Admission/Registration

FULL-TIME or PART-TIME students seeking a certificate or an associate degree
1.	Complete a PCCUA Application for Admission (which may obtained from the Admissions/Student Services Office or http://www.pccua.edu/Application_for_Admission.pdf
2.	Provide results of ACT or COMPASS testing. Scores are used to determine placement in English, reading, and math. Students enrolling must submit ACT scores (19 or above in English/Math) or take the COMPASS placement test administered at the college. PCCUA administers the COMPASS test on a daily basis. Appointments may be made with Glenda Allen at (870) 946-3506 ext. 1607 (DeWitt), Susie Puckett at (870) 338-6474, ext. 1134 (Helena) or Terry Simpson at (870) 673-4201, ext. 1809 (Stuttgart). For more information about the ACT test, visit: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/currentdates.html For a COMPASS practice test, visit: http://www.testprepreview.com/compass_practice.htm
3.	Provide a copy of high school transcript or GED scores. Must be an official high school transcript with graduation date and a stamped school seal, General Educational Development (GED) scores, and/or college transcript(s). Please request that the institution mail the transcript directly to the PCCUA Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 785, Helena, AR 72342. (If transcript is in a maiden name, please ask high school to indicate your current last name on form.) For a form to have your transcript sent to PCCUA: Transcript Req off Campus.pdf
4.	Provide shot record. Arkansas State Law requires all students born on or after January 1, 1957, who plan to enroll for full-time course work to provide proof of immunity against measles and rubella. Students must have proof of two measles immunizations and one rubella immunization.
5.	Financial Aid. Students applying for financial aid may contact Glenda Allen at (870) 946-3506 ext. 1607 (DeWitt), Barbra Stevenson at (870) 338-6474, ext. 1160 (Helena), or Toni Carter at (870) 673-4201 ext. 1822 (Stuttgart). Students may also apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Students may also be eligible for other scholarships. For a PCCUA scholarship application, visit: http://www.pccua.edu/pdf%20files/sch-application.pdf. For additional scholarship information: For additional scholarship information contact: DeWitt Campus-Glenda Allen, 870-946-3506, ext. 1607; Helena-West Helena Campus-Stephanie Arnold, 870-338-6474, ext. 1240; Stuttgart Campus-Toni Carter, 870-673-42001, ext. 1822
6.	Parking Permit. Students parking on-campus are required to have an annual permit. This may be obtained at the time of registration.
7.	Arrange for Payment. Payment arrangements should be completed with the Business Office before the start of class.
Note: If you are planning to enter an Allied Health field, request an application from a specific department. If you have any questions, call the Helena campus at (870) 338-6474, ext.1254 or e-mail: ahudson@pccua.edu

PCCUA does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, national origin, creed, family, religion, or age in its admissions, access, or employment policies. If you have any questions, contact the Admissions staff at one of the numbers listed below:

PCCUA is proud to be part of the University of Arkansas System, http://www.uaonline.uasys.edu/, which offers courses that lead to an Associate of Arts Degree online. Our mission is to create a learning environment, which is to assist each student to achieve his/her personal and professional educational goals. You may access a complete listing of the University of Arkansas Online courses by going to: http://www.uaonline.uasys.edu/schedules.cfm

Important Dates for Online Courses
Fees: $85 per credit hour, $5 assessment fee

January 15 ........Last day to register

January 20 ........Classes begin

January 29 ........Notify registrar of non-attendance

March 26............ Last day to drop

May 4 .................Grades due (12:00 noon)

Steps for Enrolling in U of A Online Courses

1.	Go to http://www.uaonline.uasys.edu/
2.	Click on “U of A Online” box
3.	Click on “Associate of Arts Program”
4.	Click on “How to Apply for Admissions”
5.	Scroll down to # 6 and complete the two self-assessments.
6.	If your self-assessments indicate you have the appropriate skills, submit the online application.
7.	E-mail Mr. Lynn Boone; lboone@pccua.edu your course selection(s).
8.	After notification of registration is received via e-mail, contact the Business Office immediately to make payment arrangements.
If you have questions after completing these steps, you may contact Lynn Boone at lboone@pccua.edu or Latoya Starks at lstarks@pccua.edu .

PCCUA offers a traditional online Orientation Workshop once each semester for first time users located on the DeWitt, Helena-West Helena, and Stuttgart campuses. Students should include this course when e-mailing course selection.

Online Orientation classes will be offered on the following dates:

DeWitt Campus, January 20, 5:30-8:30 P.M.
Helena Campus, January 20, 5:30-8:30 P.M.
Stuttgart Campus, January 19, 5:30-8:30 P.M.
If you should have any questions after completing these steps, you may contact Mr. Boone via e-mail at lboone@pccua.edu or LaTonya Starks at lstarks@pccua.edu.