UAHT Collegiate Academy Applications Due Monday

Students interested in attending the Hope or Arkansas High Collegiate Academies have until Monday, June 1, 2026, to apply for the upcoming school year.

The academies are open to students entering the 10th grade who are enrolled, or eligible to enroll, in either the Hope Public School District or the Texarkana Arkansas School District. Both programs are free public schools located on the campuses of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope and Texarkana.

Students Can Earn Diploma and Degree Together

Both collegiate academies offer a three-year curriculum that allows students to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time. According to program officials, students can save an average of $20,394 compared to the cost of attending the first two years at an Arkansas public four-year university.

Hope Collegiate Academy Application Information

The Hope Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and UA Hope-Texarkana.

2026 Hope Collegiate Academy Graduates - UAHT

Students applying to the program must complete the ACCUPLACER test by June 1. Testing appointments can be scheduled through the UAHT testing office.

Applications for the Hope Collegiate Academy are available online through the UAHT website. Students and parents with questions about eligibility or paper applications can contact Hope Collegiate Academy Director Heather Flowers or Dean of Secondary Programs Mikki Curtis.

Arkansas High Collegiate Academy Information

The Arkansas High Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Texarkana Arkansas School District and UA Hope-Texarkana.

2026 Arkansas High Collegiate Academy Graduates - UAHT

Students must also complete acceptable ACCUPLACER test scores by June 1 to be considered for admission. Testing appointments are available through the university.

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Questions about eligibility or paper applications can be directed to Arkansas High Collegiate Academy Director Karnesia George or Dean of Secondary Programs Mikki Curtis.