UAFS Viewbook 2023-24

19:1 Student -toFaculty Ratio

91.4% graduate employment rate

Financial Costs and SAVINGS

Full-Time Tuition - $5,640

Mandatory Fees - $2,953.50

Yearly Total - $8,593.50

Full-time enrollment equals 30 credit hours.

Estimated tuition and mandatory fees for 2023-2024

The Financial Aid Office at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith assists students with applying for and maintaining financial assistance to help cover the costs of their education. They work with federal, state, institutional, and outside aid resources.

$38

MILLION

of students received scholarships or grant aid

Total grant/scholarship aid to UAFS students

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UAFS offers in-state tuition to residents of bordering states. Save more than $9,000 a year!

2023–2024 Housing Room Rates & Meal Plans

Lion’s Den Room Rates

The Lion’s Den academic contract covers Aug. 17, 2023, through May 13, 2024, excluding winter break.

Merit-based scholarship housing stipends available for those who qualify.

Lion’s Den Meal Plans

ALL STUDENTS YEARLY Unlimited Meals per week/$75 Dining Dollars ($25 limit off campus) per semester

220 Meal Plan/$150 Dining Dollars

($50 limit off campus) per semester

160 Meal Plan/$250 Dining Dollars

$4,000

$3,800

($50 limit off campus) per semester $3,600

Dining Dollars can be used in the food court and at various locations off campus.

Merit Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for four years or until the completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. Renewal is based upon the completion of 24 hours per academic year. Students must also earn a 3.0 GPA for Platinum, Gold, and Silver renewal and 2.5 GPA for Bronze and Lion Pride renewal. Merit scholarship housing stipends are valid for up to four years. Your admission application also acts as your application for both Foundation and merit-based scholarships. There is no need to submit a separate scholarship application.

Prestigious Scholarships

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith provides merit-based scholarships to our most academically successful students in the form of Freshman Prestigious Scholarships. UAFS Freshman Prestigious Scholarships require a separate application in addition to the Application for Admissions.

For a complete list of scholarships available to freshmen, scan the QR code to the right.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts

English Historyµ

Media Communicationµ

Musicµ

Political Scienceµ

Psychologyµ

Spanishµ

Studio Artµ

Theatreµ

Bachelor of Business Administrationµ with concentrations selected from two of the following:

• Core Accounting Concepts

• Professional Accounting Concepts

• Public Accounting Concepts

• Business Economics

• Business Interdisciplinary

• Consumer Marketingª

• Corporate Financeª

• Digital Marketingª

• Human Resource Management

• International Management

• Investments

• Leadershipª

• Small Enterprise Management

• Supply Chain Managementª

Bachelor of General Studies

Bachelor of Music Education

Instrumental Music K-12

Vocal Music K-12

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science

Biologyµ with concentration in one of the following:

• Biological Sciences

• Biomedical Professions

Biology with Teacher Licensure 7-12

Chemistryµ with concentration in one of the following:

• Biochemistry

• Professional Computer Scienceµ

Criminal Justicevµ

Dental Hygiene

Early Childhood Educationvuª

Electrical Engineering Technology

Elementary Education K-6

Elementary Education K-6

Non-Licensure

English with Teacher Licensure 7-12

Geoscienceµ

Graphic Design

History with Teacher Licensure 7-12

Imaging Sciences - Diagnostic

Medical Sonography

Mathematicsµ

Mathematics with Teacher Licensure

Middle Level Education 4-8

Middle Level Education 4-8

Non-Licensure

Organizational Leadership

Bachelor of Social Workµ

Associate/Minor/Certificate Key

v Associate available

µ Minor available

u Technical Certificate available

ª Certificate of Proficiency available

ASSOCIATE DEGREES MINORS

Associate of Applied Science

Computer Aided Designu

Electronics Technology

General Technology with concentration in one of the following:

• General

• Automotiveu(ªDrivability, Drivetrain, and Undercar Technology)

• Weldingu(ªArc, MIG, and TIG)

Radiography

Surgical Technology

Associate of Arts

Associate of General Studies

Associate of Science

Engineering, with concentration in one of the following

• Electrical

• Mechanical

Applied Statistics

Art History

Creative Writing

Diversity Studies

Geographic Information Systems

Literary and Cultural Studies

Philosophy Physics

Professional Writing

Sociology

Speech

Teaching English as a Second Languageª

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES

Industrial Electronics and Electrical Maintenanceª

CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY

Accounting Fundamentals

Computer Aided Design Fundamentals

Computer Aided Design Advanced

Content Creation, Editing, and Publishing

Cyber Systems

Data Analytics

Economic Analysis

Emergency Medical Technology

Entrepreneurship

Grant and Non-Profit Writing

Human Resource Management

International Business

International Financial Economics

Investment Securities

Pre-Law Studies

Public Accounting Standards and Practices

Robotics

Sustainable Energy Technologies

Technical Writing

User Experience - UX

Welding Layout and Fabrication

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Services Student

ROAR First-Year Advising Center

Advisors and staff at the Roar are here to support the start of your educational career. Our advisors provide one-on-one advising, degree planning, and course registration. Whether you are undecided or have found the major for you, the ROAR is here to help guide you to being a successful student at UAFS.

Academic SUCCESS Center

The ASC aims to enhance your academic development as you work toward your academic dreams, graduation, and beyond. We have your back when challenges come your way. Our team of professionals provides you with peer tutoring, academic coaching, and test proctoring to help you overcome any barriers that may come between you and success.

Writing Center

The Writing Center staff assists writers at all levels of experience. We believe that anyone can benefit from collaborative tutoring and that the process of drafting and revising under the guidance of experienced writers is a fundamental step in strengthening your confidence in your writing. We hope to meet you wherever you are in your writing process and assist you in further developing your writing skillset.

Career Services

Here at UAFS, you don’t just get a degree; you also get a resume. The Career Services team provides career education programs designed to assist you with finding a career path, developing a resume, and connecting you with employers and job listings to ensure that you are career ready upon graduation.

Powell Student Health Clinic

The Powell Student Health Clinic is a free resource for students to use for many health- and wellness-related issues. Services provided include:

• walk-in sick visits

• prescription refills

• simple wound care

• flu shots

• labs as indicated

• annual wellness physicals

• chronic issue management

• health screening for admission into health science programs

• diabetes testing

• depression screening

Student Counseling Center

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Student Counseling Center is committed to treating the psychiatric, behavioral, and emotional needs of our students. Our licensed, caring mental health professionals understand that mental illness and disorders are real and are here to help students navigate through difficult times. UAFS students have access to eight free sessions each academic year.

The Lion’s Den is a premiere suite-style residence hall designed exclusively for UAFS first-year students and underclassmen.

• Fully Furnished

• Student Lounges

• High-Speed Wireless Internet

• 24-Hour Laundry Room Access

• Full-Size Kitchen Access

• All Utilities Included

• Suite-Style Bathrooms

• Residential Life Programming

Campus Dining

Let our professionals do the cooking while you do the learning. Enjoy fresh meals in a setting that is both convenient and comfortable at either of our dining locations.

Lion’s Den Dining Hall

• Buffet Style

• Dine-In and To-Go Options

• Homestyle Meals

• Vegetarian Options

Campus Center Food Court

• Starbucks

• Pizza/Pasta

• Mexican Grill

• Grab-and-Go Options

Housing and Meals

Housing is billed by semester. Payment plans are available.

Living Learning Communities

Based off the 160 meals per semester plan in the 2023-2024 housing prices.

A living learning community (LLC) is a group of students who live within the same wing of the Lion’s Den and are involved in an LLC that fits their interests. Programming is tailored to the mission of the LLC to help those students excel in that area alongside their classmates and suitemates. Some advantages of joining an LLC are:

• Data shows LLC students are more successful academically

• Relationships with faculty in your program early in your college experience

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• Free workshops, classes, or seminars for LLC participants

• $1,000 housing stipend for being in an LLC

MEN’S SPORTS WOMEN’S SPORTS

Get in on the game day atmosphere at the Stubblefield Center, which hosts Lions volleyball and basketball. Be part of volleyball’s First Point and attend tailgate parties before walking over to the Stubb. In the spring, take in a baseball game at Crowder Field, located adjacent to the Stubblefield Center. Students with a Lions ID receive free entry to all home contests. Baseball

Volleyball

UAFS Campus Recreation and Wellness department is here to enhance the quality of life of our students, faculty, and staff by offering opportunities for participation in various recreational programs, services, and facilities. The Campus Recreation and Wellness department includes the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC), intramural sports, fitness programs, club sports, and outdoor programs. The

• 35-foot climbing wall

• 15-foot bouldering wall

• Matrix® strength and cardiovascular equipment

• Numerous group fitness classes offered throughout the week

• Two full-size basketball courts

• Two studio rooms for group and personal fitness use

• Walking/Jogging track on the second floor

APPLY

• Submit the free online application at lions.uafs.edu/apply

• We only need your official transcripts to make a decision

VISIT CAMPUS

• Take a tour of campus with a current student

• Meet with the Admissions staff

• Receive an overview of financial aid information

DEN DAY

• Get to know the campus community

• Mingle with current students

• Meet with campus department leaders

• Experience UAFS

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