2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Pre-Freshman AdmissionAcademically capable students may register for college courses at the University priorto high school graduation. As a pre-freshman, a student must provide the Office ofAdmissions with documents required for admission, including a current school transcriptand a letter from the superintendent, principal, or counselor indicating that the student hasthe ability to succeed in college-level work. College entrance test scores are required if thestudent wishes to enroll in an English or mathematics class.Students who take college courses at UAM while they are still in high school will berequired to meet all admission requirements for beginning freshmen upon graduation fromhigh school. Courses taken while a prefreshman will then apply toward a degree programat UAM, or they may be transferred to other colleges or universities. The Office of theRegistrar will report credits and grades earned to high school officials when the studentprovides a written request.Whether or not courses taken at the University satisfy graduation requirements fromhigh school is a determination made exclusively by high school administrators where thestudent is in attendance.Special Student AdmissionAn individual who does not wish to pursue an academic degree but would like toenroll for a limited number of courses for enrichment or job enhancement may enroll as aspecial student. A student may be admitted to this category with an application foradmission and proof of immunization against measles and rubella. To enroll in an Englishor mathematics course, the student must provide college entrance test scores.A special student may not normally attempt more than six hours in any single termand may not declare a major. Credits earned from other institutions may not be transferreduntil the student meets all admission requirements to the University. A student onsuspension from any college or university will not be allowed to receive special studentstatus. After completing 18 hours, the special student may be required to complete alladmission requirements and undertake a program leading to a degree.Admission of Visiting StudentsStudents who are enrolled in another institution of higher education (to which theyintend to return) and who wish to take courses at the University of Arkansas-Monticellomust file an application for admission, supply proof of immunization against measles andrubella, and provide a letter of good standing from the institution they are attending.Visiting student status is limited in duration and the number of hours that can beaccumulated. The visiting student who subsequently decides to pursue a degree at UAMmust submit all documentation required of transfer students and request a change of statusin the Office of the Registrar.Post-Baccalaureate AdmissionThose who have already attained at least a bachelor’s degree and who wish to takeadditional undergraduate courses toward an additional degree are required to complete anapplication for admission, provide an official transcript from the institution granting thehighest degree earned, and provide proof of immunization. Students who wish to takeonly limited additional courses may enter as a special student. (See Special StudentAdmission)Graduate AdmissionAll interested students must file a graduate application for admission, supply proofof immunization against measles and rubella, and provide an official transcript verifyingthe baccalaureate degree. Selective service status must be completed on the application foradmission.Undergraduate Admission15