Get Ready, Razorback

 
 

Before Attending Orientation

Make sure you're prepared by completing these tasks before your orientation session. Please note that some of the tasks below are required before a student can enroll in classes, and others are strongly recommended before attending orientation. Taking care of these details now will help ensure a smooth start to your college experience. For a list of required items, please log into your New Student Center.


1

Submit Immunization Records to Pat Walker Health Center

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 your records before attempting to enroll in classes can delay registration.


Submit in-person at orientation, via fax 479-575-7789, or online in your student health portal (myhealth.uark.edu)

2

Submit Final School Transcripts to the Office of Admissions

Submit via email to uofa@uark.edu, electronic filing service, or by mail to:

The Office of Admissions
232 Silas Hunt Hall
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

The Office of Admissions requires final test scores for course placement by May 1.

3

Submit College and Dual Enroll Credit to the Office of the Registrar

Submit to registra@uark.edu via electronic filing service, such as Credential Solutions (eScripSafe), National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or ACE/Joint Services (For Military Transcripts only).

Students can also submit official transcripts by mail to:

The Office of the Registrar
141 Uptown East
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Please note that hard copy submissions must be in a sealed envelope from the institution you are transferring from.

 

After Attending Orientation

Now it's time to prepare for the start of the school year! The following items are encouraged for all students to complete ahead of arriving on campus in August.
 

Academic Advising

If you have questions regarding your class schedule or if you want to change your major, reach out to your academic college's advising office for assistance.

FERPA Third Party Agreement

Sign the FERPA Third Party Agreement to grant your parents or guardians access to your student account information, if you would like it to be available to them. You will also need to assign an Authorized User so they can create an account in UAConnect.

Parking Permits

Parking passes are typically available for purchase starting August 1. Parking tags are digitally verified by license plate and your purchase is official upon email receipt. Please note, for Resident Reserved or Garage parking passes, students will receive an email to their UARK account if they qualify for one of these passes based on housing contract date.

Campus Move In

Bookmark the move-in website for detailed information on moving into your residence hall. More information regarding move-in times will be available in the Housing Portal in early June.

Register for HogSync

Sign up for HogSync to begin connecting with Registered Student Organizations and discover campus events and activities that match your interests. Joining now will help you get involved and make the most of your college experience from the start.

Explore the Tech Store

Learn more about your academic college's recommendations for hardware and software.

Confirm Your Meal Plan

You have until the 11th day of classes each term to adjust your meal plan. You can find more information regarding plans and dining locations on the Dine on Campus Website.

Get Ready for A-Week

Serving as a celebration of the new academic year, A-Week welcomes incoming students. You'll have the chance to participate in a variety of events, meet fellow students, and get acclimated to campus life.

 

Miss something at Orientation? Review the Orientation Presentations.

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