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First Year Studies

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First Year Studies at Arkansas State University provides students who do not meet the regular admission standards of the university an opportunity to attend ASU as regularly enrolled students.

Students admitted through First Year Studies are provided additional services and academic instruction to help them make a smooth and successful transition to the university.

Admission Through First Year Studies

Admission Criteria:

Students may be admitted to ASU through First Year Studies if they have a composite of 18 on the ACT or an equivalent score on SAT, Compass or Asset and a minimum grade point average of a 2.3.


Our Mission

We offer academic instruction that prepares students for college level work, and extensive advising and mentoring that fosters student responsibility and self-sufficiency to ensure a successful transition into the collegiate environment.


Select-A-Major Fair

The Select-A-Major Fair is held each fall semester. Faculty from almost all departments on campus will have a booth with information about their majors and the career opportunities within those majors. The fair provides a great opportunity for students to speak with faculty about a major in which they have interest in an informal environment.