University of Arkansas Jump Start
Catalog organization: University of Arkansas Multicultural Center (College Access Initiative)
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What Is University of Arkansas Jump Start?
Jump Start is an annual residential summer program on the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus that helps rising seniors interested in applying to the UA get a jump start on college-going processes. The 2026 session ran July 18-21, 2026.
Current high school juniors graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 (for the 2026 session) who are interested in applying to the University of Arkansas and are on track for a 2.75 or higher GPA at the end of junior year. Invited students must stay on campus and take part in the entire program. The 2026 application closed March 22, 2026.
University of Arkansas Jump Start Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $40 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grade 11 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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