Welcome!

To our new and returning students,
Welcome Back!

This semester presents a world of opportunities for personal and academic growth. I encourage you to be deliberate in pursuing those opportunities. Prioritize your studies – but make time to engage in campus life and explore your interests. Participating in campus activities and joining registered student organizations will enhance your time here and help you meet friends and create memories that will remain with you long after graduation day.

Each of you is a valued member of our campus community, and we are eager to support you throughout your time on the Hill. Our faculty and staff are committed to your success and well-being. If you need assistance, please take advantage of the services we provide, many of which are listed below. They are designed to help you thrive.

I wish you all a fun, productive fall semester and look forward to seeing you around campus.

Charles Robinson, Ph.D.

Chancellor

Helpful Resources for New and Returning Students

Stay Smart

Are you a new student?

Check out Destination Arkansas Blackboard Activities (DABA), a free, non-credit course that helps you prepare for your first year at the U of A. DABA is a one-stop shop for undergraduate students with first-year tips, checklists and more. Log in at learn.uark.edu.

Are you a new graduate assistant looking for resources?

Students who are graduate, research or teaching assistants can participate in the Graduate Student Teaching Enhancement Project (G-STEP). This program helps students transition to graduate student assistantships through targeted training and support around pedagogies, course design, technology, communication, classroom management and teaching practice. For more information on enrolling in the program, contact Umer Rahman at umerr@uark.edu.

Ready to conquer the semester ahead?

The Student Success Center at the CORD offers tutoring, major exploration advising, academic coaching and writing and career support. For graduate students, the Office of Graduate Student Support provides programming, student engagement and professional development opportunities.

Need academic accommodations?

Get assistance from the Center for Educational Access (CEA).

Looking for student policies and guidelines?

The Student Handbook provides information about the code of student life, housing, Greek Life and registered student organizations. Graduate students can also access the Graduate Student Handbook for additional information.

Go Hog Wild!

Stay Healthy

Looking for a medical provider?

The Pat Walker Health Center is here to help you be well with a diverse range of services and programs that support the overall health and wellness and academic journey of each student.

In the mood to move your body?

University Recreation has classes, teams, facilities plus indoor and outdoor activities to fit any skill level. Or go for a hike or bike ride through some of the natural surface trails on campus.

Hungry?

Campus Dining provides info about your dining options on campus, as well as an app for mobile ordering. Learn more about meal plans and rates.

Stay Safe

Need mental or emotional support?

U of A Cares, Dean of Students, and Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Pat Walker Health Center are here to help.

Have safety concerns?

The Sexual and Relationship Violence Center is here to help, and the SafeZone mobile app can help you safely navigate campus. And you can always make a report of non-emergency concern at report.uark.edu.

Stay Connected

Want to be in the know?

Follow @uarkansas on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X

Ready to fill up your calendar?

Check out all the Student Activities from Student Involvement & Leadership. Find a registered student organization at HogSync and find campus events on the Campus Calendar.

Want to volunteer?

Check out the Center for Community Engagement and the Volunteer Action Center.

Looking for a welcoming group at your Home on the Hill?

Discover what The Multicultural Center has to offer.

Upcoming Events