* Books and supplies
Secondary School/University Transcripts
We require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Upload your official Secondary Transcripts in English to the Application. Students from African countries that use the WAEC exam need to submit their scratch card and exam information so we can verify scores online.
Transferring from another university?
American university:
Submit the Transfer Questionnaire Form, a copy of your I-20, passport, I-94, and have an official transcript mailed to International Student Services (see address below).
Foreign university:
Request an Evaluated Transcript and have it sent officially to International Student Services. (See instructions in the Application.). A “course by course” analysis with GPA transcript evaluation should be done by one of the following companies:
IEE
WES
Educational Perspective
Spantran
or other private credential evaluation agencies approved by the Arkansas Department of Education
Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.
Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)
A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL
A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL
A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS
Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent
Completion of EF Level 4
A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section
A score of 19 on the ACT English
Completion of Level 4 of SAU ESL program
Proof of Financial Support
Fill out the Affidavit of Support form showing at least $22,500.
Email or mail your supporting documentation, such as a bank statement or a bank letter stating you have the required funds to support your educational expenses.
Copy of Immigration Documents
Mail or email a copy of your immigration documents:
Passport
I-20 from current school (if you have one)
U.S. Visa (if you have one)
I-94 (if you have one)
The Wildlife and Conservation Biology Option prepares students for careers in wildlife conservation and resource management, including those in academia, with state or federal agencies, and in the private sector. Students are carefully mentored toward their career goals, and are also encouraged to pursue undergraduate internships.
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University Requirement – 2 hours
GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar
General Education – 24 hours (Mathematics, natural science and physical science
courses are included in the major.)
Biology – 36 hours
BIOL 1203/1201 Principles of Biology I/Lab
BIOL 1213/1211 Principles of Biology II/Lab
BIOL 2083/2081 General Botany/Lab*
BIOL 2113/2111 General Zoology/Lab*
BIOL 3023/3021 Microbiology/Lab
BIOL 3033/3031 Genetics/Lab
BIOL 3703/3701 Vertebrate Physiology/Lab*
BIOL 3763 Evolutionary Biology
BIOL 4013/4011 Ecology/Lab*
BIOL 4101 Biology Colloquium
*These courses are required for Wildlife Certification from The Wildlife Society in
addition to the courses required as a part of the Wildlife and Conservation Emphasis.
Wildlife and Conservation – 26 hours
BIOL 3083/3081 Plant Physiology/Lab
BIOL 3303/3301 Systematic Botany/Lab
BIOL 4063/4061 Wildlife Ecology and Management/Lab
BIOL 4603 Quantitative Wildlife Ecology
BIOL 4663 Natural Resource Policy and Administration
Select 4 hours from the following:
BIOL 3323/3321 Parasitology/Lab
BIOL 3383/3381 Herpetology/Lab
BIOL 3423/3421 Mammalogy/Lab
BIOL 3523/3521 Ornithology/Lab
Select 4 hours from the following:
BIOL 3073/3071 Entomology/Lab
BIOL 3393/3391 Biology of Fishes/Lab
Chemistry – 12 hours
CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 1123/1121 University Chemistry II/Lab
CHEM 3003/3001 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
Mathematics – 8-9 hours
Option A:
MATH 1023 College Algebra
MATH 1033 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 3043 Introduction to Applied Probability and Statistics
Option B:
MATH 1045 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH 3043 Introduction to Applied Probability and Statistics
Option C:
MATH 1525 Calculus I**
MATH 3043 Introduction to Applied Probability and Statistics
**Prerequisite coursework may be required.
Physics – 4 hours
PHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/Lab
or
PHYS 2203/2201 University Physics I/Lab
Other Requirements – 3 hours
SPCH 1113 Introduction to Public Speaking
Electives – 4-5 hours
University electives may be used for the remaining 4-5 hours.
No minor is required.
Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge.
Our graduates have the knowledge to make informed and ethical scientific decisions.
Our graduates think critically and creatively to analyze and solve scientific problems.
Our graduates demonstrate the information literacy required for scientific study.
Our graduates possess the knowledge and skill sets in biology to be successful.
International Student Insurance: $1320 per year
