Application Forms
Students who are graduating from high school or have graduated and have not attended college full-time should apply as a first-year student. First-Year applicants can apply for admission through Lyon College’s Institutional Application or the Common Application.
Lyon College Institutional Application
Arkansas A.C.C.E.S.S. Application
(Opening October 1, 2026)
Application Deadlines
Fall 2027 - Early Action: November 15, 2026
Spring 2027 - Regular Decision: January 8, 2027
Fall 2027 - Regular Decision: August 13, 2027
Application Materials
In addition to your application for admission, please submit:
- High School Transcript
- Official ACT and/or SAT Test Scores are not required, but can be used to boost a student's academic scholarship
Student Financial Aid
All applicants accepted to Lyon College will receive generous Lyon Scholarships, in addition to any federal, state, or other financial aid they receive. To learn what Lyon College scholarships and grants you will receive, apply soon!
ALSO, don't forget to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible! (Available at www.studentaid.gov)
Non-Discrimination Policy
Admission to Lyon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, parental status, physical disability, learning disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other College-administered programs.