2024 Orientation Dates

Whether you are a new freshman, transfer freshman, or transfer student, orientation is designed to help in your transition to the University of Arkansas. Once your admission is confirmed, you will be invited to register for New Student Orientation.

To register, please log in to your  New Student Center using the email address you entered on your application for admission. After you register, additional information regarding an agenda for the day, parking and arrival instructions, and more will be sent by email leading up to your orientation session date.

 

 

Fall 2024 New Freshmen

Orientation attendance is required for all incoming New Freshman. Each session has a capacity limit based on academic college. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students are at no academic disadvantage based on orientation date. The U of A continuously adds classes throughout the summer, so no matter which orientation session you attend, you will be able to sign up for classes that meet your degree requirements.

New Student Orientation is hosted in late May through June and in August for the upcoming fall 2024 semester. Sessions are not offered in July. A waitlist is not available so we encourage you to register for the session that best fits your schedule at the time of registration.

Which session is right for you?

Traditional 2-Day Session

Offered in May and June

  • Presented content
  • Enrollment with academic advisors in your college
  • Optional presentation from the Honors College
  • Optional participation in Campus Resource Fair
  • Opportunities for connection among current and new students
  • Optional Greek Life presentation and fair
  • Optional campus, UREC and/or select housing tours
  • Optional on-campus overnight accommodations for registered students

Honors 2-Day Session

May

Honors College eligible students have the option to sign up for an Honors 2-day session. Students may also attend an Accelerated 1-day session or a Traditional 2-day session, which include an optional presentation from the Honors College. You are at no academic disadvantage if you do not attend an Honors orientation session.

Accelerated 1-Day Session

Offered in May, June and August

  • Presented content
  • Enrollment with academic advisors in your college
  • Optional presentation from the Honors College
  • Optional participation in Campus Resource Fair
  • On-campus, overnight accommodations are not provided
  • Runs from 8:00am-5:00pm, approximately
Students who plan to move into their university housing within a day or two of a 1-day accelerated session in August are strongly encouraged to call the Housing Office directly at 479-575-4687 to inquire about early move-in options — move-in selection times will be available in the Housing Portal beginning June 2024

Students who are admitted to the Transitions Academic Program (TAP) should login to their New Student Center and see which sessions are available to select. TAP students should also be aware of  additional TAP advising and orientation information.

For a list of currently available sessions according to your academic college, please log in to your New Student Center using the email address you used on your application for admission.

 

Fall 2024 Transfer Freshmen and New Transfer Students

Transfer Freshmen and New Transfer students are not required to attend orientation, but it is strongly encouraged. Transfer students will have the option to complete a 1-day in-person session or a virtual, on-demand session designed to prepare you for your first semester at the University of Arkansas. To complete your enrollment before classes begin, all Transfer students should contact the academic advising office associated with their college regardless of orientation attendance.

Which session is right for you?

In-Person

  • Runs from approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm on August 8 , 2024..
  • Includes:
    • Presented content
    • College Meeting with academic advisors in your college
    • Optional self-guided tours
  • On-campus, overnight accommodations are not provided
If you are moving onto campus or into a university-affiliated apartment in August, please connect with University Housing to discuss early arrival times. Their office can be reached at housing@uark.edu or 479-575-4687.

Virtual, On-Demand Session

  • Will be available for students to complete beginning in early May
  • Can be completed in one sitting or you can start and stop the orientation as needed
  • Allows students to learn about campus resources, activities, and more from the comfort of their home or mobile device