Parents & Families
Get Involved
Parents and family are essential to the Razorback family. Take advantage of the services and resources offered at Parents & Family and New Students & Family programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Campus Calendar Events
Never Miss a Thing
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 the ACT/SAT
The U of A offers test-optional admission, but many scholarship opportunities continue to require 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.
Admission Process
Follow these steps to complete your application to the University of Arkansas
APPLY
Complete and submit the online application for admission.
SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Students are required to comply with state immunization requirements, and enrollment cannot be completed without proof of immunization. Student must include their ID number with submission.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University of Arkansas code: 001108
HOUSING
Students must complete the online housing contract or read about the residency requirement to determine if it applies to them.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Register for on-campus orientation. Information about student life and resources to help your student succeed will be available.
Housing
More than 7,000 students have housing contracts at the University of Arkansas.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) minus (-) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) equals (=) Financial Need
| Status | Hours | Tuition | Fees | Tuition/Fee Subtotal | Books | Room | Board | Personal | Transportation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergrad Dependent dorm/off | 30 | $7,896 | $2,208 | $10,104 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $31,430 |
| Undergrad Dependent w/parent | 30 | $7,896 | $2,208 | $10,104 | $1,154 | $4,542 | $2,580 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $24,308 |
| Undergrad Independent | 30 | $7,896 | $2,208 | $10,104 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $31,430 |
| Status | Hours | Tuition | Fees | Tuition/Fee Subtotal | Books | Room | Board | Personal | Transportation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergrad Dependent dorm/off | 30 | $27,758 | $2,208 | $29,966 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $51,292 |
| Undergrad Dependent w/parent | 30 | $27,758 | $2,208 | $29,966 | $1,154 | $4,542 | $2,580 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $44,170 |
| Undergrad Independent | 30 | $27,758 | $2,208 | $29,966 | $1,154 | $9,084 | $5,160 | $3,288 | $2,640 | $51,292 |
Health & Safety
Your safety and security are the University Police department’s number one priority.
The student health facility on campus boasts a medical center, women’s clinic, immunization and allergy treatment, psychological services and other resources to keep healthy.