New Student Orientation

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Welcome, New Razorbacks

Orientation and enrollment is your next step in joining the Razorback family.

Orientation is designed to welcome students to their new campus home. Parents and supporters are also encouraged to attend and learn information that is beneficial to all.

You'll learn more about the U of A, connect with other students, and meet with academic advisors to enroll in your first semester of classes.

How to Register

Get Ready, Razorback!

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Rafael Arciga Garcia

Assistant Dean for Admissions and Orientation

Rafael Arciga Garcia is the Assistant Dean for Admission and Orientation. He is a former undocumented student originally from Michoacán, Mexico. Rafael graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Latino and Latin American Studies with a minor in Spanish. In 2018 he earned a master degree in Higher Education.

Noelle Chesser

Senior Assistant Director for New Student Orientation and Recruitment

Noelle Chesser is the Assistant Director for New Student Orientation and Recruitment. She is originally from Katy, Texas and received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in History from the University of Arkansas. In 2024 she earned a master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas.

Connect with Us

New Student Orientation

232 Silas Hunt Hall

1 University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Phone: 479-575-4200
Text Only: 479-334-3584
Email: nso@uark.edu

Office of Admissions

232 Silas Hunt Hall

1 University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Phone: 479-575-5346
Text Only: 479-316-4812
Email: uofa@uark.edu