Offices and Programs
Arkansas Union
The heart of campus, creating a community for students to connect to various services such as dining, entertainment and event spaces.
Campus Dining Services
Campus Dining Services offers numerous places to dine, meal plans and nutritional information.
Center for Community Engagement
The Center for Community Engagement provides volunteer opportunities for students to serve local nonprofits.
Programs
Dream B.I.G. - Dream B.I.G. (Believing in Girls) is a female-empowerment mentoring program for 6-12 grade girls from Marvell Elaine High School in the Arkansas Delta.
Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Campus Food Pantry - A student-run emergency food assistance program that distributes food and personal products to the university community.
Razorback Food Recovery - Razorback Food Recovery recovers surplus food from university dining facilities for donation to local organizations that distribute the food to those in need.
Volunteer Action Center - The Volunteer Action Center is a student led volunteer coordination board that is dedicated to active service in the community.
VAC P.A.L. Program - The VAC P.A.L. Program is a free, student-led mentoring program that partners with Fayetteville Public School District.
Center for Educational Access
The central campus resource for students with disabilities. This office provides accommodations to remove barriers to access.
College Access Initiative
College Access Initiative - Seeks to improve ACT testing frequency and performance among Arkansas high school students representing under-served populations and communities.
CAI hosts the ACT Academy to help students tackle the ACT and improve their scores.
The Jump Start summer program is designed to help rising seniors interested in applying to the University of Arkansas get a jump start on several college-going processes.
Communications
This office manages centralized communications for Student Affairs, , and produces the regular Hog Bytes email for students.
Programs
UA Productions - A multi-media communications group made of students promoting the work of the Division of Student Affairs.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to supporting University of Arkansas students by offering a wide range of mental health care services. CAPS offers critical mental health services such as short-term individual counseling, group counseling, 24/7 emergency mental health services, and case management. CAPS is located on the second floor of the Pat Walker Health Center.
Development
Make a direct investment to continue the success of various campus-wide organizations and resources.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students seeks to support students during emergency situations and are advocates for students during academic and personal crises. A student who needs help and doesn’t know where to turn, contact the Dean of Students office. The deans are here to help.
Freshman Commuter Student Success
Provide assistance, resources and referrals to support and retain off-campus and commuter undergraduates.
Golden Tusk Award
The Golden Tusk award is a program from the Division of Student Affairs designed to recognize those university members who go above and beyond for students and the campus community at-large.
Greek Life
This office promotes academic achievement, advocates for a diverse community, and creates educational leadership opportunities.
Programs
Interfraternity Council - Fourteen chapters of the North-American Interfraternity Conference are represented on the U of A campus.
National Pan-Hellenic Council- Seven of the nine historically black fraternities chapters are represented at the U of A.
Panhellenic Council- The eleven NPC organizations seek to grow and stretch its members into women with purpose and values.
United Greek Council - Made up of Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc., a Latino fraternity, and Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc., a Latina sorority, UGC seeks to unify and organize students that seek to promote diversity and cohesion on campus and in the community.
Multicultural Center
The Multicultural Center provides academic, cultural and social programs intended to promote inclusiveness, foster achievement and assist in the development and advancement of a diverse student body.
Programs
Academic Enrichment Program - Equips first-generation, low-income and other underrepresented students with opportunities for advisement and mentorship, student development opportunities, academic coaching, and multiple different learning experiences.
La Oficina Latina - Seeks to develop campus-wide policies and initiatives for Latinos and serves as the main liaison between the University of Arkansas and the Hispanic community. For questions, please contact the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education at (479) 575-8405 or email uamc@uark.edu.
Safe Zone Allies - Connects students and employees with allies at the U of A to share their concerns, provide resources, and listen without judgment regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Offices of Career Connections
Providing students with career counseling, resume reviews, mock interviews and job search strategies.
Handshake - This free job board just for UA students and recent graduates allows students to search and apply for full or part-time jobs, internships, or Co-Ops.
Parent & Family Programs
Parent & Family Programs recognize the crucial role that parents and family members play in their student’s college success. Programs and initiatives are designed to assist family members as they support their Razorback from year one to graduation.
Programs
Family Weekend/Spring Family Reunion – Families are encouraged to visit Fayetteville during the fall and spring semesters to enjoy a variety of events.
Parent & Family Association – The Parent & Family Association provides the resources you need to stay connected and support your student’s success.
Razorback Family Networks – Networks connect families in their home locations throughout the country and with affinity groups.
Office of Student Media
This office provides student journalism experiences outside of the classroom through various jobs in writing, editing, print, broadcast news and more.
Programs
Arkansas Traveler - The independent campus newspaper producing award-winning content for 108 years.
KXUA - The student radio station broadcasting at 88.3 FM.
Main Hill Media - Student-run full-serivce marketing agency offering services such as video production, social media strategy, and graphic design.
The Razorback Yearbook - The student-run, award-winning yearbook published yearly and free for students and faculty every fall semester.
UATV - The university television station produced and operated by students, broadcasting online and on local Cox Cable.
Pat Walker Health Center
The Pat Walker Health Center provides campus-wide professional and comprehensive medical care, mental health care, and substance use and support services.
Programs
Primary Care Clinic - A professional medical staff providing care for illness, injuries, preventive care and urgent care.
GYN (Women's) Clinic - Comprehensive and personalized health care for our community using best practices in gynecological health services.
Substance Education, Assessment & Recovery (SEAR): provides direct individual and group interventions to university students with alcohol, cannabis, and other substance related concerns.
Sexual and Relationship Violence Center (SRVC)
The Sexual and Relationship Violence Center provides confidential , no cost victim advocacy services. Call 479-575-4000 or email survivor@uark.edu for advocacy services. Education and outreach programs are tailored with the campus community in mind. Contact respect@uark.edu to inquire about education services.
Programs
Counseling/Support Group – In partnership with the Graduate School of Social Work, free on-campus individual counseling and support group for victims/survivors of sexual and relationship violence.
Legal Advocacy Clinic – A collaboration with Legal Aid of Arkansas to provide free on-campus consultation with an attorney and victim advocate for victims/survivors of sexual and relationship violence.
RESPECT – A peer education program of the SRVC offering interactive presentations, outreach, and awareness events.
Student Accountability
This office assists in the development of student ethics and educate students about their rights and responsibilities as community members.
Student Government
Associated Student Government - ASG is a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for students and strives to effectively represent student interest.
Graduate-Professional Student Congress - GPSC advocates for the collective welfare of graduate and professional students at the University of Arkansas. The GPSC manages and distributes student activity fees paid by graduate and professional students, represents the common interests of these students.
Student Involvement & Leadership
This office creates an environment for involvement, empowerment and collaboration. It achieves this goal through student organizations, programs and leadership experiences.
Programs
University Programs – UP is a programming organization responsible for coordinating and planning over 100 events annually for the campus community.
Headliners Concerts Committee - Headliners a student committee facilitates the Springtime of Youth Music Festival and co-sponsor other events throughout the year.
Student Organization Outreach and Involvement Experience (SOOIE) - SOOIE reaches out to students to encourage them to be more involved on campus and assists Registered Student Organizations.
Distinguished Lectures Committee (DLC) - The DLC decides which dynamic and pertinent speakers to bring to the University of Arkansas campus.
Transition Programs & Initiatives
Transition Programs & Initiatives is dedicated to empowering students on their educational journey from orientation to graduation and beyond.
Programs
A-Week – Designed to aid incoming first-year students in their transition from high school to college by providing programs focused on student success in and outside of the classroom.
Pick-One – One of the best ways to have a great first year is by getting involved on campus. Check out involvement options designed just for first-year students.
Welcome Weeks – Every semester the campus community joins together to welcome new and returning students.
UARK Cardinal Nights – A late-night program with entertaining, educational, and cultural activities to enhance the student experience.
TRIO Programs
These programs are administered by the U.S. Department of Education that identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (low-income and from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree) who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
Programs
Student Support Services - Serves first-generation to college and income-eligible U of A students by providing mentorship, workshops, and connection to valuable campus resources that maximize students’ opportunities for academic and career success.
Talent Search - Provides a full range of college preparatory services to qualifying participants in grades 7 - 12.
Upward Bound - Serves high school students from low-income families, and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.
Veterans Upward Bound - Assists veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education.
U of A Cares
U of A Cares helps students with situations that could lead to distress.
University Housing
Living on campus provides a safe, cost-effective, convenient and inclusive experience that supports academic success. Making campus your new home begins with a housing contract.
University Recreation + Wellness
University Recreation + Wellness serves the university community by providing a diverse selection of recreational and wellness opportunities that are designed to enhance the quality of life for each participant. These programming opportunities include Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness/Wellness, Intramural Sports, Outdoors and more.
UREC operates three facilities on campus: the HPER Building (Stadium Drive), UREC Fitness Center (AR Union), and the UREC Sports Complex (fields at Mitchell St.)
UARK Wellness - Inspire, motivate and support student self-expression in regard to personal health and wellness.
Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center
This center helps veterans and their families through the admissions process, applying for military educational benefits and scholarships and referrals to various academic departments.