First-time Freshmen Checklist

Congrats! You've been admitted to ATU. Now what?

Check off the to-do list below and have an awesome first semester at ATU!

To-Do List

Activate Your OneTech Account & Start Checking Email

OneTech is where you will acccess several enrollment items throughout this process. Your Admissions Acceptance Packet will have your OneTech username and T# included. You'll need those to activate your account.

Activate Your OneTech Account

Your ATU Email is where all formal communication from the university will be sent. Keep up with it regularly to stay up to date with all things ATU.

Access Your ATU Email

Accept Your Academic Scholarship

At ATU, your Admissions application also serves as your academic scholarship application. If you've been offered an ATU Academic Scholarship but haven't accepted it yet, be sure to use the link in the offer email or the QR code in the offer letter to accept on or before the deadline.

Apply For Additional Scholarships

Visit our scholarships website to look over your funding options outside of university academic scholarships. You can browse private scholarships through the ATU Foundation, ROTC scholarships, scholarships from outside ATU, and other funding sources.

View Scholarships
If you're an Arkansas resident, apply for scholarships offered through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education by July 1st of the summer following your senior year. (See Details)

Visit Campus

Getting to know your college of choice is important, and you can do so through in-person events and tours.

Ways to Visit:

Campus Tours & Preview Days

Get More Info About:

Residence Life Tours

Select Your Housing

Option A | If you are planning to live on campus, you'll need to apply for Housing.
Option B | If you are planning to live off-campus, you’ll need to apply for a housing exemption.

Here are the steps you'll take for each option:

Go to OneTech
Search for the Student Housing & Dining card, then select Housing
Click Housing Portal
- On-Campus
  - 1) From the housing portal, select Academic Year Housing from the top menu
  - 2) Then select Academic Year and Apply to move through the application
- Off-Campus
  - 1) From the housing portal, select Forms from the top menu
  - 2) Then select Exemption Request

Begin The Financial Aid Process

We recommend you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as apply for scholarships and grants through the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

The ATU school code is 001089.

Schedule Your Advising Appointment

Beginning in May, you’ll need to schedule your advising appointment to register for fall classes. Not only will you get your fall class schedule, but you’ll also get your ATU student ID card and your Post Office box at this appointment.

Submit Final Documents

The summer after you graduate is the time to send us your final high school transcripts, ACT/SAT/Accuplacer Scores, AP scores, and transcripts for college concurrent credit. Your high school counselor or the college or university you received previous credit from can help you with this step.

Documents can be emailed to admissions@atu.edu.

Freshmen Orientation & Move-In Day

It's finally here - your first week at ATU. Orientation runs your entire first week, from Move-In Day to the end of your first week of class. You'll learn everything you need to know to have a great first year at ATU. Meet new people, make new friends, and find new clubs and organizations to get involved with. Making friends has never been so easy.

Learn About Orientation

Get Involved On Campus

Exploring groups at ATU during Welcome Week is one of the quickest ways to make friends when you start your first semester here. Find people who share your interests, attend campus events, and start having the college experience you've dreamed about.

Visit Campus Life

We're here to support you through your journey.

If you have questions about your next steps, feel free to contact The Admissions Office at (479) 968-0343 or tech.enroll@atu.edu.