Students

In the event a student has an existing Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or need for accommodation while on campus they are advised to consult with our Center for Educational Access. Students can request accommodations fitting their needs ranging from note-taker accommodations to mobility assistance. To see if a student qualifies or what accommodations exist, visit CEA's website.

If the hold is a General Student Services hold, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students who will assist with determining which department placed the hold and what your next steps include.

If you have concerns about withdrawing, feel free to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 479-575-5004 to schedule an appointment with the UA Cares Coordinator. The coordinator will be able to help in determining if there are other factors involved in the recommendation of withdrawing, such as medical reasons, problems adjusting to campus life, or some mitigating circumstance that may have caused a financial crisis. The UA Cares Coordinator will be able to make a referral to the Financial Aid Office, Scholarship Office, or Provost’s Office depending on eligibility of available resources.

The Office of the Dean of Students encourages communication between the student and instructor regarding absences and make up work as outlined in the instructor’s syllabus. The Dean of Students does not supply excused absence notes. Our office will only notify instructors when a student is hospitalized or is incapable of contacting instructors themselves.

The Office of the Dean of Students encourages communication between the student and instructor regarding absences and make up work as outlined in the instructor’s syllabus. The Dean of Students does not supply excused absence notes. Our office will only notify instructors when a student is hospitalized or is incapable of contacting instructors themselves.

The Office of the Dean of Students encourages communication between the student and instructor regarding absences and make up work as outlined in the instructor’s syllabus. The Dean of Students does not supply excused absence notes. Our office will only notify instructors when a student is hospitalized or is incapable of contacting instructors themselves.

If an issue arises between a student and one of their instructors, contact the Dean or Department Head or Chair of the college the course falls under as a beginning point to address their grievance. If you are unsure who the Department Head is, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 479-575-5004 for assistance. If the issue involves a violation of regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance at https://oeoc.uark.edu/.

Find a Registered Student Organization (RSO) at https://orgsync.com/login/university-of-arkansas  or connect with the Student Organization Outreach & Involvement Experience (SOOIE) by requesting a one-on-one meeting at SOOIE@uark.edu with a student leader who will help you review your interests and get you invovled.

Check out events and activities at HogSync.uark.edu or calendars.uark.edu.

Registered student organizations (RSOs) provide students the opportunity to form and develop organizations based on a common interest. Students are able to create, govern, budget and plan their own organization and events. Through your involvement with an RSO you will meet new people, develop your interest and have fun.

HogSync is a communication and engagement tool. It assists you in finding and getting involved in the 400+ Registered Student Organizations. Additionally, it is your place to learning about the many activities and events happening on campus.

Check out events and acticitives at hogsync.uark.edu (DIRECT LINK) or calendars.uark.edu (DIRECT LINK).

Although Greek Life is a way to get involved in campus life, it is not the only way. The UARK community has over 400+ Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Check it out at HogSync.uark.edu. You might decide to diversify your out-of-class experience by getting engaged in a number of organizations and events. You are encouraged to "give back" to campus and northwest Arkansas by giving of your time and talents with community service. Check out uark.givepulse.com and get connected to an agency today. (If we're going to include Community Engagement, I think we should include other aspects of Campus Life as well.)

Get involved in a Registered Student Orgaization (RSO) at https://orgsyn.com/login/university-of-arkansas or apply for an on-campus job at jobs.uark.edu. Apply for the many student leadership positions advertised on HogSync.uark.edu with University Housing, Office of Student Activities, University Programs positions include Freshmen Leadership Forum, R.O.C.K. mentors, Lead Hogs, Resident Assistants, and more.

Students, employees and/or visitors who want to report gender discrimination, sexual harassment, (including sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence and stalking) or retaliation for reporting sexual harrasment should call (479) 575-7011 or click on link report.uark.edu.

Click link report.uark.edu or call the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion or email ymurphy@uark.edu.

Click on link report.uark.edu and click appropriate button. Always call 911 if there is a threat of harm to self or others. For assistance regarding campus safety conerns, call the University of Arkansas Police Department as (479) 575-2222.

Go to report.uark.edu and then file a Code of Student Life concern. You may also call the Office of Student Accountability at (479) 575-5170.

Call the Office of the Dean of Students at (479) 575-5004.

Please call the Dean of Students office at (479) 575-5004. We can help you!

If you are living in one of the residence halls, please contact the Housing Office at (479) 575-3951. They will be the most help with determining how to proceed. If there are safety concerns involved, do not wait to contact them. You may also reach out to your RA who will be able to make the necessary contacts to ensure safety for everyone.

If you feel the student in distress is an immediate danger to themselves or others, please contact 9-1-1. You can also reach UAPD at 479-575-2222 or the Dean on Duty at (479) 575-8620. If your concern is not immediate, please report your concerns at http://report.uark.edu or contact the Office of the Dean of Students at (479) 575-5004. You may also reach out to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (479) 575-5276.

If you are living in one of the residence halls, please contact the Housing Office at (479) 575-3951. They will be the most help with determining how to proceed. If there are safety concerns involved, do not wait to contact them. You may also reach out to your RA who will be able to make the necessary contacts to ensure safety for everyone.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student education records. With few exceptions, all student education records are considered confidential and may not be released without written consent of the student. This protection for college education records begins when the student enrolls in a higher education institution, regardless of the student’s age.

In addition, FERPA affords students certain rights concerning their educational records.

• You have the right to gain access to and seek amendment to inaccurate information contained in your educational records.
• You have the right to disclose your personal educational records to whom you deem necessary.
• You have the right to file a complaint with the FERPA Office in Washington.

Educational records are defined as ALL records that are:

• Any record related to current or former student
• Records that are maintained by the institution or staff member of the institution
• Records that are maintained in any format

Examples may include:

• Grades
• Enrollment records
• Schedules
• Class lists
• Personal identification numbers
• Social security numbers
• Student Conduct records

• Campus Police records maintained only for law enforcement purposes
• Employment records that are not a result of a student's status as a student
• Medical records: For more information on privacy as it relates to medical records see HIPPA on the Pat Walker Health Center website.
• Post-Attendance records
• Unsuccessful applicant’s records: Record of student who were not admitted to the university

• Records can be disclosed to institution officials with a legitimate need to know
• Records can be released as the result of a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena
• To appropriate parties where there is a legitimate health or safety concern. Parties who may obtain records in this situation are, parents/guardians, Department of Police or Public Safety, etc.
• Officials of another school where a student seeks to enroll
• In connection with financial aid for which a student has applied for or will receive
• To certain governmental officials in connection with state or federal education programs
• To attorneys representing the University of Arkansas

The Office of Dean of Students will provide a form for students to complete that will allow members of the office to speak with others that have been designated to have access a student’s information. If you would like to provide information that is not retained in the Office of the Dean of Students, you must contact that office individually to make arrangements.

You must first provide information regarding:

• What records you would like to release
• Whom you would like for the records to be released to
• The period of time for which the records can be released
• You must sign a date a form for your records

For specific questions related to Academic Challenge Scholarships issues, contact the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

For specific questions regarding a Non-Resident Tuition Award, inquiries should be directed to NRTA@uark.edu.

In instances in which a student wishes to petition for a waiver of academic rules regarding probation, suspension, or other rules and regulations related to academic progress and graduation they should refer to the Office of the Registrar and consider an Academic Standards Committee Petition. In some circumstances students will need to apply for an appeal when Satisfactory Academic Progress is not made. For more information about that policy, students should contact the Office of Financial Aid at 479-575-3806.

Students must complete 24 or more hours each academic year and maintain a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA to renew the New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award Scholarship.

The easiest way to see your current financial aid award is to view your Student Center in UAConnect. To access it go to UAConnect at uaconnect.uark.edu/ and follow the path Student Center > Finances, where you can accept or decline your award and view your To Do List and other links relating to financial aid. A paper copy of your first freshman financial aid award will be sent in the mail. You will also receive financial aid award notifications through your University of Arkansas e-mail. Each e-mail will direct you to visit UAConnect and view the new financial aid award in your Student Center.

Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and enroll full-time each semester – 12 hours in your first freshman term, and 15 hours in each semester after that. This means completing 27 credit hours during the first year and earning 30 total credit hours in the next three. Any remedial coursework must be completed within the first 30 hours, and students must be continuously enrolled unless seeking an exception. If you drop classes or have other needs to make up hours, it is possible to do so and keep your scholarship; you should talk with your academic advisor, visit the scholarship office, or get help from a staff mentor in the Student Success Center, the multicultural center, or another resource center on campus. Find a complete explanation of eligibility at scholarships.adhe.edu.

You need to be admitted as a degree-seeking student and enrolled at least half-time to receive most federal aid. To remain eligible for financial aid, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Undergraduate students must complete at least 67% of all credits attempted each year, cannot attempt more than 150% of the credits required for graduation, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information and details.

Process to appeal financial aid.

Students may have to repay all or part of federal aid in cases of withdrawal, depending on the date. More information can be found on financial aid.

If you know you have been awarded work-study, make sure you accept the award in your Student Center in UAConnect. Then look for a work-study job – you can only have one work-study position at a time – using the listings maintained by the Office of Financial Aid. Apply for jobs that fit your skills and schedule, and when you find one, your employer will help you complete the necessary paperwork. If for any reason you do not wish to pursue work-study, please decline your award so that it can be applied toward another eligible student.

The Office of Financial Aid maintains a list of on-campus and off-campus work-study job opportunities each term. Apply for jobs that fit your skills and schedule, and when you find one, your employer will help you complete the necessary paperwork.

Review the criteria at finaid.uark.edu. If you feel your circumstances are unusual and not described in that list, visit with your financial aid counselor.

Please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (479) 575-5651 to discuss a payment plan option or to determine eligibility for an emergency loan through their office.

Needing academic accommodations? Think you might need them? Get registered with the Center for Educational Access (CEA) so accommodations can be implemented quickly if needed. Provision of reasonable accommodations is determined individually, based on the nature of the student's disability, the environmental barriers encountered, and the content of documentation provided. Please feel free to take a look at examples of accommodations which may be available. Students can register with CEA and request accommodations at any point during the semester, but accommodations are not retroactive.

You can petition to the Academic Standards Committee for a Retroactive Withdrawal. Speak to U of A Cares for guidance on that process:

• Sarah Kaminski, Coordinator of U of A Cares, (479) 575-5004, skaminsk@uark.edu
• Mary Ann Stewart, Assistant Case Manager of U of A Cares, 479-575-2549, maryanns@uark.edu)

You can review the university attendance policy for students in the undergraduate catalog. Your instructor should have a written policy in the courses syllabus regarding documentation/communication they may require. When possible, arrangements for medical absence should be made in writing prior to the absence. If you were seen by the medical clinic at Pat Walker Health Center and are unable to provide documentation to your course instructor, you can utilize the Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class or Work form as part of your communication regarding your absence. You can review the university attendance policy for students in the undergraduate catalog. Your instructor should have a written policy in the courses syllabus regarding documentation/communication they may require. When possible, arrangements for medical absence should be made in writing prior to the absence. If you were seen by the medical clinic at Pat Walker Health Center and are unable to provide documentation to your course instructor, you can utilize the Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class or Work form as part of your communication regarding your absence.

We want you to make an informed decision about your semester and hope we can help you understand your options. Call (479) 575-5004 to schedule a meeting with U of A Cares to discuss your situation and resources that may be helpful.

If you are unable to communicate directly with your faculty due to current medical state, a family member can call us at (479) 575-5004 for assistance. As soon as you can, follow-up with your professors about your absence.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Pat Walker Health Center can be reached at (479) 575-5276 for scheduling appointments or after-hours emergency services. CAPS clinicians can help with personal crisis, self-understanding, personal growth, healthy relationships, individual counseling, and group counseling. You can also register with the Center for Educational Access (CEA) to access any academic accommodations you may need.

You can review the university attendance policy for students in the undergraduate catalog. Your instructor should have a written policy in the course syllabus regarding documentation/communication they may require. If you need support or guidance, please call the Office of the Dean of Students at (479) 575-5004.

Visit report.uark.edu to submit a non-emergency student concern or call the Office of the Dean of Students at (479) 575-5004 to get connect with helpful resources and information.

Please contact UA Paratransit Services at (479) 575-6993 to schedule a joint meeting with CEA Temporary Transportation (golf cart) Staff. In that meeting they will assist in determining what options would be appreciate based on your specific needs.

Check your UAConnect Student Center to see if you have any holds you’ll need to take care of prior to registering for classes. Visit report.uark.edu to submit a non-emergency student concern and U of A Cares would be glad to assist you in your return and to access any resources you may need on campus.

There are many reasons why you might be home sick. It is a common feeling for most students. It’s best that you connect with the U of A Cares Coordinator at (479) 575-5004 to discuss and explore the various options available to you.

The Office of Student Accountability is committeed to promoting a safe, healthy, and inclusive community where students can pursue their academic endeavors and grow into productive global citizens. This is accomplished through the investigation, adjudication, and sanctioning as it relates to the behaviorial standards as outlined in the Code of Student Life. Please visit their website for more information regarding the student conduct process at https://ethics.uark.edu.

The Code of Student Life is a university document that sets out expectations for students' behavior both on and off campus. You can find the Code of Student Life at the following link: https://handbook.uark.edu.

The University of Arkansas has established policies regarding the adjudication of alleged violations to the Code of Student Life, in addition to a student's rights within the process. Information regarding the process can be found at https://handbook.uark.edu or at https://ethics.uark.edu.

The Office of Student Accountability is responsible for managing student conduct cases, that include sanctions. Students should call their office at 479-575-5170 for assistance.

The Office of Student Accountability is located at Pomfret Hall B 110.