New Student Enrollment & Registration Checklist

Complete and submit an Application for Admission and Scholarships

Obtain an application online or by calling the Pocahontas campus admission office at (870) 248-4000, Extension(s) 4011 or 4014,  or the Paragould campus admission office at (870) 239-0969, Extension 5000.

Completed applications can be submitted online (see Apply Now on the right side of this page), brought in to BRTC’s Admissions Office, or mailed to:

Black River Technical College Attn: Office of Admissions P.O. Box 468 Pocahontas, AR 72455
Black River Technical College Attn: Student Services P.O. Box 1565 Paragould, AR 72451

You cannot register for classes until all paperwork has been submitted and approved.

Submit official copies of your High School Records or GED Scores

Have your high school submit an official copy of your high school transcript (with an official signature, school seal, and graduation date) or a copy of your GED scores to BRTC.  You may also bring your records/scores to BRTC in a sealed envelope.

If you have fifteen or more college hours from an accredited institution of higher learning, it is not necessary to submit a high school transcript.

Submit official copies of all College Transcripts

Submit an official copy of transcripts from all colleges previously attended.

Transcripts must be brought in to BRTC in a sealed envelope or mailed directly from the transferring institution to:

Black River Technical College Attn: Admissions P.O. Box 468 Pocahontas, AR 72455
Black River Technical College Attn: Student Services P.O. Box 1565 Paragould, AR 72451

Submit Placement Test Scores

Submit ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores to BRTC.  If you have not taken these tests, you may submit proof of compliance with state remediation laws if you have less than 30 earned credit hours at an accredited college or university.

These tests will determine whether you need to take developmental Math, English, or Reading courses.  If you have not taken one of the above tests, you may take the ACT or Accuplacer at BRTC.  The Freshman Assessment and Placement (PDF) document identifies the scores needed on the exams to bypass developmental courses at BRTC.

Submit Immunization Records

Provide proof of immunization against Measles, Rubella, and a MMR Booster.

(students born before January 1, 1957 will not be required to provide proof of immunization)

These immunizations are not mandatory for students taking courses for enrichment.

Complete New Student Orientation

You will complete a 2-part New Student Orientation as a new student to BRTC.  The first part is an online class, in which you will be enrolled at registration.  You may select the date and time from various orientation dates, per program of study for the second part, which will be held on campus.  Your Academic Advisor will provide information to you during your registration appointment. 

Call or email an Academic Advisor on BRTC's Campus

Once you meet with an Academic Advisor (Dr. Zachary Singleton-Pocahontas Campus, Michelle Wooldridge – Paragould Campus), a program advisor will be assigned to you.  You must meet with your program advisor each semester in order to remove the semesterly advisement holds.

Not meeting with your assigned advisor will prevent you from registering for class.

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Students may complete specified General Education courses anywhere in the public system as well as many courses in the degree/major that have been pre-identified for transfer.  This system is designed to assist in planning from the high school level through the adult workforce.