How to Apply

The information below applies to the Fall 2023 admission cycle.

Fall 2023 Application Reopened!

Are you interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Audiology? We are excited to announce that the Audiology Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is reopening applications for its Fall 2023 cohort.

This is a great opportunity to receive a high-quality education in Audiology. Our program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience with a low student-to-faculty ratio and varied clinical experiences.

Very limited spaces are still available. Please read below for more information on the application process. Don’t miss out on this chance to join our exceptional program and become a part of UAMS. The deadline to apply is 4:30pm Central Time on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

The deadline for applications is February 1. Applications not completed by this date will not be considered. The application process for the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program has two steps: 1) an online application to the college and 2) an application must be completed through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application System (CSDCAS) also must be completed.  Applicants should begin the process in the summer and fall of 2022.  Applicants who wait until January to begin the process often do not meet the February 1 deadline.

  1. Complete and submit the UAMS Online Admissions Application (OAA) with associated fee:
    • An online application to the college is required and is available on the website.
    • A non-refundable application fee of $40.00 is required and must accompany the OAA application.
    • On the first page of the application, be sure to make the following selections to choose this program:
      -Academic Career: Graduate
      -Campus: Main UAMS Campus
      -Term: Fall Only
      -Academic Program: College of Health Prof PROF
      -Admit Type: Applicant
      -Academic Plan: Audiology AUD
      -Academic Sub-Plan: N/A
  2. Complete and submit the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application System (CSDCAS) application form with associated fee:
    • Applicants must apply through CSDCAS at https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login.  Create your application in this portal, pay your application fee, and monitor your application status. You will need to upload and submit a number of documents via CSDCAS. Before starting the Central Program Application process please carefully read all Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Instructions to better understand how the process works and what to expect.  If you are reapplying, please review these again as this information may be updated. CSDCAS Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Phone: 617-612-2030; Email: csdcasinfo@csdcas.org.
    • CSDCAS Application
    • CSDCAS Application Fee
    • Official Transcripts: Official transcripts sent directly from each college from which you received course credit even if past course work appears on a later transcript.Note: If you are admitted to the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program you will also need to provide official transcripts from all colleges where courses were still in-progress at the time of the CSDCAS verification deadline.
    • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores: The Graduate Record Examination (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) is optional. If provided, the GRE must be completed within the last five years at the time of application and include verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores.  To submit your GRE score, provide ETS with the Institution Code: 7504.
    • Three Letters of Recommendation: Request letters of recommendation (evaluations) from faculty members familiar with your academic performance. Two of the three should be from faculty members in your major. Letters of recommendation should be completed within the CSDCAS system. Additional letters of recommendation will not be reviewed.
    • Application Letter. Submit a one to two page essay (12 point font) to the Audiology Admissions Committee via CSDCAS that includes:
      • An explanation of your interest in audiology.
      • Your motivations/inspirations and challenges you have overcome.
      • Your long-term and short-term goals.
    • TOEFL scores as applicable. Please review the information provided in our TOEFL policy for requirements and additional details.

Optional: A limited number of student worker positions are available in the department and with our clinical partners. Decisions about awards are not made until after an admissions offer is accepted. Find the student worker application here.  To apply, complete the online application by July 1.

Admission Factors

Admission to the program is competitive and based on the following factors:

  • Academic achievement and aptitude
  • Leadership and professionalism
  • Written and oral communication

Prerequisites

One undergraduate class in each of the following areas is required:

  • Mathematics (College Algebra or higher)*
  • Biological science (Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology, Human Genetics)*
  • Physical science (Physics, Chemistry, or Acoustics)*
  • Behavioral sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Education)*
  • Statistics (Research methods will not fulfill this requirement. Statistics will also satisfy Mathematics.)*
  • Phonetics (or equivalent)**
  • Language Acquisition (or equivalent)**

* Can be taken before or during the program, but must be completed before graduation.

** Must be completed before or during the first year of study in the program.

Essential Functions

Please visit the Essential Functions page to see the essential functions.

State Authorization of Distance Education and Clinical Placement Policy

*If an applicant is basing his or her eligibility on credits from a foreign university, the official transcript or copy must first be evaluated by the Education Credential Evaluators, Inc., P.O. Box 514070, Milwaukee, WI, 53203-3470.  An official copy of the evaluation from the Education Credential Service must be submitted with the application.  A fee list and application forms for this service may be obtained from the above agency. Transcript evaluations from other agencies will not be accepted.

**All accepted applicants must consent to a criminal background check and drug screen prior to matriculation. Background checks and drug screens are required by most clinical sites during the didactic and clinical phase of the program. Matriculation into the program is contingent upon acceptable background check and drug screen results. Adverse results of a background check will be considered on an individual basis and may result in an inability to matriculate into the program. Enrolled students may be randomly drug tested throughout the curriculum and clinical sites may require updated background checks. More information about the requirement will be provided to accepted applicants.