Admissions

• Complete an Online Application for Admission or a paper application from the SouthArk Office of Admissions.
• Send official transcript(s) directly to Office of Admissions from your college or high school/GED attended.
• Provide Immunization Records proving 2 MMR shots if born after January 1, 1957, to the Office of Admissions. 
• Submit placement test scores.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission may only be confirmed upon receipt of the student's FINAL transcript, and after completion of their current high school term. At that time the student may expect a confirmation letter of their acceptance to SouthArk.

Office of Admissions: 870.864.7195, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 2nd floor, Conference Center, Student Services, 870.864.7137 (F)

• Reading, English/writing, and math placement scores must be submitted.
• Our placement exam is not timed, costs $10, and takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
• The Testing Center has test prep resources including practice tests, skill-building websites, and tutoring available.

• Students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov, SouthArk’s school code is 013858.
• Financial aid programs include scholarships, loans, and student employment opportunities.

• Make an appointment with your Advising Coach. 
• On-campus registration with an Advising Coach is strongly encouraged for first-year college students.
• Attend New Student Orientation and complete the Campus Technology course, see your Advising Coach.
• Sign up and find out which courses and degrees will benefit you the most. www.myccmajors.com 

• All students are required to have a SouthArk photo ID. A valid photo ID must be presented. 
• A FREE student ID and lanyard are provided to all new students.
• Parking decals and student ID's are available at the Library.

• All tuition and fees must be paid by the payment deadline or all courses will be dropped.
• Payments can be made in the Bookstore or through a payment plan on MyCampus (https://mycampus.southark.edu/ics).
• The Student ID number is sent to email address provided on the application.

• Bring your printed schedule to the Bookstore to receive all required textbooks and materials.
• Retain all receipts in case purchased items need to be exchanged or returned. 
• Visit all on-campus classrooms prior to the first day of classes to become familiar with their locations.