As soon as you set foot on our campus you will know you’ve found the place you can call home.
Our students are engaged in a wide range of academic pursuits that include degree programs in 160 undergraduate and graduate fields delivered by 6 different colleges.
A-State offers unlimited possibilities for students to customize their experience while on campus.
Research engages intellectual curiosity, satisfies the thirst for discovery, and provides an outlet for creativity.
Marking its first hundred years, Arkansas State University continues to expand in exciting ways.
A step-by-step guide to earning
college credit in high school starting
as early as ninth grade.
Enroll in courses on the A-State campus or online and gain firsthand experience in a collegiate environment while completing your high school education.
Become a Red Wolf early to jumpstart your college education through A-State's Early College Programs. By joining these programs, you can gain a head start on your academic journey while experiencing the life of a college student. Embrace this exciting opportunity to get ahead, expand your horizons, and make the most of your high school years! Join Early College Programs today!
Take courses during your high school curriculum and earn credits that count toward high school graduation and your college degree. These courses are taught by both your high school teachers and A-State online faculty. Reach out to your high school counselor or our offices for further information.
Be part of an exclusive group of freshmen gaining exposure to college life early. Take A-State courses on our Jonesboro campus or online courses taught by our A-State faculty. Tuition for courses will be covered at the concurrent rate ($65 per a credit hour).
Register for specialized pathways that provide a focused and accelerated learning experience, allowing you to gain a total of nine (9) college credit hours. These pathways include Swift Coding or Game Production and Development. Reach out to your high school counselor or our offices for further information.
August 13
Concurrent Application Deadline
August 20
First Day of Classes
Online/SSF Courses Enrollment Deadline
August 29
On-Campus/Traditional Courses Enrollment Deadline
September 1
Labor Day Holiday (A-State Closed)
September 19
Last Day to Drop Session I Courses
October 3
Last Day of Session I Courses
October 13
First Day of Session II Courses
October 16-17
Mid-Semester Break (tentative) (A-State Closed)
November 21
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Holiday/Fall Break (A-State Closed)
December 4
Last Day of Courses
December 8-12
Final Exams
December 15
All Grades Due @ Noon
