac=etshome_toefl_flagship_180417\"><strong>TOEFL Exam Score<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Master\u2019s or educational specialist applicants must achieve a score of 525 on the paper-based test, 197 on the computer-based version, or 71 on the Internet-based version. Doctoral applicants must achieve a score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based version, or 79 on the Internet-based version.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UA Little Rock\u2019s code is 6368.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/en-us\"><strong>IELTS Exam Score<\/strong><\/a> of 6.5 or higher. To be accepted as official, it must be sent to the Graduate School from IELTS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduation from <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/ielp\/\">UA Little Rock\u2019s IELP program<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Native English speakers<\/strong> with citizenship of an exempt country: Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or the Commonwealth Caribbean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-81-content\" id=\"accordion-81\">Immigration Verification and Financial Responsibility<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-81-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-81\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/international\/ivinstructions\/\"><strong>Submit your Immigration Verification Form<\/strong><\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/international\/financialguarantee\/\">Demonstration of Financial Support<\/a>. Admissions requires that this form is received and processed by the Office of International Student Services.<br><strong>Questions about this?<\/strong> Please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/international\/\">Office of International Student Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applying to Graduate School Congratulations on your decision to apply to graduate school at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock! 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This page contains <strong>information and resources for U.S. citizens and permanent resident students.<\/strong> For information related to admitted international students, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/international\/\"><strong>International Students page<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-guide-for-admitted-trojans\">Guide for Admitted Trojans <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Workday Student is now UA Little Rock&#8217;s primary information system. Please allow 48 hours from your admitted date before attempting to set up your login for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A series of required tasks are ready for students to complete to prepare them to register for classes. These tasks are displayed on the homepage of Workday in the My Tasks section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about the instructions in this section? Call&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/itservices\/help\/\">IT Service Assistance Center (ITS)<\/a>&nbsp;at 501-916-3011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-799-content\" id=\"accordion-799\">Set Up Your Password<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-799-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-799\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Fall 2025 students are assigned a Universal ID Number and email address after they are admitted. Find your email address at <a href=\"http:\/\/status.ualr.edu\">status.ualr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/netid.ualr.edu\/\">netid.ualr.edu\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;and click \u201cCan\u2019t access your account?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select \u201cWork or School Account.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter your UA Little Rock email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose your personal email or phone number to get a verification code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Follow the instructions to reset your password.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-13-content\" id=\"accordion-13\">Setup Multi-Factor Authentication<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-13-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-13\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>UA Little Rock has made your account more secure with a Single Sign-on page that uses a multifactor authenticator. This is an extra step to let the system know you are logging in as an authorized user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Needed for this step:<\/strong>&nbsp;(A) access to your mobile phone for text messages or (B) the Microsoft authentication app on your smartphone. If you do not have access to a phone that receives texts or can download apps, you can call IT Service Assistance Center (ITS) at 501-916-3011 for assistance setting up your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/itservices\/security\/mfa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Set up your Multifactor Authenticator<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-155-content\" id=\"accordion-155\">Log Into Workday<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-155-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-155\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Open&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/workday.ualr.edu\/\">workday.ualr.edu\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;in a browser (Google Chrome recommended).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Log in with your UA Little Rock email and password. Don\u2019t know your UA Little Rock password? Go to&nbsp;<strong>Set Up Your Password<\/strong>&nbsp;above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;When asked, use the Multi-factor authentication to verify yourself.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-586-content\" id=\"accordion-586\">Complete Your Tasks<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-586-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-586\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>When you log into Workday, look for the&nbsp;<strong>\u201cAwaiting Your Action\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;section on the home page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the tasks and follow the steps to finish them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-662-content\" id=\"accordion-662\">Check Your UA Little Rock Email<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-662-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-662\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>To check your UA Little Rock email<\/strong>, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/itservices\/log-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mail.ualr.edu<\/a> and log in using your email address and password created in Workday. Your email is a primary source of communication, so check it often.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-118-content\" id=\"accordion-118\">Your University Dashboards<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-118-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-118\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>Your University Dashboards:<\/strong><br>Access Workday and Blackboard using your email, using your email address and new password with a single sign-on at <a href=\"https:\/\/my.ualr.edu\/\">my.ualr.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Workday:<\/strong><br>Workday is a tool for degree-seeking students and academic advisors to check off degree requirements as you work towards your degree or certificate. Think of it as a goal tracker as you get closer to graduation day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Blackboard:<\/strong><br>Blackboard is a website the university uses to host online courses. Your instructors may use Blackboard for communication or assignments even if you&#8217;re not in an online class, so visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/blackboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackboard Orientation page<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-the-first-day\"><a id=\"Admitted\"><\/a>Before the First Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-136-content\" id=\"accordion-136\">Financial Aid and Scholarships<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-136-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-136\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Several financial aid programs require you to officially accept the offer of assistance before the award can be finalized. To view and accept offered financial aid awards in Workday, follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/projectone.uasys.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/01\/UA_System_QRG_FA_Accept-or-Decline-an-Award-or-Loan-C2-Students.pdf\">instructions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application to receive federal, state, and many university-sponsored sources of funding. UA Little Rock\u2019s FAFSA school code is 001101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Scholarships homepage to learn about options available to help you fund your education, including UA Little Rock merit and private scholarships.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-55-content\" id=\"accordion-55\">Apply for Housing<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-55-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-55\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Graduate students who want to live on campus can apply for housing in the Commons Apartments in South Hall or the University Village Apartments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/housing\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online housing application<\/a> . You will need your Workday Student ID and PIN.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-313-content\" id=\"accordion-313\">Grad Student Orientation<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-313-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-313\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p><strong>Online Orientation is now available!<\/strong> Once you have received your admissions letter, you should complete our online orientation for new graduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/home\/orientation\/\">BEGIN ORIENTATION<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions after viewing our online orientation, or if you&#8217;d like additional help getting to know the campus and its resources, please contact Ms. Chloe Moses, our Graduate Enrollment Management Specialist. Chloe is available to meet in person, by phone, or via Zoom to answer your questions and help you get registered and complete your degree successfully. To schedule an appointment, email <a href=\"mailto:cdmoses@ualr.edu\">cdmoses@ualr.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time Commitment:<\/strong> Online Grad Student Orientation will take you 15-20 minutes, and you can always revisit the page or print a copy to help find information later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more important dates &amp; deadlines, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/records\/calendar\/\">UA Little Rock Academic Calendar<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-711-content\" id=\"accordion-711\">Academic Advising<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-711-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-711\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Graduate students may be advised by their program coordinator, their research supervisor, or someone else designated by their specific program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should ask your program coordinator to tell you who your academic advisor is. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/grad-program-list\/\">Graduate Programs at UA Little Rock<\/a> page to find the name of your coordinator. Each coordinator name is linked to that faculty member&#8217;s email address for easy contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are encouraged to meet with your advisor at least once per semester for advice about upcoming courses and your progress toward your degree. Some programs may place an advising hold on your account, requiring you to meet with your advisor before you can register for classes each semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-degree-seeking grad students<\/strong> usually do not have a program coordinator to advise them. However, we encourage non-degree-seeking grad students to contact the program coordinator or instructor for the classes you plan to take. Some graduate classes are restricted and require an override to register. 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If you need more help choosing courses as a non-degree-seeking grad student, please contact Dr. Karen Kuralt, associate dean of the Graduate School, at <a href=\"mailto:kmkuralt@ualr.edu\">kmkuralt@ualr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-94-content\" id=\"accordion-94\">Class Registration<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-94-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-94\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>Step 1: Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/login.microsoftonline.com\/421b8695-aff6-4230-a2fe-e3ddf359a4e2\/saml2?SAMLRequest=lVJNT%2BMwEP0rlu9OHDekwWqKChVaJFZUJOyBC3KdSTCb2F2PUy3%2FnjRtBXtB2osly%2B9r5nlx9bfvyB48GmcLmkScErDa1ca2BX2qbllOr5YLVH0ndnI1hFf7CH8GwEBGokV5fCno4K10Cg1Kq3pAGbQsVz%2FvpYi43HkXnHYdJStE8GG0unEWhx58CX5vNDw93hf0NYQdyjjedkr%2F3jrl62hQnY%2BgHmI1OrODVzwdZflAyXpMYawKU%2FIzuXOtsVFvtHfomuBsZyxE2vVxKpJtnl1eMNU0GUvFjDMlGmAwq%2BtmdnGpUhCTuqDk1nkN07QFbVSHQMnduqAqSRTPmwR0ns1bEIkQPH%2BDeWve2rnRIwg3CtHs4ZOGOMCdxaBsKKjgImM8YSKpBJc8lSmP8jR7pmRz2tG1scfdf7fQ7RGE8kdVbdjmoawo%2BXXucATQU2Nycvdfq%2FpeWJ37ocv%2FayMGG0x4Z6aOD2Ivq%2FUi%2Fhphebr%2B%2B4eWHw%3D%3D&amp;SigAlg=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2001%2F04%2Fxmldsig-more%23rsa-sha512&amp;Signature=ft0Eh%2B8pd8rOtIBxqhOs6YFK3kiiWT%2BbYgbA7npuCzu7m9MSc4ZCQA5ddpkKSNTsrzPr%2BAqwqdKWYzprGNsho%2FmyFR5XltZe7YQ3%2FH8K8NblvhKSJtB51JfXTediLOVRC5NQb9UMafpFFM6aAgb6aV9PF3IhkX5d43TQQKb7I7Kiq88KAoftLwzdci2EVpjOpD%2BvBNSEFD2y62S1IZUbK6pz8ShV%2F59G1RiF30d9WgG8agqBRVfx9Ux8EEyK1g7JFASNqNuUWrc0OoIeP4%2B04jfwURq95%2BoPxlwfMVY3spLVQoedLsBMNhvfB27N%2FKgsNhqGBTqy9t914%2FrtZPvyUw%3D%3D\">Blackboard Quick Links,<\/a> and sign in with your UA Little Rock email address and password. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Once you\u2019re there, click on \u201cRegister for Classes\u201d to get started!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"toggle accordion-trigger\" aria-controls=\"accordion-658-content\" id=\"accordion-658\">Pay Your Bill<span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"accordion-658-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-658\" class=\"accordion-panel\" hidden=\"\">\n\n<p>View your account balance in <a href=\"https:\/\/projectone.uasys.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/04\/UA_System_QRG_SAS_SF_How-to-Check-My-Account-Balance-and-Make-a-Payment-Transact.pdf?v=5\">Workday<\/a> to pay in full, or <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/bursar\/payments\/\">set up an installment payment plan<\/a> (fall and spring semesters only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/bursar\/payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bursar\u2019s website<\/a> for payment deadlines.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Graduate School! 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This scholarship is for students in their first semester of graduate school. It covers the cost of in-state tuition for one three-credit-hour course in your chosen graduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis using the answers you supply on the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 25 students receive funding each fall semester, and another 25 are awarded each spring. 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As an experienced instructional technology scholar and professional, I hold a doctorate in Educational Learning Technologies from the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education &amp; Psychology. I also hold a Master of Science Degree in Training and Development and a <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/2022\/03\/10\/faculty-spotlight-dr-daryl-tate\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Daryl Tate<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/2022\/03\/10\/faculty-spotlight-dr-katie-helm\/\">Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Katie Helm<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-03-10T15:15:35-06:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 10, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">What is your educational background? &nbsp; I went to Hendrix College in Conway, AR and graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Psychology. 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Scholarships can be used to pay for tuition, fees, books, or any associated school related expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Khan Academy video was originally created with first-year college students in mind, but graduate students can find the strategies that are discuss just as useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can I win a scholarship?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To increase your chances of receiving a scholarship, it is recommended that you apply to scholarships as early and as often as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Increase your odds.<\/em> Since you will not receive each scholarship you apply for, it is important to increase your chances of earning one by increasing the number of applications you send out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Put in the work. <\/em>The more work that is required to complete an application, the fewer people will apply for it. 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Graduate certificate programs are different from master\u2019s or doctoral programs in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admissions process is usually faster and easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer courses required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower overall cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No thesis or dissertation requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How is a graduate certificate different from an undergraduate program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The curriculum in a graduate certificate program is usually more intense and more rigorous than what you would get in an undergraduate certificate or bachelor\u2019s degree program. It takes much less time to complete than a bachelor\u2019s degree. Class sizes are often smaller, and students often benefit from closer collaborations and networking with their classmates and professors than they would in undergraduate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I know if a graduate certificate is right for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Academically, a graduate certificate is right for you if one of the following conditions applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need just a few graduate courses to reach your goals, not a full degree, or \u2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to add another area of specialization to a graduate degree you are earning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Financially, a graduate certificate is right for you if one of the following conditions applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can pay for the cost of the program without loans or assistantship support, or \u2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your employer will reimburse you for courses after you successfully complete them, or \u2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You enroll in a graduate certificate program that is eligible for federal financial aid, or \u2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are also enrolled in a master\u2019s or doctoral program, and your financial aid will cover the certificate courses because they also count toward your larger degree program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does getting a graduate certificate take? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most graduate certificates require at least two semesters of coursework, which takes 7 \u2013 12 months to complete. Students may complete the certificate over a longer period if desired. If you take just 1 course per semester, you can complete a graduate certificate in 2 -3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does it cost to get a graduate certificate? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>These figures represent the total cost of the program, not the total cost per semester. The amount you pay per semester will depend on how many courses you take. A single course per semester for an in-state student costs approximately $1160. Military students (veteran and active) are eligible for in-state rates regardless of where they currently live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tuition + fees for students in Arkansas and states bordering Arkansas:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 credit-hour certificate: $5340 \u2013 $5640<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 credit-hour certificate: $6675 \u2013 $7050<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 credit-hour certificate: $8010 \u2013 $8460<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tuition + fees for non-resident students (US states not bordering Arkansas, international students)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 credit-hour certificate: $9200 \u2013 $10380<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 credit-hour certificate: $12750 \u2013 $12975<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 credit-hour certificate: $15300 \u2013 $15570<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Students in the UA Little Rock Online grad certificates (7 total programs)<\/em> are charged a discounted rate for tuition and fees, regardless of where they live:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 credit-hour certificate: $4596 (or $4140 for military students)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 credit-hour certificate: $5745 (or $5175 for military students)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 credit-hour certificate: $6894 (or $6210 for military students)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are classes for graduate certificates available online? At night? On the weekend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each graduate certificate program has its own scheduling options. You should check with your certificate program\u2019s coordinator to learn when the courses you want are offered. Because many UA Little Rock graduate students work full time, many graduate certificate programs have courses available during evening or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you offer scholarships for graduate certificates? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarships are rarely available for graduate certificate programs. Your certificate program\u2019s coordinator can tell you if scholarship awards are available in your program\u2019s department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How would a graduate certificate help me in my career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate certificate programs are a great way to add new knowledge and skills to your resume without having to earn a new undergraduate or graduate degree. They can help you qualify for promotions or new responsibilities in your current organization, help you add an area of specialization that will make you stand out from other job applicants, or help you transition into a new career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who do I contact about learning more about graduate certificates?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best source of information about each graduate certificate program is that program\u2019s coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply to a graduate certificate program, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/gradschool\/graduate-application\/\">ualr.edu\/gradschool\/graduate-application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For help with completing the application, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloe Moses &#8211; Graduate Enrollment Management Specialist (<a href=\"mailto:cdmoses@ualr.edu\">cdmoses@ualr.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Paula Baker &#8211; Director of Graduate Admissions (<a href=\"mailto:pebaker@ualr.edu\">pebaker@ualr.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How is a graduate certificate different from a graduate program? 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