Program Overview

Introduction to the 3+1 Poultry Science Transfer Degree Program

The 3+1 Poultry Science Transfer Degree Program is a collaborative effort between Arkansas State University (A-State) and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (UAF). This program allows A-State students to complete their first three years of study at A-State and their final year at UAF, earning a Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science.

Program Overview

The program is designed for A-State seniors from the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, a unit of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. To complete the program, students must earn 34 hours of poultry science credit.

How to Get Started

To participate in the program, students should follow the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences (3+1 Poultry Science Option). During their junior year, students must submit a letter of intent to complete their senior year at UAF, along with supporting documents, to the Dean of the A-State College of Agriculture by December 1st.

Required Documents

The letter and supporting documentation should include:

• A personal statement of interest in poultry science as a career choice
• A summary of related work experiences (note: work experience is not a prerequisite for eligibility)
• A copy of the student's current official A-State transcript
• A tentative schedule of courses for the spring semester at A-State
• A letter of recommendation from an Animal Science faculty member at A-State

Admission Criteria

Admission to the 3+1 program is contingent upon being admitted to UAF. Students must complete an admission application to UAF as a degree-seeking student by January of their junior year. Submission of the UAF application will be followed by an interview with the Selection Committees at A-State and UAF in February. Students will be notified of admission to the 3+1 program by the A-State UAF 3+1 Poultry Science Selection Committee by March 1.

Requirements for Admission

By the end of their junior year and before beginning coursework at UAF, students must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75/4.0 or a 3.0/4.0 GPA on the last thirty hours of coursework at A-State
• Successfully complete all prerequisite freshman, sophomore, and junior courses with a grade of C or better
• Submit a copy of the final official A-State transcript to the UAF Admissions Office

Program Details

The 3+1 Poultry Science Transfer Degree Program is a unique opportunity for students to earn a degree in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, while completing their first three years of study at Arkansas State University. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in poultry science, preparing them for careers in the poultry industry.