Undergraduate Admission Forms

We are so glad that you want to be a student at Harding University. Please complete all items in this packet as soon as possible to begin your journey toward your degree at one of the nation’s most distinctive universities.

How to apply You have two options for applying to Harding. Please choose the format you find most convenient.

Online forms (Preferred)Complete and submit all the application forms online through our website:harding.edu/admissions

Paper formsIf you have not done so already, please complete and mail all required forms, including the Application for Undergraduate Admission, to the Office of Undergraduate admissions at the address below.

Harding UniversityOffice of Undergraduate Admissions915 E. Market Ave., Box 12255Searcy, AR 72149-5615

Contact usToll-free: 800-477-4407Fax: 501-279-4129Email: admissions@harding.eduWebsite: harding.edu/admissions

Visit campusTo fully understand why it’s great to be at Harding, contact us to visit campus. You can visit year-round, although the best time to visit is while school is in session. We also offer special visit days and weekends that include activities and opportunities designed specifically for prospective students. Please refer to our website for specific dates and events.

Admissions process checklist:

1. Complete and submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission.

2. Remember to pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee.

3. Complete and submit the Residence Hall Preference form. If you are married, a single-parent or a single student 23 years old or older and wish to apply for an apartment, you may do so online (preferred), or you may request a paper form.

4. Pay the $140 housing deposit (refundable if cancelled by May 1 for the fall semester, Oct. 1 for the spring semester, or April 1 for summer sessions). Both the application fee and housing deposit are required before acceptance to Harding will be granted and may be paid in one check. You may call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to pay with a credit card.

5. Take the ACT or SAT. An official copy of your scores (sent directly from ACT or SAT) must be received by our office before you may be granted acceptance. Please request that your scores be sent to Harding when registering for the test. Additional copies may be requested using the following information:

  ACT actstudent.org 319-337-1000 School Code: 0124

  SAT collegeboard.org 866-756-7346 School Code: 6267

You may apply for admission before taking either test and have your scores sent to Harding when they are made available. Please note that test scores notated on your transcript are not considered official and are not acceptable for admission purposes. Transfer students with 14 or more hours do not need to submit ACT/SAT scores.

6. Take the Transcript Request form(s) to your guidance counselor or registrar and have them send an official transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

7. Submit completed Academic Reference and Character Reference forms. These reference forms should be completed by individuals who know you well. The Academic Reference may be completed by a principal, guidance counselor or teacher. The Character Reference should be completed by a preacher, elder or long time family friend. Ask them to fax, email or mail the form to us as indicated or complete on our website at harding.edu/admissions.

8. Mail, fax or email a copy of your immunization record to our office. State law requires that college students be immunized twice against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).

MALE FEMALE LEGAL NAME: LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL

PREFERRED NAME: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

ADDRESS: STREET, RURAL ROUTE, P.O. BOX CITY STATE ZIP

DATE OF BIRTH: MONTH, DAY, YEAR HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE:

EMAIL ADDRESS: PREFERRED SOCIAL NETWORK/NAME:

RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE: MEMBER? YES NO

WHICH CONGREGATION?

FATHER’S NAME: ADDRESS: (IF DIFFERENT FROM YOURS) CITY STATE ZIP

OCCUPATION: HARDING ALUMNA: YES NO

EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:

MOTHER’S NAME: ADDRESS: (IF DIFFERENT FROM YOURS) CITY STATE ZIP

OCCUPATION: HARDING ALUMNUS: YES NO

EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:

PARENT(S) RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE: MEMBER(S)? YES NO

WHICH CONGREGATION?

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN A NONDISCRIMINATORY MANNER CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS

HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN CASES OF CRIMINAL OFFENSE OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS? YES NO

HAVE YOU, FOR ANY REASON, BEEN SUSPENDED OR DISMISSED FROM AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION? YES

NO

NOTE: IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO EITHER OF THE LAST TWO QUESTIONS, PLEASE ATTACH A BRIEF EXPLANATION.

ARE YOU A U.S. CITIZEN? YES NO UNDOCUMENTED

IF NO, PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: PERMANENT RESIDENT TEMPORARY RESIDENT OF THE U.S.

ARE YOU HISPANIC OR LATINO? YES

NO

PLEASE, SELECT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING RACIAL GROUPS THAT APPLY TO YOU:

AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE

ASIAN

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER WHITE

INTENDED MAJOR: DO YOU PLAN TO TEACH? YES NO

TERM OF INTENDED ENROLLMENT: FALL

SPRING

SUMMER YEAR:

STATUS: FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN

TRANSFER (HOW MANY HOURS?______)

ADVANCED STUDY

EARLY ENTRANCE

TRANSIENT

TRANSFER STUDENTS WITH 14 OR MORE HOURS DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT ACT/SAT SCORES

HAVE YOU TAKEN THE ACT OR SAT? YES WHICH ONE, AND WHEN DID YOU TAKE IT?

NO WHICH ONE, AND WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO TAKE IT?

DID YOU ASK THE TESTING SERVICE TO SEND THE RESULTS TO HARDING? YES

NO

Enrollment Information

OFFICE USE ONLYAdmissions progress

Application Fee

$

PD

Housing Deposit

$

PD

Housing Form

(Sent to housing)

ACT/SAT

ACT composite:

SAT score:

Immunization Record

Academic Reference

Character Reference

H.S. Transcript

College Transcript

(1st)

College Transcript

(2nd)

PHOTO(Optional)

Sending a photo gives a personal touch so

we may know you as a face, not just a name.APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

PLEASE SUBMIT WITH NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE OF $50

(TEST, MONTH, YEAR)

To the best of my knowledge, the foregoing is correct and complete. Furthermore, as a Harding University student, I agree to abide by all rules, regulations and re-

quirements of the University, including financial matters. I also agree that any credit balance on my account in the Business Office may be applied to other debts to

the University. I understand that amounts received from aid awards will be credited to my school account. If a credit balance results, I authorize Harding University

to hold my credit until I make written request for it.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO HARDING UNIVERSITY. CALL OUR OFFICE AT 800-477-4407 TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD.

Harding University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or receipt of

public assistance in its educational programs, activities or employment to the extent required by law, except where necessitated by religious tenets held by the

institution and its controlling body.

HAVE YOU GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL? YES

NO

GED

STILL ENROLLED

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL: CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE OF (OR ANTICIPATED DATE OF) GRADUATION: MONTH, YEAR

HOME SCHOOLED GRADES: 9

10

11

12

SCHOOLS OR COLLEGE(S) ATTENDED: (LIST MOST RECENT FIRST)

NAME LOCATION DATES ATTENDED DEGREES OR DIPLOMA

LIST HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ACTIVITIES, HONORS, ETC.

ARE YOU PRESENTLY APPLYING TO, OR DO YOU PLAN TO APPLY TO ANY OTHER COLLEGE(S)? YES

NO

IF SO, WHERE?

UNIVERSITY HOUSING:

I PLAN TO LIVE IN A RESIDENCE HALL ON CAMPUS.

I AM AGE 23 OR OLDER AND WILL LIVE OFF CAMPUS.

I AM A MARRIED STUDENT AND DESIRE CAMPUS APARTMENT.

I AM AGE 23 OR OLDER AND DESIRE CAMPUS APARTMENT.

I WILL COMMUTE FROM HOME OR LIVE WITH RELATIVES.

I AM A MARRIED STUDENT AND WILL LIVE OFF CAMPUS. WITH WHOM?____________________________________________

HAVE YOU EVER VISITED CAMPUS? YES NO IF YES, FOR WHAT EVENT(S)? WHEN?

HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT HARDING UNIVERSITY?

ALUMNUS OF THE UNIVERSITY

CURRENT STUDENT

FRIEND

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

ADVERTISEMENT

MAIL FROM HARDING

NATIONAL PUBLICATION ABOUT COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

MINISTER

RELATIVE

SOCIAL MEDIA

OTHER

WHAT IS YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE? SMALL

MEDIUM

LARGE

X-LARGE

2X

DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE ATTENDED HARDING? YES

NO

IF YES, WHAT IS THE RELATION AND WHEN DID THEY ATTEND?

PLEASE LIST BROTHERS OR SISTERS IN NINTH THROUGH 12TH GRADE:

NAME ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM YOURS) CITY/STATE GRADUATION YEAR BIRTH DATE

NAME AND ADDRESS OF YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER(S).

ARE YOU OR YOUR LEGAL GUARDIAN AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES? YES

NO

IF YES, THEN HOW ARE YOU AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES?

ACTIVE DUTY

DEPENDENT

NATIONAL GUARD

RESERVES

SPOUSE

VETERAN

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO:

Harding University

Office of Undergraduate

Admissions

915 E. Market Ave.,

Box 12255

Searcy, AR 72149-5615

Phone: 501-279-4407

Toll-free: 800-477-4407

Fax: 501-279-4129

Apply online at:

harding.edu/apply

Education

Additional Information

Please Read and Sign

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OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Received

Classification

RESIDENCE HALL PREFERENCE FORM PLEASE SUBMIT WITH $140 HOUSING DEPOSIT

Complete and submit this form if you request University residence hall housing. Remember to pay the required $140 housing deposit which is refundable if application is cancelled by May 1 for the fall semester, Oct. 1 for the spring semester, or April 1 for summer sessions. This deposit will be used to reserve a room each semester.

This form may be submitted online at harding.edu/admissions/forms/ResidenceHallPreference.

If you are married, a single-parent, or a single student 23 years old or older and wish to apply for an apartment go to harding.edu/rentals. Students 25 years and older may not live in a residence hall but may apply for an on-campus apartment.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS

MALE FEMALE LEGAL NAME: LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL

PREFERRED NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: MONTH, DAY, YEAR

ADDRESS: STREET, RURAL ROUTE, P.O. BOX CITY STATE ZIP

HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

INTENDED MAJOR: INTENDED VOCATION:

RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE:

PARENT OR GUARDIAN:

PARENT ADDRESS: (IF DIFFERENT FROM YOURS) CITY STATE ZIP

HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE:

WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO ENROLL AT HARDING UNIVERSITY?

FALL SPRING INTERSESSION

BOTH SUMMER SESSIONS 1ST SUMMER SESSION 2ND SUMMER SESSION

OF WHAT YEAR? 20

COLLEGE CLASSIFICATION WHEN YOU ENROLL:

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR

GRADUATE POST GRADUATE POST BACCALAUREATE TRANSIENT

CHECK ONE: FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN TRANSFER STUDENT

IF TRANSFER, LAST COLLEGE ATTENDED

DATE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: MONTH, YEAR

Personal Information

NOTE: INFORMATION COLLECTED ON THIS FORM IS NOT CONSIDERED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

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SINGLE STUDENTS INDICATE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CHOICES OF RESIDENCE HALLS (STATING A PREFERENCE DOES NOT

GUARANTEE ASSIGNMENT). MOST FRESHMEN WILL BE IN ARMSTRONG, HARBIN, CATHCART, SEARS OR THIRD FLOOR KENDALL.

Residence Hall Preference

__ ALLEN (U)

__ GRADUATE (U)

__ KELLER (U/F)

__ ARMSTRONG (F)

__ HARBIN (F)

Men CHECK IF YOU HAVE NO PREFERENCE

__ CATHCART (F)

__ PATTIE COBB (U)

__ SEARS (F)

__ KENDALL (U)

__ SEARCY (U)

__ STEPHENS (U/F)

Women CHECK IF YOU HAVE NO PREFERENCE

DO YOU HAVE A ROOMMATE PREFERENCE? YES NO

IF YES, PROVIDE NAME AND HOMETOWN.

NAME CITY STATE

MY ROOMMATE PREFERENCE IS: (CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)

PRESENTLY AT HARDING INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENT INCOMING FRESHMAN FORMER HARDING STUDENT

DO YOU HAVE A SUITEMATE PREFERENCE? YES NO

IF YES, PROVIDE NAME(S) AND HOMETOWN(S).

NAME CITY STATE

MY SUITEMATE PREFERENCE IS: (CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)

PRESENTLY AT HARDING INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENT INCOMING FRESHMAN FORMER HARDING STUDENT

NAME CITY STATE

MY SUITEMATE PREFERENCE IS: (CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)

PRESENTLY AT HARDING INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENT INCOMING FRESHMAN FORMER HARDING STUDENT

Roommate and Suitemate Preference

IF ROOMMATE, SUITEMATE AND HOUSING PREFERENCE CANNOT ALL BE GRANTED, PLEASE RANK 1-3, 1 BEING HIGHEST:

______ HOUSING PREFERENCE ______ ROOMMATE PREFERENCE ______ SUITEMATE PREFERENCE

1. OF THE CHARACTERISTICS LISTED BELOW, THE THREE I PREFER MOST IN A ROOMMATE ARE:

ARTISTIC ATHLETIC INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL

OUTGOING RESERVED SPIRITUALLY SENSITIVE STUDIOUS

2. ROOM NEATNESS:

SPOTLESS CLEAN SEMICLEAN MESSY

3. I PREFER MY ROOM TO BE A …

STUDIOUS ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL GATHERING PLACE PLACE TO LOUNGE (TV, MUSIC) PLACE TO REST/SLEEP

4. SLEEPING HABITS: I AM …

A NIGHT PERSON A MORNING PERSON BOTH

5. PLEASE LIST SOME OF YOUR INTERESTS:

6. EXPLAIN ANY PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN ROOM ASSIGNMENT:

TO AID US IN SELECTING A ROOMMATE FOR YOU, PLEASE PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, WE WILL USE THIS INFORMATION IN OUR ASSIGNING PROCESS.

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO:

Harding University

Office of Undergraduate

Admissions

915 E. Market Ave.

Box 12255, Searcy, AR

72149-5615

Phone: 501-279-4407

Toll-free: 800-477-4407

Fax: 501-279-4129

• F=FRESHMAN • U=UPPERCLASSMAN

CONFIDENTIAL CHARACTER REFERENCE

Instructions for applicant: Completed reference forms are essential to an admission decision. Complete the upper portion of this character reference and ask a preacher, elder, or long-time friend of your family to complete it. Please provide a stamped return envelope addressed as indicated at the end of this form.

APPLICANT’S NAME

STREET ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

As an applicant for admission, I am requesting that this confidential reference form be completed and forwarded to Harding University Office of Undergraduate Admissions. I understand that I will not have access to this information.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE

To the individual submitting this evaluation: The student whose name and address appear above is an applicant for admission at Harding University. This form is to be completed and mailed directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Harding University. Your response will remain confidential.

You may choose to complete this form online at harding.edu/admissions/applicationforms.

PLEASE CHECK ONE ON EACH LINE:

YES NO UNKNOWN

£ £ £Based on the applicant’s strong character, this individual would be an asset to Harding’s Christian community.

£ £ £ This person’s lifestyle will be consistent with Harding’s moral code of conduct.

£ £ £ To the best of my knowledge, this person is honest and trustworthy.

£ £ £ To the best of my knowledge, this person is in good standing with legal authorities.

PLEASE CHECK ONE: PLEASE CHECK ONE:

£ Recommended for admission £ I am well acquainted with the applicant.

£ Not recommended £ I am moderately acquainted with the applicant.

£ Prefer not to make a recommendation £ I do not know the applicant.

£ Call me

Please explain any “no” answers to the previous questions. List on back positive contributions this student can make to Harding University. Also, feel free to add any other comments concerning leadership abilities, personality, social talents, problems, etc. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, you are advised to avoid reference to any handicaps an applicant may have.

NAME SIGNATURE

ADDRESS

OCCUPATION/TITLE PHONE

The address and phone number above apply to my £ office £ residence.

This portion is only to be filled out by the reference.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS FORM TO:

HARDING UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 915 E. MARKET AVE., BOX 12255

SEARCY, AR 72149-5615

PHONE: 501-279-4407

TOLL-FREE: 800-477-4407

FAX: 501-279-4129

harding.edu/admissions

Comments (optional)

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CONFIDENTIAL ACADEMIC REFERENCE

Instructions for applicant: Completed reference forms are essential to an admission decision. Complete the upper portion of this academic reference and ask a counselor, principal or teacher (dean of students or registrar if applying as a transfer student) to complete it. Please provide a stamped return envelope addressed as indicated at the end of this form.

APPLICANT’S NAME

STREET ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

As an applicant for admission, I am requesting that this confidential reference form be completed and forwarded to Harding University Office of Undergraduate Admissions. I understand that I will not have access to this information.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE

To the individual submitting this evaluation: The student whose name and address appear above is an applicant for admission at Harding University. This form is to be completed and mailed directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Harding University. Your response will remain confidential.

You may choose to complete this form online at harding.edu/admissions/applicationforms.

PLEASE CHECK ONE ON EACH LINE:

YES NO UNKNOWN

£ £ £ Is there any question about the student’s ability to succeed academically?

£ £ £ Is the applicant now, or has he/she ever been, on academic probation?

£ £ £ Has he/she been dismissed or suspended from school/college for any reason?

£ £ £ Has the applicant ever required disciplinary action by school/college officials?

PLEASE CHECK ONE: PLEASE CHECK ONE:

£ Recommended for admission £ I am well acquainted with the applicant.

£ Not recommended £ I am moderately acquainted with the applicant.

£ Prefer not to make a recommendation £ I do not know the applicant.

£ Call me

Please explain any “yes” answers to the previous questions. List on back positive contributions this student can make to Harding University. Also, feel free to add any other comments concerning leadership abilities, personality, social talents, problems, etc. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, you are advised to avoid reference to any handicaps an applicant may have.

NAME SIGNATURE

ADDRESS

OCCUPATION/TITLE PHONE

The address and phone number above apply to my £ office £ residence.

This portion is only to be filled out by the reference.

Thank you for your assistance.

Comments (optional)

PLEASE FORWARD THIS FORM TO:

HARDING UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 915 E. MARKET AVE., BOX 12255

SEARCY, AR 72149-5615

PHONE: 501-279-4407

TOLL-FREE: 800-477-4407

FAX: 501-279-4129

harding.edu/admissions

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Transcript Request Form

PRINT NAME

SIGNATURE

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

DATE

Transcript Request Form

PRINT NAME

SIGNATURE

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

DATE

Please send an official copy of my high school or college transcript as well as a copy of my immunization record, if available, to the following address:

HARDING UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 915 E. MARKET AVE., BOX 12255

SEARCY, AR 72149-5615

PHONE: 501-279-4407

FAX: 501-279-4129

harding.edu

Please send an official copy of my high school or college transcript as well as a copy of my immunization record, if available, to the following address:

HARDING UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 915 E. MARKET AVE., BOX 12255

SEARCY, AR 72149-5615

PHONE: 501-279-4407

FAX: 501-279-4129

harding.edu

OFFICE of UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

915 E. Market Ave., Box 12255 Searcy, AR 72149-5615

tel: 800-477-4407 | fax: 501-279-4129

harding.edu/admissions