Chancellor’s Message

You have in front of you an important key to success.

This catalog will help you unlock the doors of your future and prepare you for success both in your career and in your life. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a place of ideas with a focus on movement. We’ve designed our courses not only to provide the knowledge you’ll need to  accomplish your career goals, but also to challenge you to think critically and creatively. The programs outlined within these pages reflect the very best of the university, from our dedication to 21st-century scholarship, to combining learning in the classroom with real-world experience, and to academic excellence.

At UAFS the faculty members’ commitment to higher learning, research, and technology is paralleled by their enthusiasm for fostering a positive and enlightened learning environment. Our faculty are dedicated to balancing classroom instruction with practical, hands-on education that can be immediately applied upon graduation.

UAFS continues to enjoy a cooperative and productive relationship with regional communities, ensuring that our students have the opportunity to apply their education through internships and other civic and business activities. Further, our rich diversity makes the university uniquely equipped to respond to the needs of students from all walks of life, not only  academically, but culturally as well. Welcome to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Sincerely,

Terisa Riley, Ph.D.
Chancellor