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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASAT HOPE AND TEXARKANA2020-2021College CatalogVolume XXIV1
Chancellor’s WelcomeWelcome to the University of Arkansas at Hope and TexarkanaOn behalf of the students, faculty and staff, I would like towelcome you to the University of Arkansas CommunityCollege at Hope and Texarkana. Whether you are consideringcoming for short term training or as a degree-seeking student,we want your experience with us to be rewarding andmemorable. Our campuses include locations in Hope,Texarkana, Arkansas, and Historic Washington, as wellas online. We are committed to serving the entire region.Our faculty and staff pride themselves on the quality,student-focused education we provide students.UA Hope-Texarkana is an accredited, open access institution.We are proud of our reputation and we will help you achieveyour educational goals and career dreams. We are committedto connecting students and community partners to a high-qualityeducation, and dedicated to supporting a culture of academic,occupational, personal growth and enrichment programsthroughout the region. As you explore all the opportunitiesawaiting you at UA Hope-Texarkana, I am confident you willdiscover that we are your bridge to a brighter future througheducation.UA Hope-Texarkana is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. We work very closely with the Universityof Arkansas family to maximize opportunities for our students and communities. In addition, UA Hope-Texarkana alsopartners with other institutions to offer select bachelors and master’s degrees through distance learning, as well aspartnering with area high schools to provide concurrent credit for students.This college catalog provides you with important information about UA Hope-Texarkana courses, programs, services andpolices.To learn more, visit our website at www.uaht.edu or come by one of our campuses and let us show you around!Laura ClarkLaura Clark, Interim Chancellor870-722-8201 * laura.clark@uaht.edu2
Student ResponsibilityStudents are responsible for knowing the information contained in this catalog/handbook. It should be readcarefully for rules, regulations, policies, etc. While the College makes every effort to make changes only asrevisions to this document, the College reserves the right to make changes to policy contained herein ascircumstances may require. The latest version of the college catalog is available online at www.uaht.edu.3
Table of ContentsContentsChancellor’s Welcome . 2Student Responsibility . 3UAHT Academic Calendar . 9Online Calendar . 10Important Information - emergency contact list & severe weather policy . 12Who to see . 13Who to see - Texarkana campus specific . 17GENERAL INFORMATION.18Equal Opportunity Statement . 18Student Responsibility . 18Accreditations . 19Advisory Committees . 20UA Hope-Texarkana profile . 21History. 21Mission Statement . 21Institutional Purposes . 21Vision Statement . 22Value Statements. 22Computer Service Policy . 23Institutional Advancement . 24UAHT Foundation . 24Library. 24Bookstore . 25Food Services . 25ADMISSION INFORMATION.26Admissions Policy. 26Unconditional Admissions Policy . 26Conditional Admissions Policy . 26Institutional Student Success Plan Enrollment . 27Non-Credit . 28Transfer Students . 28Arkansas Course Transfer Systems (ACTS) . 28Admissions Appeals Process. 29Freshman Assessment and Placement Program at State Colleges and Universities in Arkansas . 29Academic Skills . 29UAHT Placement Chart . 29ACCUPLACER Testing . 30College Credit Opportunities for High School Students . 31High School Student/Concurrent Enrollment Admissions Policy . 31International Student Admissions Policy . 32Prior Learning Assessment . 324
College Level Examination Program (CLEP). 33Advanced Placement (AP) . 34College Catalog . 36Catalog Privilege . 36Classification of Students. 36Academic Clemency . 36Application for Re-Admission . 37Attendance . 37Adding Classes . 37Auditing a Course . 37Withdrawal from Courses . 37Repeating Courses. 38Minimum Class Size and Cancellation of Classes . 38Credit for Courses . 38Course Loads. 39Request for Course Overload . 39Course Length . 39Grades and Grade Points . 40Incomplete Grade Policy . 40Vice Chancellor’s List . 40Chancellor’s Honor Roll . 40Academic Probation/Suspension . 41Social Security Number . 41Student Records . 41Arkansas Course Transfer System . 41Catalog Changes . 41Articulation Agreements . 42The Roger Phillips Transfer Policy-Act 182 of 2009 . 42General Graduation Requirements . 42Graduation Rates . 42TUITION AND FEES . 43Residency Requirements . 43Fee Schedule Per Semester . 43Health Professions Courses/Programs Additional Fees . 44Arts, Humanities and Education Courses/Programs Additional Fees.44Lab Fees . 44Student I.D. Cards . 46Refund Policy. 46Refund of Registration Fees . 46Continuing Education and Community Education refunds. 46TUITION WAVER POLICY . 47FINANCIAL AID.,.49General Information . 49Financial Aid Application Process (FAFSA) . 49Financial Aid SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY . 495
Credit Hour Requirement . 49Maximum Length of Time . 49Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility . 50Good Standing for Financial Aid a student must: . 50Financial Aid Warning . 50Financial Aid Probation, Suspension, and Reinstatement . 51Financial Aid SAP Appeal . 51Transfer Students . 52Repeated Courses . 52Pre-College Level Courses. 52Financial Aid Refund Policy . 52High School Transcripts . 53Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) Policy . 53Student Status: Dependent or Independent . 53Majors . 54Priority Deadlines for Financial Aid . 54Federal programs. 54Pell Grant . 54Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) . 54Federal Work Study (FWS) . 54William D. Ford Direct Student Loan Program . 54Scholarship Stacking Policy . 54UAHT Institutional Sc
College at Hope and Texarkana. Whether you are considering coming for short term training or as a degree-seeking student, we want your experience with us to be rewarding and memorable. Our campuses include locations in Hope, Texarkana, Arkansas, and Historic Washington, as well
