University of Arkansas at Monticello

While UAM offers two- and four-year degrees, it is also a certificate school because it offers programs that can be completed in a year or less.

Yes, UAM is an online college. While it offers remote coursework, however, it's unclear exactly what's available to distance learners. However, the NCES verifies that approximately 13% of undergraduates and 57% of graduate students engage in fully remote learning. 

Students generally access online coursework and instruction via the Blackboard learning management system. UAM supports its online learners by offering remote access to library resources, proctored testing, advising, and a free subscription to Office 365.

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Employers respect UAM's online degrees because an accredited university confers them. UAM is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation is essential because it means UAM routinely goes through an intensive review process that evaluates its financial practices and the quality of its academic programming.

UAM is part of the University of Arkansas system. It is known for being the state's only Tier One university because of the work of its over 50 research centers, as determined by the Carnegie Classification system. In 2022, UA received 967 funding awards resulting in over $142 million. Research in education, engineering, and technology receives the majority of awards.

According to its student handbook for distance education, UAM's online courses are generally not self-paced. Depending on the coursework, instructors set specific schedules of when assignments are due, which may be daily, weekly, or monthly. While UAM's online programs allow for some convenience and scheduling flexibility, some online courses may require more time than those offered on campus.

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. SHU has a bachelor's degree Salary Score of 17 (out of 100) and 10 for its master's degrees. 

Getting into UAM is guaranteed as long as you submit the necessary application materials. It has an open admission policy, which means that it accepts 100% of applicants. UAM welcomes all students who have a high school diploma and are in good academic standing.

UAM's admissions requirements for first-year students applying to its online programs are comparable to other colleges. Below is the standard checklist:

• A free online application
• Official high school transcripts or their equivalent 
• Official college transcripts, with a minimum 2.0 GPA if transferring credits
• Military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER test scores
• Proof of Selective Service registration (males only)
• Immunization records (although it's unclear if they are required for distance learners)

Applying to college always requires planning to ensure you have enough time to get what you need to submit together. A UAM enrollment advisor can help you through the process.