Online Course Information

Online courses provide students with the flexibility to combine family, work and school responsibilities. Online courses are designed by the academic colleges and schools at the University of Arkansas to produce the same learning outcomes as traditional, on-campus courses.

I am online student taking courses for my online degree program.

Online degree seeking students may enroll in open online courses during their scheduled Registration Period.

  • Online courses offered by the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences reserved for online students have even numbered section numbers (e.g. ENGL 1013 Section 902).
  • Undergraduate online degree seeking students will meet with your adviser virtually, and then the adviser will remove the enrollment holds from your account.
  • Graduate online degree seeking students will receive registration instructions from their program coordinator.
  • 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.

Students will enroll in courses through UAConnect. Access to UAConnect 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 Classes.
  • Review the class enrollment Help Guide from the UAConnect knowledge base.

You will pay through your Student Center in UAConnect. You can also sign up for payment plans .

U of A Fayetteville Policies and Procedures:

I am a current UA student taking courses on-campus.

Taking only online classes in the summer does not change your residency status and how your tuition is calculated.

Current UA students taking courses on campus can enroll in online classes. Please discuss the number of online courses you may take with your adviser.

  • Online courses offered by the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences reserved for campus students have odd numbered section numbers (e.g. ENGL 1013 Section 901).
    If a campus student tries to enroll in an even numbered online section, they will receive an error message for a prerequisite of an online program.
  • Sections reserved for online students will open for enrollment to all students the Friday before classes start in the semester as space is available.

Students will enroll in online courses through UAConnect. Access to UAConnect 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 Classes.
  • Review the class enrollment Help Guide from the UAConnect knowledge base.

You will pay through your Student Center in UAConnect. You can also sign up for payment plans.

  • Can I use financial aid for my courses?
    Yes, degree seeking students qualify for financial aid.
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  • All students may contact their financial aid office for assistance.

I want to take one or more courses for an endorsement or licensure. View Licensure Programs

Online non-degree seeking students may enroll in open online courses during their scheduled Registration Period.
Non-degree seeking students are not assigned an adviser.

  • If you have enrollment holds on your account or cannot enroll in a course due to a prerequisite hold, you may schedule an appointment with an adviser.
    Eligible advisers will be identified during the orientation process.
  • You will meet with your adviser virtually, and then the adviser will remove the enrollment holds from your account.
  • Online courses offered by the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences reserved for online students have even numbered section numbers (e.g. ENGL 1013 Section 902).

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
    Graduate Admissions Application
  • Select Start a New Application - see instructions below
    1. Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
      create an account
    2. Activate your account with the PIN sent to your e-mail.
    3. Click Start New Application at the bottom of the page
    4. 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
    selecting non-degree seeking
  • Under Term Information, select "Yes" to study primarily online as a non-degree seeking student.
    term information

Apply for Admission  

Students will enroll in online courses through UAConnect.
Access to UAConnect 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 Classes.
  • Review the class enrollment Help Guide from the UAConnect knowledge base.

You will view your account and financial aid information in UAConnect. 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.

Online non-degree seeking students may enroll in open online courses during their scheduled Registration Period.
Non-degree seeking students are not assigned an adviser.

  • If you have enrollment holds on your account or cannot enroll in a course due to a prerequisite hold, you may schedule an appointment with an adviser.

    Eligible advisers will be identified during the orientation process.

  • You will meet with your adviser virtually, and then the adviser will remove the enrollment holds from your account.
  • Online courses offered by the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences reserved for online students have even numbered section numbers (e.g. ENGL 1013 Section 902).

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
    Graduate Admissions Application
  • Select Start a New Application - see instructions below
    1. Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
      create an account
    2. Activate your account with the PIN sent to your e-mail.
    3. Click Start New Application at the bottom of the page
    4. 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
    selecting non-degree seeking
  • Under Term Information, select "Yes" to study primarily online as a non-degree seeking student.
    term information

Apply for Admission  

Students will enroll in online courses through UAConnect.
Access to UAConnect 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 Classes.
  • Review the class enrollment Help Guide from the UAConnect knowledge base.

You will view your account and financial aid information in UAConnect.
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.

*Some courses may require instructor or department consent to enroll. Students should check with their advisers regarding course selection.

Estimated Costs



Enrolled in a U of A Online Program

All students enrolled in approved U of A online programs pay in-state tuition for courses, regardless of their residency. See the Estimated Cost section on the appropriate degree program page.

Arkansas Resident Tuition (per credit hour)

Undergraduate
$255.51

Graduate
$437.54



Not Enrolled in a U of A Online Program

Students who reside outside Arkansas and are not enrolled in approved University of Arkansas online programs are subject to pay out-of-state/non-resident tuition and related fees for individual online courses.

Non-Resident Tuition (per credit hour)

Undergraduate
$889.68

Graduate
$1,190.02



Additional Fees / credit hour
Facilities
 $23.35
Health
 $7.69
Library
 $4.41
Media
 $0.90
Network & Data Systems
 $12.10
Undergraduate Student Activity
 $2.92
Graduate Student Activity $2.64
Transit
 $3.62
Off-campus
$30
Online Facilities $2

 

Non-Resident Scholarship Opportunity

The University of Arkansas is excited to offer the Chancellor’s Graduate Student Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship (NRTS) for qualifying domestic graduate students. This scholarship will offer new, degree-seeking graduate students entering the University of Arkansas Graduate School (in Fall 2020 or after) an approximately 80% reduction of non-resident graduate career tuition for eligible programs.




Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2023 rates for students studying completely online. If an online student takes a course on campus, tuition and fees will differ.

Other tuition and fees apply for business, engineering, nursing and law courses. The cost estimates are based on amounts paid by students studying in an approved online degree program. For detailed information, contact the U of A treasurer's office.

Some courses may have additional fees or special tuition rates. E-mail online@uark.edu to confirm the costs associated with a specific course and section.