ABOUT THE JONES LEARNING CENTER
The Jones Learning Center is a fee-based comprehensive program designed to offer individualized academic support to students who are intellectually capable of obtaining a bachelor’s degree, but who also need support to accommodate for learning challenges caused by specific learning disabilities, dyslexia, AD/HD or ASD. The Jones Learning Center offers two tracks of support. The comprehensive program provides a daily 30-minute appointment with an Academic Program Coordinator who functions as a coordinator of services and academic coach. These individualized sessions are the cornerstone of the JLC support model. Students and coordinators discuss each class, the assignments of each, and how to reach out for support. The coordinator also helps the student to make the most of the peer tutoring time, and assists in coordinating any additional services needed.
The Jones Learning Center also offers individual assistance through two full-time writing specialists. Students can sign up for time to work with the writing specialists for individual support on papers or any type of writing assignment. These specialists can help with any part of the writing process: brainstorming a topic, structuring research, outlining, etc. Our students also receive accommodations according to the student’s needs, including access to extended time, a private distraction-reduced environment and a reader/scribe when desired. Trained individual peer tutors can be provided for each class, as requested. In addition, we offer very small group study/lab sessions taught by our full-time staff members, and have an evening peer writing assistant who provides individual support.
The Track 2 program is designed for students who want to design their own level of support. The baseline includes a twice a week appointment with an Academic Program Coordinator, provided class notes, access to two professional writing specialists, and testing accommodations (monitored with extended time in a private room). From there, students can choose subject specific tutoring add-on services for an additional fee if they are needed.
Application Process & Requirements
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. FILL OUT THE FREE APPLICATION at Ozarks.edu/apply
Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are typically notified of the admission decision within two weeks of the file being completed for review.
2. SEND TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts – send from an electronic service directly from the high school. We cannot accept digital transcripts from Naviance. Unofficial transcripts – send to admission@ozarks.edu
3. SEND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
ACT – school code 0120
SAT – school code 6111
Test optional – send to admission@ozarks.edu
4. PAY DEPOSIT AFTER ADMISSION
Submit a $200 deposit to secure a spot in the class.
ADMISSION CRITERIA:
Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. We use a holistic approach, taking into account courses and grades, GPA, ACT/SAT test scores (if provided), volunteer efforts and service activities.
STANDARD ADMISSION
High School Transcript
ACT/SAT/TOEFL
TEST OPTIONAL ADMISSION
High School Transcript
If Under 2.80 GPA
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Resume or Student Profile
• Essay
• Interview with a Member of the Admission Committee
Mr. Joseph Hughes
Executive Director of Admission
Phone: 479.774.2962
Email: jhughes@ozarks.edu
Ms. Dody Pelts
Vice President for Student Success
Director of Jones Learning Center
Phone: 479.979.1401
Email: dpelts@ozarks.edu
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships are based on three criteria: high school GPA, ACT/SAT score or test optional materials, and financial need for college. Students must be accepted and submit the FAFSA ( fafsa.gov ) to be considered for scholarships. FAFSA school code 001094
Federal PELL Grants and Work Study, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Frontier, Performing Arts and outside/private scholarships are accepted and stacked. For more information, visit pardot.ozarks.edu/scholarships.
Merit Scholarships
HS GPA Scholarship Annual Amount
> – 3.75 Trustee Scholarship $14,000
> – 3.50 < 3.75 Hurie Scholarship $13,500
> – 3.00 < 3.50 Presidential Scholarship $13,000
> – 2.50 < 3.00 Dean’s Scholarship $12,000
99% Percentage of students receiving financial aid
$1.4M Endowed Scholarships Awarded Annually
$10.8M
Institutional Scholarships Awarded Annually
LENS:
Ozarks’ choose-your-own adventure. Choose a major and two minors. It’s like graduating with an automatic side-hustle.
Humanities + Social Sciences + Natural Science = Impressive Graduate
HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS
MAJOR CHOICES
Art
English
History
Music
Philosophy
Religion
Spanish
Theatre
MINOR CHOICES
American Studies
Art
English
History
Interfaith Studies
Music
Philosophy
Religion
Spanish
Theatre
SOCIAL SCIENCES & SOCIAL APPLICATIONS
MAJOR CHOICES
Accounting
Business Technology Education
Communication Studies
Elementary Education
Finance
Management
Marketing
Physical Education K-12 (Licensure)
Political Science
Sociology
MINOR CHOICES
Athletic Coaching
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Media Production
Physical Education
Political Science
Secondary Education
Sociology
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS
MAJOR CHOICES
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Health Science
Mathematics
Psychology
MINOR CHOICES
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Health Science
Information Science
Mathematics
Psychology
SECONDARY EDUCATION
LICENSURE
Art
Biology
English
History
Mathematics
Music
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Important Dates & Deadlines
FALL ENTRANCE
• Application Opens: July 1
• FAFSA Opens: December 1
• Deposits Begin: October 1
• Housing Application/Exemption Opens: January 1
• Priority Deadline for Housing: March 1
• Class Registration: Opens in April
Outcomes
With 95% of our last graduating class having a meaningful job or being admitted to graduate schools all over the world, Ozarks gives all the tools to live life fully. Students will be totally prepared to land the career of their dreams, whether their goal is to make a splash as a public relations guru or make a difference as an elementary school teacher.
SPRING ENTRANCE
• Application Opens: February 1
• FAFSA Opens: December 1 of previous year
• Deposits Begin: September 1
• Housing Application/Exemption Opens: September 1
• Class Registration: Opens in November
95%
Professional Success Rate (Job or Graduate School)
Student Life
Live Life Fully
College is more than taking notes and cramming for exams—it’s a huge life experience. Whether students want to nurture an existing passion or find a new one, there are lots of ways for them to get involved. Ozarks is home to a wide variety of student-led organizations, including:
• Professional and Honors Societies
• Service and Leadership Clubs
• Multi-cultural, Religious and Special-interest Groups
ENROLLMENT BY THE NUMBERS
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• Ozarks Outdoors
• Intramural Sports
• Campus Recreation
30+ clubs and organizations to choose from
19 Varsity Teams GO EAGLES!
Jones Learning Center
Daily support hours each week
Individual support provided by full-time professional staff
Access to an individual personalized session with coordinator at a reserved time each day
Majority of support is provided individually
Total immersion in an academically competitive baccalaureate University
Coaching, time management, and organization assistance plus academic support provided in daily sessions with an academic support coordinator.
Limited student enrollment preserves the low student-to-staff ratio.
Unlimited, individual peer tutoring provided for each course by trained peer tutors.
A rich and successful history of understanding the needs and expectations of bright college-bound students who require academic support in order to compensate for specific learning disabilities, AD/HD and ASD.
Facility & Academic: Highlights
At Ozarks, impressive growth and progress is happening every day. The Wilson Athletic Complex, which is home to new baseball, softball, and soccer facilities, will be completed in Fall 2024. Come Summer 2025, Ozarks will also be home to a brand new 250-bed residence hall.
Additionally, Ozarks is in the process of entering academic partnerships for programs in nursing and dental hygiene. For the creatives, we are also in the planning stages of implementing graphic design courses.