17 Map of University of Arkansas Resources to Aid Student Success

Lynn Meade

 

Map of Resources

Click on a category

 

Accommodations

Advising

Autism Support Program

Belonging –Involvement

Career

Crisis  –UA Cares

Disability services

Financial Aid

Food Banks

Grade Forgiveness 

Legal Aid

Mandatory Reporting

Linking Students to Resources Physical and Mental Health 

Registrar’s Office

Safety

Scholarships

Substance Abuse 

Tech Help

Title Nine

Transportation

Tutoring

Veterans

 

 

Accommodations

Students can get assistance with academic accommodations from the Center for Educational Access (CEA).

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations for students with physical and/or learning differences.
Physical Location: ARKU 209
((479) 575- 3104
Email ada@uark.edu
https://cea.uark.edu/


Advising

Fulbright Academic Advising 

Academic advising and degree planning for students enrolled in Fulbright College.
Physical location: CORD 132
(479)575-330
E-mail: fcac@uark.edu
https://fulbright.uark.edu/advising-center/index.php

 

Sam M. Walton College of Business Academic Advising

Academic advising and degree planning for students enrolled in Walton College of Business.
Physical Location: WCOB 328
(479) 575-4622
They prefer students go through online scheduling https://walton.uark.edu/advising/

 


Autism Support Program

The goal of the University of Arkansas Autism Support Program is to provide the intensive assistance that students with high-functioning autism, Asperger’s syndrome, PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified), and non-verbal learning disability need in order to be successful in college. Our students are matriculated University of Arkansas undergraduates who have the cognitive abilities to be in college but require more help than their typical peers to complete a college degree. Students enrolled in the program receive support in three areas: academics, transitioning to independent adult roles and social skills.

 


Belonging / Involvement

Campus Events

Students can find events posted by registered student organizations on Hogsync, and the entire campus can post upcoming events to the University Calendar.

Social Media Connection 

Students can follow @uarkansas on social media to stay updated on all official university announcements.

Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education

College readiness, workshops, academic enrichment programs, inclusivity, and to develop and enhance a diverse student body.
Physical Location: ARKU 404
(479) 575- 8405
Email uamc@uark.edu
https://multicultural.uark.edu/Programs/

LGBTQIA+ Mentoring

Pairs students with faculty and staff who assist students in developing positive sexual orientation and gender identity while developing skills, knowledge, and tools to successfully navigate life in the fullness of who they are and want to be.
Physical Location: ARKU 404
(479) 575-8405
Email uamc@uark.edu
https://multicultural.uark.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/programs/lgbtqia.php

La Oficina Latina

Promote Latinx academic excellence through college readiness and diverse campus for Latinx students, faculty, staff and our local community.
Physical Location: ARKU 404
(479) 575-8405
Email uamc@uark.edu
https://multicultural.uark.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/programs/la-oficina-latina.php

Off-Campus Connections

Online platform connecting students living off-campus with housing, meal plans, parking, academic resources created by UARK Housing
Physical Location 960 W Douglas Street
(479) 575-8450
Email housing@uark.edu
https://uark.givepulse.com/group/7291-Off-Campus-Connections


Career

Office of Career Connections

Career path management, mock interviews, resume review, career fairs, and internships. Handshake – online recruiting platform for students and alumni
Physical Location: ARKU 607
Phone (479) 575-2805
http://career.uark.edu/cdc/

Career Studio in the CORD

Located in the CORD Student Success Center.
The Career Studio is a service provided by the Offices of Career Connections. Staffed by highly-trained Career Peer Mentors, these undergraduate and graduate students represent multiple academic programs on campus. The Studio provides an open-concept environment where UA students and alumni can drop in for general career-related services without an appointment. Students can receive basic one-on-one and group advising/coaching for some of the Career Connections’ most popular services, including resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, and more!

Resources Available


Crisis

U of A Cares

 If you have a student who is struggling, you can report them to U of A cares who can reach out to them and offer support or guidance.
Not sure how to help the student, the U of A Cares office can help.
Because of privacy issues, you will not hear back from U of A cares about the outcome of the student contact. 

Director of U of A Cares – Andrea Allan, M.S.
Email: aallan@uark.edu
(479) 575-5004

U of A Cares Student Emergency Fund

If the financial situation is a short-term issue, the U of A Cares Student Emergency Fund may be a good resource to pursue. The purpose of the U of A Cares Emergency Fund is to assist University of Arkansas students with short-term emergencies. These funds are not intended to be used for routine expenses or as a consistent supplement. Emergency situations could include but are not limited to: death or serious illness of a parent, spouse or child, housing fire/flood, or other extenuating circumstances. This fund cannot be used to provide tuition support.

See also Food Resources

See also Physical and Mental Health


Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Students can ask questions about their financial aid packet, adjustments, holds, and FAFSA information.

Physical Location: HUNT 114
(479) 575-3806
Email finaid@uark.edu
https://finaid.uark.edu/

Cashier’s/Treasurer’s Office

Students can contact this office about tuition, fees, payments, payment plans, reimbursements, holds, and other charges. Students cannot talk to anyone in this office about their financial aid package or scholarships. They need Financial Aid Office or the Scholarship Office for that.

Physical Location: ARKU 214
(479) 575-2000
Email treainfo@uark.edu
https://treasurernet.uark.edu/

Scholarship Office

Any questions related to Academic Scholarships for incoming, current and transfer students and any appeals to scholarship decisions.
Physical Location: HUNT 114
(479) 575-4464
Email scholars@uark.edu
or for appeals: soappeal@uark.edu https://scholarships.uark.edu/

Downloadable Resource on Financial Aid

Financial Aid Booklet-How To Pay for College

This booklet is made especially for University of Arkansas students navigating financial aid resources

 


Food

Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry

Student-based food assistance program, providing a 3-day supply of groceries and personal care items up to 2x/week.
Physical Location: ARKU A643
(479) 575-4365
Email vac@uark.edu
https://service.uark.edu/services/pantry/

Community Food Resources Near Campus

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank has a mobile food pantry.
(479) 872-8774

Cooperative Emergency Outreach Food Pantry

1649 E. Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville
(479) 444-7500
Also rent, utilities, and prescription assistance

LifeSource International

602 S School Ave. Fayetteville, AR
479-521-4000

St James Missionary Baptist Church

115 S Willow Ave. Fayetteville, AR (Pantry Location)

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Grab and go Free lunch: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville
224 N. East Ave. Fayetteville, AR
(479)442-7373

Central Methodist

Free lunch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Central & Highland, Fayetteville
(479) 442-4237

Genesis Church

Free breakfast: Sundays, 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Free lunch: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
205 MLK Blvd, Fayetteville, AR
479-442-1827

Salvation Army

Free dinner: Daily at 5:00 p.m.
219 E. 15th St., Fayetteville
(479) 521-2151

Second Mile Ministries

333 W Maple St. Fayetteville, AR
(479) 521-4787

Database of Helping Organizations

Findhelp.org is a database where students can enter their zip code and it will give a list of community resources for food, housing, transit, work, and medical care

 


Grade Forgiveness

Undergraduate Grade Exclusion Policy

Under the Grade Exclusion Policy, undergraduate students may improve their University of Arkansas (UA) undergraduate cumulative grade-point average (GPA) by requesting that the university exclude up to 9 credit hours in courses taken at the UA in which a grade of “D” or “F” was received. The excluded courses will no longer be used to compute the UA GPA. Students must file a petition with the Office of the Registrar to use grade exclusion indicating which course(s) they choose to grade exclude.

Grade Exclusion Form for Current Students


Legal Aid

School of Law Legal Clinic

University of Arkansas School of Law
1045 W. Maple St.
Fayeteville, AR 72701

Legal Aid of Arkansas

1-800-952-9243


Physical and Mental Health

Pat Walker Health Center

Diverse range of services and programs offered to support the overall health and wellness for every student. Medical health care, mental health care and substance use and support services are offered by appointment. Primary care clinic, women’s clinic, allergy and immunizations clinic, nutrition services, orthopedic services, wellness initiative and access to Patient Portal
Physical Location: Pat Walker Health Center (corner of Garland and Maple)
(479) 575-4451
Email pwhc@uark.edu
https://health.uark.edu/

Pat Walker Health Center’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Offers critical mental health services such as short-term individual counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, and case management.
(479)-575-5276

Mental Health Crisis

Pat Walker offers 24/7 emergency mental health service for students, faculty and staff.

Women’s Clinic at Pat Walker Health Center

Pat Walker Health Center (Corner of Garland and Maple)
(479) 575-4478
https://health.uark.edu/medical-health/womensclinic.php

Sexual and Relationship Violence Center

Provides members of the university community with victim advocacy and education services related to sexual and relationship violence.
All services are free, confidential and focused on students. You can always make a report of non-emergency concern at report.uark.edu.

U of A Cares

If a student has an ongoing health concern, UA cares can help student navigate the process of reaching out to faculty.

 Center for Educational Access 

If a student has physical or learning difficulties, they may qualify for temporary or permanent accommodations.
Physical Location: ARKU 209
(479) 575- 3104
Email ada@uark.edu
https://cea.uark.edu/

Safe Ride

This program provides students with a safe means of transportation from any uncomfortable or inconvenient situation, after normal bus hours.
To request a Safe Ride, call 479-575-SAFE (7233).
The free SafeZone app can also be downloaded to your mobile phone, connecting you to UAPD for personal safety.

Suicide Hotline 

Arkansas Lifeline Call Center

The Arkansas Department of Health operates the Arkansas Lifeline Call Center, which is a part of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The line is answered in-state from area codes 501, 870, & 479 to better serve Arkansans with resources in their community 24/7.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Arkansas Lifeline Center at 988.

University Recreation and Wellness (UREC)

Recreation and wellness, access to outdoor recreation; new home for STAR Central Web and RESPECT
Physical Location: HPER 225
(479) 575-4646
Email: urec@uark.edu
https://urec.uark.edu/

Welcome Health NWA

Free health, dental, and prescription services
1100 N Woolsey Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-7548


Registrar’s Office

Registrar’s Office

Registration, transfer and test credit, student records, courses and scheduling, graduation, academic calendar, important dates, catalog of studies, and holds. Also, access to Academic Calendar, including deadlines for adding, dropping, and withdrawing from courses.
Physical Location: HUNT 146
(479) 575-5451
Email registra@uark.edu
https://registrar.uark.edu/


Safety

RazALERT

The RazALERT system (pronounced raise-alert) is the U of A’s primary emergency notification system and the most common form of communication about campus safety issues, including emergency weather alerts. Any time there is an immediate threat to campus safety, RazALERT emergency messages are sent automatically to all campus phones and email addresses. Set up or update your contact information for RazALERT.

Campus Safety

 The U of A Police Department is an accredited police department made up of campus security officers, patrol officers, a criminal investigations unit, K-9 unit and support services — including community outreach and a communications center.
You can contact UAPD for non-emergencies at 479-575-2222.
For emergencies, dial 911.
The free SafeZone app can also be downloaded to your mobile phone, connecting you to UAPD for personal safety.

Safe Ride

This program provides students with a safe means of transportation from any uncomfortable or inconvenient situation, after normal bus hours.
To request a Safe Ride, call 479-575-SAFE (7233).
https://parking.uark.edu/transit-services/safe-ride/index.php

Sexual and Relationship Violence Center

Provides members of the university community with victim advocacy and education services related to sexual and relationship violence.
All services are free, confidential and focused on students. You can always make a report of non-emergency concern at report.uark.edu.


Scholarships

Scholarship Office

Any questions related to Academic Scholarships for incoming, current and transfer students and any appeals to scholarship decisions.
Physical Location: HUNT 114
(479) 575-4464
Email scholars@uark.edu
https://scholarships.uark.edu/
or for appeals: soappeal@uark.edu https://scholarships.ua

Cashier’s/Treasurer’s Office

Students can contact this office about tuition, fees, payments, payment plans, reimbursements, holds, and other charges. Students cannot talk to anyone in this office about their financial aid package or scholarships. They need Financial Aid Office or the Scholarship Office for that.

Physical Location: ARKU 214
(479) 575-2000
Email treainfo@uark.edu
https://treasurernet.uark.edu/


Substance Abuse

Substance Education, Assessment and Recovery

The Substance Education, Assessment and Recovery (SEAR) Program at the University of Arkansas provides direct individual and group interventions to university students with alcohol, cannabis, and other substance related concerns.

(479)-575-2500
Email sear@uark.edu


Tech Help

Blackboard Help for Students

 479-575-4357
Email: bbhelp@uark.edu

Computer Labs on Campus

 

Arkansas Union
J.B. Hunt Building 249-50
Mullins Library
Gordon Morgan Hall (MGNR)
Student Technology Center (ARKU)

 

Computer Checkout

Students can check out a laptop for free for 7 days.

IT Services

Support for services including network connection for personal computing devices, campus telephones, software, printing and more.
The IT Help Desk offers 24/7 tech support for most issues at no cost.
IT Services also oversees the Student Technology Center, as well as two Tech Stores and a Service Center – one in the Garland Center connected to the University Bookstore and a second in the Arkansas Union.

Answers to the most frequent student tech questions

Chat with Tech Support

Free Geek

A nonprofit that supplies low cost computers and low cost repairs.
Free Geek safely & securely refurbishes locally donated technology and gives it back to our community at no or low cost to provide our community’s most vulnerable populations with the digital literacy skills they need to succeed and thrive.


Title IX and Mandatory Reporting 

We are required to report sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and incidence of abuse or neglect of minors

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

For incidents of abuse or neglect of minors, Arkansas law requires reporting of abuse or neglect to the Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-482-5964) established by the Department of Human Services. University employees and volunteers must also report such instances to the University of Arkansas Police Department at 479-575-2222.


Transportation

Bus

Razorback Transit provides bus routes to and from campus and various parts of Fayetteville. The interactive PassioGo map shows the routes and real-time bus tracking.

Scooter

Two outside companies provide e-scooter rentals in the Fayetteville community. E-scooters may be ridden anywhere that bicycles are allowed. The core of campus is a slow zone, meaning stay below 6 mph and be considerate of fellow travelers.

Parking

Permits for students are available in several classifications, and our new parking map helps outline the renumbered parking lots. Remember that before home games and other special events, certain parking lots do have to be vacated. Parking tickets can be handled online.

Safe Ride

This program provides students with a safe means of transportation from any uncomfortable or inconvenient situation, after normal bus hours. To request a Safe Ride, call 479-575-SAFE (7233).

Accessibility

For those with accessibility needs that keep them from being able to use Razorback Transit, our Paratransit service is here to help. While Razorback Paratransit’s base mode of service is curb-to-curb, assistance beyond the curb may be available. Call 479-575-6993 for more information or to apply for Paratransit use.


Tutoring

Student Success

Support students with outreach, programs, tutoring, resources to overcome learning barriers, supplemental instruction, and peer academic coaching.
Physical Location: CORD Phone: (479) 575- 3174
Email: success@uark.edu
https://success.uark.edu/

Tutoring: Free tutoring for students.

CORD Tutors are students who have excelled in their disciplines and are here to help you excel in yours. Our tutors can help you reinforce what you already know and understand new material through working practice problems, reviewing study strategies, and using their course experience to explain content. We provide tutoring for over 100 U of A courses each Fall & Spring semester. There is no cost to attend a tutoring session! Check here for a list or courses tutored.

Supplemental Instruction: These are specialized tutor sessions that support  for these courses:  BIOL 10103, CHEM 12103, CHEM 14103, and CHEM 14203.

Writing Studio: Free help with writing by appointment or drop in.

Peer Academic Coaching: Help with notetaking, organization, and more.

Peer Coaches help students develop their skills and strategies for learning efficiently and effectively. While a tutor works with you on course content, an academic coach works with you on strategies for learning the content. Our coaches can help you:

      • define a specific game plan that can be used for an upcoming exam
      • evaluate and implement learning styles & strategies
      • learn how to master reading college texts
      • create outlines, notes, and study materials
      • review tips for effective studying & successful learning
      • address text anxiety or other stressors
      • assess time management to maximize study time for challenging areas while balancing college life and other time demands

University Libraries

Research assistance, access to materials, library support
Physical Location: Mullins, FNAR, CHBC, PHYS and WATR
(479) 575-4104
https://libraries.uark.edu/

 


Veterans

Veterans Resource and Information Center

Serves military-affiliated students with admissions process, applying for military educational benefits and scholarships, and referrals
Physical Location: 115 and 116 GACS
(479) 575-8742
Email: vmsc@uark.edu
https://vmsc.uark.edu/

 

Arkansas 211

Call: Arkansas 211

https://211arkansas.org/

The free, confidential, 24-hour-a day, multilingual way to connect individuals and families to critical local resources. These include food, shelter, rental assistance, childcare, and more.

 

Other Resources

 

Cooperative Emergency Outreach
CEO provides emergency assistance to residents of Washington County, AR living south of the NWA Mall. They are open weekdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
They serve up to 15 clients each session on a first come first served basis. All inquiries are handled in person at CEO 1649 E Huntsville Rd in Fayetteville.
(NO telephone, email or Facebook client inquiries are accepted.)

Credit Counseling of Arkansas
CCOA helps families with personal finance issues through financial management programs and seminars.

 


References

Instructor Coach Handbook

Welcome Back: Stay Safe, Get Involved and Be in the Know Aug. 19, 2024. UA News

University of Arkansas Website

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