Admission to Philander Smith University (PSU) is open to all persons who show potential for college-level work and who meet our admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to PSU, students must have earned a high school diploma from a regionally accredited high school, or have passed a state issued General Education Diploma (GED) test, or completed a state- approved home school program. PSU admits new students in the fall, spring, and summer terms.

Once you have completed the application, please send the following documents to admissions@philander.edu. 

• Official High School transcript or GED scores (must be sealed)
• ACT or SAT Scores
• Immunization records showing completed dates of 2 MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunizations.
• If you are transferring from another college, submit official copies of all transcripts (must be sealed) from previously attended colleges and universities.

You may also mail the documents to:

Philander Smith University
Attention: Office of Admissions
900 West Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR  72202

Elevate your Future and Join our CNA Program!

Philander Smith University is approved by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care, to offer Nursing Assistant Training. Our program equips students with the knowledge and  skills necessary to pursue certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Upon successful  completion of the course, students are eligible to take the state certification exam.  

Learn more about the program: Philander Smith University: Certified Nursing Assistant Program