University of Arkansas Parent & Family Guide

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Welcome to the Razorback Family!

We are excited to welcome you and your student into the Razorback Family! Throughout your student's college years, our office is here to communicate with and support you and your family. While you may not be able to join us on campus every day, you are vital members of our campus community and critical to your student’s success and retention.

We are committed to keeping the parents and families of our students informed and involved, and look forward to partnering with you in the upcoming years. It is our hope that this guide will provide information that is helpful to you and your student as members of the Razorback Family.

In addition to a vast array of educational resources and support services for students, the University of Arkansas has a comprehensive Family Engagement Program with a variety of resources and services. We recognize that familial involvement in the college process plays an important role in student success.

Therefore, we encourage you to make the most of the following opportunities:

• Sign up and create a profile on our Razorback Family Portal to enhance your family's experience. You'll receive customized newsletters and access to information, news, and resources curated just for family members of University of Arkansas students.

• Join the Parent & Family Association as a Cardinal Member to receive expanded membership benefits and special resources.

• Participate in exciting programming and engagement opportunities for families like Family Weekend, Spring Family Reunion, Razorback Family Networks, and more.

Our staff is committed to being a resource for you. If you are not sure where to direct your questions or concerns, please contact Parent & Family Programs. We are always ready and willing to help provide the answers and resources necessary to ensure a positive experience for you and your student here at the University of Arkansas.

Welcome to the University of Arkansas and GO HOGS!

Dr. Quincy D. Spencer Division of

Student Affairs

Parent & Family Programs

We recognize the crucial role that parents and family members play in their student’s college success. It is our goal to help you be a supportive voice for your student by providing you with resources, connections, education, and communication. These initiatives will provide you with the knowledge and understanding needed to help your student learn, grow, and ultimately reach their full potential at the University of Arkansas.

Goals of Parent & Family Programs:

• To encourage healthy and supportive family/student relationships

• To serve as a link between the University of Arkansas and parents/families

• To provide parents and families with resources, events, and communication to encourage their student’s growth and personal success

Parent & Family Association (PFA)

All parents or guardians of enrolled University of Arkansas undergraduate students are General Members of the Parent & Family Association. Families also have the option of becoming Cardinal Members of the Association.

General Membership:

• Razorback Family Portal (sign up at uark.camp usesp.com)

• Access to family events including Family Weekend, Spring Family Reunion, and Razorback Family Networks

Cardinal Membership includes the above benefits, and:

• PFA Book Scholarship opportunity for your student(s)

• 10% discount and early registration for Family Weekend

• $2 off lunch or dinner at all dining hall locations on campus

• Proud Razorback Family car decal

• Parent & Family Association tote bag

• Parent ID Discount Card (various nationwide hotels, car rental companies, and local businesses)

• Student Discount Card (allows your student to also take advantage of the local discounts)

Cardinal Membership is $75 per family mailing address per year, even if the family has more than one student enrolled at the University of Arkansas. Visit family.uark.edu for more information and to register for your Cardinal Membership in the Parent & Family Association.

Family Weekend and Spring Family Reunion

Parent & Family Programs sponsors two main events each year, Family Weekend and Spring Family Reunion. These events are great opportunities to visit your student, learn about the University of Arkansas campus, and get to know other Razorback families.

Family Weekend

Family Weekend is an opportunity for families to visit their students and make memories while enjoying a variety of familyfriendly activities. UARK Cardinal Nights, a traditional Tailgate Party, Razorback sports, and Sunday Brunch are just a few of the activities awaiting your family during this exciting event!

Spring Family Reunion

Every spring, families are invited back to campus to reunite with their students and the University of Arkansas. Guests will enjoy a Tailgate Party prior to a Razorback baseball game, as well as tickets to the Hog Pen.

Information on Family Weekend and Spring Family Reunion is available at family.uark.edu

Razorback Family Networks

As family members, it is hard to be involved in the University of Arkansas community when you are in a different city, region, or state. In an effort to make things easier, Parent & Family Programs created Razorback Family Networks in various areas to better serve you and your family.

Membership in a Razorback Family Network is extended to any parent or guardian of a University of Arkansas undergraduate student. Some events require a fee to cover costs, but there are no membership dues to be a member of a Razorback Family Network. Typical events include Razorback sports watch parties, meet and greets with parents and families, care package assembly parties for students, and more.

Razorback Family Networks are currently located in:

• Austin, TX

• Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

• Houston, TX

• Kansas City, MO

• Little Rock, AR

• Memphis, TN

• Northeast Arkansas (NEA)

• Northwest Arkansas (NWA)

• San Antonio, TX

• St. Louis, MO

• Tulsa, OK

For information about Razorback Family Networks, visit family.uark.edu .

Traditions

Old Main

Old Main is the oldest building on campus. In 1873, construction began for a permanent and symbolic building for the University of Arkansas. It was finished in 1875, only three years after the first classes started at the University of Arkansas. Every college currently on campus had its origin in Old Main. It was used until 1981 when it was closed for safety concerns. Thanks to many contributions by alumni and friends of the University, work on restoration began in the late summer of 1989. Completed in 1991, the building now provides 100,000 square feet of classroom and office space. Old Main is one of 11 campus buildings on the National Register of Historical Places.

Spoofer’s Stone

During the early history of the University of Arkansas, male and female students were not allowed to mingle. With such strict social policies in place, students sought ways to let their infatuations be known. To the students’ fortune, workers had blundered many years earlier by breaking a piece of limestone intended for the construction of Old Main and leaving it on

the University’s front lawn. Here tucked into the crevices of Spoofer’s Stone, admirers left love notes for their would-be suitors. As time wore on, Spoofer’s Stone became a popular site for marriage proposals during which couples would often remove a portion of the stone as a memento. Over the years, the campus produced many couples: so many, in fact, that the stone started to show wear from the many pieces taken from it. In 1933, the students repaired the stone and placed it on a foundation to preserve it for the many admirers to come.

School Mascot

From 1894, when University of Arkansas football began, until 1910 the University’s mascot was the Cardinal, chosen because the school color was Cardinal Red. While addressing a large group of students after returning from a 16–0 victory over Louisiana State on November 13, 1909, Coach Hugo Bezdek informed the crowd that his team had performed not like football players but “like a wild band of Razorback hogs.” In 1910 the student body voted to change the official University mascot from the Cardinal to the Razorback.

Senior Walk

Senior Walk is the University’s longest tradition in miles as well as years. Stories of the origin of Senior Walk vary, but the most common is that it began with the class of 1905. A few years later, the class of 1904 added their names on the sidewalk. Each graduating class since then has had their names engraved in the walk. In 1930, slabs were placed for all the graduating classes prior to 1904. Originally, the names were stamped by hand, but that changed in 1986 when University Physical Plant employees invented the Sand Hog, a machine designed specifically for the purpose of etching the names in Senior Walk. More than 170,000 graduates are now listed on Senior Walk.

Alma Mater

The Alma Mater was written by a University of Arkansas alumnus in 1909 and set to music by the director of the Glee Club at that time. In 1931, the University College Song Association in New York reviewed a collection of 500 college tunes, and the University of Arkansas Alma Mater was judged to be one of the 25 best college songs of the United States. It is tradition to point to the Towers of Old Main during the last line of the first verse.

Fight Song

The University of Arkansas fight song was written in the late 1920s. We sing the fight song at every home Razorback football, basketball, and baseball game. A newer tradition has emerged in recent years, where the Arkansas football players sing the fight song to the student section following every home football game win.

Hit that line! Hit that line! Keep on going, Take that ball right down the field!

Give a cheer. Rah! Rah! Never fear. Rah! Rah! Arkansas will never yield!

On your toes, Razorbacks, to the finish, Carry on with all your might!

For it’s A-A-A-R-K-A-N-S-A-S for Arkansas!

Fight! Fight! Fi-i-i-ght!

Hog Call

Pure as the dawn on the brow of thy beauty

Watches thy soul from the mountains of God

Over the Fates of thy children departed Far from the land where their footsteps have trod.

Beacon of hope in the ways dreary lighted;

Pride of our hearts that are loyal and true;

From those who adore unto one who adores us—

Mother of Mothers, we sing unto you.

Razorback fans have been “Calling the Hogs” since the 1920s. It is said to have begun when a group of farmers attending the game began issuing hog calls to encourage a lagging Razorback football team. The encouragement worked and the attending crowd took notice of the farmer’s calling. By the next game, a group of men had organized to cry “Wooo, Pig, Sooie.” Since then, this rallying cry has grown to become the school yell that unites Arkansas fans everywhere.

Woooooooooooooo, Pig! Sooie!

Woooooooooooooo, Pig! Sooie!

Woooooooooooooo, Pig! Sooie! Razorbacks!!

University of Arkansas

Facts About the University

ʘ Established in 1871, the University of Arkansas is the only comprehensive doctoral degree-granting institution in Arkansas. It is classified as a Carnegie I Research Institution.

ʘ The University offers more than 271 degrees and certificates.

ʘ Total fall enrollment for 2023 was 32,140, which included 27,462 undergraduates, 4,272 graduate students, and 390 students studying law.

ʘ The campus includes 200 buildings, spanning 300+ acres.

ʘ The University of Arkansas has all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and over 120 countries represented in its student population.

ʘ More than 400 Registered Student Organizations are active on campus, including governing, Greek, international and cultural, professional, religious, honorary and service, and special interest groups.

ʘ With 1,574 instructional faculty members on campus, the University of Arkansas has a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio for undergraduates.

ʘ Senior Walk includes the names of 170,000 U of A graduates over 4 miles of sidewalks.

Agriculture, Food & Life Science

Arkansas Union

Bell Engineering Center

Harrington Center for Excellence (CORD)

1021 Food Hall

Engineering Building

Founders Residence Hall

Garland Avenue Parking Garage

Graduate Education Building: College of Education and Health Professions

Hotz Honors Quarters Residence Hall

Kimpel Hall: J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

Vol Walker Hall: Fay Jones School of Architecture

Willard J. Walker Hall: Sam M. Walton College of Business

Student Life

Division of Student Affairs

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The Division of Student Affairs is dedicated personally and professionally to ensure that U of A students have a successful university experience, both in and out of the classroom. From staff in the residence halls to the personnel in the Union, every member of the Division is committed to creating a campus climate that includes all, supports diversity, and strengthens students for success.

New Student & Family Programs

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The Office of New Student & Family Programs connects students and their families to the University of Arkansas campus and community by providing diverse, innovative programs and resources that support a successful collegiate experience.

Campus Card Office

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Along with being the student identification card, the Campus ID Card is used to gain access to a student’s resident hall and athletic events and campus programs as well as buildings such as the HPER. The card can be equipped with a meal plan and/ or loaded with “Razorbuck$” and used as a debit card to purchase meals, snacks, books,

and school supplies. In addition, the card is required to check out books and materials from the library, wireless computers, and digital cameras from the Student Technology Center and athletic equipment from University Recreation.

Campus Police

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The UA Police Department (UAPD) is a nationally accredited police department that has been an active law enforcement agency since 1972. UAPD officers have the same authority as any municipal police department officer or county sheriff’s deputy in Arkansas. UAPD offers a wide range of services such as 24-hour campus patrol, criminal investigations, crime prevention programs, women’s self-defense (R.A.D.), safety bulletins, fingerprinting for employment purposes, motorist assists, the Razorback Patrol Escort Service, and daily crime logs.

Office of Career Connections

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The Office of Career Connections (COCC) helps students prepare for their future, whether it is choosing a major, preparing a resume, or career advising and interview techniques. With a variety of resources and insights available, the COCC can help your student prepare for life post-graduation.

Center for Community Engagement

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The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is made up of a variety of servicebased programs run by the Volunteer Action Center. Programs like the Full Circle Food Pantry, the VAC Literacy Program, Make a Difference Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service give students the opportunity to give back to the Fayetteville and University of Arkansas communities. Other programs that fall under CCE include Alternative Break programs and the volunteer.uark.ed u website.

Center for Educational Access

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The Center for Educational Access serves as the central campus resource for helping students with disabilities obtain the accommodations they need for equal access to classroom activity. Center staff work with students individually and assist academic units to determine reasonable accommodations that will enable every student to have access to the full range of programs and services at the University of Arkansas.

Greek Life

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More than 30 Greek lettered organizations fall under purview of the Greek Life Office. Greek Life provides students with opportunities that enhance their personal development, academics, and leadership skills while building lasting relationships with members of their Greek organization as a way to actively engage and build exemplary men and women for life.

Office of Student Activities

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The Office of Student Activities is home to the Associated Student Government (ASG), Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), University Programs (UP), Headliner Concerts Committee, and the Distinguished Lectures Committee. These areas work to provide programs, activities, and involvement opportunities that focus on the educational, cultural, and social needs of University of Arkansas students.

Pat Walker Health Center

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The Pat Walker Health Center is the University of Arkansas' exclusive medical, mental health, and wellness facility. The health center offers: allergy shots, diverse health programs, general medical care, group therapy, and workshops, gynecological health, illness/injury treatment, immunizations, international travel consultations, laboratory and diagnostic services, limited same-day appointments, mental health crisis intervention, minor surgeries, nurse triage phone line, nutrition consultations, orthopedic services, psychiatry, short-term counseling, substance abuse prevention and recovery, treatment of chronic medical conditions, tuberculosis screenings, and x-rays.

Safe Ride

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Safe Ride provides currently enrolled students with a safe means of transportation from any uncomfortable or inconvenient situation. During operating hours, students are taken from any place within the Fayetteville city limits to their residence as indicated on UAConnect.

The CORD: Cordia Harrington

Center for Excellence

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The CORD is here to help your student find the resources they need to achieve their academic goals, develop into the most engaged learner possible, and find fulfillment in an academic career that will lead to graduation and beyond. Explore support services designed to make even the most difficult subjects manageable, including academic coaching, basic study skills training, personal tutoring, additional instruction time, and other individualized services.

Study Abroad & International Exchange

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The Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange works with numerous study abroad programs and provides campus wide support to students seeking to integrate a study abroad experience into their degree program.

University Housing

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University Housing is composed of 20 campus communities, providing safe, convenient, and reasonably priced oncampus living and learning environments aimed at enhancing student success. Each residence hall is staffed by University of Arkansas students called Resident Assistants (RAs) as well as professional staff members called Coordinators for Residence Education (CREs).

University Recreation

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The Department of University Recreation (UREC) is a major campus wide service unit in the Division of Student Affairs. UREC serves the university community by providing a diverse selection of recreational opportunities and facilities, which are designed to enhance the quality of life for each participant. The mission of University Recreation is to empower students for success through recreation and wellness.

Full kitchen (w/o oven) and a sofa sleeper in all rooms � Fitness center � Indoor pool • Complimentary hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking •

Social hour w/ complimentary appetizers, wine, and beer (Mon–Thurs) � Courtyard w/ fire pit & gas grills � Pet-friendly SCAN

Academic Colleges

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

ͤ AFLS E-202

�� (479) 575-2252

�� bumperscollege.uark.edu

Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

ͤ 120 Vol Walker Hall

�� (479) 575-4945

�� fayjone s.uark.edu

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

ͤ 526 Old Main

�� (479) 575-4801

�� fulbright.uark.edu

Sam M. Walton College of Business

ͤ 328 Business Administration Building

�� (479) 575-5949

�� walton.uark.edu

College of Education and Health Professions

ͤ 324 Graduate Education Building

�� (479) 575-3208

�� coehp.uark.edu

College of Engineering

ͤ 4183 Bell Engineering Center

�� (479) 575-7455

�� engineering.uark.edu

Honors College

ͤ 244 Gearhart Hall

�� (479) 575-7678

�� honorscollege.uark.edu

Global Campus

ͤ 2 E. Center Street

�� (800) 952-1165

�� globalcampus.uark.edu

Graduate School and International Education

ͤ 213 Gearhart Hall

�� (479) 575-4401

�� graduate-and-international.uark.edu

School of Law

ͤ 1045 W. Maple Street

�� (479) 575-5601

�� law.uark.edu

Understanding FERPA – Access to Records

As a University of Arkansas student, your student is covered by a set of laws that protects the privacy of their records. Many family members are surprised when they call the U of A and, unlike high school years, cannot gain access to information related to their student's records, such as paying a bill or checking grades.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), a federal law, states that a student must give written consent prior to the institution disclosing educational records. These records include personal information, grades, enrollment records, and class schedules.

The University of Arkansas does not release information regarding your student without their permission to ensure the protection of your student and family as a whole.

In order for the University to release information to you, your student must elect to give you access to the Parent/ Family Center through their UAConnect account. Upon completing the Parent/ Family Center Authorization in UAConnect, the newly authorized user should receive an email containing a temporary password. To access the Parent/Family Center within UAConnect, visit uaconnect.uark.edu and log in using the authorized email address

and temporary password assigned. Access to the Parent/Family Center does not give the University permission to discuss your student’s academic information with you. For discussions to occur, your student must complete and submit a Third-Party Release. For more information about the Third-Party Release, have your student contact the Registrar’s Office at (479) 575-5451 or via email at registrar @uark.edu

FERPA, for many families, is a confusing issue, especially when family members need information about their student for insurance purposes or enrollment verification. In situations like this, have a conversation with your student about their grades, class attendance, finances/tuition bills, and conduct. Having and maintaining open communication and a supportive environment will ease the tension for both you and your student. Often, your student will share openly what is going on, without the need of written consent.

Parent/Family Member Checklist

☑ Help your student complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (fafsa.ed.gov).

☑ Sign up and create a profile on our Razorback Family Portal to enhance your Razorback Family experience by providing you with customized newsletters and 24/7 access to information, news, and resources curated just for family members of University of Arkansas students (uark.campusesp.com).

☑ Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/RazorbackParent) and follow us on Instagram (Instagram.com/RazorbackParent) for frequent updates.

☑ Upgrade to a Cardinal Member in the Parent & Family Association (family.uark.edu).

☑ Talk with your student about expectations and other relevant issues like:

☑ Academics

☑ Time management

☑ Finances

☑ Social involvement

☑ Safety and travel

☑ Alcohol and drugs

☑ Set up a budget with your student to avoid unexpected expenses (family.uark.edu /family-resources/ budget-sheet.php).

☑ Help your student start a packing list as they prepare to move on campus (movein.uark.edu).

☑ Call or email us with any questions you may have at (479) 575-5002 , or parents@uark.edu !

2024–2025 Academic Calendar

Fall 2024

August 19 Classes Begin

September 2 Labor Day Holiday (no classes, University closed)

October 14–15 Fall Break (no classes, University open)

November 28–29 Thanksgiving Break (no classes)

December 5 Last Day of Classes

December 6 Reading Day

December 9–13 Final Examination Period

December 14 Commencement

Spring 2025

January 13 Classes Begin

January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

March 24–28 Spring Break (no classes)

May 1 Last Day of Classes

May 2 Reading Day

May 5–9 Final Examination Period

May 9–10 Commencement

Address

Registrar's Office (479) 575-5451 registrar.uark.edu

Study Abroad & International Exchange (479) 575-7582 studyabroa d.uark.edu

Student Accountability (479) 575-5170 ethic s.uark.edu

Student Success @ The CORD (479) 575-3174 success.uark.edu

Transit & Parking (479) 575-7275 parking.uark.edu

Treasurer’s Office (479) 575-5651 treasurernet.uark.edu

University Bookstore (479) 575-2155 uark.bncollege.com

University Information Technology Services (479) 575-2901 it s.uark.edu

University Libraries (479) 575-4104 librarie s.uark.edu

University Recreation (479) 575-4646 ure c.uark.edu

Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center (479) 575-8742 vmsc.uark.edu