Freshman Registration
We're 100% dedicated to your strong start and providing a registration appointment that best fits your needs. As an incoming freshman this fall, you can now schedule your individual advising appointment.
You must be admitted* to Arkansas Tech University before you can sign up for an appointment. If you have questions about your admissions status, check your OneTech account or contact Admissions at (479) 968-0343.
How To Sign Up Through OneTech
- Click "Book My Appointment Now" below
- Log in with your OneTech ID and password
- Complete the Pre-Advising Questionnaire (PAQ) to help us better get to know you.
- Finally, select your appointment day and time. (We strongly suggest double-checking your calendar for end-of-senior-year conflicts like final exams and award ceremonies before you sign up).
A confirmation email will be sent to your ATU email address after signing up. Continue checking your email at mail.atu.edu for important event updates. If you have questions during the process, please contact the Sturgis Academic Advising Center at (479) 964-0843 or email techadvise@atu.edu.
*Test Scores: Although test scores are not required for admission to ATU, state law requires all incoming freshmen to have test scores on file before registering for classes. If you do not have ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER test scores on file at the time of your scheduled appointment, your appointment will be rescheduled. If you have not done so, send test scores to ATU Admissions at admissions@atu.edu. If you need to schedule an ACCUPLACER exam, click here to do so, or contact ATU Testing Services at (479) 968-0308.
Individual Appointment Details
Individual Appointments
Do you prefer a one-on-one advising appointment? We've got you covered with an individual one-hour appointment with one of our professional academic and career advisors. You will receive your fall 2023 class schedule at your appointment.
After your appointment, you can tour campus at your own pace and take care of any necessary to-do list items such as getting your student ID, setting up your Post Office Box and visiting with other offices on campus.
Individual appointments are in-person* and begin in May. You will select your time and day through OneTech. Available times and days for individual appointments vary.
You must be admitted to Arkansas Tech University before you can sign up for an individual appointment. If you have questions about your admissions status, check your OneTech account or contact Admissions at (479) 968-0343.
*All individual appointments take place in-person on the Russellville campus of ATU. If you cannot attend, please contact the Academic Advising Center within the Center for Academic Advising and Career Development at (479) 964-0843 for your registration options.
Parking & CHeck-In
Visitor Parking is available on West O Street in front of Rothwell Hall. You will check-in at the front desk of the Center for Academic Advising and Career Development, located in Rothwell Hall, Suite 107, on the first floor. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your appointment to complete incoming freshman paperwork.
Rain or shine, you will be walking around campus. Please plan accordingly for weather.
Items to Bring
- Government-issued ID
- Driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID
- Missing admissions documents
- High school or college transcripts
- *Test scores (ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER), Advanced Placement (AP)
- Shot records showing proof of two MMR immunizations
- Umbrella or rain jacket (pending your appointment's weather forecast)
- Rain or shine, you will be walking around campus. Please plan accordingly for weather.
*Test Scores: Although test scores are not required for admission to ATU, state law requires all incoming freshmen to have test scores on file before registering for classes. If you do not have ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER test scores on file at the time of your scheduled appointment, your appointment will be rescheduled. If you have not done so, send test scores to ATU Admissions at admissions@atu.edu. If you need to schedule an ACCUPLACER exam, click here to do so, or contact ATU Testing Services at (479) 968-0308.
UPLOADING YOUR ID PHOTO
Your TECH ID card provides access to residence halls, food services, the library, athletic events, discounts at participating merchants in the area and more. All students must have a TECH ID.
To ensure your ID is ready for your session, please see the approved photo policy below. All uploads must be received at least 48 hours (2 business days) before your appointment.
If you are a concurrent student, please bring your current TECH ID with you to your appointment so you can trade it in for a new one!
To receive your TECH ID, you must show a current government-issued ID (driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID).
Instructions for uploading your photo through OneTech:
- Log in to OneTech with your username and password.
- Access the main menu next to the ATU Logo.
- From the main menu, click "Self-Service Banner (SSB)"
- Click on the "Student" tab
- Locate the "Online Student ID Request" block.
- Follow the prompts to submit an ID request.
- If you need help uploading your photo, please contact the Card Office, Brown Hall, Suite 242 or Phone: (479) 880-4292.
Approved Photo Policy:
- Unaltered/unedited picture taken recently
- Solid-colored, light, plain backdrop (not white or dark)
- Full face view directly facing the camera, nothing obscuring the face
- No hats or sunglasses
- Smiling or neutral facial expression with both eyes open
- Individual photo with no other people/things/animals
- Format:
- .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, or .bmp
- At least 300px by 300px in size (or 3cm by 3cm)
- 8MB maximum file size for any image
- How to Upload Photo and Government ID:
- Take a photo of yourself using the guidelines above.
- Take a photo of a government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport or military ID). Make sure the ID photo, name and birthday are visible in the photo.
- Upload the photos of your government-issued ID and the photo you would like for your TECH ID.
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What if I cannot attend an Indivdiaul Advising Appointment?
Please contact the Sturgis Academic Advising Center at (479) 964-0843 to discuss your Freshman Registration Appointment options.
What is OneTech?
As an Arkansas Tech student, your OneTech provides access to your Tech email account, class schedule, Blackboard account, transcript, billing invoice, campus event announcements and more. You can access OneTech through the Arkansas Tech home page or through your browser at onetech.atu.edu.
For security reasons, once you are enrolled in classes faculty and staff may only respond to emails sent from your Tech email. Please check OneTech regularly once you are actively enrolled at ATU.
You must be admitted as an Arkansas Tech student and have access to your OneTech portal to sign up for a group or individual advising appointment.
If you need help activating your OneTech, please visit webapps.atu.edu/ams/.
How do I check my ATU Email?
You can access your ATU email at mail.atu.edu. Use the same username and password as your OneTech to sign in.
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is an online software tool that ATU uses for many of its academic functions. You sign in using the same credentials as your OneTech. You can access Blackboard through the Arkansas Tech home page or through your browser at bblearn.atu.edu.
How do I change/declare my major?
To change your major before your appointment, please email techadvise@atu.edu with your T-number and new major. For a list of majors, visit the Undergraduate Catalog.
How do I request changes to my schedule?
If you have questions or would like to make a change to your schedule, contact your advisor with the changes you would like to make.
How will I select my housing?
Click here for more information about the housing application process.
For questions, contact the Office of Residence Life at (479) 968-0376 or click to chat.
Are you a parent or guardian of a fall 2023 student?
Stay informed by visiting the Parent and Family Relations. We also encourage you to sign up for the Incoming Freshmen Newsletter.
Additional Resources
Rothwell Hall 107, Center for Academic Advising and Career Development
(479) 964-0843
