Programs and Services

Athletics

uafslions.com
479-788-7590

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has a rich athletic tradition. UAFS sponsors 10 varsity sports - baseball, basketball (men and women), cross-country (men and women), golf (men and women), tennis (men and women), and volleyball. UAFS also has co-ed dance and cheer, three-time NCA national champions. UAFS competed in the NJCAA for many years before moving to the NCAA Division II in 2009 and is a proud member of the prestigious Lone Star Conference.

As a member of the NJCAA, UAFS won national championships in men’s basketball (1981 and 2006) and women’s basketball (1995) and a runners-up finish in volleyball (2008) and women’s basketball (1994). Since moving to the NCAA Division II, UAFS has continued to succeed in competition. Volleyball won Heartland Conference Championships in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. They competed in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018, the Elite Eight in 2014 and 2015, and the Final Four in 2015. Men’s basketball won the Heartland Conference in 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018 and participated in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional in 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018.

Additionally, women’s basketball won the Heartland Conference in 2015 and participated in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional in 2015 and 2018. Men’s golf won the Heartland Conference in 2012 and played in the NCAA Division II Super Regional in 2012, 2018, and 2019. Baseball participated in the NCAA Division II South Central Region in 2017 and advanced to the regional finals.

Academic achievement of student-athletes has been a focal point at UAFS. Student-athletes in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 academic years earned a cumulative grade point average of above a 3.0 with up to 71 percent of the student-athletes being named to the Conference Honor Roll. Community engagement is a pillar of NCAA Division II as well as UAFS. We are proud to say that we have hosted the Original Toy Toss basketball game for several years. Now many other institutions nationwide have followed our lead. This game occurs annually in December, and fans bring a soft toy to toss on the court after UAFS scores their first basket. In 2018 UAFS collected 6,850 toys to give to the Arkansas River Valley kids with the cooperation of local churches, Boy Scouts, and the Salvation Army. UAFS also participates in many other community engagement activities such as River Valley Ovarian Cancer Alliance Turn the Town Teal, raising money and awareness for Make-A-Wish, mentoring and engaging in the Fort Smith Public Schools, participating in the First Tee of Fort Smith, ushering at community events, and hosting many baseball, volleyball, and basketball clinics for the River Valley youth. UAFS student-athletes have also prepared and placed wreaths on the headstones at the Fort Smith National Cemetery during the holiday season.

University students, faculty, staff, and fans take great pride in their support of UAFS athletics. University students are admitted free to athletic events by presenting a current UAFS Lions Student ID Card.

UAFS Lions Bookstore

Bookstore Website
479-788-7322

Boreham Library

library.uafs.edu
479-788-7200

University Email

University email is accessed through My.UAFS and is the official means of communication between UAFS officials, including all faculty, staff, and students. All students are expected to check their My.UAFS account frequently to stay current with UAFS communications. Student email accounts remain active for a full academic year following graduation or departure from campus. 

Counseling Center

Counseling Center Website
479-788-7398

Financial Aid

UAFS Financial Aid Webstie
479-788-7090

Campus Recreation and Wellness

Recreation And Wellness Center (RAWC)

Recreation and Wellness Center Website
479-788-7600

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports Website

Outdoor Adventure

The Outdoor Adventure Program provides opportunities for students to have a fun, exciting, adventure-based education. The philosophy of the Outdoor Adventure Program is to provide for the cultural and physical development of students in a wide range of outdoor pursuits and environmental settings.

Sport Clubs

Sport clubs are registered student organizations formed by students for the purpose of competing in particular sports. All sport clubs are initiated, led, and managed by students. Sport clubs also provide opportunities for competition against teams from other universities.

Food Court/Dining Services

UAFS Dining Website

479-788-7311

Gordon Kelley Academic Success Center

Gordon Kelley Academic Success Center Website
479-788-7675

Bursar’s Office

479-788-7856

Tuition and Fees

The following tuition and fees are effective as of the 2022 fall semester. Any and all fees may be increased or decreased and new ones established when deemed necessary.

Border-state tuition is $474 per credit hour with a discount of $303 per credit hour for a net charge per credit hour of $171, the same rate as in-state residents.

Tools, uniforms, and equipment may be required for certain programs on campus.

TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services Website
479-788-7355

Student Success and Retention (SSR) Division

The Division of Student Success and Retention is a collaborative unit focused on improving student experiences and outcomes at UAFS. The division includes the Academic Success Center (ASC), ROAR First-Year Advising Center, Career Services, Student Disability Services, and TRIO programs (Upward Bound Classic and Math-Science; Student Support Services Classic and STEM). The division also helps lead numerous initiatives and programs at UAFS, including student information system support, faculty support, and research on best practices in student success. The division strives to be a valuable resource and positive voice throughout the UAFS community. The assistant provost for Student Success and Retention’s office can be found in Rooms 113 and 115 of the Fullerton Administration Building. 

Military & Veteran Student Services

Military & Veteran Student Services Website

At the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, we are proud of military and veteran students and we encourage them to take advantage of the many educational opportunities and resources that are available to them. We are so thankful that you’ve chosen to attend UAFS. Please know that we are here to help and want to see you succeed.

If you have questions about VA benefits or other programs through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, please contact our Financial Aid Advisor and VA School Certifying Official, Ms. Heather Chance.

VA School Certifying Official: Ms. Heather Chance
E-mail: heather.chance@uafs.edu
Phone: 479-788-7091

Veteran Student Programs

• MANE Event New Student Orientation - The Financial Aid & Veterans Benefits staff, including the School Certifying Official, will be available to connect incoming students with one another, provide information on eligible Veterans benefits and our campus resources for veteran students. 
• The Veteran’s Resource Lounge was established to give our students a place to study, connect with one another, and relax. The Veteran’s Resource Lounge is located on the first floor of the Campus Center, room 120.
• Student Veteran Organization (SVO) is an organization intended to support veteran students and their dependents.

Student Veterans Grievance

Student Veterans or a family member who receives tuition assistance or participate in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Scholarship are encouraged to submit feedback. A veteran student may submit a complaint if the university fails to follow the Principles of Excellence. The types of complaints the Department of Defense will review includes the following:

• Recruiting and marketing practices
• Quality of education
• Accreditation
• Grade Policy
• Financial Issues
• Release of transcripts
• Student loans
• Transfer of credits
• Post-graduation job opportunities
• Refund or collection issues
• Change in degree plan and requirements

To file a post-secondary educational complaint with the Department of Defense follow this link: https://pecs.militaryonesource.mil/pecs/dodpecs.aspx.

After submitting a complaint:

1. Complaint Submitted
2. The DoD and the military service review the school complaints.
3. DoD, military service and school respond to complaint
4. Student receives complaint response
5. DoD will follow up on the complaint

Students using the Montgomery or Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® can lodge complaints through the Veterans Affairs Department at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/feedback.asp.

Refund of Undergraduate Tuition

When a student officially withdraws from credit course(s), tuition may be refunded according to the following schedule:

Refunds for short-term courses or courses starting at times other than the beginning of the semester will be calculated on the prorated basis of a regular semester course. Fees for noncredit courses are not refundable after the first class meeting.

Students receiving Title IV (Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, William D. Ford Direct Stafford Loans) who completely withdraw from classes will be subject to the “Return of Title IV” refund calculation, as outlined by federal regulations.

During the first 60 percent of an academic term, a student “earns” Title IV funds in direct proportion to the length of time they remain enrolled. If a student withdraws before the 60 percent point, any unearned aid must be repaid to the respective Title IV program. Once the federal student aid funds are returned, the student will be responsible for any unpaid charges on the account.

The Office of Financial Aid calculates the amount of financial assistance the student earned while enrolled according to the following formula: number of days enrolled divided by total number of days in the semester. If the amount of federal aid disbursed exceeds the amount of aid earned as of the date of withdrawal, the student will be required to return some portion of the aid received.

Housing and Residential Life

Housing and Residential Life Website
479-788-7340

Sebastian Commons Apartments

Sebastian Commons offers a unique student housing experience for upper level students and married students who wish to reside on campus. The exclusive apartment community for UAFS students features one-, two-, and four-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include all basic utilities, full kitchen, individual rooms, full-sized beds, volleyball and basketball courts on site.

The Lion’s Den Residence Hall

The Lion’s Den is home to primarily first-year students. The residence hall is a sustainable design and features several spaces enhanced for community building. Residents enjoy a variety of suite-style room options including one-, two-, and three-bed floor plans with four or five people in each spacious suite. Amenities consist of fully furnished rooms, loftable extra-long twin beds, community lounges, safety and security features, residential programming, and all utilities, cable TV, and internet included. The on-site dining facility accommodates students with flexible meal plans in a setting that is both convenient and comfortable. The dining hall is an “all you care to eat” facility with several healthy options.

Lions ID Cards

Lions ID Card Website

Lions Mobile ID Website
479-788-7230

How to Get a Lions ID Card

Lions ID cards are issued from the Registrar’s Office in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Room 222.

Hours:

All university holidays are observed.

A driver’s license, military ID card, or passport must be presented. There is no cost for the first Lions ID card. Replacement Lions ID cards will cost $20.

The card is valid for the entire period that the student attends the UAFS.

Lions Cash and Go Green Printing Program

Lions Cash is the safe, efficient, and practical way to pay for things you need on campus and off. It is different than meal plan dollars.

As a member of the UAFS community, you may use your Lions ID card to access your Lions Cash account. Lions Cash is a Dining Dollars account tied to your Lions ID card.

With prepaid deposits of money in this voluntary* account, you will enjoy the convenience of being able to make purchases at participating locations without having cash in your pocket. As a member of the UAFS community, adding money to your Lions Cash account is simple. Lions Cash gives you the freedom and flexibility of buying power at locations on and off campus. For a full list of merchants that accept Lions Cash, go to academics.uafs.edu/lions-card-cash/about-lions-cash. Visit the LionsCash website to make an online deposit to your Lions Cash account.

Money can be added to your account via cash, debit card, credit card, check, or money order by visiting the UAFS Cashier’s Office on the second floor of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. Parents and family members can also add money to your Lions Cash account. All they need to know is your University ID number as it appears on your Lions ID card and your university e-mail address.

*Voluntary accounts are optional.

Mandatory Funds for Resident Students

Resident students must select and carry a residential meal plan. All meal plans include Dining Dollars, which may be used in the Food Court and Dining Hall. A limited portion of Dining Dollars may be used at select off-campus vendors or food merchants. Mandatory funds are non-refundable.

Printing Funds for Use in Designated UAFS Computer Labs

Printing at on-campus designated computer labs requires the use of funds from a Lions ID card. UAFS provides a credit to each student of $10 per semester for printing at on-campus designated computer labs. If at any time during the semester a student exceeds the amount provided by UAFS for printing, a deposit of voluntary funds must be made to the Lions ID card in order to print at on-campus designated computer labs.

Printing Fees:

$0.10 per black-and-white copy

$0.50 per color copy

Color printers are available in Baldor 110 and Boreham Library ONLY.

Printing Locations:

• Baldor Technology Center - 100, 110, 200, 201
• Breedlove Building - 208
• Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center - 122 and 200
• Echols Building - 112
• Flanders Building - 102, 108, 112
• Math-Science Building - 212, 236, 308
• Pendergraft Health Sciences Building - 116 and 302
• Boreham Library - 111, 118, 219
• Vines Building - 202
• Windgate - 110 and 306

Poor-quality prints should be reported to each location’s designated print station where instructions on how to proceed will be provided.

Lost and Found

479-788-7300

University-wide Lost and Found resides with the University Police Department, which is in the 51st Annex. The University does not assume liability for any lost items.

Office of International Student Services and Programs

International Student Services and Programs Website
479-788-7267

Study Abroad

Study Abroad Programs Website
479-788-7267

New Student and Family Programs

New Student and Family Programs Website
479-788-7319

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is committed to integrating the academic mission of the university with co-curricular experiences, with a focus on the development of community, leadership, and character. The values of openness, intellectual rigor, social responsibility, and mutual respect guide us as we strive to help others achieve their goals and aspirations. We devote ourselves to providing effective and efficient program and service delivery to students, faculty, staff, families, and guests.

We seek specifically to:

• Facilitate student academic, personal, civic, and professional growth and development
• Prepare students for leadership in a global, culturally diverse, and changing society
• Cultivate a campus community characterized by meaningful challenges and supportive services and programs through:
  • Leadership Development
  • Student Activities and Organizations
  • Student Affairs Support for First Year Programs
  • Student Concerns
  • Conduct Process

Students wanting more information or assistance should call 479-788-7310 or visit the Student Activities Office in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Room 111.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is also responsible for the publication and distribution of the Student Code of Conduct. The vice chancellor for student affairs, through the dean of students, administers the process that responds to allegations of violations to those rules and regulations by students or student organizations and assists and advises anyone in the university community who seeks to file a complaint of an alleged violation of the code. The conduct process includes different hearing formats depending on the severity of a violation and/or a student’s prior conduct record and can include a one-on-one meeting with a professional staff member or a formal hearing that may be administrative or with a student conduct board. The vice chancellor’s office works closely with a variety of campus offices including University Police, Housing and Residential Life, Student Health, the Counseling Center, and many other departments and academic areas to proactively educate students about student responsibility and university expectations.

The Student Code of Conduct may be found on the UAFS website, uafs.edu/university/student-handbook. If you have questions regarding the Student Code of Conduct or student conduct process, please contact the vice chancellor’s office in Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Room 201, or call 479-788-7310.

Powell Student Health Clinic

Powell Student Health Clinic Website
studenthealth@uafs.edu
479-788-7444

Registrar’s Office

Registrar’s Office Website
479-788-7230

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center

Groups and recognized organizations on campus may schedule activities in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center if the activities do not interfere with general student use. All scheduling must be made through the campus booking coordinator at scheduling@uafs.edu or 479-788-7315.

Students are asked to treat the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center with care. Any action which may damage the building or the furnishings, or interfere with the rights of others, is prohibited.

Hours

Campus and Community Engagement

Campus and Community Engagement Website
479-788-7663

Bulletin Boards, Blue Zones, Roto Cubes, Digital Flyers, Banners, and Chalking

Bulletin boards are placed at various locations throughout the campus. Posters or flyers may be posted only on bulletin boards marked for student use. All materials for posting, including any commercial advertising, must be approved and stamped by the Student Life Office in the Campus Center, Room 115.

Blue Zones are located in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. Student groups may use blue painters tape to post their approved flyers/posters anywhere within their bounds.

RotoCubes are the large mobile rotating bulletin boards. They are located in the main hallway of the Campus Center outside the Reynolds Room and in the breezeway.

Digital flyers can be electronically posted to the four digital display monitors located in the Campus Center. Create your flyer on a PowerPoint slide and email it to studentactivities@uafs.edu.

Banners can be hung from the second floor balcony of the Campus Center. These banners must be pre-approved by the SLO. The banners should be no larger than 8 feet by 8 feet and may only hang for two (2) weeks at a time.

Sidewalk chalk is available for RSO use from the SAO. Sidewalk chalk may be used for marketing on sidewalks that are not covered. Chalking is prohibited in covered areas and on brick surfaces.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Fraternity and Sorority Life Website
479-788-7694

Registered Student Organizations

NUMALink

479-788-7788

Student Disability Services

Student Disability Services Website
479-788-7577

ROAR First-Year Advising Center

ROAR First-Year Advising Center Website
479-788-7400

College of Business and Industry

479-788-7800

College of Business and Industry Website

College of Arts and Sciences

479-788-7574 (for programs in communication, languages, and general studies)

479-788-7433 (for programs in arts and social sciences)

College of Arts and Sciences Website

College of Health, Education, and Human Services

479-788-7841 or 479-788-7283

College of Health, Education, and Human Services Website

Graduate Studies

Graduate students will be advised by their graduate faculty advisor within their program of study.

Babb Center for Career Services

Babb Center for Career Services Website
479-788-7017

Service Desk

Service Desk Website
479-788-7460

Veterans

Military and Veterans Website
479-788-7091

Military service veterans and sons, daughters, and spouses of deceased or 100 percent veterans with disabilities should contact the veterans certifying official in the Financial Aid Office.

Eligible university students may qualify for GI Bill®, Veterans Readiness and Employment, War Orphans, and other types of VA assistance.

Students using veterans’ benefits should be aware of VA regulations governing academic standards. No payment of educational benefits will be made for auditing a course or for a course that is not used in computing graduation requirements.

All inquiries should be addressed to the veterans certifying official in the Financial Aid Office, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Room 214. Complete information about VA requirements and procedures will be provided upon request.

Each student receiving VA benefits posting less than a term 2.00 GPA will be placed on probation. Those students will be allowed to receive benefits but will be monitored closely by the VA certifying official. While on probation the student(s) whose GPA falls below a 2.00 for consecutive semesters will have their benefits suspended.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Dave Stevens Lion Pride Needs Pantry

479-788-7310 or 479-788-7596

Lion Pride Pantry Website