Plan Your Visit

We want you to be comfortable during your visit! Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at ap@uark.edu

What to Bring

Wondering about the weather? Generally, in late July, Fayetteville is sunny, with temperatures in the 90s. However, it can be quite cool indoors thanks to air conditioning, and in Northwest Arkansas, it's smart to expect the unexpected. We recommend that you pack multiple light layers of clothing and a light jacket.

Be sure to pack:

  • If you plan to stay on campus, linens for a extra-long twin-sized bed (80" mattress), pillow, towels, and toiletries.
  • Comfortable walking shoes (with closed toes if you are going to be in a science class).
  • An umbrella, just in case.
  • Backpack or large duffel for all of your books and supplies.
  • If you are in a science lab, you will need to wear shirts with sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes each day for lab work.
  • A laptop computer

Lodging

On-Campus Housing

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Housing is available on the University of Arkansas campus.

Check-in: Day Before Institute Classes Begins, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Monday, July 14)

Checkout: Last Day of Classes (Friday, July 18)*

* Please note: we are not able to allow residential teachers to stay an extra evening in the residence halls. If you have a flight home on Saturday, you will have to find your own hotel accommodations for Friday evening.


Special Requests or Questions?

If you have any questions or would like to request to room with another teacher, please contact us at ap@uark.edu.

Parking

For teachers staying in residence halls, we will send out detailed parking information the week before the Institute. For more information about parking, visit our Directions & Parking page. 

What to Bring

Those planning to stay in a residence hall will need to bring their own linens for a extra-long twin-sized bed (80" mattress), pillow, towels, and toiletries.

Dining

APSI provides lunch each day for all participants. Residential teachers staying on-campus will also have the option of eating breakfast and dinner in the 1021 Food Hall on the University of Arkansas campus. When you arrive at the 1021 Food Hall, you will need to show both your room key with lanyard and APSI name tag in order to enter.

Off-Campus Housing

If you would prefer to stay off-campus in a hotel, we encourage you to check out the Experience Fayetteville website to learn about options in the area. Please note that the Institute fee does not cover off-campus housing, regardless of whether or not a teacher is offered state funding. Participants choosing to stay in a hotel will be responsible for all costs associated with their stay.

Meals

Breakfast

A breakfast buffet will be provided in 1021 Food Hall for teachers staying on campus. You must show your APSI name badge and room key in order to have breakfast.

Lunch

A variety of local flavors will be provided each day. Please make sure to include on your registration form any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies you have.

Snacks

Complimentary snacks are provided during breaks.

Dinner

Dinner is also provided in 1021 Food Hall to participants staying in Founders hall. Once again, you must show your APSI name badge and room key in order to have dinner. There are also several good restaurants within walking distance of campus.

Local Restaurants

Information about local restaurants can be found on the Experience Fayetteville website.

Please let us know if you have special dietary needs.

Parking and Directions

For commuters who will park in the Harmon Avenue Parking Garage (146 N. Harmon Avenue; Fayetteville, AR 72701):

    • You will need to enter a parking code via a phone app the university uses or at one of the parking meter kiosks. More information to come.
    • Do not use 30-minute parking spaces.
    • Even though the garage will have many open spaces, please do not park in a handicapped space without a valid handicapped parking tag.

Directions from the Airport

From XNA to Fayetteville - Turn east (left at airport exit) and go to Cave Springs. From Cave Springs, continue traveling east six miles on Hwy 264 to I-49. From I-49, exit Hwy 112 (exit 66). Turn right on Hwy 112 and travel south for 2 miles until you reach the campus entrance at the corner of Garland Avenue and Cleveland Street. The drive is approximately 30 minutes from the airport to campus.

There are rental cars and taxi shuttles available at the airport.

Directions from the South:

Take I-40 to I-49 North (exit 12). From I-49 North, take the MLK Jr. Blvd. Exit (exit 62). Turn right on MLK Jr. Blvd., heading east. You will eventually see the University of Arkansas campus on your left. Turn left onto Stadium Drive, which is located between the Razorback soccer field and Fayetteville High School. Stay straight at the first roundabout. At the second roundabout, turn right onto Clinton Drive, followed by a left onto Harmon Avenue. The Harmon Avenue Parking Garage (where commuters park during the Institute) is located on the right. Please park your car on level 1 or 2 and exit from the sixth level of the garage. You will exit onto Harmon Avenue, and the Reynolds Center is right across the street.

Directions from the North:

After Bella Vista, take I-49 South all the way to Fayetteville. From I-49 South, take the MLK Jr. Blvd. Exit (exit 62). Turn right on MLK Jr. Blvd., heading east. You will eventually see the University of Arkansas campus on your left. Turn left onto Stadium Drive, which is located between the Razorback soccer field and Fayetteville High School. Stay straight at the first roundabout. At the second roundabout, turn right onto Clinton Drive, followed by a left onto Harmon Avenue. The Harmon Avenue Parking Garage (where commuters park during the Institute) is located on the right. Please park your car on level 1 or 2 and exit from the sixth level of the garage. You will exit onto Harmon Avenue, and the Reynolds Center is right across the street.

Directions from the East:

Take Hwy 412 to I-49. See "Directions from the North".

Directions from the West:

Take Hwy 412 East via Cherokee Turnpike from Tulsa, OK to I-49. See "Directions from the North".

* If any participant needs help getting around campus during the week, please refer to our Campus Map.