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We are proud you are interested in attending ASUN! ASUN has academic programs to meet your needs! Please review the different options we have available for you! 

 

 

Getting Started Guide

If you are attending ASUN and want to receive a degree please click on the arrow beside "Get Started and Earn a Degree at ASU-Newport".  

To take a few classes that you'll use for your degree elsewhere click on the arrow beside "Get Started as a Visiting Student".  

If you have questions about what type of student you need to be at ASUN, please email onesto@asun.edu . 

ALL APPLICANTS: If you have attended ASU-Newport in the past and have not taken classes in one academic year, for example, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022; you must reapply for admission to ASU-Newport.

 

 

Select Your Situation Below for Further Instructions

  • Request for More Information

    Complete the form for more information regarding admission and specific programs.

    Student Inquiry Form

     

  • Earn a Degree at ASU-Newport

    Unlock your potential with a degree from ASU-Newport! Dive into our various programs, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to soar in your chosen career. Join our vibrant community and start your journey to success today!

    Step-By-Step Guide

  • Visiting Student - Not Eligible for Financial Aid

    Just passing through? No problem! As a visiting student at ASU-Newport, you can take the courses you need, even if you’re not eligible for financial aid. Get the credits you want without the long-term commitment!

    Step-By-Step Guide

  • High School Program: Concurrent Enrollment

    Get a head start on your college journey with our Concurrent Enrollment program! High school students can earn college credits while still in high school, giving you a taste of college life and a leg up on your peers.

    Location

    Students attend classes in their high school with other high school students. 

    Cost

    Students are responsible for paying tuition and fees for course(s) and purchasing textbook(s), unless supplied by the high school. When taking concurrent classes at a high school campus during regular school hours, the Endorsed Concurrent course tuition is provided at a reduced rate.  

    Students may be eligible to receive the ADHE Concurrent Challenge Scholarship. Click here to learn more about the ADHE Concurrent Scholarship.  

    Frequently Asked Questions for Concurrent Enrollment

    How will I benefit?

    There are many benefits of taking college classes while you’re still in high school. You can:

    • get a head start on college
    • earn college credits early (possibly earning your college degree in less than four years)
    • challenge yourself academically
    • get a taste of the academic and social aspects of college life

    Am I eligible?

    Check with the counselor at your high school for eligibility.

    Which classes can I take?

    Check with the counselor at your high school for eligibility.

    How many classes can I take?

    Check with the counselor at your high school for limitations.

    Can I take classes online?

    Concurrent enrollment online courses are available for students with permission/support from their principal.

     

    The application for the ASU-Newport Concurrent program is located at https://ssb-prod.ec.astate.edu/PROD/NEWPRT/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon.

    Questions? Email lindsey_campbell@asun.edu   

  • High School Program: Dual Enrollment

    Why wait to start college? With our Dual Enrollment program, high school students can simultaneously earn high school and college credits. It's a win-win that puts you ahead of the game!

    Details

    Course(s) taught on the college campus and/or by college instructor with a blend of high school and college students in the course(s). 

    Location

    Students attend classes on an ASUN campus or online with ASUN students.  

    Cost

    Students are responsible for paying tuition and fees for course(s) and purchasing textbook(s). 

    Students taking an ASUN course while still in high school may be eligible to receive the ADHE Concurrent Challenge Scholarship.  

    Click here to learn more about the ADHE Concurrent Scholarship.  

    Frequently Asked Questions for Dual Enrollment

    How will I benefit?
    There are many benefits of taking college classes while you’re still in high school. You can:

    • get a head start on college
    • earn college credits early (possibly earning your college degree in less than four years)
    • challenge yourself academically
    • get a taste of the academic and social aspects of college life

    Am I eligible?
    Check with the counselor at your high school for eligibility.

    Which classes can I take?
    Check with the counselor at your high school for eligibility.

    How many classes can I take?
    Check with the counselor at your high school for limitations.

    Can I take classes online?
    Dual enrollment online courses are available for students with permission/support from their principal.

    The application for the ASU-Newport Dual program is currently disabled at this time.
    Questions? Email lindsey_campbell@asun.edu

  • High School Program: IGNITE Academy

    Fuel your future with the IGNITE Academy! This innovative program lets high school students explore career pathways, gain hands-on experience, and earn college credits. Spark your passion and ignite your potential with us!

    Details

    Students earn workforce-ready credentials while completing their high school diplomas. Courses are taught by ASUN IGNITE faculty.  

    Location

    Students attend classes on the ASUN Newport campus in the IGNITE Academy.

    Cost

    When enrolled in the IGNITE Academy, students are not responsible for paying tuition and fees for course(s) and purchasing textbook(s).   

    To enroll in the IGNITE Academy contact Lindsey Campbell at (870) 512-7860 or lindsey_campbell@asun.edu . 
    For more information visit www.asun.edu/programs/ignite. 

 

Step-By-Step Guide

The guide below shows you the steps to enrollment at ASUN. If you have any questions, please reach out! 

 

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Submit Your Application

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Apply to ASU-Newport using the University's Degree-Seeking Application.

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Submit Your Documents to ASUN

Please submit your admissions items according to your student type.

First Time Entering Student: Transfer Student: Visiting Student: Returning Student:

This is my first time in college!

I am transferring to ASUN from another college!

I am not seeking a degree; just taking a few classes!

I have taken classes as a degree-seeking student before!

Documents Required:

Final High School Transcript
or
GED scores

Shot Records
(MMR1 & MMR2)

College Entrance Scores (no more than five years old):

ACT
Compass
ACCUPLACER
ACCUPLACER Next Generation
SAT

Documents Required:

Shot Records
(MMR1 & MMR2)

Official College Transcript from the LAST college attended before ASUN

College Entrance Scores (no more than five years old):

ACT
Compass
ACCUPLACER
ACCUPLACER Next Generation
SAT

Documents Required:

Usually none!

If the course you want to take has a prerequisite, submit proof of your successful completion of the prerequisite. A screenshot will work!

All students who want to enroll Composition I & College Algebra must meet minimum score requirements:
Academic Advising Placement Score Chart
Credit by Exam Chart

Documents Required:

Official College Transcript from the LAST college attended before ASUN

We should have all other required items on file!

*If you are a First Time Entering student and you were enrolled in a concurrent education program through your high school, please provide an official transcript from the college who sponsored the concurrent program at your high school.

**If you are a Transfer student and you will use Veteran’s Administration (VA) benefits, you must provide an official transcript from each college you attended prior to ASUN.

 (If you need to take a college entrance test (Accuplacer), click here to register.)

College Transcripts must be sent directly (electronically or mailed) from the college you attended or delivered to ASUN in a sealed envelope. NOTE: Submitted college transcripts will be evaluated for satisfactory academic progress (SAP) at your last institution. For more information on Satisfactory Academic Progress, click here. 

Additionally, these documents can be mailed to OneStop@asun.edu;  mailed to ASUN Admissions, 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport, AR 72112 If you are applying to a special program (Cosmetology, High Voltage Lineman Technology, Nursing, or Surgical Technology) please submit your program application packet with all program application materials according to directions on the website. For the Office of Admission's forms and resources click here.  If you have questions, please email OneStop@asun.edu. 

Submit Your FAFSA

In most cases, an FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) is needed if seeking Financial Aid or scholarships. To apply for the FAFSA, please have all of your tax forms and possibly your parent’s information as well if you filed as a dependent on your Federal Income Tax Forms. This will take about 30 minutes to complete. Click here to access the FAFSA site (School Code 042034). If you are applying for federal financial aid for ASU-Newport please go to http://www.asun.edu/financial_aid to access the latest in information and documents to begin this process.  If you have questions, please email OneStop@asun.edu .
If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, please visit the OneStop at any of our three campus locations to help you with that process.

Economic Security Report
Employment and Earnings Outcomes of Arkansas’s Graduates from State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education
2021 Economic Security Report PDF

Get Your Books

The ASU-Newport offers a great rental program that allows students in most academic programs to rent textbooks for $20 per credit hour. This program is designed with students in mind and gives them seamless access to all of the textbooks they need while saving them money.  To learn more about the textbook rental program, visit the ASU-Newport Bookstore webpage. 

Call 870-512-7806 to discuss your options or for hours of operation.

I am enrolled in classes...Now What?

How do I...

Log into OneStop

Visit onestop.asun.edu to access your course(s) via Canvas.

Retrieve My Username and Password

  • Go to https://selfservice.asun.edu 
  • Select "Forgotten Password" below the login.
  • Type in your ASU-Newport Email address. Example: Jon_Doyle@student.asun.edu
  • Select "Send a reset password link to my personal email address"
  • Check your personal email address. It may take up to five minutes to get to your inbox.
  • Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reset password process.
  • Please allow up to forty-five minutes for your password to sync to our cloud application such as Canvas LMS and Outlook.

View My Bill

  • Visit my.asun.edu/ssb and visit the TouchNet section. Click on the link that says “Click here to View/Pay your bill”. 
  • Tuition, fees, and other charges will be available to view in TouchNet upon registration.

Pay My Bill

  • Go to my.asun.edu/ssb and visit the TouchNet section. Click on the link that says “Click here to View/Pay your bill
  • Call 870-512-7802 to make a payment over the phone.
  • Visit one of our campuses to make a payment in person.

View My Courses

Visit my.asun.edu and click on Canvas LMS at the top of the page to access your courses. 

Access My Course

Courses are available to view on the day the first day of the term.

Books

Visit the following website to rent your books from ASU-Newport! https://bookstore.asun.edu/ 

View My Financial Aid

DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS ONLY:

Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? If not, please complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Be sure to add the ASU-Newport School Code: 042034. Click here to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 

Financial Aid Awards

Do you have a financial aid award on your student account? Check my.asun.edu/ssb to see if you have an award posted. If you do not have an award and have completed the FAFSA, email OneStop@asun.edu .

Stipends

Students who have money remaining after their tuition and fees have been paid will receive a refund. Refunds are processed after the census date for each term start (full, flex, and fast terms). The census date is the point in time in which ASU-Newport verifies students are attending courses. No refunds will be processed before the census date each term.

In most cases, refunds will reach student bank accounts two to three days after they are processed by ASU-Newport. For students who do not have direct deposits, paper checks will be issued through the mail.  It can take a minumum of 10 days for mailed checks to reach your address.  To ensure you receive your funds, direct deposit is highly encouraged.

Please review the current academic calendar for the census dates. Click here to view the current academic calendar.  

Access to Student Support Resources

Visit Student Support Services here.

Access to Academic Support Services

Get Tutoring

Q: I need extra academic help in my classes!

A: Visit my.asun.edu and click on Canvas LMS or click here to view the current in-person tutoring schedule. 

Drop My Course(s)

If you need to drop a course, please utilize the form in the link below. Withdrawing from courses before the drop date will result in a W on your academic transcript. Withdraws not completed on or before the last day to withdraw will result in an F grade for your course(s). To view the last days to withdraw, visit the current academic calendar. 

NOTE: If you withdraw from your courses (after the census date), you are still responsible for your charges.

Withdraw Request: Access the Withdrawal Form

Completed Withdrawal Requests can be scanned and emailed to registrar@asun.edu or dropped off at the ASU-Newport campus closest to you.

Transfer My Course(s) to Another Institution

After you complete your course(s) and you have a zero balance for your student account, request an official transcript to be sent to the institution of your choice!

Transcript and Records Request: https://files.asun.edu/admissions/Transcript_and_Records_Request.pdf .

Send completed Transcript Request Forms to transcripts@asun.edu .