On Campus Student Guide 2021-2022

2021 - 2022

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
STUDENT GUIDE



ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Arkansas State University (A-State) Early College Program is a partnership between A-State and local high
schools. This program allows juniors and seniors to attend college courses on the A-State campus while earning
both high school and college credits simultaneously.
Early College Program students are enrolled in regular A-State course sections that are taught by A-State college
faculty. These courses require the same content and rigor as other college courses. The Early College Program
allows high school students the opportunity to experience college enrollment while under the watchful guidance
of their high school counselors. Furthermore, the Early College Program provides students an opportunity to gain
college credits at a greatly reduced tuition rate ($40 per credit hour; $15 application fee) while building an early
college academic transcript that will follow them in their college career.
The Early College Program is administered by the A-State Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP). The CEP is
accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), which is an international
symbol of quality, excellence, and rigor. As the sole national accrediting body for concurrent enrollment
partnerships, NACEP helps these programs adhere to the highest standards so that students experience a seamless
transition to college. (www.nacep.org)
Thank you for your enrollment in the A-State Early College Program. As a participant in our program, Early
College students are A-State students. As such, all A-State policies and procedures, including course
registration, course drop, attendance requirements, final exam schedules, and deadlines established on
the academic calendar, must be adhered to by Early College students. Your continued success in earning
college credits requires effort, maturity, and persistence on your part.
CEP A-State students are governed by the A-State Undergraduate Bulletin which is found at
https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins/index.dot (select appropriate year)
and the A-State Student Handbook which is found at
https://www.astate.edu/a/student-conduct/student-standards/handbook-home.dot.

Updated 6-24-21

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EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK

The A-State Early College Program Student Handbook provides policies and guidelines for participation in the
program is available for review at https://www.astate.edu/concurrent. Additionally, A-State Early College
Program students must adhere to A-State academic policies and student conduct policies as noted in the
following documents.

• All students participating in the program must adhere to all A-State academic policies as outlined in the
A-State Undergraduate Bulletin located at
https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins/index.dot (select appropriate year).

• The A-State Student Handbook provides additional information regarding academic integrity and
student conduct. The Student Handbook is located at https://www.astate.edu/a/student-
conduct/student-standards/handbook-home.dot.

1. FILL OUT PARENTAL CONSENT FORM
The parent and student MUST complete the online Parental Consent Form. This form gives parental
permission for the student to enroll in A-State courses. If you receive an error message after submission, try
clearing the browser's history and cookies, closing the browser completely, and resubmitting the form.

• This form is available at https://webapps.astate.edu/concurrent/parentconsent.php. You can also go
to https://www.astate.edu, then click the search box in the upper right-hand corner, type in parental
consent, look at the results, and click on the "Concurrent Enrollment Program Parental Consent"
link.

• A video tutorial about the Parental Consent Form is available on our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/AStateConcurrent/

2. COMPLETE AN A-STATE ONLINE APPLICATION AT HTTPS://WWW.ASTATE.EDU
The student's Social Security number and an active personal email address are required to complete
the application.
It will take up to 24 hours after the student is admitted before the student can activate their account
and obtain an e-mail address.
Click on the ADMISSIONS tab at the top of the page, then select APPLY NOW in the dropdown menu.
Under "Which Type of Red Wolf Are You?" select the CONCURRENT HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS icon, which goes to the Concurrent Enrollment Program website. Click on "CLICK HERE"
to go to the application.
A video tutorial about completing the application is available on our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/1880690135506732/videos/566405787669923
The student will receive an email at the address provided on the application from the A-State Admission
Office as well as a formal acceptance/denial letter from the CEP Office. A reduced application fee is
charged for concurrent applications; however, the fee is not collected at the time of application, but rather
attached to the tuition bill after course enrollment.

3. REQUIRED SCORES FOR ADMISSION
All students must have a minimum ACT composite score of 19, an ACT reading score of 19, and a
minimum high school GPA of 2.75 for admission to the CEP. An Aspire reading score of 428 OR
Accuplacer reading score of 253 may be used as an equivalency for ACT scores. Enrollment in English
composition and math courses are subject to the required subtest scores noted below.

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English/ Math
Composite Reading Writing

ACT 19 19 19 19
ASPIRE ** 428 428 432
(9th or 10th grade scores only)
ACCUPLACER* ** 253 251 255 QAS
220 AAF
SAT/PSAT Contact the CEP office for more information

(870) 680-8365 or [email protected]

English (ENG 1003): no prerequisite; ACT English score of 19 OR Aspire English score of 428 OR Accuplacer Writing
score of 251

College Algebra (MATH 1023): prerequisite High School Algebra II AND ACT math score of 19*** OR Aspire math
score of 432 OR Accuplacer QAS score of 255 OR Accuplacer AAF score of 220

Plane Trigonometry (MATH 1033): prerequisite High School Algebra II AND Pre/Co-requisite MATH 1023; ACT
math score of 19*** OR Aspire math score of 432 OR Accuplacer QAS score of 265 OR Accuplacer AAF score of
230

Pre-Calculus (MATH 1054): prerequisite High School Algebra II AND College Algebra (MATH 1023); ACT math
score of 24 OR Accuplacer AAF score 250

*This test is used to project ACT scores and may only be used for A-State admission through the A-State Concurrent
Program.

**A composite score is not available for the Aspire test or Accuplacer test. Students may be admitted to the A-State
Concurrent Program based on the Aspire or Accuplacer reading subtests; however, scores for writing and math
must also be submitted.

***An ACT Math score of 19 is allowed for placement based on meeting seat hour requirement for 5-day week
attendance.

4. ACTIVATING THE STUDENT ACCOUNT AFTER ADMISSION
What is a student account? The student account provides access to the my.AState portal where the student accesses Blackboard
(for learning), Banner Self Service (for registration, financial transactions, and transcripts), and the A-State email system. This
step MUST be completed after admission and prior to the registration process.

NOTE: A password change is required every 3 months.

• Go to https://www.astate.edu.
• Click on "my.AState" at the top of the page.
• Click on "Reset Password/First Time Users" located beneath the login button.
• Review and accept the Acceptable Use Policy by clicking "I Accept" and then click "Submit".
• To get your Campus Wide ID number (student ID number) and PIN, click the highlighted link

"click here" at the bottom of the page.
• Fill in all areas requested, Social Security number (NO DASHES) and date of birth (i.e. 101203), and

click "Submit".
• The next page is the Identity Verification Setup page.
• There is a check box to sign up for A-State emergency alerts; click it to receive them. Since you are

an on-campus student, this will keep you updated on emergencies happening on campus.
• Complete the security questions with answers that the student will remember. After completing

the questions, TAKE A PICTURE of the screen before submitting the question responses.
• To receive an authorization code, click "here" and answer the security questions.
• Copy and paste the authorization code on the Authorization Code Retrieval page and click

"Submit". The student will receive a personal Campus Wide ID and PIN Number. After
completing the questions, TAKE A PICTURE of the screen.
• Select the second link https://my.AState.edu to go to log-in screen.
• Click on "Reset Password/First Time Users" below the log-in box.
• Review and accept the Acceptable Use Policy. Click "I Accept" and then "Submit".

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• Enter the student’s personal Campus Wide ID and PIN at the bottom of the page and click
"Submit".

• The next page requires the student to develop a personal password.
• Determine a new password using the following guidelines:

― must contain a minimum of eight characters
― must contain at least one number
― cannot start with a number
― must contain at least one uppercase letter
― must contain at least one lower case letter
― cannot include any symbols, i.e., (&#*@)
― cannot include your name or user name
― cannot match any previously used passwords
• Complete and verify the new password and click "Submit". The Authorization Code will be the
same code previously used.
• The next page is the "Release of Student Information Authorization Form". Please choose "I
authorize" or "I DO NOT authorize" and enter the student's parent or guardian's first and last
name in the correct box. Click "Submit" to assure the password is accepted.
• If the password is not accepted, check it against the required guidelines for a password noted in
the previous bullets and try it again.
• If the password is successfully set, the next screen will show your username and email address.
TAKE A PICTURE of this screen!
• Return to https://www.astate.edu and click on "my.AState" and log in.

5. MOBILE A-STATE ACCESS

The A-State Student Identification Card recognizes the student as a member of the A-State community.
Students must be enrolled in classes and provide proper identification such as a driver’s license, state ID
or passport to obtain the student access card. The A-State Access Card is non-transferrable and can only
be used by the cardholder. The card provides access to academic services and can be used for meal
purchases on campus. Early College Program students may purchase a commuter student meal plan for
Acansa Dining Hall privileges and also includes flex dollars that can be used at various food vendors on
campus.

The A-State Access Card can be a regular plastic ID card or can be an A-State mobile credential. The
plastic ID card is issued free of charge; however, replacement cards are $20. Students may receive an ID
card by visiting the A-State Campus Card Center located on the second floor of the A-State Reng
Student Union. Students may prefer to download an A-State mobile credential to their cell device by
going to: https://www.astate.edu/a/card-center/mobile/index.dot.

6. MEAL PLAN/FLEX DOLLARS

Early College Program students may purchase a commuter meal plan. This plan includes:
25 Acansa Dining Hall meals + $175 in Flex Dollars = $405 (reflects 2020 - 21 rate which is subject to
change).

Flex Dollars operate as a declining balance account that can be used at any campus dining venues,
including Acansa Dining Hall, the Food Court, the Campus Store, Starbucks (located in the Reng
Student Union), and Simply to Go (located in the main floor lobby of the library).

7. A-STATE SMARTCAMPUS
Designed as the first stop for information for the entire Arkansas State community, A-State
SmartCampus brings into one mobile app key student information, community news and updates, and
navigation for the Arkansas State University main campus in Jonesboro, AR.

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Go to your app store, look for Arkansas State University: and download it. The correct app will look like
this:

Features include:
• Student login for course information, grades, holds and other information from SSB.
• Campus news from the university, KASU and the Jonesboro community.
• Campus events calendars for university and athletic events.
• Red Wolves athletic department news and scores.
• Read and view social media from A-State and Red Wolves athletics.
• Maps of campus and ability to search for buildings or facilities on campus.
• Directories of key phone numbers and a searchable listing of all faculty and staff.
• Streaming radio from NPR affiliate KASU and student-run Red Wolf Radio.
• Access to Dean B. Ellis Library resources.
• Emergency alerts and emergency numbers for the A-State community.
• The traditions of A-State including the fight song and Red Wolves howl.

8. RESET PASSWORD
NOTE: A password change is required every 3 months.

• Go to https://www.astate.edu.
• Click on "my.AState" at the top of the page.
• The log-in page will appear. Click on "Reset Password/First Time Users" below the login box.
• Review and accept the Acceptable Use Policy. Click "I Accept" and then "Submit".
• Enter your Campus Wide ID/PIN Number, scroll to the bottom of the "Automated Account

Manager" page and enter it. Click "Submit". ***
• To receive an authorization code, click “here” to answer the required security questions. For

assistance with security questions, please call the ITS Help Desk at (870) 972-3933. DO NOT TRY
ANSWERING QUESTIONS MORE THAN 2 TIMES BEFORE CALLING FOR HELP.
• Copy the authorization code on the Authorization Code Retrieval page and click "Go Back to
Password Reset".
• The next page requires the student to develop a personal password.
• Determine a new password using the following guidelines:
― must contain a minimum of eight characters
― must contain at least one number
― cannot start with a number
― must contain at least one uppercase letter
― must contain at least one lower case letter
― cannot include any symbols, i.e., (&#*@)
― cannot include your name or user name
― cannot match any previously used passwords
• Complete and verify the new password and click "Submit".
• The next page is a "Release of Student Information Authorization Form". Please choose "I
authorize" or "I DO NOT authorize" and enter the student’s parent or guardian’s first and last name
in the correct box. Click "Submit" to assure the password is accepted.
• If the password is not accepted, check it against the required guidelines for a password noted in the
previous bullets and try it again.
• If the password is successfully set, the next screen will show your username and email address.
• Return to https://www.astate.edu, click on "my.AState" and log in.

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***If you do not know Campus Wide ID and PIN, please refer to the Password Reset video located on the A-
State CEP Facebook page for assistance in using a Social Security number and birthdate.

4. SET UP DUO MOBILE
Duo Mobile is a secondary authentication software that ensures the security of the student account. When a
student logs into the my.AState system, Duo Mobile requires the student to choose a verification method to be
sent to the student's phone or other device. The student must approve the log-in attempt on that device before
my.AState will open.

• Download the Duo Mobile App to your phone.
• Click "Start Setup" in the box in the upper-left hand corner of the screen.
• Select the type of device being added and click "Continue".
• Enter your phone number.
• Check the box beside your phone number to verify and click "Continue".
• Select the type of phone you are using and click "Continue".
• Select "I have Duo Mobile Installed".
• Open the Duo Mobile app on your phone, and click the plus sign in the upper right-hand corner. Allow

the app to use your camera.
• Hold the phone up to the screen so the camera can see the bar code on your computer screen.
• Log out and then log back in to verify that the Duo Mobile app has been set up correctly by sending a

"Push" to your phone.

ADDITIONAL DUO MOBILE HELP
New Phone with the Same Number

• Download the Duo Mobile App on your new phone.
• Go to https://www.astate.edu and log in to "my.AState".
• When prompted, have Duo call your phone number.
• Click "Duo".
• You will be prompted to log in again.
• Once logged in, send another "Push".
• Click "Add another device".
• You will be prompted to add the type of device.
• You will be prompted to add your phone number and confirm it by clicking the box next to your

number. Click "Continue".
• Verify ownership of your number by calling or texting the phone. Enter code and click "verify". Click

"Continue".
• Click what kind of device you are adding.
• Click, "I have Duo Mobile Installed".
• Open Duo Mobile on your phone, and click the plus sign in the upper right-hand corner. Allow the app

to use your camera.
• Hold the phone up to the screen so the camera can read the QR code on your computer screen.
• Once you see the green check mark, click "Continue".
• You are ready to log out, log back in, and verify that Duo Mobile app has been set up correctly by

sending a "Push" to your phone.

New Phone and New Number
• Go to my.AState.edu.
• Click Duo recovery.
• Sign in with full A-State email and password.
• Answer all security questions in order for an authorization code to be sent to student’s secondary email.
• Click submit.

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• Click on Go to Duo recovery.
• Enter in the authorization code that was sent to secondary email under the “Enter a Passcode” section.
• Click log in.
• Click add new device and set up as new device.
• Don’t forget to delete old numbers.
• If these steps do not work, please call the ITS Help Desk at (870) 972-3933.

5. PARKING ON THE A-STATE CAMPUS
Early College students who commute to campus in their personal vehicle must purchase a $30 commuter
student parking permit which can be purchased after August 1 by going to the following link:
http://www.astate.edu/a/parking/order-your-permit/index.dot

This permit will allow the student to park in commuter zones, except those that have restricting signage, curb
colors or pavement markings, or other restrictive indicators. Commuter zones are available at any time for Early
College students. A commuter parking map can be found at http://www.astate.edu/a/parking/files/2020-2021-
Commuter-Parking-Map.pdf Plan to arrive on campus at least 20 minutes before classes begin to have
ample time to find a parking place and get to class.

Parking in the North Parking Deck is also available. It costs 50¢/hour for the pay-by-space (green) spaces. As a
commuter student, a valid parking permit is also required for the parking deck. All payment is completed
through self-service technology. The North Parking Deck has digital pay stations located at the south exits.
Download the Parkmobile app on your phone for easy pay.

Your parking permit must be displayed right side up (barcode at the bottom) on the inside of the vehicle
windshield in the lower driver side of the windshield. The entire front surface of the permit must be visible. The
vehicle VIN number should not be obstructed by the permit.

Enforcement of the Arkansas State University (A-State) Parking and Motor Vehicle (P/MV) Regulations is the
responsibility of the Department of Parking Services (DPS) and the University Police Department (UPD). All
regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless noted otherwise in the regulations. The
regulations apply to all parking lots, parking structures, on- and off-street parking stalls, streets, and properties
on the A-State campus. Moving and parking violations are subject to fines. A complete list of violations can be
found at
http://www.astate.edu/a/parking/files/DPS_PARKING_REGULATIONS_P-MV_REGULATIONS__2020-21.pdf

Contact Parking Services by phone at (870) 972-2945, or by email at [email protected].

6. ACADEMIC ADVISING & SCHEDULE PLANNING
Early College Program students will be advised by the high school counselor and the CEP staff regarding degree
planning and course offerings. Students will need to plan the next semester's schedule by mid-term of the
previous semester. Enrollment is based on availability of course capacity.

One of the desired outcomes of the Early College Program is to allow students to explore future degree options.
Degree information is available in the A-State Undergraduate Bulletin (see link above). Students are urged to
explore various desired future majors and choose courses that meet the basic degree program requirements.
Early College Program students are limited to enrollment in freshman and sophomore level courses. Course
levels are denoted by the first number of the course number. For example, ENG 1003 is a freshman level
English Department course; HIST 2763 is a sophomore level History Department course.

The General Education Core is a set of diverse courses from a wide range of disciplines that are required of all
students seeking a bachelor’s degree. Early College Program students should choose courses that fulfill the
General Education Core requirements. Students should review possible future degree programs to ensure that
specific General Education Core requirements for those degrees are being addressed. The General Education

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Core is listed at https://www.astate.edu/college/university-college/advising-
center/forms/General%20Education%20Form%202021-2022%20Fillable.pdf

7. REGISTER FOR COURSES
Registration for courses will be completed under the direction of the high school counselor and/or the CEP at
the high school. A list of course registration numbers (CRNs) will be provided to student during this time.
Class Attendance Policy

• Students must be punctual for and attend every lecture, recitation and laboratory session of every
course in which they are enrolled. Students who miss a class session should expect to make up missed
work or receive a failing grade on missed work as stated in the course syllabus.

• Students enrolled in freshman or sophomore level courses numbered 1000 or 2000 may, during the
spring and fall semesters, miss no more than twice the number of lectures, recitations, laboratory
sessions, or other regularly scheduled class activities that would normally be scheduled during a week.

• For example:
⬧ For a three day schedule, the student could miss no more than six days (3 days x 2)
⬧ For a two day schedule, the student could miss no more than four days (2 days x 2).
⬧ For a one day schedule, the student could miss no more than two days (1 day x 2).

• The instructor may assign a failing grade for excessive absences.
• Students must utilize their available absences for any cause which requires them to miss class

including, but not being limited to, vacation, illness, emergency, or religious observances.
• Students who are aware that they will have absences during a term should ensure that they do not

exceed the absences available.

8. TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
• Before purchasing or renting textbooks or other materials, it is wise to attend class and check the
syllabus for required materials for the class. Do not open access codes or sealed books until
confirming they are required.
• Once a textbook is purchased or rented, use it as a valuable learning resource.
• Contact the bookstore for their guidelines concerning marking and highlighting books before doing
so.
• Keep all receipts for possible returns.

Textbooks Brokers is the official A-State bookstore.

Textbook Brokers
https://jonesborobooks.com/
Located at 2106 East Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Contact Information: [email protected]; (870) 935-2325

9. PAY TUITION BILL
The student must be registered for A-State courses before a bill will be generated; thus, payment cannot
be made until after the student is enrolled. University policy states that tuition is due and payable no later than
the 11th class day of the A-State semester. A late fee of $40 is assessed each month for unpaid balances. The
student should regularly view his/her account each term to verify accurate information. Student accounts can be
viewed by accessing MyBill.

Tuition billing statements (e-bills) are made available online in myBill every Friday during the term.
Notifications are sent to the student's email address and to any authorized user on file each week when the bill
is uploaded. Each bill can be printed and is on the University letterhead.
It is the student's responsibility to view bills and to monitor their student account.
Paper bills are only sent once at the end of the term to the address on file. This is the final bill sent to students
for the term and marks the 60 day period before the account is sent to collections.

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Payment Options
Students must use one of the following payment options:

Pay Online
Authorized User
Students are strongly encouraged to set up an authorized user (usually a parent) on the account. This will alert
the parent via personal email of an existing bill and will allow the parent to set up an account to pay the bill.
This can be arranged by completing the following steps:

• Go to www.astate.edu.
• Log into "my.AState".
• Send and accept the Duo "Push".
• Click on Self Service Banner.
• Click the "Student" tab located at the top of the page.
• Click "Student Records".
• Click on "myBill" and "myBill" again.
• Click "Add Authorized User".
• Click on "Authorized User".
• Fill out authorized user's email (parent or guardian's email address).
• Agree to at least the first statement.
• Click "Continue".
• Click "I Agree" on the "Agreement to Add Authorized User" page and click "Continue".
• You will see the added authorized user listed under the Authorized User tab. That person will receive

emails with instructions on how to proceed.

myBill
Pay with a debit/credit card (small service fee) or electronic check (no fee). To find the student's tuition bill,
follow these steps:

• Log into "my.AState".
• Click on "Banner Self Service".
• If prompted, use Campus Wide ID and PIN number to log in.
• Click the "Student" tab located at the top of the page.
• Click “Student Records.”
• Click on "myBill" and again on "myBill" on the next page.
• Complete the online payment process.

Pay by Mail
Payment can be made by mail using a check or money order made payable to "ASU Treasurer’s Office".
STUDENT'S NAME AND ASTATE ID MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE MEMO LINE so that it
will be credited to the proper account.

Mail to:
Treasurer's Office
P.O. Box 2640
State University, AR 72467

Call the Student Accounts Office at (870) 972-2285 for assistance with payment issues.

Online Payment Plan
This is only available for Fall and Spring terms; $40 fee required. This fee is in addition to any late fees already
charged. This may be set up in myBill.

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FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT TUITION
ACT 456 Concurrent Lottery Scholarship*

• Eligible students may obtain six hours of course tuition each semester throughout the junior and senior
years provided courses are completed successfully.

• Successful completion of courses (final grade of "C" or better) is required to continue full scholarship
award amount.

• Course must be an Arkansas Course Transfer System** (ACTS) endorsed course.
• Online courses are eligible for the scholarship.
• Student success plan must be on file at the high school.
• Counselor provides certification of eligibility and enrollment to the Concurrent Enrollment Program for

each student.
• Tuition charges will remain on the student's account until all Act 456 waivers have been applied.

Therefore we suggest that as soon as a bill is received, the tuition should be paid. Once the money
comes from the state of Arkansas, a refund will be issued.
• Please contact the CEP Office for questions regarding Act 456.

*Tuition is awarded based on availability of funding from the state of Arkansas. No guarantee of funding can be
provided by A-State until officially notified by the state.
**An endorsed course list can be found at https://www.astate.edu/concurrent.

10. LOG INTO BLACKBOARD
Blackboard is an online learning management system that allows instructors to provide course materials,
assignments, and tests to students via a secured web access.

• Log into "my.AState".
• Click "Blackboard" on the my.AState page to open the Blackboard Learn platform.
• This will take you directly to Blackboard.
• Use the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the page to find the appropriate course and

explore the course components.
• Each course will be set up by the instructor; as a result, the pages may vary in appearance.

11. CHECK EMAIL
Email is A-State's official form of communication. The student's bill will be sent via email from
[email protected]. The student MUST check his/her A-State email regularly. The CEP office will also
communicate via email and text messages.

12. REVIEW GRADES
• Log into "my.AState".
• Click on "Banner Self Service".
• If prompted, use Campus Wide ID and PIN number to log in.
• Click on "Student".
• Click on "Student Records".
• Click on "Mid Term Grades" or "Final Grades".

13. DROP A COURSE
If dropping an Early College Program course is necessary, the student must complete the process through the
CEP office. This will consist of acquiring a drop form from the high school counselor, completing it with the
appropriate signatures, and returning it to the high school counselor. The student should contact the CEP office
to assure the drop process has been completed.

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A-State Refund Schedule for Dropped Courses 100% refund
75% refund
1st - 5th day of class NO REFUND —
6th - 10th day of class FULL TUITION DUE
On or after the 11th day of class

14. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The official A-State Academic Calendar is followed for all Early College Program courses. Important dates such
as deadlines for enrolling, dropping and withdrawing from courses are included and enforced. If there are
discrepancies between the high school calendar and the A-State Academic Calendar, the A-State Academic
Calendar will be enforced.
Early College students are required to adhere to the A-State calendar even if high school attendance
requirements differ from the A-State Academic Calendar. Final exams must be completed during the
scheduled A-State final exam week.
The A-State Academic Calendar can be located at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/.

15. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Concurrent courses are offered at many school districts throughout the region; thus, school closings for
inclement weather can vary greatly. A-State may not always be closed when individual school districts are closed.
If a student is enrolled in a course (on campus or online), it is the student's responsibility to attend class,
complete online assignments and meet deadlines outlined by the professor if A-State is open regardless of local
school closings.

16. REVIEW SECURITY QUESTIONS
• Go to https://www.astate.edu.
• Click on "my.AState" at the top of the page.
• Log in using your A-State username and password.
A step-by-step video on resetting the password is available on the Astate Concurrent Enrollment
Program Facebook page if needed at https://www.facebook.com/AStateConcurrent/
• Click on "Security Questions". The security question set-up page that was completed during the
student account setup process will appear. Review answers and correct as needed.

NOTE: Pay close attention to how answers are spelled, capitalized, and spaced. The answers must be
exact, or they will not work.

Print a copy of the security questions page and keep in a safe place AT HOME.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Concurrent Enrollment Program ................................................................................................................ (870) 680-8365
................................................................................................................................................................... [email protected]

Help Desk ....................................................................................................................................................... (870) 972-3933
......................................................................................................................................................itshelpdesk@astate.edu

For Future Reference

Admissions Office ......................................................................................................................................... (870) 972-2782
...................................................................................................................................................... [email protected]

Registrar’s Office ........................................................................................................................................... (870) 972-2031
........................................................................................................................................................... [email protected]

Treasurer’s Office .......................................................................................................................................... (870) 972-2285
................................................................................................................................................sasbillpayment@astate.edu

Financial Aid & Scholarships .......................................................................................................................... 870.972.2310
............................................................................................................................................................... [email protected]

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CHECK LISTS

NEW Early College Program Students

Submit Parental Consent Form
Complete A-State application
Submit required scores (high school counselor will submit)
Set up account
Set up Duo Security
Pay your bill
Log into Blackboard
Review your grades
Review academic calendar
Review inclement weather policy
Review CEP student handbook

RETURNING Early College Program Students

Reset password
Review security questions
Review Duo Mobile
Pay your bill
Log into Blackboard
Review your grades
Review academic calendar
Review inclement weather policy
Review CEP student handbook

STUDENT INFORMATION

We suggest that you record your student information below and keep it in a secure place at home.

ID: ___________________________
USER NAME: ___________________________
PASSWORD: ___________________________
PIN: ___________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________

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Concurrent Enrollment Program
P.O. Box 1330

State University, AR 72467
Phone: (870) 680-8365
[email protected]

There are videos on our A-State webpage or our Facebook page to help
with common issues, such as paying your tuition, how to reset your
password, etc.
https://www.astate.edu/concurrent/
https://www.facebook.com/AStateConcurrent/