Arkansas Tech - Informative Viewbook (2017)

Arkansas Tech University 2017 - 18

Contents

Academics Programs

Tech Life

8

Admission Requirements Russellville Path

14

Ozark Path

15

Transfer Path

16

Graduate Path

17

Housing

20

Meal P l ans and Dining

21

Involvement

22

Affordability

Resources

Freshman Academic Scholarships

26

Transfer Scholarships

27

Tuition

28

Financial Aid

29

Jobs

30

Directory

34

Welcome Welcome to an experience you’ll never forget.

Arkansas Tech University will change you in ways you can’t yet imagine. New people. New ideas.

New opportunities. A new path forward.

How do you get started? The information here is designed to prepare you for membership in the Tech community. Learn about the wide variety of academic opportunities that exist here, including our stackable degrees approach that meets you where you are…and gets you where you want to go.

When you’re ready to make it official, visit bit.ly/atuapply and apply to Arkansas Tech University.

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Academics

Programs

Arkansas Tech offers programs at both our Russellville and Ozark locations.

Below is the list of the programs available from ATU.

Legend

JJ Russellville

JJ Ozark

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All/Mostly Online

Certificates of Proficiency

Associate’s Degrees

JJ Automotive Service Technology

JJ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

JJ Basic Emergency Medical Technician

JJ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Facilities Maintenance Option

JJ Computer Information Technology JJ Construction Technology JJ Culinary Arts JJ Health Sciences JJ Industrial Control Systems JJ Jail Standards JJ Law Enforcement JJ Logistics Management JJ Machinist Operations JJ Medical Billing JJ Medical Coding JJ Medical Transcription JJ Mobile Applications JJ Nursing Assistant JJ Office Support Specialist JJ Phlebotomy JJ Viticulture JJ Welding

Technical Certificates

JJ Automation Technology JJ Automotive Service Technology JJ Business Technology JJ Business Technology - Banking Option  JJ Business Technology - Human Resources Option  JJ Cardiovascular Technology JJ Collision Repair Technology JJ Computer Information Technology JJ Cosmetic Science JJ Criminal Justice JJ Cybersecurity JJ Early Childhood Education  JJ General Education  JJ General Studies JJ Health Information Technology JJ Human Services JJ Information Technology JJ Law Enforcement JJ Logistics Management  JJ Medical Assisting

JJ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

JJ Nuclear Technology

JJ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Facilities Maintenance Option

JJ Occupational Therapy Assistant

JJ Automotive Service Technology

JJ Paramedic Emergency Medical Services

JJ Business Technology

JJ Physical Therapist Assistant

JJ Business Technology - Banking Option 

JJ Practical Nursing

JJ Collision Repair Technology

JJ Registered Nursing

JJ Computer Information Technology

JJ Welding Technology

JJ Cosmetology JJ Enology JJ Health Information Technology JJ Industrial Control Systems JJ Industrial Electronic Technology JJ Law Enforcement  JJ Practical Nursing JJ Viticulture JJ Welding Technology

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JJ Ozark-Ouachita Studies

Bachelor’s Degrees

JJ Fine Arts JJ Fisheries & Wildlife Science

JJ Accounting JJ Agriculture Business ]] Animal Science Option ]] Feed Mill Management Option ]] Horticulture Option ]] Pre-Veterinary Medicine ]] Public Relations Option

JJ Game & Interactive Media Design JJ Geology ]] Environmental Option ]] Petroleum Option ]] Professional Option JJ Graphic Design

JJ Agriculture for Teacher Licensure

JJ Health Information Management

JJ Applied Science

JJ Health & Physical Education ]] Wellness & Fitness Program

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JJ Art for Teacher Licensure JJ Biology ]] Biomedical ]] General JJ Business Data Analytics JJ Business Education for Teacher Licensure JJ Chemistry ]] Biochemistry Option ]] Environmental Option ]] Professional Option JJ Chemistry Education JJ Communication ]] Speech Option ]] Speech for Teacher Licensure ]] Theatre Option JJ Computer Science

JJ History JJ Hospitality Administration ]] Event Management Emphasis ]] Foodservice Management Emphasis ]] Lodging Management Emphasis JJ Information Systems JJ Information Technology JJ International Studies ]] Cultural Affairs Concentration ]] Political Affairs Concentration JJ Journalism ]] Broadcast Option ]] Print Option ]] Public Relations Option JJ Life Science for Teacher Licensure

JJ Cultural & Geospatial Studies

JJ Management & Marketing  ]] Entrepreneurship Concentration ]] International Business Concentration ]] Management Concentration ]] Marketing Concentration

JJ Cybersecurity

JJ Mathematics

JJ Economics & Finance

JJ Mathematics for Teacher Licensure

JJ Electrical Engineering ]] Electrical Engineering ]] Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Option ]] Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering Option

JJ Mechanical Engineering

JJ Computer Science for Teacher Licensure JJ Creative Writing JJ Creative Writing for Teacher Licensure

JJ Medical Technology

JJ Emergency Management 

JJ Middle Level Education ]] English/Language Arts ]] Mathematics ]] Social Studies ]] Science

JJ Engineering Physics

JJ Music

JJ Elementary Education

JJ English JJ English for Teacher Licensure JJ Environmental Science

Academics

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JJ Music for Teacher Licensure ]] Instrumental Music Option ]] Keyboard Instrumental Music Option ]] Keyboard Vocal Music Option ]] Vocal Music Option

Graduate Certificates JJ Advising  JJ Nursing Administration (Post-Master’s)  JJ Online Teaching, K-12 

JJ Nuclear Physics JJ Nursing ]] BSN Pre-licensure Program ]] LPN to BSN Program ]] RN to BSN Program  JJ Physical Science JJ Physics JJ Physics Education JJ Political Science JJ Professional Studies  ]] Agriculture Business Concentration ]] Applied Leadership Concentration ]] Criminal Justice Concentration ]] Early Childhood Education Concentration ]] Industrial/Organization Psychology Concentration ]] Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration ]] Public Relations Concentration ]] Workforce Technology Concentration

Endorsements JJ Dyslexia Therapist K-12  JJ MTLL Curriculum Program Administrator JJ MTLL Instructional Facilitator JJ Special Education B-K  JJ Special Education K-12  JJ Special Education Resource K-6, 7-12 

Master’s Degrees JJ Applied Sociology JJ Business Administration  JJ College Student Personnel JJ Educational Leadership 

JJ Psychology

JJ Emergency Management & Homeland Security

JJ Public History

JJ English

JJ Recreation & Park Administration ]] Interpretation Emphasis ]] Natural Resource Emphasis ]] Recreation Sport Management Emphasis ]] Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis

JJ English with TESL option

JJ Rehabilitation Science JJ Secondary Education ]] Agriculture ]] Art ]] Business ]] Chemistry ]] Computer Science ]] Creative Writing ]] English ]] Mathematics ]] Instrumental Music ]] Keyboard Instrumental Music ]] Keyboard Vocal Music ]] Vocal Music ]] Life Science ]] Physics ]] Social Studies ]] Speech ]] World Language with Concentration in Spanish JJ Social Studies for Teacher Licensure JJ Sociology JJ World Language -Spanish JJ World Language with Concentration in Spanish for Teacher Licensure

JJ Fisheries & Wildlife Science JJ Health Informatics  JJ History JJ Information Technology JJ Instructional Technology, Library Media K-12 JJ Instructional Technology - Instructional Design & Technology Option JJ Liberal Arts JJ Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering JJ Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering JJ Multi-Media Journalism JJ Nursing Administration & Emergency Management  JJ Psychology JJ School Counseling & Leadership JJ Special Education K-12  JJ Strength & Conditioning Studies JJ Teaching JJ Teaching, Learning, & Leadership JJ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 

Educational Specialist Degree JJ Educational Leadership 

Doctoral Degree JJ Doctor of Education in School Leadership

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Academics

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Admission equirements

Russellville Path

The Office of Admissions is committed to making your transition into college easier.

Incoming freshmen seeking admission need to submit the following: Admission Checklist Submit official high school transcript or GED scores; Submit ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER scores; Submit copy of immunization record documenting two MMR vaccinations.

Unconditional Admission Entering freshmen may be admitted unconditionally if they meet the following criteria: Grades Completion of graduation requirements from a public secondary school, private secondary school, or a home school program documenting a minimum 2.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average, and completion of the university’s secondary school core curriculum, OR minimum GED score of 600.

Minimum Test Scores ÎÎ Composite ACT score of 19; or ÎÎ Composite SAT score of 990 (1600 scale); or ÎÎ Next-Generation ACCUPLACER composite score of 246 Note: The ACT Writing exam is not required for admission purposes. For additional acceptable scores, see bit.ly/atuadmitrequirements.

Core Curriculum A minimum of 22 earned core course credits is required, from grades nine through twelve, for admission purposes. Core courses listed below are required by Act 1290 for unconditional admission. ÎÎ English (4 units)

ÎÎ Natural Science (3 units)

ÎÎ Math (4 units) - one course beyond Algebra II

ÎÎ Social Studies (3 units)

Conditional Admission Entering freshmen may be admitted conditionally to Arkansas Tech University if they meet the following criteria: ÎÎ Composite ACT score of 15 or above, or composite SAT score of 830 or above, or Composite Classic ACCUPLACER of 61, or composite NextGeneration ACCUPLACER of 229, AND ÎÎ Completion of graduation requirements from a public secondary school, private secondary school, or a home school program documenting a minimum of 2.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average, and completion of the university’s secondary school core curriculum. ÎÎ Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements for the Russellville campus will be denied but may submit a written appeal seeking conditional admission. Appeals must be made within ten calendar days from the date admission was denied and should state the applicant’s grounds for appeal. If an appeal is not requested or denied, the application will be forwarded to the Arkansas Tech University Ozark campus for consideration. If you need further details on any of the information above, email the Office of Admissions at tech.enroll@atu.edu. You may also reach us by phone at (800) 582-6953 or (479) 968-0343.

Admission Application bit.ly/atuapply

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Number of first-generation college students

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Ozark Path

The Office of Admissions is dedicated to working with students to ensure a seamless and simplified admission process.

Admission Checklist Submit official high school transcript or GED scores; Submit ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER scores; Submit copy of immunization record documenting two MMR vaccinations.

Additional Information !! Student Services Conference Center 1700 Helberg Lane Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 667-2117 www.atu.edu/ozark/admission

ƀƀ ozarkadmit@atu.edu

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2500

Students by the Numbers

1000

Undeclared

Natural & Health Sciences

eTech

Education

Business

1500

Ozark Campus

Engineering & Applied Sciences

Arts & Humanities

2000

500

2, 12 7

8

1, 54

9 62

4

1, 21

6 88

4

2, 01

5

1, 62

1, 82

4

0

Admission Requirements

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Transfer Path

The Office of Admissions is committed to making your transfer experience as seamless as possible. Students seeking transfer from other institutions need to submit the following: Admission Checklist ÎÎ Submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges/universities where officially registered; ÎÎ Students with fewer than 24 semester hours must send official final high school transcript and ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER scores; ÎÎ Submit copy of immunization record documenting two MMR vaccinations.

Admission Requirements for Transfer Students ÎÎ Cumulative college GPA of 2.0 from all colleges attended; ÎÎ Eligible for re-enrollment at the last institution attended. ÎÎ Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements for the Russellville campus will be denied but may submit a written appeal seeking conditional admission. Appeals must be made within ten calendar days from the date admission was denied and should state the applicant’s grounds for appeal. If an appeal is not requested or denied, the application will be forwarded to the Arkansas Tech University Ozark campus for consideration. If you need further details on any of the information above, email the Office of Admissions at tech.enroll@atu.edu. You may also reach us by phone at (800) 582-6953 or (479) 968-0343. ÎÎ Unofficial documents can be faxed to (479) 964-0522.

Additional Information !! Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment Brown Hall, Suite 104 105 West O Street Russellville, AR 72801-2222 Transfer Credit The Registrar’s Office articulates all general education courses. Your academic advisor (assigned by the department of your major) will determine how and if credits count toward your degree requirements. Final approval is granted by the department head and dean of the college in which your major resides.

For more information about transfer credit, including specific Arkansas colleges and programs, visit our Transfer Credit page at bit.ly/atutransfer.

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560

8,618

Transfer

Undergraduate

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Graduate Path

The Graduate College is committed to making your admission experience a positive one. Information on admissions processes are below: Unconditional Admission for Entering Graduate Students

Admission Applicants Must: ÎÎ Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college verified by an official transcript. ÎÎ Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or a 3.00 on the last 30 hours of undergraduate work or hold a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. ÎÎ Request a complete undergraduate official transcript from their bachelor’s awarding institution sent directly to the Graduate College. Mail all materials to the Graduate College. ÎÎ Pay a non-refundable application fee directly to the Graduate College.* ÎÎ Submit copy of immunization record documenting one MMR vaccination. ÎÎ Meet additional admission requirements specified by programs in the graduate catalog (GRE, writing samples, etc.). *The application fee may be applied to defer an application for admission in the same program for up to one (1) calendar year from the original application date.

Conditional Admission for Entering Graduate Students

Applicants May Be Admitted Conditionally If They: ÎÎ Fail to meet the grade point requirement specified for admission and have the approval of the graduate program director. ÎÎ Hold a bachelor’s degree from an unaccredited institution. ÎÎ Have not met additional requirements of particular programs. ÎÎ Have not submitted all necessary documentation prior to initial enrollment.

Additional Information !! Graduate College, Tomlinson 113 1507 North Boulder Avenue Russellville, AR 72801

(479) 968-0398 ðð (479) 964-0542 (Fax)

www.atu.edu/gradcollege

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820

1,896

Graduate

Freshmen

Admission Requirements

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Tech Life

Housing !! Baswell Hall

!! Jones Hall

!! Tucker Hall

!! Brown Hall

!! M Street

!! Turner Hall

!! Caraway Hall

!! Nutt Hall

!! University Commons Apartments

!! Critz Hall

!! Paine Hall

!! Vista Place Apartments

!! Hughes Hall

!! Stadium Suites

!! Wilson Hall

Making the housing application an online process has made it more convenient for our students. Students can apply to live on-campus 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Before you begin the housing application process please note the following: I. ATU has an on-campus residency requirement A. On-Campus Residency Requirements: i. Single students between the ages of 18 and 21, and with fewer than 60 earned credit hours of college work, who are Russellville campus students are required to live on campus, as space permits, in University owned housing facilities. These students are required to purchase a meal plan unless living in University Commons Apartments, or Vista Place. Exemptions to the On-Campus Residency Requirement include: students living with immediate family (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother) within 30 miles driving distance of the Russellville, Arkansas campus, married students, or students with dependent children. Students under the age of 18 between August 19, 2017 and December 31, 2017 must sign the Arkansas Tech University Waiver and Release of Liability for a Minor Living on Campus prior to being allowed to sign a housing contract and live in On-Campus housing. The Arkansas Tech University Waiver and Release of Liability for a Minor Living on Campus is available through the Office of Residence Life at www.atu.edu/reslife/. Students age 17 or under on or after January 1, 2018 are not permitted to live in University owned housing facilities.

B. Ozark Campus Students and On-Campus Residency: i. Ozark campus students may live on campus at the Russellville campus. However, Ozark campus students are not required to live on campus. ii. Ozark campus students who are under the age of 18 between August 19, 2017 and December 31, 2017 must sign the Arkansas Tech University Waiver and Release of Liability for a Minor Living on Campus prior to being allowed to sign a housing contract and live in On-Campus housing. The Arkansas Tech University Waiver and Release of Liability for a Minor Living on Campus is available through the Office of Residence Life at www.atu.edu/reslife/.

Students age 17 or under on or after January 1, 2018 are not permitted to live in University owned housing facilities. iii. Ozark campus students who meet the aforementioned requirements, will be assessed the following additional fees because they are opting into living on-campus: a. b. c.

Health and Wellness ($6.00 per credit hour) Student Support Fees ($2.00 per credit hour) Orientation ($100.00 flat fee) New students only

II. ATU has eligibility which must be met to live on-campus.

A. University Residence Hall i. To be eligible to be a Resident in a University residence hall, a person must carry a meal plan (for residents of East Gate Apartments, Vista Place Apartments, and University Commons Apartments, a meal plan is optional) and be enrolled in, and remain enrolled in, a minimum of nine (9) undergraduate semester hours each semester or a minimum of six (6) graduate hours each semester. The University reserves the right not to contract with persons who are currently violating or have previously violated the terms and conditions of a housing contract or other University rules or regulations, or who have a past due balance with the University.

B. University Commons Apartments i. To be eligible to be a Resident in the University Commons Apartments, a person must be enrolled in, and remain enrolled in, a minimum of nine (9) undergraduate semester hours each semester or a minimum of six (6) graduate hours each semester. Initial preference for University Commons Apartment assignments will be given to those students who have earned a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of college work and have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average. The University reserves the right not to contract with person s who are currently violating or have previously violated the terms and conditions of a housing contract or other University rules or regulations, or who have a past due balance with the University. The maximum number of persons occupying an apartment shall be no more than four (4) person in a four-bedroom apartment, and no more than two (2) persons in a two-bedroom apartment. No other occupants are permitted. Residents of the University Commons Apartments are required to pay a $250.00 security deposit.

C. Vista Place Apartments i. To be eligible to be a Resident in Vista Place Apartments, a person must be enrolled in, and remain enrolled in, a minimum of nine (9) undergraduate semester hours each semester or a minimum of six (6) graduate hours each semester. Initial preference for Vista Place Apartment assignments will be given to those students who have earned a minimum of thirty (30) credit hour of college work and have a minimum (2.5) cumulative grade point average. The University reserves the right not to contract with persons who are currently violating or have previously violated the terms and conditions of a housing contract or other University rules or regulations, or who have a past due balance with the University. The maximum number of persons occupying an apartment shall be no more than four (4) persons in a four-bedroom apartment. No other occupants are permitted.

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Meal P l ans and Dining Who Is Required To Have A Meal Plan?

All on campus residents, except those living in Vista Place or University Commons Apartments, are required to select a meal plan. Students living off campus may choose a Commuter Meal Plan. All students have until the 5th day of class to change their meal plan through the ResLife Housing Portal.

Students may purchase a meal plan at a prorated rate after classes begin. Students who begin their semester on campus with a meal plan, then move off campus, will still be required to keep a meal plan.

What is a Meal Trade?

Meal trades are designed to offer convenience and variety by allowing students to use meal swipes at Chartwell’s locations other than the Dining Hall. Meal trades may be used between the hours of: 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m., 1:01 p.m. - 4:29 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - midnight. Meal trades count toward available meal swipes.

Where to Eat? Chambers Dining Hall ĠĠ Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Chick-Fil-A ĠĠ Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - midnight

ĠĠ Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

ĠĠ Saturday: 10 a.m. - midnight Doc’s Place Convenience Store ĠĠ Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Island Oasis Smoothie Bar & On the Go Sandwiches ĠĠ Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Robert & Jill Brown Hall* ĠĠ Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Baswell Techionery ĠĠ Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - midnight ĠĠ Saturday: 10 a.m. - midnight ĠĠ Sunday: 2 p.m. - midnight *Does not accept meal trades

Residential Meal Plans Price per Semester

Semester DCB Amount

Available Meal Swipes

Average Daily Meals

Daily Meal Trades

PLATINUM-1

$1,546.00

$100.00

Unlimited

Unlimited

2

PLATINUM-2

$1,621.00

$175.00

Unlimited

Unlimited

2

GOLD-1

$1,410.00

$100.00

210

2

2

GOLD-2

$1,485.00

$175.00

210

2

2

SILVER-1

$1,321.00

$100.00

10/week

1.4

2

SILVER-2

$1,396.00

$175.00

10/week

1.4

2

Meal Plan Tech Platinum

Tech Gold

Tech Silver

On Campus Apartment & Commuter Meal Plans Meal Plan D - Commuter 65 Meals + 100 DCB

$587.00

$100.00

65

0.6

2

40 Meals + $100 DCB

$421.00

$100.00

40

0.4

2

DCB ONLY

$500.00

n/a

N/A

N/A

N/A

Meal Plan E - Commuter

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Involvement Greek Life www.atu.edu/greeks Empowering fraternity and sorority members to strive for excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service, Greek Life at ATU is a great way to get connected to the Arkansas Tech campus.

Our fraternities and sororities engage in projects, organizations, and service initiatives that change lives for the better. Greek Life members gain an enriching experience, life-long friendships, and support system to help them throughout their time here at Tech.

Opportunities To Get Involved ĥĥ Panhellenic Council Sororities ĥĥ Interfraternity Council Fraternities ĥĥ NPHC Fraternities and Sororities Service www.atu.edu/service For students interested in connecting with the Russellville community, monthly service drives and action days are held throughout the year. Campus Life also offers a variety of programs (at every level) for students looking to further their leadership development.

Service Opportunities

Leadership Programs

ĥĥ Action Days

ĥĥ LEAD Academy

ĥĥ Alternative Spring Break

ĥĥ Lunch With A Leader

ĥĥ Service Drives

ĥĥ Freshmen Leadership Experience

ĥĥ Green & Gold Give Back

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Organizations logged service hours last year

Students logged over 100 hours last year

Service hours logged in 2016 by campus leaders

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Student Activities Board (SAB) www.atu.edu/sab Student Activities Board is the heart and soul of ATU. SAB is committed to promoting student success and enhancing the campus community by providing enjoyable, engaging, educational and creative activities for the student body.

Free Events ĥĥ Artists

ĥĥ Carnivals

ĥĥ Musicians

ĥĥ Lectures

ĥĥ Movies

ĥĥ Concerts

On Track www.atu.edu/ontrack On Track is a co-curricular experience designed to enhance student development beyond the classroom, encourage students to network socially and to include students in traditional and signature university events.

Each semester, events and activities are available to students (categorized by interest). Undergraduate students who complete all seven tracks become eligible to apply for an expenses paid trip.

Tracks ĥĥ Active Mind & Body

ĥĥ Global Focus

ĥĥ Advance to Career

ĥĥ Leader Identified

ĥĥ Aspiring Leader

ĥĥ Unite

ĥĥ Elevated Citizen

ĥĥ Graduate Scholar

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On Track Cities Visited: Chicago Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Washington D.C.

Students have participated in the program Students who have gone on a trip *numbers since 2012

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Aff

ffordability

Freshman Academic Scholarships The application for undergraduate admission serves as the freshman academic scholarship application. There is not a separate scholarship application to complete; however, an early admission status is required.

An early admission file includes an application for undergraduate admission, current high school transcript with a qualifying GPA and ACT/ SAT exam score, and immunization records documenting two MMR vaccinations.

The priority scholarship deadline for freshman academic scholarship consideration is November 15, and the final scholarship deadline is February 15.

The national February ACT exam scores are the last results accepted for scholarship consideration.

Applicants who are awarded during the priority scholarship round and raise their scholarship levels prior to the final scholarship deadline will be considered for an increase to the appropriate award levels prior to second round awards being made.

Applicants must be graduating seniors and admitted as a first-time entering undergraduate on the Russellville campus to be considered for an award.

Students receiving academic scholarships must be U.S. citizens.

Applicants who live in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas are considered in-state for tuition purposes.

A limited number of out-of-state scholarship awards are made to applicants who live outside of Arkansas and its contiguous states.

Additional information available at: bit.ly/freshmanscholarships Students interested in University Honors Stipends must be graduating seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and either top 10 percent of graduating class or minimum ACT composite score of 27.

Applicants must have an early admission standing and submit an essay by noon on the first weekday in December for interview consideration.

An applicant who is chosen for interview and selected to participate in University Honors will receive a qualifying academic scholarship award bundled with a University Honors Stipend ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 annually.

Additional information available at: www.atu.edu/honors

Scholarship

Requirements

Annual Award Amount

University Honors Stipend

ACT score of 27-36 (or 1280-1600 New SAT score) OR top 10 percent of graduating class & 3.5 GPA Essay and interview required.

$2,000 to $6,000 stipend bundled with qualifying academic scholarship award

Deadline for above: Noon on the first weekday in December Board of Trustees Scholarship

30-36 ACT & 3.25 GPA (or 1390-1600 New SAT)

$10,000

Presidential Scholarship

28-29 ACT & 3.25 GPA (or 1310-1380 New SAT)

$9,000

University Scholarship

26-27 ACT & 3.25 GPA (or 1240-1300 New SAT)

$8,000

Deans Scholarship

25 ACT & 3.25 GPA (or 1200-1230 New SAT)

$6,000

Academic Excellence Scholarship

24 ACT & 3.25 GPA or 1160-1190 New SAT)

$4,000

Academic Scholarship

23 ACT & 3.25 GPA (or 1130-1150 New SAT)

$2,000

Incentive Scholarship

21-22 ACT & 3.25 GPA (or 1060-1120 New SAT)

$1,000

Deadline for above: Priority Deadline - November 15 / Final Deadline - February 15 Advanced Scholars Stipend

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Recognized by the State as a Governor’s Distinguished Scholar

$2,000 stipend bundled with a qualifying academic scholarship

Transfer Scholarships

The priority scholarship deadline for transfer scholarship consideration is May 1 for the fall term and December 1 for the spring term.

Documentation of Phi Theta Kappa membership must be submitted to scholarships@atu.edu prior to the deadline for consideration for a Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship.

An early admission status is required for scholarship consideration. An early admission file includes an application for undergraduate admission, transcripts from all colleges attended, and immunization records documenting two MMR vaccinations.

Applicants must be transfer students and admitted as an undergraduate on the Russellville campus to be considered for an award. Students receiving transfer scholarships must be U.S. citizens.

Applicants who live in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas are considered in-state for tuition purposes. A limited number of out-of-state scholarship awards are made to applicants who live outside of Arkansas and its contiguous states.

Students may receive only one Tech-funded academic scholarship in any semester.

Once awarded, a scholarship recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours before the scholarship will credit to the student’s account.

Transfer scholarship application available at: bit.ly/atutransferscholarship

Scholarship

Requirements

Annual Award Amount

Tech Transfer Scholarship

12+ for-credit hours with a 3.25 GPA at most recent regionally accredited college or university; awarded competitively

Award amount varies

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship

Members of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and have completed 12+ for-credit hours with a 3.50 cumulative GPA at most recent regionally accredited college or university; awarded competitively

$6,000

Arkansas Academic All-Star Transfer Scholarship

Transfer students who are selected as Arkansas Academic All-Stars by their two-year institution

$6,000

Presidential Honors Transfer Scholarship

Recommendation by one of Arkansas’ two-year college presidents/chancellors; 12+ for-credit hours with a 3.00 cumulative GPA; interested students should check with their current two-year school’s Financial Aid Office or President’s/Chancellor’s Office for further details

$6,000

Deadline for above: Priority Deadline for Fall - May 1 / Priority Deadline for Spring - December 1

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Undergraduate Tuition

Total university charges* for in-state residents for the school year (twenty four credit hours at $226 per hour) are estimated as follows:

Tuition Total: $5,424 Cost

Total

Technology Operations

$15

$360

Student Activity

$2

$48

Instructional Support

$10

$240

Facilities

$16

$384

Health and Wellness

$6

$144

Athletic Student

$18

$432

Library

$1

$24

Public Safety

$2

$48

Room & Board

Cost

Residence Hall with Meal Plan

$6,859 (average)

University Commons Apartments

from $5,874 to $7,298

Vista Place Apartments

$5,874

Books and supplies

$1,410 (estimated)

Fees

Per Credit Hour

*All charges are based on the 2017-18 academic year for undergraduate Russellville campus students and are subject to change as necessary.

For more information about graduate tuition costs, visit bit.ly/atugraduatetuition.

For more information about Ozark tuition costs, visit bit.ly/atuozarktuition.

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For 24 credit hours

Financial Aid Financial Aid The primary purpose of student financial aid at Arkansas Tech University is to provide assistance to students who, without aid, would be unable to attend college. All awards are administered by the Financial Aid Office in accordance with state and federal regulations and ATU’s equal educational opportunity policy.

Application forms for all types of federal aid may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on October 1st.

Apply for ADHE funds (lottery, etc.) through the YOUniversal Scholarship application at scholarships.adhe.edu.

Students receiving any institutional scholarship or waiver from ATU must have a FAFSA and all requested documents on file in the Financial Aid Office no later than August 1 of each year.

Types of Aid ĥĥ Scholarships

Online Resources ĥĥ FAQs

ĥĥ Grants

ĥĥ Net Price Calculator

ĥĥ Student Loans

ĥĥ How to Request Tax Return Transcripts

ĥĥ Student Employment Contact Information www.atu.edu/finaid (479) 968-0399 ƀƀ fa.help@atu.edu

!! Brown Hall, Suite 206 105 West O Street Russellville, AR 72801

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Total Aid Awarded

includes preliminary data for 2016-17

number of students receiving financial aid

Number of students receiving private scholarship funds

private scholarship funding provided to assist students

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Jobs On-Campus Jobs

Work-Study

Non Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.

Non Work-Study is a university student employment program established to employ qualified students who do not show financial aid eligibility.

Details:

Details:

ĥĥ Must be enrolled at least halftime

ĥĥ Must be enrolled at least halftime

ĥĥ The normal work load is 20 hours per week at minimum wage

ĥĥ The normal work load is 20 hours per week at minimum wage

ĥĥ Paid on the 15th of each month

ĥĥ Paid on the 15th of each month

ATU also provides opportunity for work in areas of community service.

University Contract Services Employment A job provided through a vendor who has a existing contract with ATU including Chartwells.

Finding An On-Campus Job Visit the Norman Career Services website

View campus billboards

Network and contact departments directly

Check for email announcements

www.atu.edu/career

Note This

Local Beginnings, World-Wide Potential:

Where ATU Alumni Live

as of 2016

Australia Bangladesh Brazil British Virgin Islands Canada Chile China Cote D’Ivoire Croatia Denmark France Germany

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Guam Guatemala India Indonesia Ireland Japan Malaysia Morocco Nigeria Norway Oman Panama

Puerto Rico Republic of Korea Saudi Arabia South Africa Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand United States of America United States Virgin Islands Venezuela

Off-Campus Jobs Working off-campus allows students to get industry experience and work in a variety of different areas. Hours, shifts, and pay may vary.

Searching For Off-Campus Jobs Visit the Norman Career Services website Network and contact employers directly Search on local job websites Graduate Assistantships www.atu.edu/graduateassistants Graduate assistantships (GAs) are designed to support students in their pursuit of advanced degrees. ATU is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Graduate Assistants are Required to: ĥĥ Work on campus

ĥĥ Participate in a GA Orientation

ĥĥ Complete a background check

ĥĥ Maintain good academic standing

How to Apply for Graduate Assistantships: Visit the website to view open positions and apply

Ask departments if they have open positions*

*some departments require their own application

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Resources

Directory Academic Advising Center

Disability Services

OO Rothwell Hall, Suite 107

OO Doc Bryan, Suite 141

(479) 964-0843

(479) 968-0302

ƀƀ adviseme@atu.edu

(479) 964-3290 (TTY Services) atu.edu/disabilities

Academic Coaching OO Doc Bryan,153

Diversity & Inclusion

(479) 964-0583 ext. 4506

OO Doc Bryan, Suite 229 (479) 880-4372

Admissions Office

atu.edu/diversity

OO Brown Hall, Suite 104

ƀƀ diversity@atu.edu

(479) 968-0343

ATUDiversity

ƀƀ tech.enroll@atu.edu Go2ATU

Financial Aid OO Brown Hall, Suite 206

Athletic Director

(479) 968-0399

OO Tucker Coliseum

ƀƀ fa.help@atu.edu

(479) 968-0345 Arkansas Tech University Athletics

General Information (479) 968-0389

Campus Life

(844) 804-2628 (toll free)

OO Doc Bryan, Suite 233 (479) 968-0276

Graduate College

ƀƀ campuslife@atu.edu

OO Tomlinson Hall 113

ATUCampusLife

(479) 968-0398 ƀƀ gradcollege@atu.edu

Campus Recreation

ATUGraduateCollege

OO Campus Rec. Office/Garden Park atu.edu/campusrecreation

Greek Life

(479) 356-2010

OO Doc Bryan, 233

ƀƀ campusrec@atu.edu

(479) 968-0276

atucampusrec

atu.edu/greeks ƀƀ greeklife@atu.edu

Counseling and Health & Wellness Center

ATU Greeks

OO Doc Bryan, Suite 117 (479) 968-0329

Leadership & Service Programs

atu.edu/hwc

OO Doc Bryan, 233 (479) 968-0276

Dean of Students OO Doc Bryan, 233 (479) 968-0276 ƀƀ apennington@atu.edu

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ƀƀ campuslife@atu.edu

New Student Orientation

Student Accounts

OO Doc Bryan, 233

OO Brown Hall, Suite 241

(479) 968-0276

(479) 968-0271 (main)

atu.edu/orientation

(479) 880-4292 (Student ID Card)

ƀƀ orientation@atu.edu

ƀƀ business.office@atu.edu ATUStuAccounts

Norman Career Services OO Doc Bryan, Suite 153

Student Activities Board

(479) 964-0583 ext. 4506

OO Doc Bryan, 233

atu.edu/career

(479) 356-2018

ƀƀ career.services@atu.edu

ƀƀ sab@atu.edu

Ozark Campus

Student Government Association

OO 1700 Helberg Lane, Ozark, AR 72949

OO Doc Bryan, 233

(866) 225-2884

(479) 356-2124

ƀƀ ozarkadmit@atu.edu

ƀƀ sga@atu.edu

atuozark www.atu.edu/ozark

Student Success OO Doc Bryan,153

Public Safety

(479) 968-0278

OO 1508 North Boulder Ave (Police Building)

ƀƀ student.success@atu.edu

(479) 968-0222 atu.edu/psafe

TRIO Student Support Services

ƀƀ dps@atu.edu

OO Brown Hall, Suite 345

atudps

(479) 880-4172 atu.edu/sss/

Registrar’s Office

ƀƀ trio.sss@atu.edu

OO Brown Hall, Suite 307 (479) 968-0272

Tutoring Services

ƀƀ registrar@atu.edu

OO Doc Bryan, 153

AtuRegistrar

(479) 964-0583 ext. 4506 atu.edu/tutoring

Residence Life OO Doc Bryan, 211

Veteran Services

(479) 968-0376

OO Brown Hall, Suite 346

atu.edu/reslife

(479) 968-0445

ƀƀ residence.life@atu.edu

atu.edu/veterans

Arkansas Tech University-Residence Life Spirit Squads OO Doc Bryan, 233 (479) 968-0276 ƀƀ spiritsquads@atu.edu atuspiritsquads

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Arkansas Tech University Office of Admissions Brown Hall, Suite 104 105 West O Street Russellville, AR 72801-2222

Non-profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID

Russellville, AR Permit #83

Note This

Ozark Russellville

Number of Students at Each ATU Location:

2,041 Ozark

9,853 Russellville