Calling All Future Razorbacks
Quick Guide
Step by step guides for every student
The Fall 2026 Application is Open!
Take the first step toward your academic goals by applying to the University of Arkansas.
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Important Dates
From preview days, to application deadlines, we’ve got you covered. Explore our upcoming events, dates and deadlines and never miss a thing.
Junior & Senior Year
Visit Campus
The best way to determine if our campus is a good fit is to schedule a visit or attend a preview day.
April - December
Take College Entrance Tests
The U of A offers test-optional admission, but many scholarship opportunities continue to require ACT/SAT test scores.
July 15
Fall Application Opens
The fall admissions application for the following academic year will open.
November 1
Priority Application Deadline
Apply for admission early to take advantage of early housing and orientation options.
November 15
Priority Scholarship Application Deadline
Apply for academic scholarships by this date to receive the most consideration.
December 15
Final Spring Application Deadline
Apply by this date for admission to the spring semester.
January - May
Complete the FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online to learn more about federal aid available to you.
February 1
Final Scholarship Deadline
Apply by this date for academic scholarships and endowed fellowships.
May 1
National College Decision Day
Last chance to complete a housing contract or living with parent/exemption form and register for an orientation session.
August 1
Final Application Deadline
Apply by this date for admission to the fall semester.
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Life-Changing Opportunities Ahead
It starts with a belief that anything is possible. This is a destination for those seeking a community where growth is nurtured. Where the future is what we make it.
What’s the Value of an Education?
To some people, value is how much they can earn. Others see the value in the opportunity an education affords.
The average salary for a University of Arkansas graduate with a Bachelors Degree.
In FY22, more than $105.9 million in need-based and non-need-based scholarships and grants were awarded to undergraduate students.
of students from Arkansas who applied for scholarships last year received an award.
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It’s a feeling we get that no matter where we’re from, or where we go, we feel connected, not just to this place but to each other.
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U of A Traditions
We’re proud of our many traditions at the University of Arkansas.
Here are just a few that have shaped our distinct identity and have united generations
of students.
The Hog Call is one of the most recognizable chants in all of sports. Here are the basics:
Raise your arms above your head during the The Hog Call, yell “Wooo” and wiggle your fingers for a few seconds.
Next, bring both arms straight down with fists clinched while yelling, “Pig.”
Then extend your right arm with the “Sooie.”
Repeat these steps two more times and finish by yelling
“Razor-Backs” like this:
Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!
Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!
Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie! Razorbacks!
The live mascot that represents the Razorbacks today is no barnyard pig. Tusk V, the hairy hog that attends all Razorback home football games, is a Russian boar, which closely resembles the wild hogs known as razorbacks native to the Arkansas wilderness. These razorbacks are tough and at times ill-tempered — animals whose fearlessness and doggedness were the inspiration for the Razorback nickname.
The tradition of having a live Razorback mascot has been a fan favorite since the university’s first hooved beast made its debut in the 1960s.
Old Main, the oldest building on campus, is both the figurative and literal heart of the university. The carillon plays the U of A alma mater after the 5:00 p.m. chimes.