University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Policy Name: Concurrent Enrollment
Policy Number: LR 502.8
Effective Date: 04/01/2010
Revised Date: 05/03/2024
Most Recent Review Date: 05/03/2024
Policy
Concurrent enrollment is permitted, subject to the approval of the appropriate academic advisors.* Students are only eligible to receive financial aid funding from their primary institution.
High School Concurrent Enrollment
Under state law, UA Little Rock may concurrently admit qualified high school students from participating high schools as non degree seeking students.
To be eligible for high school concurrent enrollment, the applicant must meet one of the following requirements:
- Complete at least 50% of the state‐recommended college preparatory courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.5
- Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 3.0
- Achieve a minimum composite score of 21 on the ACT
- Satisfaction of the ACT requirement of the Arkansas Academic Challenge for traditional students as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
Individual university departments may restrict enrollment into specific courses based on:
- Acceptable score on a departmentally‐approved placement or proficiency test; or
- Acceptable subscores on the ACT in the specific subject area, e.g., math, English, or reading
All courses offered in any concurrent enrollment program shall be approved by the UA Little Rock curriculum review process. All faculty teaching in a concurrent enrollment program shall be approved by the appropriate UA Little Rock department and be provided an orientation to UA Little Rock.
Source: Faculty Senate Minutes (05/03/2024)
Status: Active
Approved By: Chancellor Christina Drale
Originator: Faculty Senate
Custodian: Office of Admissions