Academic and Other Support Services
Academic and Other Support Services
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STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER (SSC)
- Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Coaching, and Writing Support
- Website: https://success.uark.edu/
- Location:
- Main Office
- 640 N. Garland, Suites 107-109
- Tutoring, Coaching, Writing appts and drop-ins:
- 3 Stations: Mullins Library, Futrall Hall 158, and Maple Hill East 140
- Contact: 479-575-7617 or success@uark.edu (Chat also available on website)
- Office hours: Please contact SSC or visit website
- Main Office
- Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Coaching, and Writing Support
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TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)
- Federally funded program offering services to students who meet one or more of the
following criteria: first-generation college, Federal income-eligible, and/or documented
disability. SSS offers academic, financial, career, graduate school, and personal
counseling, as well as tutoring, to promote retention and graduation.
- Limited number of participants – all students must complete application (available online)
- Students with disabilities must submit “documentation of disability” form (available online)
- Website: http://sss.uark.edu
- Location: 6th Floor West in Union
- Contact: 479-575-5781 or sss@uark.edu
- Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Federally funded program offering services to students who meet one or more of the
following criteria: first-generation college, Federal income-eligible, and/or documented
disability. SSS offers academic, financial, career, graduate school, and personal
counseling, as well as tutoring, to promote retention and graduation.
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PAT WALKER HEALTH CENTER
- The Pat Walker Health Center provides multi-dimensional health services to the University
community through medical services, women's healthcare, counseling and psychological
services, and health promotion and education.
- Website: http://health.uark.edu/
- Location: 525 N. Garland Ave. (On the corner of Maple and Garland)
- Contact: 479-575-4451 (for hearing impaired only: 479-575-4124) or pwhc@uark.edu
- Office hours: Please contact Pat Walker Health Center or visit website
- The Pat Walker Health Center provides multi-dimensional health services to the University
community through medical services, women's healthcare, counseling and psychological
services, and health promotion and education.
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COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS)
- CAPS provides individual counseling to current University of Arkansas students.
- Website: http://health.uark.edu/counseling/index.php
- Location: Pat Walker Health Center
- Contact: 479-575-5276 (answered 24/7)
- Office hours: Please contact CAPS or visit website
- CAPS provides individual counseling to current University of Arkansas students.
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COLLEGE ACADEMIC ADVISING
- Go to your UA Connect Student Center (the main page) to find the name and location of your academic advisor. **Remember to schedule an advising appt. early, so that you can schedule your classes during the advanced registration period.
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MATH RESOURCE AND TEACHING CENTER (MRTC)
- Provides tutors, computers and a quiet place to study for all university math students.
Math students also may take tests in the MRTC Testing Center
- Website: http://mrtc.uark.edu/
- Location: Champions Hall - 3rd level (811 W Dickson St.)
- Hours:
- Testing Center: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Tutoring Center: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Provides tutors, computers and a quiet place to study for all university math students.
Math students also may take tests in the MRTC Testing Center
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CENTER FOR WORLD LANGUAGES, LITERATURES & CULTURES
- Within the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures: lab with computers,
video cameras, printers, video/audio editing software and more. Also provides in-person
tech support.
- Website: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/world-languages/world-languages-and-digital-humanities-studio.php
- Location: JB Hunt 207
- Contact: (479) 575-6856
- Within the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures: lab with computers,
video cameras, printers, video/audio editing software and more. Also provides in-person
tech support.
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UA ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
- Resource list provided by the New Student & Family Programs Office and the Division of Student Affairs
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UA SUCCESS
- UA Success is a communication tool that connects you to your instructors and advisors,
as well as numerous campus resources and services. UA Success is accessible by logging
into Blackboard using your university username and password (see website for other
methods to access UA Success).
- Website: http://advising.uark.edu/uasuccess/
- UA Success is a communication tool that connects you to your instructors and advisors,
as well as numerous campus resources and services. UA Success is accessible by logging
into Blackboard using your university username and password (see website for other
methods to access UA Success).
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)
- The career center provides many services including career counseling, resume and cover
letter reviews, mock job and medical interviews, job search assistance, career fairs,
company information sessions, career assessments, Skype interview room reservations,
career exploration classes, graduate school counseling, CTR coaching, selecting a
major assistance, and LinkedIn profile reviews and photo sessions and more.
- Website: https://studentaffairs.uark.edu/
- Location: 6th floor (west side) of the Arkansas Union (607) above the Union Ballroom
- Contact: 479-575-2805 or career@uark.edu
- Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Appointments start at 8:30am with the last appointment starting at 3:30pm.
- The career center provides many services including career counseling, resume and cover
letter reviews, mock job and medical interviews, job search assistance, career fairs,
company information sessions, career assessments, Skype interview room reservations,
career exploration classes, graduate school counseling, CTR coaching, selecting a
major assistance, and LinkedIn profile reviews and photo sessions and more.
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CENTER FOR MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSITY EDUCATION
- A student-centered, multicultural, intersectional spacesupporting student success
through a variety of academic workshops, seminars and academic coaching, cultural
celebrations, intercultural public events, arts-based community outreach, educational
forums, and partnerships that promote diversity education and social justice.
- Website: https://multicultural.uark.edu/
- Location: Arkansas Union 404
- Contact: 479-575-8405 or uamc@uark.edu
- A student-centered, multicultural, intersectional spacesupporting student success
through a variety of academic workshops, seminars and academic coaching, cultural
celebrations, intercultural public events, arts-based community outreach, educational
forums, and partnerships that promote diversity education and social justice.
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VETERANS RESOURCE AND INFORMATION CENTER (VRIC)
- VRIC serves as the central point of contact for prospective or current UA student
veterans needing assistance with the admissions process, applying for military educational
benefits and scholarships, and referrals to various academic departments around campus.
Additionally, they maintain a large network within the community to refer students
to organizations specializing in veteran services.
- Website: http://veteranscenter.uark.edu/
- Location: GACS Suites 115-116 (640 N. Garland Ave.)
- Contact: 479-575-VRIC (8742) or vric@uark.edu
- Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- VRIC serves as the central point of contact for prospective or current UA student
veterans needing assistance with the admissions process, applying for military educational
benefits and scholarships, and referrals to various academic departments around campus.
Additionally, they maintain a large network within the community to refer students
to organizations specializing in veteran services.