U of A Offers Free Application Days

Arkansas students applying for undergraduate admission at the U of A can do so for free from Oct. 18-19 as part of the Free Application Days event.

In partnership with the Provost's Office, the Office of Admissions will waive the application fee for any Arkansas student who applies for undergraduate admission on one of these days. 

"I am pleased to partner with Admissions in our ongoing efforts to make applying to the university an easy and affordable experience," said Terry Martin, interim provost for the U of A. "We want to help prospective students start early so that they have plenty of time to apply for scholarships, complete financial aid, plan for housing and sign up for orientation. Having everything set early ensures that a student takes advantage of every opportunity."

To take advantage of this special opportunity, students should go to apply.uark.edu to begin an application, clicking the Free Application Days box at the end of the application in place of paying the fee. 

For fall 2022, the U of A is also offering test-optional admission in order to support students in the state who have missed testing opportunities. High school students are encouraged to apply for admission early during their senior year in order to have time to take care of everything on their going-to-college checklist. 

"This is a terrific time to apply to the University of Arkansas," said Charles Robinson, interim chancellor. "And now it can be free for Arkansans. New freshmen and transfer students should take advantage of these days. We want the University of Arkansas to be accessible to every student in this state who has worked hard in high school and is eager to be a Razorback. Having free applications days is just one of the many ways we are working to make that happen."

Visit gotocollege.uark.edu for more information about the Free Application Days event and test-optional admission, as well as important tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and more. 

Admission counselors are ready to provide guidance or answer questions at uofa@uark.edu or (479) 575-5346. To schedule a campus visit, students should go to visit.uark.edu.