Frequently Asked Questions
If your question does not appear in this list, please e-mail us at ap@uark.edu.
When can I register for the University of Arkansas Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI)?
Registration becomes available each year in December.
How do I register?
You may register by accessing the online form. Applying online is the only way to register this year. If you have any problems with registration, please call Claire Luchkina at 479-575-7678. She will be happy to talk you through the process, or if necessary, register you over the phone.
Am I eligible for state funding?
Distribution of Arkansas funds to public school teachers will be based on a priority status system that the state sets-up each year. We will contact you regarding your eligibility once you have registered.
What if I have to miss part of the Institute?
The APSI week is intense and the consultants cover an enormous amount of material in a very short amount of time. The College Board and the Arkansas Department of Education require teachers to attend every session (all 30 hours of instruction) in order to be certified or to receive state funding. Teachers who have state funding and have to miss part of the institute will need to make arrangements to cover the costs.
How much does the Institute cost?
For 2013, the fee for those who will stay on campus is $700. For those who will stay off-campus and commute, the price is $550.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
If you are not able to attend, you must notify us via email (ap@uark.edu) no later than Wednesday, July 10, 2013. You will be responsible for the full payment if you do not cancel by this date.
If I am not receiving state funding, what should I do?
If you are not receiving state funding, you should make arrangements to cover the costs of the institute. Your school district must create a purchase order. An invoice will be sent to your school. Please send all payments and purchase orders to: Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development; Attn: Jennifer Stewart c/o APSI; 145 N. Buchanan Ave., Ste. 140; 1 University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, AR 72701.
How will I know if I'm receiving state funding?
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation letter that indicates whether or not you will receive state funding.
If I am a commuter and am not staying on-campus, how do I get to the Institute?
From the South: Take I-40 to I-540 North (exit 12). From I-540 North to Razorback Road (exit 61). Turn right on Razorback Road, heading north. The campus entrance is located at the corner of Razorback Road and Sixth Street (also known as Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Boulevard). Turn right on MLK Drive, then left onto Stadium Drive. You will pass both Bud Walton Arena and Pomfret Hall on your left. Continue onto Clinton Drive, then take a left onto Harmon Avenue. The Harmon Avenue Parking Garage, where commuters park during the Institute, is located on the right.
From the North: After Bella Vista, take I-540 South all the way to Fayetteville. From I-540, exit Hwy 112 (exit 66). Turn right on Hwy 112 and travel south for 2 miles until you reach the campus entrance at the corner of Garland Avenue and Cleveland Street. Continue until you reach the corner of Garland and Maple, where you will turn left onto Maple Avenue. You will then turn right onto Arkansas Avenue, followed by another right onto Dickson Avenue. Turn left onto Harmon Avenue and the Harmon Avenue Parking Garage will be on your left.
From the East: Take Hwy 412 to I-540. See directions from north.
From the West: Take Hwy 412 east via Cherokee Turnpike from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to I-540 South. See directions from north.
Where will I be housed, if I choose to stay on campus?
If you stay on campus, you will live in the Northwest Quads. The rooms are suite style, which means that you will have a private room, but will share a bathroom with another participant and a living area with three other participants. The Quads are located on the corner of Maple and Garland Streets. Please note: linens will not be provided, so be sure to bring your own!
Who will be teaching my course?
The APSI invites experienced, successful teachers who are certified by the College Board. A description of each of the College Board consultants teaching a session will be posted on this site shortly.
Can I receive graduate credit hours through the Institute?
Yes, teachers attending the Institute have the option of applying for graduate credit for the work they complete in their course. Participants who wish to pursue graduate credit must apply for admission to the University of Arkansas Graduate School and provide immunization records. Graduate School tuition and fees are paid by the student. For detailed information and registration instructions, please contact us at ap@uark.edu or 479-575-7677 no later than June 1, 2013.
