Required Secondary Education Documents: A

The A to Z list below provides links to information on the secondary education credentials required for admission to the University of Arkansas. The tables are arranged by country. Select the country where you are completing your secondary education to verify the title of the credential required for admission.

The tables below will also provide information regarding how to submit official records in an acceptable format. It is critical that your records remain in a sealed envelope from the appropriate authority listed in the table. Official records can be submitted via post or hand-delivered so long as they remain sealed. Official records are only required after the final admission decision has been made. You may submit electronic copies of your secondary credentials for evaluation purposes.

To verify whether or not you are required to submit secondary education documents, please refer to the Admission Requirements listed for your admission category: New Freshmen, Transfer Freshmen, or Transfer Students.

The International Admissions Office reserves the right to request additional documentation or clarification on a case by case basis. Please contact us iao@uark.edu if you have any questions regarding this list.

Country Required Credential Official when sealed in envelope from…
Afghanistan Official, attested School Leaving Certificate, Baccaluaria, or Baccalaureate School, Ministry of Education, or Exam Authority
Albania Official, attested transcript and Deftese Pjekurie (Maturity Certificate) School, Ministry of Education and Science, or State Exam Authority
Algeria Official, attested Baccalaureat de l’Enseignement Secondaire School, Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, or State Exam Authority
Andorra Official, attested Graduat en Segona Ensenyanca and Batxillerat (Baccalaureate) School, Ministry of Education or Exam Authority
Angola Official, attested Ceritficado de Habilitacao Literaria School, Ministry of Education and Culture, or State Exam Authority
Antigua and Barbuda and Anguilla Official Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and, if taken, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) Certificate Caribbean Examinations Council
  — OR —  
  Official IGCSE Certificate and, if taken, GCE A Level Certificate Examination Authority
Argentina Official, attested transcripts and Bachiller School; Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology; or Exam Authority
Armenia Official, attested Mijnakarg Krtutyan Attestat (Certificate of Full Secondary Education) or Hasunutian Vkaiakan (Certificate of Maturity) School, Ministry of Education and Science, or Exam Authority
Australia Official, attested Certificate of Education or 12th Year/Higher School/Senior Certificate and record or statement School; Department of Education, Science, and Training; or Exam Authority
Austria Official, attested Reifeprufung/Reifezeugnis/Matura (Maturity Certificate) School; Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture; or Exam Authority
Azerbaijan Official Certificate of Complete Secondary Education School, Ministry of Education, or Exam Authority