* 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)
This program is intended for students who wish to pursue the fields of chemistry and business. The degree contains a solid foundation in chemistry in addition to an introduction to business coursework. Students in this program are interested in starting a small business in the chemical sciences (i.e., consulting, lab work, etc.)
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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 – 4 hours
BIOL 1203/1201 Principles of Biology I/Lab
Chemistry – 46 hours
CHEM 1501 Background and Strategies in Chemistry
CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 1123/1121 University Chemistry II/Lab
CHEM 2012/2001 Analytical Chemistry/Lab
CHEM 3003/3001 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 3103/3101 Organic Chemistry II/Lab
CHEM 3073 Biochemistry I
CHEM 3233 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 4403/4401 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics/Lab
CHEM 4413/4411 Physical Chemistry: Quantum and Kinetics/Lab
CHEM 4051 Senior Seminar-Chemistry
Select 4 hours from the following:
CHEM 3313/3311 Instrumentation I/Lab
CHEM 4313/4311 Instrumentation II/Lab
Select 7 hours from the following:
CHEM 3071 Biochemistry I Lab
CHEM 3231 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Lab
CHEM 3313/3311 Instrumentation I/Lab OR
CHEM 4313/4311 Instrumentation II/Lab
CHEM 4013 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 4033 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 4073 Biochemistry II
CHEM 4701-3 Undergraduate Research
CHEM 4791-3 Advanced Topics in Chemistry I
CHEM 4891-3 Advanced Topics in Chemistry II
CHEM 4991-3 Advanced Topics in Chemistry III
Mathematics – 15 hours
MATH 1045 Pre-Calculus Mathematics*
MATH 1525 Calculus I
MATH 1545 Calculus II
(*Taking both MATH 1023 College Algebra and MATH 1033 Plane Trigonometry is
equivalent to MATH 1045 Pre-Calculus.)
Physics – 8 hours
PHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/Lab
PHYS 2103/2101 College Physics II/Lab
or
PHYS 2203/2201 University Physics I/Lab
PHYS 2213/2211 University Physics II/Lab
Business – 12 hours
ECON 2103 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2203 Principles of Macroeconomics
MGMT 4023 Entrepreneurship
MKTG 3033 Principles of Marketing
Other Requirements – 6 hours
ENGL 3003 Advanced Professional Writing
SPCH 1113 Introduction to Public Speaking
Electives – 3 hours from Science and Engineering
No minor is required in this major.
Students in this program are interested in starting a small business in the chemical sciences (i.e., consulting, lab work, etc.)
International Student Insurance: $1320 per year
