Online Course Information
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The process to enroll in online courses varies depending on whether you are in an online degree program, an on-campus degree program or no degree program. Choose your path below or reach out to an Online Student Liaison for help.
I am an online student taking courses for my online degree program.
How Do I Apply?
- Create an account in either the Undergraduate application portal or the Graduate application portal.
Within the application select Online as the program delivery type. - As a student in an online degree program, you will be eligible to sign up for online course sections reserved for online students.
How Do I Pay?
You will pay through Student Financials Hub within Workday Student.
You can also sign up for payment plans.
- Can I use financial aid for my courses?
Yes, degree seeking students qualify for financial aid. - All students may contact the financial aid office for assistance.
I am a current U of A student taking courses in an on-campus degree program.
What if I want to take only online courses in the summer?
Taking only online classes in the summer does not change your residency status, your degree program type (on campus), or how your tuition is calculated.
How Do I Pay?
You will pay through Student Financials Hub within Workday Student.
You can also sign up for payment plans.
- Can I use financial aid for my courses?
Yes, degree seeking students qualify for financial aid. - All students may contact the financial aid office for assistance.
I want to take one or more courses for an endorsement or licensure.
How Do I Apply?
If you are not a current University of Arkansas student and want to take an online class or classes, you will need to apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking student.
- Select the Graduate Admissions Application
- Select Start a New Application - see instructions below
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Activate your account with the PIN sent to your e-mail.
- Click Start New Application at the bottom of the page
- Select the appropriate Application Type:
- Walton College of Business Graduate Application
- Non-degree Graduate School Application
- Graduate School Application
- Start a Non-Degree Graduate School Application
- Under Term Information, select "Yes" to study primarily online as a non-degree seeking student.
How Do I Pay?
You will pay through Student Financials Hub within Workday Student.
You can also sign up for payment plans.
Students enrolled as online non-degree seeking will pay in-state tuition.
- Can I use financial aid for my courses?
No, non-degree-seeking students do not qualify for financial aid.
I want to transfer a course back to my home institution.
How Do I Apply?
If you are not a current University of Arkansas student and want to take an online class or classes, you will need to apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking student.
- Select the Graduate Admissions Application
- Select Start a New Application - see instructions below
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Activate your account with the PIN sent to your e-mail.
- Click Start New Application at the bottom of the page
- Select the appropriate Application Type:
- Walton College of Business Graduate Application
- Non-degree Graduate School Application
- Graduate School Application
- Start a Non-Degree Graduate School Application
- Under Term Information, select "Yes" to study primarily online as a non-degree seeking student.
How Do I Pay?
You will pay through Student Financials Hub within Workday Student.
You can also sign up for payment plans.
Students enrolled as online non-degree seeking will pay in-state tuition.
- Can I use financial aid for my courses?
No, non-degree-seeking students do not qualify for financial aid.
How To Enroll
Students enroll in courses through Workday Student.
Access to Workday is limited to admitted students.
- Review courses available in the current Schedule of Classes.
The Session and Start Date are listed for each course. - Online classes follow the same Academic Calendar as campus classes.
- When searching for courses students can filter the results by selecting Online under Delivery Mode.
- Quick Reference Guides are available on the UA System Workday Training Materials for Students website for completing various tasks in Workday Student.
Accessing Your Course(s)
- Login to Blackboard Learn on the first day of class.
- Don't see your course?
Follow these trouble-shooting steps to find your Blackboard courses.
(If Blackboard is not appearing correctly, the most common fix is to update your browser.)
International Students
International students should follow regulations on the number of online credit hours they are allowed to take. Check Regulations
Helpful Resources
- Troubleshoot Your Browser
- Blackboard Help For Students
- Honorlock Resources for Students
- UARK Help Portal
Some courses may require instructor or department consent to enroll. Students should check with their advisers regarding course selection.