We in the College of Nursing understand that you are both excited and anxious about starting the BSN program in May.  We want to assure you that we are not going to leave you hanging on a thread somewhere.

 As new questions come up this list will be updated. 

 The following are a few of the most frequently asked questions we have been receiving lately.  If you have a question that is not answered via this site, please feel free to email me, khstump@uams.edu.

• What is pre-matriculation

• Is pre-matriculation required?

• How do I know the cost for tuition and fees?

• Does the College of Nursing have a payment plan?

• When can I see the course schedule for Summer?

• What days and times should I be expect to be on campus for class?

• When can I purchase books?

• When can I purchase uniforms?

• When do I need a CPR card and how do I get one?  

• What do I need for my physical?

• What are Proofs?

• How do I get my cumulative GPA?

• How do I contact Financial Aid?

• Who do I contact about scholarships?

What is pre-matriculation?

Pre-matriculation is May 20-22 for Little Rock students and May 21-22 for Hope Students.  This is a very important orientation to the College of Nursing.  You will also be given your preadmission exam on the first day.  You will also begin the registration process, get your badge, tour the hospital, and many other things.  For more information read Ms. Calhoun’s letter.  For more information for Hope Students read Dr. English's letter.

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Is pre-matriculation required?

Pre-matriculation is not mandatory, although you are strongly encouraged to attend.  If you choose not to attend, you will miss very important information. Please make every effort to attend.

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How do I know the cost for tuition and fees?

Click here for the estimated cost for tuition and fees.  These are estimated expenses because we can not guarantee that there will not be any changes over the semesters.  Tuition increases every Fall semester.  We are expecting that it will be no more than 5%, but until it has been approved by the UA System Board of Trustees, we can not tell you for sure.

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Does the College of Nursing have a payment plan?

No.  Please see the College's payment policy.

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When can I see the course schedule for Summer?
You will not receive a Summer course schedule or Syllabi until you are on campus during pre-matriculation.  The reason for this is because at first glance it is very confusing and overwhelming.  We would like to present it to you and go over it so that you have a complete understanding of what is expected of you.

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What days and times should I be expect to be on campus for class?

You will need to be plan to be on campus for Summer courses Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  You may also be required to attend some Saturday clinicals.  This will vary for some students, but it is important that you make plans to be on campus every day.

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When can I purchase books?

Once the book list is posted you may purchase your books.  Please do not purchase books based on previous semesters.  Faculty are given the opportunity each semester to change books.  Although the book may have the same title, it could be a  new version with significant differences.

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When can I purchase uniforms?

You DO NOT need to purchase uniforms prior to the start of Summer classes. During pre-matriculation you will be given exact guidelines as to what is required, color, shoes, lab coat, etc., along with a demonstration by the senior students on how to wear them and where to sew the patches.  You will be given plenty of time to purchase uniforms before they are required.

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When do I need my CPR card and how will I get one?

You will need a copy of your CPR card at registration.

Here are your options:

• American Red Cross, Professional Rescuers.

• American Heart Association – Health Care Provider

If you cannot get in with them try. 

• American First Response – www.afrteam.com , 501-771-1778

• LifecoPlus – ww.lifecoplus.com, 501-851-6223

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How do I get my cumulative GPA?

You will receive your cumulative GPA with your final acceptance letter.  This letter will not be sent until you have been officially enrolled on May 27.  We will not give any GPA information before then.  We also can not fax or email GPA’s.

What do I need for my physical?

You will need to make sure you have your health care professional complete the Physical Exam Form this document along with copies of your immunizations needs to be mailed to the address at the top of this form. Please do not mail them to the College of Nursing Student Services Office.

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What are proofs?

You are required to provide the Student Services Office a copy of a current CPR Card, current TB skin test and hepatitis series or titer.  If you have not had a TB skin test or started a hepatitis series, we will provide them to you during pre-matriculation free of charge. Please bring COPIES with you to pre-matriculation we will collect them at that time.

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How do I contact Financial Aid?

Please visit the Student Financial Services Website  

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Who do I contact about scholarships?

Contact Kimberly Morton:  MortonKimberlyJ@uams.edu

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