- The student must have completed the eighth grade and be enrolled in an accredited public or private secondary school or homeschool as of the Fall semester.
- Students must meet all course prerequisite requirements per the UA Northark online catalog.
- The student's high school counselor, principal, or designee must approve the specific courses and the number of hours the student desires to enroll each semester by signing the Concurrent Enrollment Request Form.
- UA Northark does not allow secondary school students to enroll in remedial/developmental education courses for concurrent credit. Remedial/developmental education courses cannot be used to meet the high school or university core subject area/unit requirements in English or math.
- A concurrently enrolled student will be classified as non-degree seeking and will not be eligible for federal financial aid.
- The student must provide placement test scores (ACT or Accuplacer) indicating that they meet the minimum requirement established for the course or program. High school students must have the following scores to enroll in general education concurrent enrollment courses.
Requirements to Participate in Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent Student Checklist
- Contact high school counselor
- Discuss concurrent courses and process
- Apply for Admission (only first time or non-consecutive returning students)
- Submit your Northark application. - select high school student
- Provide your ACT or ACCUPLACER scores, official high school transcript or GED scores and all college/university transcripts. You can upload these documents with your application, email them to admissions@northark.edu or physically bring them to the Admissions office at 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison AR 72601.
- Provide proof of two (measles, mumps and rubella MMR) immunizations. You can upload these documents with your application, email them to admissions@northark.edu or physically bring them to the Admissions office at 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison AR 72601.
- Your application will be processed as soon as possible. You will receive an acceptance letter to the email address you provide which will include your student ID and ????. If you do not receive a letter, please contact our Admissions office at 870-391-3505.
- Register for Courses
- Schedule an advising appointment with a UA Northark Advisor to discuss and enroll in course selections for certificate and degree completions by contacting 870-391-3115 if you are unsure which courses to take. (recommended if planning to transfer to another institution)
- If you know which courses to take for your plan and your counselor has agreed, check the Schedule Search to determine course offerings (make sure to select Concurrent as a filter: Concurrent courses should have a C in the section number (for example: ENGL 1013 501C) and complete the concurrent enrollment request form. This indicates the courses that you would like to enroll in for the semester.
- Make sure that prerequisites and appropriate test scores are on file for specific course enrollment. (For example, English Comp II requires completion of English Comp I with a C or higher.)
- Complete Concurrent Enrollment Request Form (obtained from your high school counselor)
- Obtain appropriate signatures: student, parent, counselor or principal.
- Set up email, Canvas and MyNorthark
- Email Login
All students enrolled at Northark will have an account created in Office 365. With Office 365, the format for student email will be username@my.northark.edu. Active students for the current academic year will have access to all the features of Office 365 and the ability to install Office on their home computer.
To log on to your Northark Office 365 account go to www.northark.edu/mail
Enter your email address in the username box (be sure to include @my.northark.edu.)
Password = “p-” + Student ID + last 2 digits of birth year
Example:
Name Student ID Birth Date
John Doe 0123456 March 24, 1990
Username = jdoe456
Email address = jdoe456@my.northark.edu
Password = p-012345690
Note: If John Doe had the suffix of "Jr" then the following would occur:
Username = jdoejr456
Email address = jdoejr456@my.northark.edu
Password = p-012345690
You will be logged in directly to your Outlook email.
Your email address is username@my.northark.edu
- Canvas Login (course work and assignments, course grades)
To Login to your Canvas go to northark.instructure.com
Enter your email address and password.
Username = First initial of first name + Last name + Last three digits of Student ID
Email address = username + “@my.northark.edu”
Password = “p-” + Student ID + last 2 digits of birth year
- myNorthark Login
(view your schedule, unofficial transcript, and final grades)
To login to your myNorthark account go to my.northark.edu
Enter your email address and password.
Email address = username + “@my.northark.edu”
Password = “p-” + Student ID + last 2 digits of birth year
- Complete UA Northark Orientation before classes begin (new freshmen only)
- Log into your Canvas account - northark.instructure.com
- The Orientation course should appear on your Dashboard page (If the course is not listed click “Courses” on the left-hand side of the page and then click “All Courses”)
- Click on the hyperlink and follow the instructions on the course.
- You must take the final exam and score an 80% or better to complete the Orientation.
- Complete Title IX Training online before classes begin (new freshmen only)
- Log into your Canvas account - northark.instructure.com
- The Title IX Training course should appear on your Dashboard page (If the course is not listed click “Courses” on the left-hand side of the page and then click “All Courses”)
- Click on the hyperlink and follow the instructions on the course.
- You must take the final exam and score an 80% or better to complete the Title IX Training.
- Textbooks/Virtual Instructional Materials
- Students are encouraged to contact their high school counselor to see if their school provides books for concurrent students.
- Some courses will automatically provide Instant Access (virtual instructional materials) billed to the high school for qualifying courses.
- Textbooks may be purchased through the UA Northark College Store. (link to the book list) - ask Kaila
- Begin Classes
- Online courses - login to Canvas to access syllabus and course materials
- Face to face courses - attend class at the designated location and time
Concurrent Enrollment Funding Guide
Effective from Fall 2025
The Arkansas Access to Acceleration (A2A) Scholarship helps eligible high school students earn college credit while reducing the cost of concurrent enrollment courses.
For most eligible students taking standard concurrent courses through UA Northark:
✅ Tuition and Fee charges are covered through a combination of A2A funding and a UA Northark tuition and fee waiver.
✅ School districts are billed only for required instructional materials, such as textbooks or electronic course access.
✅ Students typically pay no tuition or fee charges out-of pocket.
How A2A Funding Works
Step 1: Student Enrolls
The student enrolls in an approved concurrent enrollment course via their high school counselor.
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Step 2: A2A Funding is Applied
UA Northark applies the A2A scholarship toward the student's tuition - $65 credit hour.
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Step 3: UA Northark Waives Remaining Tuition
After A2A funding is applied, UA Northark waives the remaining tuition and fee balance for eligible concurrent courses.
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Step 4: School District Receives Invoice
The school district is billed only for required instructional materials.
Examples include:
• Textbooks
• Electronic textbooks
• Online course access codes
• Required instructional materials
Who Pays?
A2A Scholarship — State of Arkansas
Remaining Tuition & Fees — UA Northark
Required Texbooks & Course Materials — School District
Costs Not Covered by A2A — Student/Parent (unless the school district agrees to assist)
Who Can Receive A2A?
Students may qualify if they:
✔ Are enrolled in grades 9–12 (Beginning fall semester)
✔ Meet Arkansas residency requirements
✔ Enroll in an approved concurrent enrollment course
✔ Meet all concurrent enrollment admission requirements
✔ Are not enrolled in a vocational center reimbursable under Arkansas law
✔ Not a homeschooled student receiving EFA Funds
Scholarship Amount
The A2A Scholarship provides:
• $65 per semester credit hour
• Up to 15 credit hours each semester (the 16th hour if enrolled in a science course will be billed at $65 credit hour, but an additional course will be billed at the regular tuition rate). Please see the website for regular tuition rates. https://www.northark.edu/tuition-and-fees/
• Up to 30 credit hours each academic year
• Maximum annual A2A scholarship value of $2,000
Maintaining Eligibility
To continue receiving A2A funding, students must:
✓ Successfully complete concurrent coursework
✓ Maintain at least a 2.50 cumulative college GPA in concurrent courses
✓ Only attempt a course twice (includes withdrawals and fails)
If a Student Does Not Pass a Course
A student may repeat a concurrent course one additional time.
If the student does not successfully complete the course after two attempts:
• A2A funding is no longer available for that specific course, and the student/parent is financially responsible for the cost of any subsequent attempts to take the course.
The student may continue taking other concurrent courses if they remain academically eligible.
When Would a Student Owe Money?
Although most eligible students will not owe tuition or fees, charges may occur in certain situations.
Credit Hour Limits
A2A covers:
• Up to 15 credit hours each semester
• Up to 30 credit hours each academic year
If a student exceeds these limits:
The student/parent is responsible for the additional costs unless the school district agrees to pay some or all of those expenses.
Student No Longer Meets Eligibility Requirements
Regular tuition and fee rates apply if:
• The student loses A2A eligibility.
• The course is not eligible for A2A funding.
• The student exceeds A2A credit hour limits per term.
• The student has already used two attempts for the same course.
• The student fails to maintain a 2.5 GPA after two semesters, they are no longer eligible to receive the A2A scholarship.
Unless the school district agrees to assist, these costs are the responsibility of the student/parent.
Frequently Asked Concurrent Questions
Will I receive a tuition bill?
Most eligible students enrolled in approved concurrent courses will not receive a tuition bill.
Who pays for textbooks?
The student’s school district is billed for required instructional materials.
Can I take more than 15 hours?
Yes. However, A2A funding applies only to the first 15 credit hours each semester. Additional courses enrolled will be billed to the student at regular UA Northark tuition/fee rates.
What GPA must I maintain?
Students must maintain a cumulative 2.50 college GPA in concurrent coursework.
What happens if I withdraw or fail a course?
Students may repeat a course one additional time.
After two unsuccessful attempts, A2A funding is no longer available for that course.
Does A2A pay for every concurrent course?
No.
Students and courses must meet all eligibility requirements established by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
At A Glance
Concurrent At A Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can qualify? | Eligible Arkansas high school students in grades 9-12 |
| How much does A2A pay? | $65 per credit hour |
| Maximum course credit hours? | 15 per semester/30 per academic year |
| Who pays tuition and fees? | A2A + UA Northark |
| Who pays textbooks? | School district |
| Student tuition bill? | Usually none |
| GPA required? | 2.50 cumulative college GPA |
| Can a course be repeated? | Yes, one additional attempt |
Schedule Changes
Schedule Changes: Adding/Dropping a Course
If for any reason a student has to change their schedule and withdraw from the course(s) in which they are enrolled before classes have begun, the student needs to contact their high school counselor to initiate the schedule change. The counselor will then email the UA Northark Concurrent Department at concurrent@northark.edu with the requested change. This ensures that the counselor has approved the course change and is responsible for high school graduation completion.
Grades and Transferability
All grades received for college courses will be posted on a student’s UA Northark college transcript. The UA Northark Registrar’s Office will send official grades to the high schools for all concurrent students at mid-term and after final grades have been posted.
Grade Reports/Transcripts
You may request a transcript from the Registrar’s Office in person or from www.northark.edu. You can also view your grades in your MyNorthark account after final grades have been posted.
Course Transferability
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has implemented the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) with a general education curriculum that will transfer to any public institution of higher education in the state of Arkansas. UA Northark concurrent courses are listed in ACTS on its website at http://acts.adhe.edu as a “Guaranteed Transfer.” The UA Northark Catalog states: The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as “No Comparable Course.” Additionally, courses with a “D” frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. Transferring to a private or out-of-state school can differ, it encouraged that all students transferring to should consult with transfer advisers at the receiving institution.
Transfer of Credits
You must request an official copy of your UA Northark transcript to be sent to the college/university desired for transfer. You may request a transcript from the Registrar’s Office in person or from www.northark.edu.
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