What You Will Need To Apply to SouthArk
Completed Application
Official Transcript(s)
Immunization Records
Placement Test Scores
Admissions
- Complete an Online Application for Admission or a paper application from the SouthArk Office of Admissions.
- Send official transcript(s) directly to Office of Admissions from your college or high school/GED attended.
- Provide Immunization Records proving 2 MMR shots if born after January 1, 1957, to the Office of Admissions.
- Submit placement test scores.
PLEASE NOTE: Admission may only be confirmed upon receipt of the student's FINAL transcript, and after completion of their current high school term. At that time the student may expect a confirmation letter of their acceptance to SouthArk. |
Office of Admissions: 870.864.7195, admissions@southark.edu, 2nd floor, Conference Center, Student Services, 870.864.7137 (F) |
Placement Testing and Test Prep
- Reading, English/writing, and math placement scores must be submitted.
- See your Advising Coach for a Referral Form if wanting to take a placement exam in our Testing and Learning Center.
- Our placement exam is not timed, costs $10, and takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
- The Testing and Learning Center has test prep resources including practice tests, skill-building websites, and tutoring.
Testing and Learning Center: 870.864.7196, tutoring@southark.edu, 2nd floor, Conference Center, Room 220 |
Advising, Registration, and Orientation
- Make an appointment with your Advising Coach.
- On-campus registration with an Advising Coach is strongly encouraged for first-year college students.
- Attend New Student Orientation and complete the Campus Technology course, see your Advising Coach.
- Sign up and find out which courses and degrees will benefit you the most. www.myccmajors.com
Registrar: 870.864.7142, advisor@southark.edu, 2nd floor, Conference Center, Student Services |

Tuition and Fees
- All tuition and fees must be paid by the payment deadline or all courses will be dropped.
- Payments can be made in the Bookstore or through a payment plan on MyCampus (www.southark.edu).
- The Student ID number is sent to email address provided on the application.
- Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.
Pay For College
- Students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov, SouthArk’s school code is 013858.
- Financial aid programs include scholarships, loans, and student employment opportunities.
- Visit Pay For College for more information.
Bookstore: 870.864.7163, bookstore@southark.edu, 1st floor, Conference Center |
Office of Financial Aid: 870.864.7150, finaid@southark.edu, 2nd floor, Conference Center, Student Services |
Textbooks and Classes
- Bring your printed schedule to the Bookstore to receive all required textbooks and materials.
- Retain all receipts in case purchased items need to be exchanged or returned.
- Visit all on-campus classrooms prior to the first day of classes to become familiar with their locations.
Student ID and Parking Decal
- All students are required to have a SouthArk photo ID. A valid photo ID must be presented.
- A FREE student ID and lanyard are provided to all new students.
- Parking decals and student ID's are available at the Learning Center.
Office of Financial Aid: 870.864.7150, finaid@southark.edu, 2nd floor, Conference Center, Student Services |
The Learning Center: 870.864.7196, tutoring@southark.edu, 2nd floor, Conference Center, Room 220 |