Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Complete a minimum of sixty (60) approved semester credit hours toward the desired associates degree; complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) approved semester credit hours toward the desired technical certificate.

After Completing Admission Requirements:

The Adult Education program helps students aged 16+ prepare for the GED or other educational goals.

Dr. Kimberley Johnson encouraged students to reflect on their academic progress and well-being, offering support to help them thrive.

PCCUA hosted an Alcohol Awareness Seminar on November 5, 2025, in the Bonner Center Game Room on the Helena campus. The educational session provided students with an opportunity to learn more about alcohol awareness, personal responsibility, and making informed decisions.The seminar reflected the college’s continued commitment to providing students with information and resources that support their health, safety, and overall well-being.

Amr Alkarsh received the Helena Industries Scholarship to study electrical engineering at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas–Helena.

Amr Alkarsh, of Helena, is the newest recipient of a two-year academic scholarship to Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA)-Helena. Alkarsh has received the award sponsored by Helena Industries and is working toward a degree in engineering.

A Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID serves as an electronic signature for accessing student aid systems and must be created individually.

Many students are employed by the College and a number of agencies in the surrounding community. Students should be careful not to overload their work schedule so that it interferes with their study and class time. The College receives many requests from local employers eager to employ students in a variety of part-time jobs. Contact the Work-Study Coordinator for more information.

Financial aid refunds are deposited directly into students’ Bank Mobile accounts.

There are several elements of the accreditation process, but this brief overview does not include all processes; but provides an outline of what to expect.

HLC has three options or pathways for maintaining institutional accreditation. PCCUA chose to be part of the Open Pathway which is a quality assurance and institutional improvement pathway following a ten-year cycle. The Quality Initiative is the improvement-based effort aligned with this Pathway and it provides the College with an opportunity to explore and resolve a project (s) related to institutional need. The Commission invited PCCUA to participate in the third Open Pathway cohort and the f

Note: Interventions are supplemental instruction, Student Success I & II, Mandatory Orientaiton and more.

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas provides affordable education and work skills training to Eastern Arkansas residents through partnerships and student support services.

PCCUA offers three campus locations for the convenience of students all over south Arkansas. Choose the campus that works best for your location and degree choice. PCCUA in DeWitt, Stuttgart, or Helena West-Helena, Arkansas. Or online!

The Stuttgart campus provides workforce training, associate degrees, certificates, and region-specific programs for students and professionals.

Special arrangements for the library to be open outside these hours may be made. The library follows the PCCUA calendar for all holidays and other scheduled closings.

PCCUA is a two-year college in Eastern Arkansas offering degrees, certificates, and workforce training in Helena-West Helena, DeWitt, and Stuttgart. Apply now.

PCCUA complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all personal records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records without the student’s consent, with very limited lawful exceptions. Under 20 USC 1232g(d), parents lose their FERPA rights when a child turns 18 or starts attending or taking classes in college or any post-secondary institution, whichever happens

PCCUA provides access to computer equipment, programs, databases, and the Internet for informational and educational purposes. All users of the College’s computer resources are expected to use these resources correctly and only for legal purposes.