Concurrent Credit

Welcome to UA Northark's Concurrent Enrollment Program

The UA Northark Concurrent Enrollment Program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college-level courses that satisfy both high school graduation requirements and college degree requirements. Concurrent enrollment courses are academically equivalent to courses offered by UA Northark for traditional enrollment and are subject to the same learning outcomes, academic standards, and instructional oversight. These courses can be applied toward certificates, associate degrees, and may be transferred to a four-year university.

Courses may be delivered:

  • on a high school campus

  • on the UA Northark campus

  • through approved distance delivery methods such as online courses


All concurrent students are expected to follow UA Northark policies and practices including student conduct, academic integrity and information technology policies.


Concurrent Eligibility

  • High school students enrolled in 9 - 12 grades beginning the fall semester
  • High school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Approval from high school counselor and a parent/guardian
  • Appropriate Placement Scores (See Below)

Qualifying Scores

A concurrently enrolled student will be classified as non-degree seeking.
Qualifying Scores for Concurrent Credit Acceptance
Course ACT Next Generation Accuplacer
ENGL 1013 - English Comp English 19 AND Reading 19 Writing 255 AND Reading 255
MAT 1223 - College Algebra Math 21 AND Reading 19 QAS 255 AND Reading 255
All other General Education Courses Reading 19 Reading 255
UA Northark’s Concurrent Enrollment Program is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) and adheres to all applicable NACEP standards, where required. The program is approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and operates in accordance with policies and requirements established by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB).
The College Kickstart Program incentivizes UA Northark concurrent students to complete as many college credits as possible while still in high school.

Tier One: Students who complete 15-44 credits at Northark during their high school career and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA receive:
  • Red and Black cord to wear at high school graduation
  • UA Northark College Kickstart Certificate

Tier Two:
Students who complete 45-59 credits at Northark during their high school career and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA receive:
  • Red and Black cord to wear at high school graduation
  • UA Northark Kickstart lapel pin
  • UA Northark College Kickstart Certificate

Tier Three:
Students who complete an associate's (60+ credits) degree at Northark during their high school career and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA receive:
  • Red and Black cord to wear at high school graduation
  • UA Northark Kickstart lapel pin
  • UA Northark College Kickstart Plaque
One advantage to taking classes while still in high school is that students get a head start on their college degrees. Students who complete the required classes may earn a college degree and/or certificate while still in high school. To learn more about these degree and certificate opportunities and the courses needed for completion of these credentials please contact Meagan Hoyt at 870-391-3122 or email her at meagan.hoyt@northark.edu.
Students who complete at least 15 college credit hours through UA Northark may be eligible for Reverse Transfer, which is the process of awarding an associate degree to students who begin their education at UA orthark, transfer to another institution, and complete their associate degree requirements while working toward a bachelor's degree.

To be eligible for a Reverse Transfer you must complete at least 15 college level credits at UA Northark. Students should work with a UA Northark advisor to ensure the classes they are completing at the four-year institution will transfer back to be applied to the associate degree. Students will be awarded their UA Northark associate degree if their combined credits satisfy degree requirements and all graduation requirements.
Concurrent Enrollment is defined as students completing courses for high school and college credit.

Dual Enrollment is defined as students completing college credit courses not used for high school credit.

Students interested in dual credit opportunities should follow the college registration process and will register through the Advising Center.

Students interested in concurrent credit opportunities should work through their high school counselor and the Manager of Concurrent Programs.
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