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Arkansas State University will visit 11 community college campuses in Arkansas and Southeast Missouri this spring as part of its A-State in a Day transfer admissions program, including a stop at ASU-Mountain Home.
The events are designed to bring the campus visit experience directly to prospective transfer students, removing barriers of distance and cost. Attendees can meet with representatives from admissions, advising, financial aid and academic programs.
“A-State in a Day brings the campus visit experience directly to the host institution, eliminating barriers of distance, cost and access for prospective transfer students,” said Gregory Hawkins, associate director of transfer admissions.
The university is primarily targeting students who plan to transfer within the next two semesters, with the goal of connecting them with transfer scholarships and walking them through common challenges such as housing and scholarship applications well in advance.
“Our primary target audience includes students who will be graduating and considering transferring within the next two academic semesters,” Hawkins said. “This focus allows us to ensure eligibility for transfer scholarships and to proactively address common transfer challenges, such as housing processes and scholarship applications, well in advance.”
Dr. Amanda Nickerson, vice chancellor for enrollment management, said the goal is to give students a clear picture of what comes next.
“The primary goals are to remove barriers, simplify the transfer process, and help students see themselves thriving at Arkansas State,” Nickerson said. “From admissions and advising to financial aid and academic pathways, we want students to leave knowing exactly what their next steps are — and that A-State is ready to support them from day one.”
Nickerson said the program reflects A-State’s broader commitment to access and opportunity.
“A-State offers strong academic programs aligned with workforce needs, a caring campus community, and an institution that believes deeply in access and opportunity,” Nickerson said. “We have a personalized transfer orientation to officially welcome them to campus and help them enroll in the appropriate classes for their degree.”
Jeremy Reece, vice chancellor for student affairs at Arkansas State University Mid-South, said A-State has long been a destination for transfer students in the region.
“Whether students take A-State classes on the Mid-South campus through our University Center or transfer to the Jonesboro campus for a more traditional college experience, A-State has long been a top transfer destination for our students,” Reece said.
Events run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at each campus. The series begins Tuesday, March 17, and concludes Monday, April 20. Participating institutions include ASU-Mountain Home, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Three Rivers College, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, North Arkansas College, ASU Three Rivers, ASU Mid-South, ASU-Beebe and ASU-Beebe at Heber Springs.
For more information, contact the Office of Transfer Admissions at 870-972-2782.
