The Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange welcomes exchange students from our partner institutions who are nominated through a reciprocal exchange agreement for a semester or year.  

"As soon as I got in Arkansas I knew that place was just perfect for me, I felt so much welcomed first by the international students community, then by the american students, even by the rednecks!!! I became probably the razorback fan number one! I was so far from home but felt so home in Fayetteville!"  (Thoughts from a recent exchange student)

We hope you all have as rewarding of an experience as this student and are here to help you through everything!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Please submit the following by these deadlines:

April 1 for the Fall Semester (August - December) or Academic Year
October 1 for the Spring Semester (January - May)

1.  Letter of Nomination from Home Institution

2.  Completed Application for Readmission and Special Students

3.  Housing Preference Form. For more information on accomodations click here.

4.  Completed Supplemental and Financial Information Form along with official verification of funding (i.e. bank statement, award notice, loan)

5. Copy of the ID page of your passport

6.  TOEFL Score report OR Completed Evaluation of English Proficiency. All entering international students are asked to take an English Placement Test upon arrival to determine if supplemental English courses would be beneficial

7.  Transcript of courses taken at your home university 

8.  Statement of Purpose: On a separate sheet of paper, provide a brief explanation as to why you wish to study at the University of Arkansas. What are your academic objectives? What extra-curricular activities would you like to pursue? 

All application materials should be mailed directly to:

Attn: Exchange Coordinator
Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange
University of Arkansas
722 W. Maple Street
Fayetteville , AR 72701
USA

 As of July 2008, visiting students are now handled by the Office of International Students and Scholars.  More on this program can be found at http://iss.uark.edu/1884.htm