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If you are applying for an undergraduate course at UCA, we will consider equivalent academic qualifications from your home country as your English language skill evidence. You can check the accepted qualification and the required score on the International equivalent qualifications page.

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What qualifications do you need to study at UCA?

You have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent), or 2 years' degree study from a recognised university (according to UK ENIC), where the Method of Instruction was entirely in English (teaching and assessment), subject to UCA approval. What test do you need to take if you want to study at UCA?

Can I have more than one degree at UCA?

The student earning more than one degree simultaneously may use the UCA Core courses and applicable special degree requirements for all degrees. Unless specifically prohibited by the department, work that meets the requirements of one degree is applicable to the same requirements of another degree.

Do I need to improve my English to study at UCA?

If you'd like to study at UCA, you'll need to have a certain level of English language skill. And so, to make sure you meet the requirements of your course, we ask for evidence of your English language ability. If your language skills need improving we offer a number of courses to get your English up to the required level.

What are the UCA core requirements for a transfer student?

A transfer student who has completed the 35-hour State Minimum Core curriculum before entering UCA, as transcripted by the sending institution, will be deemed to have completed the lower-division UCA Core. No additional lower-division UCA Core courses will be required.

What are the requirements for UCA?

GPA and test scores of middle 25%-75% studentsHigh School GPA4.18 - 4.32ACT Composite Score29 - 32ACT English Language Arts30 - 35SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing670 - 7602 more rows

What is the acceptance rate for UCA?

93.8% (2020)University of Central Arkansas / Acceptance rate

What is the minimum GPA for UCA?

2.50 or above[2.1] Criteria for Freshman Admission to the University A traditional first-time freshman may be admitted to UCA if the following criteria are met: Minimum cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or above on a 4.0 grading scale for all secondary school or home school program coursework.

Does UCA require letters of recommendation?

Letter of Recommendation – One letter of recommendation from a university faculty member or professional supervisor is required for applicants with a grade-point average below 2.75. A letter of recommendation is not required for applicants with a grade-point average at or above 2.75.

Is it hard to get into UCA?

The acceptance rate at University of Central Arkansas is 91.1%. For every 100 applicants, 91 are admitted. This means the school is a nearly open admissions school. They accept nearly all students, so for the most part, you just need to submit an application to get in.

How long does it take to get accepted into UCA?

We estimate approximately three weeks to process your application. This estimation is based on complete applications (i.e., application, transcript(s), and test scores (as needed) are received). However, this estimation is dependent upon the volume of applications received by the Office of Admissions.

What is UCA graduation rate?

40.5% (For first-time, full-time in 2018–19)University of Central Arkansas / Graduation rate

How much is UCA a semester?

The total in-state tuition and fees for the 12-hour fall semester for entering students is $3,722.70. (Out-of-state is $6,639.18). Spring, Semester 2 (also 12 hours). The total in-state tuition and fees for the 12- hour spring semester for entering students is $3,722.70.

How many students go to UCA?

11,754 (2015)University of Central Arkansas / Total enrollment

Does UCA require a foreign language?

1] Bachelor of Arts. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of three hours in a foreign language on the 2000-level or above. A student with no previous experience with a foreign language normally will enroll in 1310.

How do I send my transcript to UCA?

All emailed documents can be sent to admissions@uca.edu. Photographs of supplemental admission documents are not acceptable. How do you apply for scholarships and/or financial aid? For first-time freshmen, the application for admission serves as the academic scholarship application.

How many hours do you need to be a UCA student?

To be considered a UCA student, students must have 30 hours completed at UCA or taken concurrently in high school or a combination of both. Transfer students are also considered and ranked in the admission process. Applications are accepted once a year for Summer II admission.

When are college applications reviewed?

Applications are reviewed after final Fall grades are reported. Applicants are notified of their admission status by email of their conditional admission status before spring term begins. Decisions regarding admission are NOT given out over the phone.

How long does it take to appeal a nursing school admission?

All appeals begin with the School of Nursing and must be filed within 10 business days of admission notification. Note: Per state law, persons convicted of a crime may not be eligible to take the examination required for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

What is the minimum GPA required for UCA?

This minimum may be met by either: Cumulative 2.50 GPA or better with at least a 3.00 GPA in the previous 30 credit hours.

Is there a requirement to submit Praxis scores for teacher education?

Effective May 10, 2021, there is no longer a requirement to submit ACT, Praxis, Accuplacer or other scores for the purpose of admission to teacher education . This requirement has been removed from the admission process.

What is the minimum grade required for UCA?

Courses may be used only once to satisfy the UCA Core requirements. A minimum grade of C is required in some UCA Core courses. For additional information, consult your academic advisor or the relevant sections of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

How many credits are required for UCA?

Social Science: All students are required to take six credits ...

How many credit hours are needed for the Lower Division Core?

In order to complete the Lower-Division Core in 38 credit hours, it is recommended that students take, in addition to the Social Science course taken in the Critical Inquiry category, a Social Science course in either the Diversity in World Cultures or the Responsible Living Category. Additional information:

Is UCA Core required for transfer students?

No additional lower-division UCA Core courses will be required. A transfer student who has not completed the 35-hour State Minimum Core curriculum before entering UCA must work with an academic advisor to ensure timely completion of lower-division UCA Core requirements.

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Major and Minor

  • All degree-seeking students must declare a major and at least one minor field, subject to modifications noted for specific programs. After completing 27 credit hours, students must have declared a major prior to future semester course registration. A student’s academic advisor ma…
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Mathematics Pathways

  • All first -time, first-year students must enroll in at least one 1000-level MATH course in their first year, unless they have been awarded credit (e.g., AP, CLEP, IB, Concurrent) that completes their 1000-level math requirements. All first -time, first-year students must enter one of the following Mathematics Pathways based on their declared major: Students who have not yet declared a ma…
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Upper-Division Requirement

  • The credit offered for graduation must include at least forty semester hours of upper-division level (3000- and 4000-level) courses, including at least 12 semester hours of upper-division work in the major field and three hours of upper-division work in the minor field (if applicable). Graduates of accredited, specialized, or professional health science programs, who possess a license in the fi…
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Electives

  • Elective courses may be selected by the student, upon the approval of the advisor, to complete the total credit requirements for graduation. These courses should be chosen carefully either for the purpose of correcting deficiencies in the student’s educational background or to strengthen major and minor programs through study in related fields. An elective is defined as a course that does …
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Residence Requirements

  • “Residence credit” is academic credit earned from the University of Central Arkansas in any format (on-the-ground or online), excluding credit by examination. Credit earned during a University of Central Arkansas Study Abroad program or through a Study Away consortium and delivered at another institution or location is residence credit. To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must c…
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Earning A Second Degree

  • A second baccalaureate degree may be earned by a student, after the completion of all the requirements for a first degree and the satisfaction of the special requirements of the second degree. An associate degree may be earned by a student who has completed the requirements of a baccalaureate degree or another associate degree. Any second degree requires a minimum of …
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More Than One Major, Major Concentration, Or Minor

  • Up to three majors or major concentrations within the same degree may be recorded when all departmental, ancillary, and unique requirements are met for all specified majors or major concentrations. Unless specifically prohibited by the department in the Undergraduate Bulletin, work that meets the requirements of one major or major concentration is applicable to the sam…
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More Than One Baccalaureate Degree Earned Simultaneously

  • Up to three baccalaureate degrees may be earned simultaneously when all departmental, ancillary, and unique requirements, including special degree requirements, are met for all specified degrees. The student earning more than one degree simultaneously may use the UCA Core courses and applicable special degree requirements for all degrees. Unless specifically pro…
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Commencement

  • The university holds commencement ceremonies at the end of the spring semester in May and at the end of the fall semester in December. Only students completing all degree requirements are eligible to apply for graduation. Undergraduate students submit their application for graduation to the Office of the Registrar. All students pay a graduation application fee. The academic calenda…
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