New Student Orientation
Welcome, New Razorbacks
Orientation and enrollment is your next step in joining our 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.
Orientation and Recruitment Staff
If you have any questions about orientation at the University of Arkansas, please reach out to us by email at nso@uark.edu or by phone at 479-575-4200.
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Orientation
Assistant Director for New Student Orientation & Recruitment
Graduate Assistant
Orientation Leaders
Being a part of the New Student Orientation staff is not just a typical summer job – it is an experience that allows you to give back to the entire campus community while making new connections.
Prepare to be a Razorback
In order to prepare for a successful orientation experience and start the academic year, New Student Orientation has compiled a list of tasks to review and complete. Please note that some of the tasks below are required before a student can enroll in classes, whereas others listed on the Prepare page are strongly recommended before attending orientation and after. For a list of required items, please log into your New Student Center using the email address used to submit your application for admission.
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Submit Records of your two MMR and Immunization
Records can be obtained from a private physician's office, high school transcripts, or the Arkansas Department of Health immunization database (Arkansas high school students only). Failure to submit records before attempting to enroll in classes can delay registration.
Submit your records of your two MMR immunization records to the Pat Walker Health Center in person during orientation, or via fax to 479-575-7789 -
Submit Final Transcripts and Test Scores
Submit your final transcript to the Office of Admissions via email to uofa@uark.edu, or via electronic filing service, or by mail to:
232 Silas Hunt Hall
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
The Office of Admissions require final test scores for course placement by March 1 for students enrolling in the fall. -
Submit Dual/Concurrent Enroll Transcripts
Submit your final dual/concurrent enrollment transcript and/or AP/IB test credit to the Registrar's Office.
Find Your Way
Make sure you have arrival instructions and parking information prior to arriving at orientation.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
PARKING ON CAMPUS
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Garland Avenue Garage
Complimentary parking is provided on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors of the Garland Avenue Parking Garage during orientation. Orientation Leaders will be located at the north entrance of the garage off Cleveland Street to provide you with a parking pass and guide you to check-in.
This address will take you directly to the north entrance of the Garland Parking Garage:
1055 West Cleveland Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701 -
Orientation Check-In
Orientation check in will take place on the 2nd floor of the University of Arkansas Bookstore. Upon arriving on campus, please follow the signs and staff guiding you there. If you are being dropped off for orientation, please arrive at the University of Arkansas Bookstore.