Apply for Admission: Graduate School of Business

In addition to the Online Application and a $60 Application Fee for domestic applicants ($75 for international applicants), the following documents are required:

Transcripts and Final Degree Conferrals

• Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
• If you are a current or former U of A student, we have your official Arkansas transcript on file. You do not need to submit another copy.

Graduate Level Test Scores (GMAT or GRE)

• A GMAT or GRE score is required for the Master of Arts in Economics (MAEcon).
• A GMAT score is required the Master’s of Accountancy (MACC) programs. Students admitted to the Integrated Master of Accountancy program (IMACC) who plan continuous enrollment into the Master of Accountancy program do not need to reapply, but must submit an acceptable GMAT score.
• Students applying to the Executive MBA program are not required to submit an academic test as part of their application materials.
• Students applying to the Full-Time MBA program are required to provide either a valid GMAT/GRE score or a resume with a minimum of two years of post-bachelor’s professional work experience as evaluated by the MBA admissions committee.
• For all other master’s degree programs, students may be eligible for a GMAT/GRE test waiver under the following conditions:
  • Student has earned a 3.2 cumulative or at least 60 credit hour GPA from an accredited U.S. institution (undergraduate or graduate degree)
  • OR the student has a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience as evaluated by the program admissions committee. Exceptions may be made for other outstanding achievements or qualifications — (eg: J.D./M.D./Ph.D., or valid alternate exam as determined by the admissions committee)
• All applicants with only international academic transcripts must submit a valid GMAT or GRE exam as part of their complete application packet. Holders of a U.S. work visa applying to professional, part-time degree programs (Executive MBA, Professional MIS, Professional MABA, Healthcare Business Analytics, Product Innovation, or Supply Chain Management) may petition for a test waiver based on a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience.  Waiver approval will be determined by the departmental admissions committee on a case-by-case basis.
• Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
• Please review our full master’s admissions catalog policy.

If the GMAT/GRE waiver is denied as part of an initial program review, students must submit a valid GMAT or GRE exam (depending on specific program requirements) for further admission consideration.

Statement of Purpose

• This is a professional statement of purpose including your goals and achievements, no more than 2 pages double spaced.
• For more details about a Statement of Purpose, see How Do I Write a Compelling State of Purpose?

Résumé

• Document and highlight your professional and academic achievements.

Letters of Recommendation

• You will input the names and email addresses of 3 professional references in your Application Portal.
• They will then receive an automated email request to upload a letter on your behalf.
• If you are a working professional, you may include all employment-based references.

*Master of Supply Chain Management applicants will submit 3 references via a form accessed through their application checklist.

International Applicants please see the additional tab below.

Senior Waiver

For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with the professional programs.

In addition to the Online Application and a $60 Application Fee for domestic applicants ($75 for international applicants), the following documents are required:

Transcripts and Final Degree Conferrals

• All transcripts and degree conferrals from your previous undergraduate and graduate institutions.
• Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
• If you are a current or former U of A student, we have your official Arkansas transcript on file. You do not need to submit another copy.

Graduate Level Test Scores (GMAT or GRE)

• All Walton doctoral programs require either a valid GMAT or GRE for admission.

• Please check the individual program for specific test requirements.

• Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
• Analytical Writing score (AWA) is required for Fellowship consideration.

Statement of Purpose

• This is a professional statement of purpose highlighting your research interests and goals.

Résumé or CV

• Document and highlight your professional and academic achievements.

Letters of Recommendation

• You will input the names and email addresses of 3 professional references in your Application Portal.
• They will then receive an automated email request to upload a letter on your behalf.

Senior Waiver

For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with the professional programs.

In addition to the Online Application and a $30 Application Fee, the following documents are required:

Transcripts and Final Degree Conferrals

• Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
• If you are a current or former U of A student, we have your official Arkansas transcript on file. You do not need to submit another copy.

Statement of Purpose

• This is a professional statement of purpose including your goals and achievements, no more than 2 pages double spaced.
• For more details about a Statement of Purpose, see How Do I Write A Compelling State of Purpose?

Résumé

• Document and highlight your professional and academic achievements.

Letters of Recommendation

• You will input the names and email addresses of 3 professional references in your Application Portal.
• They will then receive an automated email request to upload a letter on your behalf.
• If you are a current undergraduate student or a recent graduate, please include a minimum of 1 academic reference.
• If you are a working professional, you may include all employment-based references

Senior Waiver

For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with the professional programs.

In addition to the Online Application and a $30 Application Fee, the following documents are required:

Affidavit

• You must attest to having earned an accredited undergraduate degree to qualify for graduate admission: https://graduate-and-international.uark.edu/_resources/files/forms/affidavit.pdf

List of Graduate Class Requests

• You will need to submit a list of the requested graduate classes you wish to take.
• A maximum of 12 hours of non-degree coursework may apply to a future degree program with full admission and department approval.

Senior Waiver

For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with the professional programs.

English Language Requirement*

International applicants are required to submit a valid English language test score for admission review. Please visit the International Admissions website for accepted tests, minimum scores, and potential English language course requirements.

*The Duolingo Test of English is not accepted for admission to the Walton College.  Please refer to the other testing options on the International Admissions website.

Ph.D. Language Requirement

Ph.D. students have a second/additional speak and writing score requirement for graduate assistantship duties.

I-20 or DS-2019 Additional Documents

Additional admissions documents will be required to produce an I-20 or DS-2019, and they will appear in the Application Portal following admission.

International Credential Evaluation

The University of Arkansas conducts its own internal international credential evaluation. No outside evaluations are accepted.

Official Transcripts and Degrees

Required, official international transcripts/mark sheets/diplomas/degree conferrals for admitted students can be brought to the Graduate School of Business upon arrival. Visit International Admissions for more details.