1. TAKE A CAMPUS TOUR
Learn about all A-State has to offer while visiting campus! We have a great team of student Chancellor's Ambassadors who love showing future students around the place they call home. To schedule a campus visit, click the link below and select the type of tour, date, and time that works best for you.
2. COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Please complete an online admissions application. Click the link "Create an account" under the First-Time User heading. You will be emailed a temporary PIN number for your initial log in. Then you can set a new password. This will allow you to log in at any time and check your application status. For more detailed instructions, please check our UG application Guide .
3. SUBMIT A $30 NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE
You will pay the application fee online when completing your application. To apply for an application fee waiver, please submit the Undergraduate Application Fee Waiver Request Form.
4. REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Once you've applied, have your high school send us your transcript. This is typically handled through your high school counseling office. Also, if you've taken any concurrent enrollment college courses, have those official transcripts sent as well.
Official transcripts can be sent electronically through school verified sites or mailed to:
Office of Admissions, Records and Registration - Arkansas State University
P.O. Box 1800
State University, AR 72467
5. SEND OFFICIAL TEST SCORES
Submission Methods:
1. High School Transcripts and Test Scores:
All high school transcripts, ACT scores, and SAT scores must be sent directly from the high school or issuing institution, either via mail or electronically, to be considered official.
Examples of school-verified electronic sources:
- TRIAND
- EDI
- eScript
- Scoir
- Slate.org
- Parchment
Alternatively, these documents can be mailed directly from the high school to the following address:
Office of Admissions - Arkansas State University P.O. Box 1800 | State University, AR 72467
If a student hand-delivers a transcript or test scores, they must be in a sealed envelope from the institution to be considered official.
2. College Transcripts and Test Scores:
All college transcripts must be sent directly from the institution via mail or electronically to be considered official.
Accuplacer scores must come directly from the institution or College Board to be considered official.
If a student hand-delivers transcripts or test scores, they must be in a sealed envelope from the institution to be considered official.
3. Documents Received by A-State Admissions Counselors:
Transcripts, test scores and shot records received by A-State Admissions Counselors during school visits should be uploaded directly into Slate. These documents are considered official if:
- They are received directly from a school official.
- They are received from the student in a sealed, school-branded envelope.
- The Admissions Counselor who receives these documents must attest to their authenticity.
4. Proof of MMR Immunization:
Students may submit proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization directly. These documents are not required to be in a sealed envelope.
5. Official Test Scores
ACT Scores:
ACT scores can be sent directly to Arkansas State University via the high school or through Encoura. For more information on how to send ACT scores, visit ACT Score Sending.
SAT Scores:
SAT scores can be sent directly via the high school or through the College Board. For details on sending SAT scores, please refer to SAT Score Sending.
Accuplacer Scores:
Accuplacer scores can be sent directly by the testing administrator at the testing site, the College Board or through the A-State Testing Center. For more information, visit Accuplacer Score Information.
6. SUBMIT TWO MMR (MUMPS, RUBELLA & RUBEOLA/MEASLES) RECORDS
MMR records are not required for admissions but must be submitted to enroll in on-campus courses.
Upload a copy of your MMR records to your application or have MMR records sent to:
Office of Admissions, Records and Registration - Arkansas State University
P.O. Box 1800
State University, AR 72467
or FAX to: (870) 972-3406
Note: Please allow approximately 7-10 business days for your application to be processed once all your application information/required documents have been received. Once admitted, you will receive an acceptance letter by mail from the Office of Admissions.
