How to Apply to the Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program

The application process for the Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program has the following main steps:

*Due to the government shutdown, the Spring 2026 deadline for receipt of official transcripts from Community College of the Air Force / Air University and Uniformed Services University (only) has been extended to Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.  

If the applicant is admitted to the Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program, additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.

• Receipt of state authorization for out-of-state distance education and/or out-of-state clinical placement (if applicable)

Re-Applying and Re-Admission

Students who have applied for a previous admission cycle or who withdraw or are dismissed from the UAMS College of Health Professions for any reason must re-apply for admission. Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details about the process.

International Students

The Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program is unable to accept applications from international students with F-1 visas.

High School Students

According to Arkansas Department of Higher Education guidelines, high school students earning concurrent (dual) credit are classified as first-time, full-time students. Because UAMS is considered a non first-time, full-time institution, it cannot admit high school students, including those who have earned dual credit. To be eligible for admission, students must have been enrolled as college students during a fall or spring semester prior to attending UAMS.

The application deadline for the Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program is May 15 for fall admission, while the deadline for spring admission is Nov. 1. Applications not completed by these dates will not be considered for admission to the program.

Applicants who wait until the month before the deadline to begin the process often do not meet the application deadline. Applicants should begin the application process the previous semester.

To apply to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree program, you must complete the online admission application through Workday. You will find this application under “UAMS CHP Applicant Home (Undergraduate)”. Please note that a non-refundable fee of $40 is required and must be submitted along with your application.

Please make sure to upload all requirement documents before clicking “Submit”. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not move forward for review.

You can save your application and return to it at a later date. However, it will not be considered for review until it is submitted and the application fee is paid. After submitting your application, you will need to return to the application site to complete any remaining action items related to your application.

Certification Exam Scores

Applicants should upload their certification exam scores to the online admission application through Workday. If students do not have access to their certification exam scores, they should contact the program to have that requirement waived.

Official Transcripts

Arrange for each post-secondary academic institution you have attended to forward an official transcript of your coursework. If college courses were taken concurrently while in high school through an accredited institution of higher education, please be sure to include a transcript from that school as well.

All official transcripts from every previously attended institution must be received by the admissions office no later than Nov. 15* for spring admission and May 30 for fall admission. Failure to submit all transcripts by the deadline may result in your application not being considered for admission for the current application cycle.

*Due to the government shutdown, the Spring 2026 deadline for receipt of official transcripts from Community College of the Air Force / Air University and Uniformed Services University (only) has been extended to Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.  

Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office either electronically or via mail.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Health Professions
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 619
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Email: CHPAdmissions@uams.edu

For more detailed information about official transcripts, please refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website.

Note: If you are admitted to the Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program, you will also need to provide final official transcripts to UAMS reflecting the completion of any courses that were in progress at the time of the application deadline.

English Fluency and Literacy Test Scores

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English, are required to demonstrate fluency (speaking) and literacy (reading and writing). The Test of English as a Foreign Language and the International English Language Testing System are the two accepted tests for this purpose.

An official copy of the test scores must be sent directly to UAMS from the respective testing service.

Refer to the English Fluency and Literacy Requirement policy for details.

After the application and all official transcripts have been received, qualified candidates will be notified by email to schedule an interview and advising session. This meeting will be conducted via live, interactive video using Microsoft Teams. All interviewees must have access to a webcam and remain visible throughout the interview. Only applicants who complete the full interview process will be considered for admission.

If the applicant is admitted to the program, the following additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.

Final Official Transcripts

If you are admitted into the program, you will also need to provide final official transcripts to UAMS reflecting the completion of any courses that were in progress at the time of the application deadline. Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details about submitting official transcripts to the college.

State Authorization of Distance Education and Clinical Placement

Students enrolling in a distance education program who are not residing in Arkansas, as well as students who are going to a state other than Arkansas for clinical experience, must have prior approval from that state’s higher education agency. Federal Program Integrity standards require UAMS to gain this approval.

Fortunately, Arkansas along with many other states have joined the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. Members of the SARA provide automatic approval to other member states to “operate” in that state. More information on state authorization for distance education to include out-of-state clinical placement of students can be found on the UAMS Academic Affairs website.

Should you have any questions regarding state authorization or the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, please contact Tina Maddox, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs, at 501-686-5730 or TMaddox@uams.edu.