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Nationally Competitive. Student Centered. Research University.

2020-2021 2018 TOTAL STUDENT to FACULTY ENROLLMENT Top 5 RATIO BEST PLACES TO LIVE 19:1 27,778 (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT)

RANKED AMONG THE

200+ NATIONALLY ACADEMIC Top 25 PROGRAMS OUTDOOR competitive baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, professional, COLLEGES and specialist (OUTSIDE MAGAZINE)

2018 AVERAGE ONE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GPA Top 5 STUDENT STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN centered 3.72 THE NATION (GREAT VALUE COLLEGES) # 400+ 1 RESEARCH STUDENT Fastest Growing ORGANIZATIONS Land Grant University university (BLOOMBERG)

MORE THAN 2018 HIGHEST RESEARCH FRESHMAN CLASSIFICATION 300 ENROLLMENT THE CARNEGIE FOUNDATION FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HAVE OFFICES WITHIN TEACHING PLACES THE U OF A IN  ITS HIGHEST RESEARCH CATEGORY 20 MILES OF CAMPUS 5,005

4+ MILES of sidewalks etched with the names of all our graduates Bicycle Friendly University (LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS)

UNIVERSITY OF The is a place where dedicated and creative people are building a better world. To us, this is just what it means to be a RAZORBACK. NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE Each year, University of Arkansas students win national scholarships that support their academic and career goals. Samia Ismail, an honors biomedical engineering student, was named a 2019 Harry S. Truman Scholar, one of 62 in the nation. Committed to a lifetime of public service, she plans to improve healthcare access for Arkansans.

U of A honors agricultural business alumna Victoria Maloch was awarded a 2018 Marshall Scholarship that provides funding for graduate study in the United Kingdom. She is pursuing a master’s degree in comparative social policy at Oxford University.

Learn more about the U of A’s history of nationally competitive awards at awards.uark.edu. STUDENT CENTERED Study abroad is an important part of the college experience for many students, and the U of A offers support and advice every step of the way. Sabrina Rivas received a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study graphic design and art history in Rome, Italy. An art education major, she will draw upon her experience abroad in her future classroom as an art teacher. Learn more about opportunities to study abroad at studyabroad.uark.edu. RESEARCH UNIVERSITY For honors mathematics and physics major Tyler Bishop, the University of Arkansas has opened the doors to the world of scientific research. Working under associate professor Salvador Barraza-Lopez, he has performed research that could have applications in the engineering and manufacturing of nanoscale devices. In 2019 he was named a Barry Goldwater Scholar, the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics preparing for doctoral studies and research careers in their fields.

Learn more about undergraduate research opportunities at honorscollege.uark.edu/about/research-opportunities. apply.uark.edu 5 STUDENT LIFE Living on campus provides an opportunity for students to extend their learning experiences beyond the classroom, library, and laboratory.

University Housing strives to create a The U of A offers a variety of meal plans from  community. More than just a place to sleep,  Campus Dining with a mix of dietary options residence halls at the U of A provide space to prepared by skilled chefs and dedicated staff. live, learn, and develop lifelong friendships. Consider Choose to eat at “all-you-care-to-eat” dining halls or being part of a Living Learning Community (LLC), a at the food court in the . Grab a quick small group of students who live together, share an snack at one of several campus convenience stores or interest, and have access to special programs designed coffee shops, or visit one of the many restaurants on for the LLC. campus.

For more information about living on campus, For more information about dining on campus, visit housing.uark.edu. visit housing.uark.edu/dining.

The Center for Learning and Student Success The four-story Health, Physical Education,  (CLASS+) works with students to refine and and Recreation building (HPER), a part of strengthen academic skills like note taking,  University Recreation (UREC), provides reading, study habits, and time management, all students with access to an Olympic-sized swimming necessary for success at the University of Arkansas, pool, an indoor track, workout and weight room, while the Career Development Center helps U of A climbing walls, four gymnasiums, bike shop, and much students discover their interests, values, and skills, and more. UREC also facilitates club sport teams who prepares them to start a career after graduation. compete against other collegiate club teams.

For more information visit class.uark.edu For more information about club sports and recreation or career.uark.edu/cdc. on campus, visit urec.uark.edu.

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GET INVOLVED With over 400 student organizations, the University of Arkansas offers plenty of opportunities to connect outside the classroom. Enjoy sporting events, art galleries, theatre performances, concerts, films, and more. Join one of the many sports clubs on campus to stay active, or sharpen your skills in the student run radio station (KXUA), television station (UATV), or newspaper (The Arkansas Traveler). Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Razorback Greenway

Fayetteville Farmers Market Hawksbill Crag, Ozark National Forest With top concerts, art shows, internationally acclaimed speakers, and a wealth of natural beauty, Northwest Arkansas is alive with things to see and do. Be sure to explore the areas around campus to experience all NWA has to offer. SEE & DO  Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion  Historic Downtown Fayetteville  Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art office Art, shopping, and concerts in Eureka Springs Restaurants and entertainment on Dickson 3 multiplex cinemas, a historic drive-in, and an  Street  IMAX theater Boating, swimming, and fishing at Hiking, camping and spelunking at Devil's Den  Beaver Lake  State Park  Walton Arts Center  Floating on the Buffalo National River

 Biking on the 36 mile Razorback Greenway  TakeHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorseback a break at a local coffee or tea shop  HorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorseback riding at Hobbs State Park  Botanical Garden of the Ozarks One of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation.

MORE INFORMATION  www.experiencefayetteville.com FAYETTEVILLE POPULATION: 86,751  [email protected] NWA POPULATION: 549,128  800-766-4626

apply.uark.edu 11 ADMISSION Students interested in applying to the University of Arkansas for the fall semester are urged to apply before the early admission deadline of November 1. However, applications for the fall semester will be accepted until August 1, 2020. THE APPLICATION PROCESS Three steps to applying for admission:

Complete and submit an online application at apply.uark.edu. ❶ In order to take advantage of priority scholarship, housing, and orientation options, students interested in applying for the Fall 2020 semester are encouraged to do so before the priority application deadline of November 1, 2019. Have your high school send transcripts ❷ Office of Admissions 232 Silas H. Hunt Hall 1 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 ❸ Send your ACT/SAT test scores QUESTIONS? ACT Code 0144 Want to learn more about attending SAT Code 6866 the University of Arkansas, academic ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS opportunities, or student life? Find your admissions counselor at High school GPA admissions.uark.edu/counselors. 3.0 or higher 16 core academic requirements English – 4 units MORE INFORMATION Mathematics – 4 units  Natural Sciences – 3 units apply.uark.edu Social Studies – 3 units  [email protected] Specific electives – 2 units  1-800-377-8632 ACT/SAT test scores 20 or higher ACT or SAT equivalent

12 apply.uark.edu YOU'RE ADMITTED...WHAT’S NEXT? AUG - APR Schedule a visit. Meet students and college representatives while visiting the U of A campus. visit.uark.edu CHECK IN SEP-OCT Begin the application process for Once you’re admitted, keep a close eye on your email and priority admission at apply.uark.edu. New Student Center for important information. SEP Register for the October ACT. Send Visit appstatus.uark.edu. your scores to the U of A (0144). OCT Take the ACT and/or register for the IMMUNIZATION RECORDS December ACT. Begin the FAFSA. Submit your immunization records. Learn how at NOV 1 Priority Application Deadline. Submit health.uark.edu/immunizations.php. application for admission, transcripts, test scores, and application fee. HOUSING DATES IMPORTANT NOV 15 Priority Scholarship Deadline. Learn Complete the online housing contract or request to live more at scholarships.uark.edu. with a legal guardian. The university requires that all freshmen under the age of 21 live on campus or with SEP - DEC 15 Priority Housing. Complete your application early to receive priority guardians during their first year. Visithousing.uark.edu. housing and orientation options. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION DEC 1 Priority Financial Aid Deadline. Submit FAFSA forms by Dec. 1 to Register for New Student Orientation, where you will receive priority consideration for learn more about life on campus and meet with an financial aid and scholarships. Use the academic advisor to sign up for classes. Dates and U of A code 001180. finaid.uark.edu registration details atorientation.uark.edu. FEB 1 Fellowship & Scholarship Deadline. Apply for University scholarships and FINAL TRANSCRIPT fellowships by Feb. 1 to be considered Request that your high school send a final transcript to the for merit awards. University of Arkansas Office of Admissions. AUG 1 Late Application Deadline for Fall Admission. Last opportunity for students wishing to enroll for the fall semester. apply.uark.edu 13 TUITION & FEES Typical costs, based on 2019 tuition and fees, for a full-time undergraduate student taking 30 credit hours per year. HOUSING COSTS Estimates for the 2019-2020 academic year.

AVERAGE TUITION AND FEES (30 hours) RESIDENCE HALL DOUBLE Adohi (Stadium Drive) Pods $8,566 Arkansas Resident $9,384 Adohi (Stadium Drive) Semi-Suites $8,830 Non-Resident $25,872 Founders Hall $8,586 Futrall Hall $6,284 CAMPUS MEAL PLAN Gibson Hall (Female) $6,614 Gregson Hall $6,512 MEAL PLAN OPTIONS ACADEMIC YEAR Holcombe Hall $6,474 Unlimited Plus: Hotz Honors Hall $6,540 $4,370 Unlimited number of meals Humphreys Hall $6,284 $150 Dining Dollars per semester Maple Hill (2BR suite, double room) $8,830 Unlimited: Unlimited number of meals $4,266 Maple Hill (Premium suite) $9,664 $50 Dining Dollars per semester Pomfret Hall $6,196 15-Meal Plus: Reid Hall (Female) $6,594 15 meals per week $4,040 Yocum Hall $6,594 $175 Dining Dollars per semester All expenses listed are estimates and are accurate at 15-Meal: the time of printing, but may differ from actual contract 15 meals per week $3,926 costs. Residence Hall estimates do not include meal $75 Dining Dollars per semester plans. Single occupancy rooms are subject to availability and require proof of necessity from the student making 10-Meal: request. Additional details, including halls available to 10 meals per week $3,646 upperclassmen, can be found at housing.uark.edu. $125 Dining Dollars per semester

14 apply.uark.edu FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Five steps to funding your education:

Apply early for scholarships, no later than November 15 for priority ❶ consideration.

Search for private scholarships through local businesses, civic groups, ❷ places of worship, and your high school counseling office. Also check websites such as fastweb.com for lists of additional scholarships.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as ❸ soon as possible after October 1 for the greatest consideration. New students should submit the FAFSA no later than December 1 for consideration for Advance Arkansas and other need-based scholarships. Fill out the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov using the University of Arkansas code: 001108.

Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) that will be sent to you after ❹ your FAFSA is processed. It will include a federally calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and outline any additional required steps you should complete.

Receive your award notice from the University of Arkansas, which ❺ may include grants, loans, and work-study, as well as merit‑based awards and scholarships. This notice may not include all awards.

MORE INFORMATION  finaid.uark.edu  [email protected]  479-575-3806 apply.uark.edu 15 FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for academic scholarships, apply for admission and submit all transcripts and test scores by November 1. Then complete the online scholarship application and submit required supplemental materials before the November 15 deadline for priority scholarship consideration. In mid-December, the Academic Scholarship Office will begin awarding scholarships to students who have applied and submitted all required credentials by November 15. Students who miss this deadline may apply until February 1 for consideration as funding allows. For more information, visit scholarships.uark.edu. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for scholarships awarded by the Arkansas Alumni Association (including alumni chapters and societies), apply for admission to the University of Arkansas and complete the online Alumni Association Scholarship application between January 1 and February 15.

Students graduating high school outside of Arkansas who have U of A alumni in their immediate family may also apply for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. For more information visit www.arkansasalumni.org or email [email protected]. COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS The University of Arkansas awards bachelor's degrees from five colleges and the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. DALE BUMPERS J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOOD AND LIFE SCIENCES Fulbright College is the largest and most diverse academic The Bumpers College prepares leaders for careers that unit on campus with 19 departments and more than 30 matter, all in areas of food, family, and the environment, academic programs and research centers. The college with 14 majors and 24 minors. Students study the issues provides the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas of food, healthy families, quality of life, stewardship of the students and is named for J. William Fulbright, former environment, and the impact of foods on health. The School university president and longtime U.S. senator. The School of Human Environmental Sciences is also part of Bumpers of Art, the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, and College. the School of Social Work are all part of Fulbright College.

Learn more at bumperscollege.uark.edu. Learn more at fulbright.uark.edu.

FAY JONES SCHOOL OF SAM M. WALTON ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design offers Founded in 1926, the Sam M. Walton College of Business architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design currently ranks among the top business schools in the education, with the architecture program ranked among nation. The Walton College combines outstanding academic the nation's top 10. The renovation of the school's historic programs in a number of disciplines with a wide range of home and the addition of a modern design center provide experiential learning to help students connect world-class an opportunity for collaboration in a world-class facility. scholarship with real-world business practice.

Learn more at fayjones.uark.edu. Learn more at walton.uark.edu.

18 apply.uark.edu COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS The College of Education and Health Professions focuses on two very important areas – education and health – with disciplines as diverse as teaching, nursing, community health promotion, human resource development, kinesiology, recreation and sport management, and communication disorders. Students gain hands-on experience and work with faculty on research in these fields. The college includes the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing.

Learn more at coehp.uark.edu.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING The most comprehensive engineering program in Arkansas, the College of Engineering offers ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees, plus master's and doctoral degrees. With over 100 labs and a dedicated, supportive faculty, the College of Engineering provides an environment of exploration and innovation sure to support and challenge even the most ambitious students.

Learn more at engineering.uark.edu. UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY The following is a reference list of majors, concentrations and minors offered at the University of Arkansas. Visit the online course catalog at catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog for more details.

Dale Bumpers • Human Development and J. William Fulbright • Graphic Design • Philosophy M College of Agricultural, Family Sciences M College of Arts & Sciences • History M Food & Life Sciences • Physics M • Poultry Science M • Anthropology M - Astronomy • Agricultural Business M • Interdisciplinary Studies O • Arabic M - Biophysics - Agricultural Management Additional minors • International & Global Studies - Computational and Marketing • Crop Biotechnology • Art Education - European and Transatlantic - Electronics - Agricultural Economics - Community Practice • Entomology Affairs - Geophysics - Pre-Law - K-12 Teaching - Global South - Optics • Event Management • Agricultural Education, • Art History M - Peace, Security, & Human - Professional Communication, & Technology • Horticulture Rights • Biology M • Political Science M O - Agricultural Communications M • Human Nutrition • Journalism M O - Agricultural Education M • Chemistry M • Psychology M • Landscape Horticulture - Advertising/Public Relations - Agricultural Leadership M - Biochemistry - Broadcast • Social Work M O - Agricultural Systems • Natural Resources - Biophysical - News/Editorial Technology Management M Management - Chemistry • Sociology M • Combined Journalism & • Animal Science • Pest Management • Classical Studies M Political Science • Studio Art - Animal Science M • Plant Pathology • Spanish M O - Equine Science M • Communication M O • Mathematics M • Soil Science - Applied Mathematics - Pre-professional Preparation • Criminology • Theatre M • Turf Management - Pure Mathematics - Design & Technology • Apparel Merchandising • Earth Science - Statistics M - Performance & Product Development • Music M • Economics Second/Dependent Majors • Birth to Kindergarten Fay Jones School of - International Economics & - Brass Instruments Architecture & Design • African & African American • Crop Science M Business - Guitar Performance • Architectural Studies - Economics - Jazz Studies Studies M O • Environmental, Soil, & Water - Music Business • English • Asian Studies M Science • Architecture M - Music Composition - Creative Writing - Music Theory • Latin American & Latino • Food, Nutrition, & Health • Interior Design M - English - Piano Education Studies M • Food Science M • Landscape Architectural - Piano Performance • Combined English & Journalism • Middle East Studies - Food & Culinary Sciences Studies M • French M - String Education - Food Science • Landscape Architecture - String Performance Additional minors - Food Technology • Geography M - Voice Education - Cartography/Remote Sensing • Child Advocacy Studies O • Horticulture, Landscape and Additional minors - Voice Performance - Woodwind, Brass or Turf Sciences • History of Architecture & • Geology M • Chinese (Business Orientation) Percussion, Education Design - Geophysics • Hospitality Management M - Woodwind, Brass or • Criminal Justice O • German M • Human Nutrition & Dietetics • Planting Design Percussion, Performance • East Asian History and Politics • French (Business Orientation) • French Education Sam M. Walton - Retail Marketing • Pre-Optometry - Retail Supply Chain • Gender Studies • German Education College of Business • Pre-Pharmacy Management • German (Business Orientation) • Human Resource & Workforce • Accounting M O • Pre-Physical Therapy • Supply Chain Management M O Development Education O • Global Studies • Business Economics M • Pre-Physician Assistant • Nursing - Business Economics Additional minors • Historic Preservation - International Economics & • Pre-Veterinary Medicine - Pre-Licensure BSN • Behavioral Economics • Indigenous Studies - RN to BSN O Business M - LPN to BSN O • Economics • Italian • Finance M Interdisciplinary Minors - Energy Finance • Public Health M • International Economic • Japanese (Business - Finance & Banking M Development • Enterprise Resource Planning Orientation) • Recreation & Sport - Finance & Real Estate M • Nonprofit Studies • Financial Economics • Jewish Studies Management - Financial Management & Investment M • Foundations of Sustainability • Legal Studies • Social Studies Education - Risk Management Pre-professional Programs • International Business • Spanish Education • Medieval and Renaissance • General Business M O • Pre-Chiropractic • Microelectronics-Photonics • Special Education • Medical and Health Humanities • Information Systems M • Pre-Dental • Nanotechnology • Religious Studies • Teaching K-12 Physical - Business Analytics M Education & Health - Enterprise Resource Planning M • Pre-Law • Planning • Rhetoric and Writing Studies - Blockchain Enterprise Systems M Additional minor • Pre-Medical • Southern Studies • International Business • UATeach M • Pre-Occupational Therapy M This field also offers a minor. • Spanish for the Professions - Accounting O Available as an online program. - Business Economics M College of Engineering - Finance College of Education & - General Business Health Professions • Biological Engineering - Information Systems - Biological Engineering - Management • Career & Technical Education - Environmental Engineering - Marketing MAJORS AND MINORS - Business Education - Retail - Family & Consumer Sciences • Biomedical Engineering The University of Arkansas offers over 200 - Supply Chain Management Education • Chemical Engineering fields of study for undergraduate, master’s, - Technology Education • Management M • Civil Engineering - Human Resource Management and doctoral students. You can choose • Childhood Education - Organizational Leadership - English as a Second Language • Computer Engineering the academic experience that suits you by - Small Business Management - Gifted & Talented • Computer Science M combining majors and minors in different - Reading • Marketing M - STEM • Electrical Engineering colleges. Academic advisors and career • Retail M • Communication Sciences & • Industrial Engineering - Accounting counselors are available on campus to help Disorders • Mechanical Engineering - General Retail you choose the program of study that best • Educational Studies - Aerospace - Retail Economics - Mechanical Engineering - Retail Finance fits your goals. • Elementary Education - Retail Information Systems • English Education Additional minor - Retail International • Exercise Science • Data Analytics - Retail Management apply.uark.edu 21 2

STUDY ABROAD Learning extends beyond the classroom at the University of Arkansas. Our students interview Tibetan refugees in India, study art and economics at our Rome Center, engage in community development in Belize, Mozambique, and Vietnam, and make lasting connections at partner universities all over the world. HONORS COLLEGE The Honors College brings together top students and professors in a learning environment that fosters discovery, creativity, and service. Being part of the Honors College will allow you to:

• Participate in honors courses on interdisciplinary, cutting-edge topics • Conduct hands-on research with a faculty member • Engage with local and global communities through service learning • Apply for competitive grants to support research and study abroad • Serve as a leader on campus and beyond • Make lifelong friends in the honors community

Each year, the Honors College awards more than $1 million in student grants and up to 90 fellowships that provide $72,000 over four years. NEW FRESHMAN HONORS COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS 28 ACT or 1310 SAT and a 3.5 high school GPA for all colleges (except for the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences and the Walton College of Business, which require a 3.75 GPA).

If you don’t meet the requirements for honors when you enter the University of Arkansas, you may be eligible to join as a current student if you establish a strong academic record at the university. You should consult the honors program director in your academic college for specific information on honors eligibility requirements.

MORE INFORMATION  honorscollege.uark.edu  [email protected]  479-575-7678

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VISIT CAMPUS Visiting campus is the best way to experience the attention and professional commitment we give to each University of Arkansas student. A typical campus visit itinerary includes a meeting with an admissions counselor, a walking tour of campus with a student guide, and a residence hall tour. You can set up other appointments, like a meeting with a college representative in your academic area, to tailor your visit to your interests. Find more information atvisit.uark.edu . TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

Take a virtual tour of campus from anywhere in the nation atvirtualtour.uark.edu . IMPORTANT CONTACTS ADMISSIONS HONORS COLLEGE HOUSING REGISTRAR FINANCIAL AID 1-800-377-8632 479-575-7678 479-575-4687 479-575-5451 479-575-3806 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] admissions.uark.edu honorscollege.uark.edu housing.uark.edu registrar.uark.edu finaid.uark.edu CENTER FOR IMMUNIZATION NEW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP TREASURER’S EDUCATIONAL RECORDS ORIENTATION OFFICE OFFICE ACCESS 479-575-7723 479-575-4200 479-575-4464 479-575-5651 (Voice) 479-575-3104 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (TDD) 479-575-3646 health.uark.edu orientation.uark.edu scholarships.uark.edu treasurer.uark.edu [email protected] cea.uark.edu