Apply and Get Started
Overview
To get started with ASU-Newport, simply decide what type of student you will be while you're at ASUN.
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".
ALL APPLICANTS: If you have attended ASU-Newport in the past and have not taken classes in one academic year, for example July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020; you must reapply for admission to ASU-Newport.
Step 1: Application (time 15-25 minutes)
To begin the application for ASU-Newport simply create an account after clicking on the following link, ASU-Newport Student Application. ATTENTION: If you experience technical issues, (i.e. an error message) please email . We can resolve any issue you run into and have you registered before classes start!
Please take your time and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Information that is incorrect may cause a delay in the processing of your application. Once the admissions application is submitted, the Admissions Office will review it and contact you via your personal email that you provided when creating your MyCampus account.
Step 2: Submit Required Documents
Please submit your admissions items according to your student type.
Student Type |
First Time Entering: this is my first time in college! |
Transfer: I am transferring to ASUN from another college! |
Visiting: I am not seeking a degree; just taking a few classes! |
Returning: I have taken classes as a degree-seeking student before! |
Required Documents
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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
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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
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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: Placement Chart for ENG1003 & MATH 1023
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Official College Transcript from the LAST college attended before ASUN
We should have all other required items on file!
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*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.
The following required documents can be uploaded securely by using the provided links.
Final High School Transcript - https://fbrenderer-336.campusnet.net/#/renderer/upload_hs_transcript
GED Scores - https://fbrenderer-336.campusnet.net/#/renderer/upload_ged
Shot Records - https://fbrenderer-336.campusnet.net/#/renderer/upload_mmr
College Entrance Scores - https://fbrenderer-336.campusnet.net/#/renderer/upload_scores
College Transcripts must be sent directly from the college you attended or delivered to ASUN in a sealed envelope.
Additionally, these documents can be mailed to admissions@asun.edu; uploaded to your ASUN MyCampus Account; or mailed to ASUN Admissions, 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport, AR 72112If 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 admissions@asun.edu.
Step 3: Complete 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
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If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, please visit one of the advising/financial aid offices to help you with that process.
Step 4: Register for a new student orientation session
Schedule an orientation session to understand all the great things ASU-Newport has to offer you! Student orientation sessions are one-on-one/small group academic advising and financial aid sessions available from July through August. At the sessions, you will sit down with an ASU-Newport advisor to establish your academic path while at ASU-Newport. Before the start of the semesters, ASU-Newport will host open house events! At those events, you will receive information about financial aid, academic support resources, center for educational access, information technology services, and much more!
Click Here to Register for an orientation session
If you have questions, please email nso@asun.edu.
Economic Security Report
Employment and Earnings Outcomes of Arkansas’s Graduates from State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education
2018 Economic Security Report PDF
Step 5: Start-Class!
Fall 2020 (Full term and Fall Flex I): August 24, 2020 (Note: TRN, PN and Cosmetology will start on 8/17 and ARNEC will start on 8/18)
Fall 2020 (Fall Flex II): October 12, 2020
Spring 2021 (Full term and Spring Flex I): January 19, 2021
Spring 2021 (Spring Flex II): March 17, 2021
Summer I 2021: June 1, 2021
Summer II 2021: July 6, 2021
Step 6: 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 hours. 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.
Step 1: Application (time 15-25 minutes)
To begin the application for ASU-Newport simply create an account after clicking on the following link, ASU-Newport Visiting Student Application. ATTENTION: Our application is currently experiencing technical issues, if you run into an error message please email . We can resolve any issue you run into and have you registered before classes start!
During the application process, the system will create a login based on your first name and last name. Please write this login down as it will be your login for MyCampus (mycampus.asun.edu) and your email address upon entrance into ASU-Newport. This login will also allow your information to be saved as you progress through the application.
Please take your time and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Information that is incorrect may cause a delay in the processing of your application. Once the admissions application is submitted, the Admissions Office will review it and contact you via your personal email that you provided when creating your MyCampus account.
Step 2: Submit Required Documents
As a visiting student, you will only be required to submit documents if you plan to enroll in English Comp 1 (ENG 1003) and/or College Algebra (MATH 1023). To enroll in these courses, you must submit ACT, Accuplacer, Compass, SAT scores, or unofficial transcripts listing completion of pre-requisite courses to our Admissions office.
For all other courses, you may enroll immediately after your application is completed and processed.
If you need to submit test scores or unofficial transcripts, upload these documents via MyCampus. Click here to learn how to upload documents via MyCampus.
For the Office of Admission's forms and resources click here. If you have questions, please email admissions@asun.edu.
Step 3: Admitted!
Once you receive your admitted student communication, you are ready to enroll in courses!
Step 4: Enrolling in Courses
- Go to mycampus.asun.edu and log in.
- Select "Academics", then select "Online Registration"
- On the enrollment dropdown, make sure it states "Visiting Student Program"
- Under "Term", select the term you wish to enroll in
- Hit the "Select" button to the far right
- On the next page, select "Begin Online Registration"
- Under "Course Search" there are 2 areas to select:
- Under "Display" select "Elective"
- Under "Search Results" click on the "+" sign (left side of class) for the class you wish to enroll.
- Click on the "Add" button
- Under Selected Courses click on "Proceed to Final Step"
- On the next page, click on the "Register/Drop1" button to submit your schedule
- On the next page, your classes will be listed under the "Course Schedule" tab
Step 5: Get your Books/Pass your Class
If you would like to look up or purchase your books you can find them through our ASU-Newport Bookstore.
Courses Begin:
Fall 2020: August 24, 2020 (NOTE: TRN, PN, COS, and ARNCE courses begin on August 17, 2020)
Accessing your classes online:
For many of our classes offered at ASU-Newport will either require portions of the course to be accessed throughout the week offsite from the internet. ASU-Newport uses Canvas LMS to house its courses. To access this website please use the instructions in the link below.
http://its.asun.edu/accessing-canvas-lms/
Step 6: Pay your Bill
Go to mycampus.asun.edu and log in. Click on the link that says "Click here to View/Pay Your Bill" in the middle of the homepage. Once the page loads, you should see a button that states "Make a Payment". Select Account and enter an amount to pay. Follow the instructions based on the method of payment.
Step 7: Get your classes transferred!
When you need your completed courses transferred to your home institution, click here to access the transcript and records request form. Complete and submit the form, and you're all set!
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
A concurrent enrollment course is a course in which a high school student receives college credit and the instructor is a high school teacher. A dual enrollment course is a course in which a high school student receives college credit for a course taught by a college instructor.
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 Concurrent program can be found at http://start.asun.edu.
To enroll in the IGNITE Academy contact Dr. Typhanie Myers at (870)512-7719 or .
For more information visit www.asun.edu/programs/ignite.
I am enrolled in classes...Now What?
How do I...
Log into MyCampus
Visit mycampus.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:
- 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 mycampus.asun.edu and visit the Nelnet 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 MyCampus upon registration.
Pay My Bill
Q: How do I find out my balance and make payments?
A:
- Go to mycampus.asun.edu and visit the Nelnet 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
Q: I am not sure where to go to access my course(s).
A: Visit mycampus.asun.edu and click on the Canvas Icon.
Access My Course
Q: I went to Canvas and my course(s) are not showing!
A: 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.
Financial Aid Awards
Do you have a financial aid award on your student account? Check mycampus.asun.edu to see if you have an award posted. If you do not have an award and have completed the FAFSA, email financialaid@asun.edu .
Stipends
Students who have money remaining after their tuition and fees have been paid will receive a stipend. Stipends (refunds) are processed after the census date. The census date is the point in time in which ASU-Newport verifies students are attending courses. No stipends will be processed before the census date each term.
In most cases, stipends will reach student bank accounts two to three days after they are processed by ASU-Newport. For students who do not have direct deposit, they will need to make arrangements to come to campus to pick up their check three to four days after the stipends are processed.
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 mycampus.asun.edu and click on SmartThinking
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 Withdraw 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 .