BSIS Admissions Requirements:

• When completing the online application, choose the appropriate application type – Academic Partnership Freshman (if you have never attended college) or Academic Partnership Transfer (if you have previously attended any college).
• Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee
• Submit an official High School Transcript with at least a 2.50 GPA or GED score of 500 (if taken prior to 2002) or 525 (if taken in or since 2002). The High School/GED requirement is waived for students who have previously successfully completed 13 or more transferrable college credit hours.
• Submit official Test Scores (e.g., ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS). Test scores are considered official if they are delivered directly to us from a testing center or from your high school on your official transcript. Test scores are valid for a period of five years from the date of the exam. The test score requirement is waived for students who have previously successfully completed 24 or more transferrable college credit hours.
  • ACT test scores of 21 or greater on the composite score as well as 19 on the Math, Reading, and English sub-scores
  • SAT test score of 990
  • Comparable scores from other exams may be used. Students must score at or above the scores listed in the tables below:
    

    	ASSET	COMPASS
    Writing	46	89
    Math (Algebra Exam)	44	45
    Reading	45	88

    	XPLORE	PLAN
    English	14	16
    Reading	14	15
    Math	15	17

• Cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework.
• No remediation courses are available for this program. If a student does not show test scores that clear the need for remediation, they must show completion of or readiness for the following program courses:
  • English requirement: Students may be considered eligible for admission based on completion of English Composition I, English Composition II, or Writing Fundamentals with a grade of C or better.
  • Math requirement: Students may be considered eligible for admission based on completion of College Algebra or Intermediate Algebra with a grade of D or better.
• Transcripts from other colleges will be evaluated for transfer credit automatically upon arrival for applicants to the BSIS program.
• No conditional admission status is available for this program.
• International students must submit an attested or notarized copy of their high school diploma in English. Students seeking to transfer from a non-U.S. university or college must submit official transcripts from these institutions. A transcript evaluation by an independent agency (e.g., World Education Service or Education Credential Evaluators) will be required and will be the responsibility of the student. Proof of English proficiency may be required.

Submit all documents to:
Office of Academic Partnerships
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548

For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnerships c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Transfers

Students that have attended any other institution of higher education must meet the following requirements.

When the student has:

• Less than 12 college hours: submit official final high school transcript and official test scores.
• 13 – 23 college hours: have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts and official test scores.
• 24 or more college hours: have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts.

Test scores are valid for five years from date of exam.

Unconditional Admission Requirements:

• Complete online application and submit a nonrefundable $30 application fee
• Students must be admitted to Arkansas State University (see University admission policy and procedures)
• Proof of valid, unencumbered, and undisciplined RN license in the state of residency.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above
• Completion of all required science, math and English courses with a "C" or better in each course
• Complete the Nursing student handbook signature page (.pdf) and fax to 870-972-3548 or email to academicpartnerships@astate.edu.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Must have completed 1000 hours of work as a RN prior to enrolling in NRSP 4793 RN-BSN Capstone. Applicants should contact Paige Wimberley, RN to BSN Advisor at pwimberley@astate.edu with any questions. Download Documentation of Work Experience form (.pdf)

NOTE: Students meeting the above requirements will be admitted on space availability.

On admission and throughout the RN-BSN program, the registered nurse must maintain an unencumbered nursing license, CPR certification, and an acceptable immunization status.

Professional liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000/3,000,000 coverage) will be obtained as a course assignment and is to remain in effect through the capstone course.

All documentation required by the School of Nursing must be kept current at all times during the course of the program and may be authenticated at any time during the program.

RN-BSN Questionnaire (.pdf)

Applicants who do not qualify for unconditional admission may apply for a conditional admission.

• Complete online application and submit a nonrefundable $30 fee.
• Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the sending institution.
• A valid teaching certificate
• No record as a felon or sex offender
• Meet one of the following academic requirements:
  1. Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or
  2. Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale and 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours (admission with this GPA is contingent on a letter of recommendation from the school superintendent or principal), or
  3. Have at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) from a graduate school from an accredited university.
• Conditional admission requires that the candidate make a grade of B or better during the first twelve hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University.
• Submit all documents to:
  Office of Academic Partnerships
  P.O. Box 2520
  State University, AR 72467
  Fax: 870-972-3548
• For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
  Academic Partnerships c/o Central Receiving
  2713 Pawnee St.
  Jonesboro, AR 72401

Up to nine graduate hours from ASU-Jonesboro or other higher education institutions may be credited toward a program. No course can be older than six years by graduation time. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Director of the Program. To request prior credit be evaluated, please complete the Graduate Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.

• Two years of teaching experience. Please print and complete the Years of Teaching Experience Verification Form.
• A written commitment from a building level administrator who will function as your mentor during the degree program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the mentor form.

• Two years of teaching experience. Please print and complete the Years of Teaching Experience Verification Form.
• A written commitment from a building level administrator who will function as your mentor during the degree program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the mentor form.

• 2.75 GPA required

• A written commitment from an educator who will function as your mentor during the degree program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the mentor form.

• A written commitment from an educator who will function as your mentor during the degree program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the mentor form.

• A written commitment from an educator who will function as your mentor during the degree program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the mentor form.

The Master of Public Administration at Arkansas State University exists to enhance individual, organizational, social and governmental capacity in the public and non-profit sectors by equipping pre-service and mid-career students with sound management skills and a public/non-profit philosophy to lead public institutions of the future with integrity, innovation, excellence and professionalism.

To be considered for admission to the MPA program, in addition to meeting Graduate School admission requirements:

• Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation.
• An applicant's undergraduate background must include courses with grades of "C" or higher in American national government and principles of economics or their equivalents. If the student is deficient, these courses must be taken in addition to the graduate course requirements. Such undergraduate deficiencies must be completed prior to or during the first graduate enrollment period.

For unconditional admission, a student must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (or 3.2 in the last 60 hours).

For conditional admission, academic proficiency must be established by a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75. Previous graduate work must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

• At least a 3.25 GPA in a master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience as a certified teacher in an educational institution. Please print and complete the Years of Teaching Experience Verification Form.
• A written commitment from a practicing central office administrator who will serve as a mentor during this program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the mentor form.
• Candidates for the Specialist degree are required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work. A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred from other approved institutions.

To be considered for the Specialist Degree-Principalship Track, each candidate must have, in addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate School, the following:

• At least a 3.25 GPA in a master's degree from an accredited institution and program.
• Two years of experience as a certified teacher in an educational institution.
• A current state-issued teaching license.
• A written commitment from a practicing building-level administrator who will serve as a mentor during this program.

To be considered for the Specialist Degree-Director of Special Education Track, each candidate must have, in addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate School, the following:

• At least a 3.25 GPA in a master's degree from an accredited institution and program.
• Two years of experience as a special education teacher in an educational institution.
• A current state-issued special educator's teaching license.
• A written commitment from a practicing special education director or central office administrator who will serve as a mentor during this program.

To be considered for the Specialist Degree-Curriculum Director Track, each candidate must have, in addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate School, the following:

• At least a 3.25 GPA in a master's degree from an accredited institution and program.
• Two years of experience as a certified teacher in an educational institution.
• A current state-issued teaching license.
• A written commitment from a practicing building-level administrator who will serve as a mentor during this program.

To be considered for the Specialist Degree-Gifted and Talented Director Track, each candidate must have, in addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate School, the following:

• At least a 3.25 GPA in a master's degree from an accredited institution and program.
• Two years of experience as a certified teacher of gifted, talented, and creative (GTC) in an educational institution.
• A current state-issued(GTC) teaching license.
• A written commitment from a GTC director or district level administrator who will serve as a mentor during this program.

Programs of study leading to Arkansas licensure are available in the following areas: Building-Level Administrator, Special Education Director, Gifted and Talented Director, Curriculum Director, Special Education P-4, Special Education 4-12, and Gifted, Talented and Creative Teachers.

• An education-related master's degree from an accredited institution is a prerequisite for admission to all programs of study except Special Education P-4, Special Education 4-12, and Gifted, Talented and Creative Teachers, which require the possession of an initial teaching license.
• Two years of teaching experience (except for Special Education P-4 and Special Education 4-12). Please print and complete the Years of Teaching Experience Verification Form.
• A written commitment from an educator who will function as your mentor during the degree program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the mentor form.