Overview
The application process for the Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program has the following main steps:
- Complete an online admission application to the UAMS College of Health Professions through Workday.
- Send all requested material to the College of Health Professions Admissions Office unless otherwise instructed.
- Complete an advising session.
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.
Application Deadline
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 should begin the process the previous semester. Applicants who wait until the month before the deadline to begin the process often do not meet the application deadline.
UAMS Online Admission Application Through Workday
To apply to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree program, you must complete the online admission application through Workday. Please note that a non-refundable fee of $40 is required and must be submitted along with your application.
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.
Send Requested Materials to the Admissions Office
Send all requested materials to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Health Professions
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 619
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Telephone: 501-686-5730
Email: CHPAdmissions@uams.edu
Official Transcripts
Arrange for each post-secondary academic institution you have attended to forward an official transcript of your coursework.
Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UAMS College of Health Professions Admissions Office either electronically or via mail.
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.
Advising Session
After the receipt of the application and all official transcripts, the most qualified candidates will receive a notification from the program to arrange an advising session.
Additional Requirements Once Admitted
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.