International Students

Steps to Completing the Registration Process  

An applicant from a foreign country must meet all requirements for general admission to SEARK College in addition to those required by federal law. No action will be taken regarding admission until all official credentials have been received. All material submitted for admission must be the original or a certified copy of the original document and must be translated and evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service.  Cost of the translation and evaluation are the responsibility of the student.

Step 1: Admission:

1. Submit all required documentation to the Admissions Office.
2. Complete a SEARK College Admissions Application and a SEARK International Student Application(doc). 
3. Submit all official academic records (secondary schools, college, or university) translated into the English language.
4. Submit ACT or Accuplacer scores.
5. Submit proof of immunization against two doses of  measles, mumps, rubella, and tuberculosis.The Arkansas Dept. of Health must approve any exemptions based on Medical, Religious, or Philosophical reasons. You can fill out the online exemption application here.
6. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
7. All international students must provide certified proof that they are financially capable of meeting academic and living expenses in the United States.
8. All international students must provide certified evidence of health and accident insurance.
9. International students transferring to Southeast Arkansas College from a college or university in the United States must be in good academic standing and provide a transfer approval from the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Transfer Students: Students who apply to SEARK as a transfer student from a college or university in the United States must provide the same items as new students listed as 1–10 above. In addition, transfer students must submit:

• A transfer release signed by the Designated School Official (DSO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARS) from their most recent school of attendance.
• A completed SEARK International Student Transfer Form(doc), completed by the current school’s International Student Advisor.
• Copies of passport including the VISA pages, I-94 forms and all previously issued I-20 forms.

Step 2: Visit Registrar's Office:

• Visit the Registrar's Office to see the Designated School Official (DSO).

Step 3: Business Office

• Business Office - Go to the Cashier’s Office located in room 165 of the Business Services Building to pay for your ACCUPLACER test.

Step 4: : Advisement

• Prior to registering for classes, each student must see an advisor. Visit the Student Success Center, Room 160 located in the Student Services Building, for advisement and register for classes via Self Service. Staff will assist in setting up a payment plan.

Step 5: Return to the Registrar's Office

• After registering for classes, pick up your Student ID from the Registrar’s Office. Student IDs must be worn while on campus. There is no charge for the first student ID, but there is a $5.00 charge for a replacement.

Step 6: Books and Supplies

• Visit the Virtual Barnes and Noble Bookstore for your books and supplies. It is recommended you have your registration class schedule in front of you when ordering books and supplies. If you have any issues with using the online bookstore, contact: Meagan Coats at mcoats@seark.edu, or by phone at 870-850-3124.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 870-543-5900 or email admission@seark.edu