Mission and Objectives

J. William Fulbright was a University of Arkansas student who graduated in 1925, was later a law professor and then became U of A president from 1939-41 – all prior to serving as a U.S. Senator for many years.

The university recognizes that J. William Fulbright’s political legacy is controversial and complex. Along with signing the Southern Manifesto and opposing the landmark 1954 ruling of Brown v. Board of Education, Fulbright voted to filibuster the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and voted against the 1965 Voting Rights Act. These actions directly contradicted his efforts to advance cultural understanding, peace, and international exchange through education.

J. William Fulbright supported the creation of the United Nations and his efforts to increase mutual understanding between people and nations resulted in the creation of the Fulbright Program – the world’s largest international educational exchange program with more than 370,000 alumni, and thousands of students and scholars from 160 countries participating annually. President Bill Clinton in 1993 honored him with the nation’s highest civilian award, the Medal of Freedom.

Additionally, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on November 20, 1981, resolved...

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, shall be named, henceforth, the J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. His name will imbue that college, and the University, with his reputation and image for a devoted interest in higher education and its accomplishments through its scholars as reflected in its students.

It’s his work to enhance cultural understanding, peace, and international exchange through education that we honor, and his service to this institution as president. How we view past leaders is an important topic and many colleges and communities are grappling with what’s right while working to understand the complete history of those involved and what we can learn from the process. There is no better place to have this discussion than on a college campus, where we value conversation, learning and debate.

Additionally, the college has adopted as its mission the following statement, learning from Fulbright’s conflicting and complex legacy and vowing to do better:

The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences enriches lives by promoting discovery, diversity, and inclusion, facilitating transformational experiences, and fostering peace through education.

Facilities and Resources

Academic Advising Services

The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences provides an adviser for each student enrolled in the college. Advisers in the Fulbright College Advising Center will assist students in program planning and will help them to become aware of and familiar with the academic offerings of the university. Students should consult their advisers on a regular basis, not limited to registration matters but including all areas of their academic careers. Personnel in the Fulbright College Advising Center or the Dean’s office will direct students to the appropriate advising office.

Students should discuss with their advisers opportunities for individual variations as well as regular course requirements. Programs and facilities of particular interest to individuals may include the Honors Program, programs for advanced placement and credit by examination, study abroad and the services of the University Career Development Center.

The Career Development Center administers and interprets tests that measure individual ability, interest, and achievement, and thus may aid also in counseling students about the field of study in which they are most likely to be effective and successful.

For questions regarding advising, contact the Fulbright College Advising Center at 575-3307 or visit online at http://fcac.uark.edu.

Degrees Offered

The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences offers four-year curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), and Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.). Each candidate for the B.A. and B.S. degrees selects a major field for specialized study. In addition to usual departmental majors there are interdepartmental majors and special programs for students preparing for professional degrees in law, medicine, dentistry, and teaching.

College Scholarships

Foremost among scholarships available in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the Sturgis Fellowship. This scholarship enables Fulbright College to offer outstanding graduates of secondary and preparatory schools undergraduate fellowships valued at $50,000 for four collegiate years.

Students studying in the humanities or classics may qualify for the J. William and Elizabeth W. Fulbright Scholarship for study abroad. This award is for students who are at least juniors and is intended to support a year of study abroad.

The King Fahd Center for Middle East Studies offers two-year undergraduate scholarships for superior students interested in pursuing the study of the Middle East or Islam.

In addition, students may compete for a number of privately endowed scholarships, which are awarded on a competitive basis to those who qualify. Application for these general Fulbright College scholarships and awards is made through the Office of the Dean, 525 Old Main. Students may obtain more detailed information about the above-named scholarships and other Fulbright College scholarships at http://fulbright.uark.edu/scholarships/index.php.

Other scholarships are available from the departments of Fulbright College. Information may be sought from the departmental chair of the student’s major.

Student Organizations

There are many general-interest societies and organizations to which students may belong, and nearly every department of the university maintains an honor society through which high scholarship is rewarded. Students in Fulbright College may aspire to membership in the following organizations:

Alpha Chi Sigma (chemistry)
Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-medical, medical technology, pre-dental)
Alpha Kappa Delta (sociology)
Alpha Phi Sigma (criminal justice)
Alpha Psi Omega (drama)
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (geoscience)
American Chemical Society (chemistry)
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (geoscience)
Delta Phi Alpha (German)
Eta Sigma Phi (Greek and Latin)
Gamma Theta Upsilon (geography)
Kappa Kappa Psi (band)
Kappa Tau Alpha (journalism)
Lambda Alpha (anthropology)
Lambda Pi Eta (communication)
Lambda Tau (writers)
Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics)
Phi Alpha (social work)
Phi Alpha Theta (history)
Phi Beta Delta (international scholarship)
Phi Beta Kappa (arts and sciences)
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Mu Alpha (music, men)
Pi Kappa Delta (forensics)
Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics)
Pi Sigma Alpha (political science)
Psi Chi (psychology)
Sigma Alpha Iota (music, women)
Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)
Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geology)
Sigma Pi Sigma (physics)
Tau Beta Sigma (band, women)

College Academic Regulations

Courses of study in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences are designed to give students the comprehensive view of society that the modern world requires. Students who enroll in Fulbright College, or who elect some of its courses, have an opportunity to gain a broad cultural education, which is a part of intelligent living and, at the same time, to prepare for professions or to acquire technical training in the sciences. The college has two major teaching functions: to provide basic general education in the arts and sciences necessary to all persons for effective participation in the complex world in which we live; and, second, to furnish the student an opportunity to specialize in the field of the student’s choice.

To implement the first of these aims and to furnish a broad base for the accomplishment of the second, the faculty of Fulbright College has adopted the requirements listed below for each degree.

Specific course requirements may be fulfilled in one of four ways:

Establishing credit in approved courses:
1. By enrolling in and completing the required work in the course,
2. By examination (credit will be entered as CR on a student’s record as explained in Advanced-Standing Programs),
3. By advanced achievement, i.e., by satisfactory completion of a more advanced course of a sequence. For example, students who earn a grade of “C” or better in a third-semester foreign language course may be granted credit for the second semester course upon recommendation of the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, and approval by the Dean of the college. (This does not apply to work taken as a self-paced online [correspondence] course or in transfer.)
Gaining exemption by examination. Announced exemption examinations are routinely offered in several courses. Students may consult any department or the dean’s office concerning exemption examinations.
Advanced placement by examination. A student who is granted advanced placement may elect to substitute a more advanced course for the listed required course.
Transfer credit. Students presenting transfer credit in lieu of stated requirements may be asked to present official course descriptions, etc. Transfer work with grades of “D” or “F” will not be accepted.

Degree Completion Program Policy

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements for the degree plan and major, be aware that there are general graduation requirements that every student in Fulbright College must complete.

Minimum Total Semester Hour Requirement
B.A., B.S. and B.S.W. Degrees: 120 hours
B.M.: 120 hours
B.F.A.: 120 - 123 hours
Residency Requirement
1. University Residency (Enrollment) Requirement
  Students must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus – this includes UA faculty-led study abroad classes, online/on-campus classes, and Global Campus courses; and all other courses paid towards Fayetteville campus tuition and fees. These 30 semester hours are to be upper-division semester hours required for the completion of a degree program. Additional hours in residence can be required for completing a minor. Hours earned in another school or college at UA, Fayetteville, may be used to satisfy this requirement with approval of appropriate faculty curriculum committee.
2. College Residency Requirement and 24 Hour Rule
  A student graduating from Fulbright College must have completed at least 30 hours of credit in courses offered by Fulbright College, at least 24 of which must be 3000 and 4000 level courses from departments in Fulbright College.
3. Major/Minor Residency Requirement (50 Percent Rule)
  A student graduating with a major or a minor from Fulbright College must have completed a minimum of 50 percent of degree credit work within the Fulbright College major or within the Fulbright College minor at the University of Arkansas through courses completed at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus as defined in the University Residency Requirement. This percentage completion requirement may be higher for some majors and minors. Students should review individual departmental requirements to verify if a higher percentage is required by their specific major or minor department.
40-Hour Rule
Students must present for degree credit at least 40 hours of work in courses numbered 3000 and above. Included in these 40 hours can be courses numbered 2000 if each has a specific course designated as a prerequisite. It is highly recommended that students complete all 40 hours in courses numbered 3000 and higher. These courses may be taken from other colleges or universities as long as the college residency requirement and the 24-hour rule are satisfied.
Grade-Point Average
Students graduating from Fulbright College must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Writing Requirement
Students graduating from Fulbright College must write a research/analytical paper for at least one upper-division course in his or her major. Each department has determined its own procedures for certifying completion of this requirement. Questions should be referred to the departmental chairperson. A student may choose to write a senior thesis in a major area of study. The thesis may be accorded up to six hours of credit. Defense of the thesis before a committee is required. Satisfactory completion of an honors project or a senior thesis may be submitted to meet the college writing requirement.
Students must complete the stated requirements for a Fulbright College major in addition to all university requirements for graduation, including the University Core requirements.

Questions concerning fulfilling the requirements should be referred to the student’s adviser or to the dean’s office, which will maintain current lists of approved courses, experimental offerings approved to fulfill requirements for a specified period of time, examination schedules, and other options available to the student.

Graduation with Distinction

Students who have not completed a Fulbright college or departmental honors degree program but have otherwise demonstrated academic excellence in baccalaureate degree programs in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences will be recognized at graduation by the designation of “with high distinction” or “with highest distinction.” To earn this designation, students must meet the following criteria up through the term prior to their graduation term:

The student must have completed at least one-half of his or her degree work at the University of Arkansas.
For “with high distinction,” the student must achieve a cumulative U of A GPA of 3.8 to 3.899.
For “with highest distinction,” the student must achieve a cumulative U of A GPA of 3.9 or higher.

The criteria may be evaluated and changed periodically by the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Combined Academic and Medical, Dental, or Pharmacy Degree

Fulbright College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in medical science. A student may substitute the first year of regular medical, dental, or pharmacy work taken in any standard, approved medical, dental, or pharmacy school for 33 hours of the 120 hours required for the Bachelor of Science degree provided that the following requirements are met:

Completion of all university/state core requirements for a B.S. degree, as appropriate, prior to student’s entrance in medical, dental, or pharmacy school.
Completion of at least 30 hours immediately prior to student’s entrance in medical, dental, or pharmacy school in residence at the University of Arkansas to include 12 hours of upper division courses (3000 or above) taken in Fulbright College.

Students interested in this degree should consult with their adviser or with the Fulbright College dean’s office early in their program. Formal application for the degree should be made to the Registrar.

This program is for highly qualified students with outstanding academic records who may be eligible for early admission to medical, dental, or pharmacy school programs. The year of a medical, dental, or pharmacy study substitutes for the major in the B.S. degree program.

Graduate Studies

The Graduate School, in cooperation with the faculty of Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, offers work leading to the graduate certificate or to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Philosophy.

Students interested in any of these advanced degrees should consult the Graduate School Catalog or the Dean of the Graduate School.

Accreditations

The American Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications has accredited the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in journalism. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), and Master of Music (M.M.) at the University of Arkansas are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in clinical psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree and the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Office of the Dean of the College

525 Old Main, 479-575-4804

Interim Dean
Kathryn Sloan

Associate Deans
Christopher Liner, David McNabb, Shauna Morimoto, Stephanie Schulte, Lia Uribe

Assistant Deans
Shane Barker, Simon C. Chua, Donna Johnson, Deborah Korth, Romona West

Office of Academic Services (including academic advising)
136 Cordia Harrington Center for Excellence, 479-575-4801

Honors Studies
Lindsey Susan Aloia, Director
517 Old Main, 479-575-2509

World Wide Web: fulbright.uark.edu

Email: fulbright@uark.edu

After majors and minors are listed, other programs of study, such as pre-professional programs are listed.

Majors and Minors

Majors

Combined Majors

Journalism/Political Science

Second (or dependent) Majors

A second (or dependent) major is one that a student may pursue as a major if the student is already pursuing a first major that is authorized to be given independently.

Minors

Academic minors in approved degree programs are options available to students in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The minor must be in a field other than the major, and students must notify the department of their intention to minor. An academic minor ordinarily consists of 15-18 hours. Specific requirements for the minor are given in the section entitled Departments, Majors, and Minors. Minors may be chosen from the following fields:

Fulbright College also recognizes all official minors offered by sister colleges at the University of Arkansas. Students wishing to have such minors made a part of their transcript must notify the Fulbright College dean’s office (MAIN 525) no later than when degree application is made.

Other Programs

Undergraduate Preparation for Professional Programs

The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences offers comprehensive support for students pursuing a wide array of professional and graduate programs. Because undergraduate preparation for these programs requires diligent planning, students should contact the Advising Center or appropriate faculty advisor as soon as possible. The Fulbright College Advising Center is in Old Main 518 and can be reached at 479-575-3307 or fcac@uark.edu. Supported programs include (but are not limited to) the following:

Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Optometry
Pharmacy

Pre-Dental Program: All dental schools require a minimum of three years of college work, and most schools give preference to applicants who have completed a baccalaureate degree. The minimum requirements for admission to most dental schools can be met at the University of Arkansas by completing the following courses:

ENGL 1013	Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)	3
ENGL 1023	Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)	3
BIOL 1543 & BIOL 1541L	Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lecture) and Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lab)	4
And at least 8 additional hours of biology (BIOL 1603/BIOL 1601L is recommended)		8
PHYS 2013 & PHYS 2011L	College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) and College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab)	4
PHYS 2033 & PHYS 2031L	College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lecture) and College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lab)	4
CHEM 1103 & CHEM 1101L	University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) and University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab)	4
CHEM 1123 & CHEM 1121L	University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lecture) and University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lab)	4
CHEM 3603 & CHEM 3601L	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	4
CHEM 3613 & CHEM 3611L	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	4
CHEM 3813	Elements of Biochemistry	3

CLEP and AP credit is not accepted. Dental schools have a variety of additional course requirements and pre-dental students should check each school’s website.

Mathematics is not a general requirement, but students are expected to have a background equivalent to college algebra and trigonometry.

Students who complete a minimum of 90 hours of work may qualify for the combined degree program provided that they complete the requirements for graduation in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

All dental schools require the Dental Admissions Test. It is suggested that applicants take the DAT one year prior to the time they plan to enter dental school. A student planning a career in dentistry should contact Dr. J.C. Rose, Department of Anthropology, 479-575-2508.

Pre-Law Program: While there is no prescribed pre-law curriculum, Fulbright College offers a minor in legal studies administered through the department of political science. Students considering a career in law may consult the School of Law Catalog or the Fulbright College Advising Center for information concerning certain categories of courses that may be helpful to the study and practice of law. Students uncertain about a major degree program should contact the Fulbright College Advising Center.

A baccalaureate degree is required for admission to the University of Arkansas School of Law, except for those students in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences who are admitted to the special six-year program referred to in the paragraph immediately following. All applicants for admission are required to take the Law School Admission Test. (See page 281.)

The University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville and the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences jointly administer a six-year program whereby highly qualified students may earn both the bachelor’s degree and the Juris Doctor degree. Any student enrolled in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences during a spring semester shall be permitted to matriculate in the School of Law in the following fall semester if the admission complies with Section 1 of Part A of the law school’s admission policies and if the student meets the following conditions:

At least 30 consecutive hours of course work in Fulbright College,
At least 94 hours credited toward a bachelor’s degree by Fulbright College,
Completion of Fulbright College’s requirements for a major in connection with the bachelor’s degree,
A cumulative grade-point average in all college or University course work of at least 3.50, without grade renewal,
An LSAT score of at least 159.

A student may substitute law school course work for the remaining total hours required for the bachelor’s degree from Fulbright College. Formal application for the degree should be made to the Registrar. Information about the program may be obtained in the dean’s office or the Fulbright Advising Center.

Pre-Medical Program: Medical schools in general require a minimum of 90 semester hours of college credit exclusive of military science and physical education, and most recommend that the student complete a baccalaureate degree. All medical schools have specific course requirements, and the student should determine those requirements for the school or schools of his or her choice. The minimum requirements for many medical schools can be met by completion of the following courses:

ENGL 1013	Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)	3
ENGL 1023	Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)	3
BIOL 1543 & BIOL 1541L	Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lecture) and Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lab)	4
Plus one other course in biological sciences, or equivalent. UAMS specifically requires:		3-4
BIOL 2323	General Genetics
CHEM 1103 & CHEM 1101L	University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) and University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab)	4
CHEM 1123 & CHEM 1121L	University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lecture) and University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lab)	4
CHEM 3603 & CHEM 3601L	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	4
CHEM 3613 & CHEM 3611L	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	4
CHEM 3813	Elements of Biochemistry	3
MATH 1203 & MATH 1213	College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) and Plane Trigonometry (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1203)	4-6
or MATH 2554	Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)
STAT 2823	Biostatistics	3
or STAT 2303	Principles of Statistics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2103)
PHYS 2013 & PHYS 2011L & PHYS 2033 & PHYS 2031L	College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) and College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab) and College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lecture) and College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lab)	8
or PHYS 2054 & PHYS 2074	University Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034) and University Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2044 Lecture)
2 Social Sciences, preferably:		6
PSYC 2003	General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103)
SOCI 2013	General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013)

Most medical schools will not accept CLEP credit, and in some cases, AP credit for the required courses above is not accepted.
Most medical schools will not accept on-line or web-based classes to fulfill requirements.
Additional courses are recommended. Special opportunities and experiences are available to pre-medical students through the Liebolt Premedical Program (http://premed.uark.edu).

Pre-medical students are encouraged to complete the requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree. As part of these requirements the student must choose a major, but the choice of a major has no direct bearing upon admission to medical school and should reflect the particular interests of the student. If a student is admitted to a medical school prior to completion of the baccalaureate degree requirements, he/she may wish to take advantage of the combined degree program in medical science. If that program is elected, the student should complete all of the basic University and college requirements for graduation during residence on the UA campus.

Most medical schools require the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), which is administered at several testing sites in Arkansas on specific dates from January to September each year. The MCAT normally should be taken in the spring preceding application to medical school. Admission to medical school is highly competitive, and a good grade-point average is demanded. A grade-point average of 3.30 is the minimum likely to receive favorable consideration. A grade of “D” in any course required by the medical school is not considered satisfactory. Advising is available through Dr. Neil Allison, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 479-575-5179, and Dr. Jeanne McLachlin, Department of Biological Sciences, 479-575-5348. Dr. Allison serves as chair of the University of Arkansas Pre-medical Advisory Committee. For information, visit the University of Arkansas pre-medical website at http://premed.uark.edu.

Pre-Pharmacy Program: Entrance requirements for pharmacy schools vary; therefore, students should research the schools of their choice to determine specific prerequisite course work. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy requires 69 hours of pre-professional courses to include: 4 hours of calculus, 9 hours of English/Communication, 16 hours of chemistry, 12 hours of biology, 4 hours of physics, 3 hours of economics, 6 hours of critical thinking/problem solving, and 15 hours of humanities.

Students are advised to begin taking humanities electives during the second semester of their freshman year. Since pharmacy schools have many more applicants than they can accept, the student is urged to earn a grade point average much higher than the minimum of 2.00.

Grades are a major consideration when admission committees evaluate a student’s qualifications for acceptance. The University of Arkansas College of Pharmacy and other pharmacy schools also require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). This may be taken in November or February. The pre-pharmacy adviser for the University of Arkansas is Lorraine Brewer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 479-575-3103.

Undergraduate Certificates

Professional Agility and Career Essentials Undergraduate Microcertificate

The goal of this microcredential is to assist students in making the connection between their collegiate major and/or minors and the General Education Learning Outcomes with several future professional career paths.

Requirements for Professional Agility and Career Essentials Undergraduate Microcertificate

The PACE Undergraduate Microcertificate requires nine credit hours that may be used to fulfill the requirements for an undergraduate degree. The specific requirements are listed below. See an adviser for course selection.

ARSC 310V	Fulbright College Elective Internship	1-3
Or an approved internship within any Fulbright College academic department
6-8 credit hours from the following:		6-8
ARSC 3013	Fulbright College Career Connections
ARSC 3203	Professional ePortfolio
Or other electives related to professional development, including an additional internship, to be approved by the director.
Total Hours		9

The Fulbright College Honors Program

Lindsey S. Aloia
Director of Honors Program
525 Old Main
479-575-2509

Fulbright Honors Program Website

The Fulbright College Honors Program is designed for students who seek an intellectual environment that is engaging, challenging, and rewarding. The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences provides students with a wholistic education in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Such an education is theoretically grounded, practically innovative, and enriched by creative faculty. This is especially true for students with superior academic ability and creative talent.

The Fulbright College Honors Program consists of two options:

The College Honors Program
The Departmental Honors Program.

Students who complete either option are eligible to graduate cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude.

Admission to the University of Arkansas Honors College assures automatic admission into the Fulbright College Honors Program for incoming students. A student can apply for admission electronically through the Honors College website. The admission criteria for the Fulbright College Honors Program are as follows:

Entering Freshmen

Please visit the Honors College Section of the catalog

Continuing and Transfer Students

3.5 cumulative grade point average
An application from a student who is currently on probation in another University of Arkansas College Honors Program is evaluated at the conclusion of his/her/their probationary semester
An application is not accepted from a student who is within three full semesters of his/her/their anticipated graduation date

College Honors Program Requirements

The Fulbright College Honors Program requires students to meet all University of Arkansas, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and Department degree requirements. In addition, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, complete 29-34 honors hours from specified areas of study, and defend an honors thesis.

B.A./B.S.W. College Honors Requirements = 32 honors hours

8 hours of honors natural sciences or math
15 hours of honors social science, fine arts, or humanities
9 hours of honors colloquia
Complete through 2013 of a world language (0-12 hours)

B.S. College Honors Requirements = 34 honors hours

16 hours of honors natural sciences or math
9 hours of honors social sciences, fine arts, or humanities
9 hours of honors colloquia
Complete through 2003 of a world language (0-9 hours)

B.F.A./B.M. College Honors Requirements = 29 honors hours

8 hours of honors natural sciences or math
15 hours of honors social sciences, fine arts, or humanities
6 hours of honors colloquia
Complete through 1013 of a world language (0-6 hours)

Departmental Honors Program Requirements

The Fulbright College Honors Program Graduation Levels

The bachelor degrees summa cum laude (with highest honors), magna cum laude (with high honors), or cum laude (with honors) are conferred to students who successfully completed the requirements stated above. Both College Honors and Departmental Honors are eligible for the following designations.

Summa Cum Laude

3.9 cumulative grade point average
24 honors hours
Successful defense of an honors thesis

Magna Cum Laude

3.7 cumulative grade point average
18 honors hours
Successful defense of an honors thesis

Cum Laude

3.5 cumulative grade point average
12 honors hours
Successful defense of an honors thesis

*Minimum required honors hours for each level must be completed at the University of Arkansas

Grade Point Average Considerations

First-Time Probation Students

Fulbright College Honors Program students must maintain a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Should a student’s grade point average fall below 3.50, the student is placed on probation for the following semester. During this probationary period, the student retains the privilege of membership in the Honors College and the Fulbright College Honors Program. If at the end of the probationary semester, the student’s cumulative grade point average is higher than 3.50, the student is removed from probation. If at the end of the probationary semester the student’s cumulative grade point average remains below 3.50, the student is removed from the Honors College and the Fulbright College Honors Program.

Below 3.00 Cumulative GPA

If a Fulbright College Honors Program student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 3.00 at any point, the student is immediately removed from the Honors College and the Fulbright College Honors Program.

Fulbright Honors Academic Integrity Policy

All Fulbright College Honors students are held to the highest standards regarding academic achievement and academic integrity. Any student who violates the Academic Integrity Policy and receives a sanction of 1.0 or more at the University of Arkansas is permanently removed from the Fulbright College Honors Program. The student may petition for grade forgiveness to remove the sanction from their transcript. If that is achieved, the student may apply for re-admission into the Fulbright College Honors Program. Any student suspended or expelled for dishonesty is permanently removed from the Honors College and the Fulbright College Honors Program and is denied the opportunity to reapply.

For more information about the Fulbright College Honors Program, visit the College's Honors Program website.

2023-24 Catalog

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences