Students
Frequently Asked Questions
- I am having difficulty in some of my classes. Where can I find help?
- How do I declare or change my major?
- How do I transfer course work from another institution?
- I am having personal problems. Who can help me?
- How do I get information about the Advanced Composition Exemption Exam?
- How do I calculate my GPA?
- How do I apply for grade forgiveness (I repeated a class and I want the better grade counted)?
- How do I withdraw from the University?
- How do I develop a resume and find job opportunities?
- How do I apply for graduation?
- How do I request an official transcript?
Q: Who is my academic advisor?
Please visit our Contact Us page
Q: I am having difficulty in some of my classes. Where can I find help?
1. General tutoring assistance:
https://sharepoint.uark.edu/sites/ELC/default.aspx2. Math assistance is available at:
http://mrtc.uark.edu/index.htm3. For assistance with writing & English assignments:
http://new-www3.uark.edu/qwct/index.asp
Q: How do I declare or change my major?
If you have made a decision to declare or change your major, to a program in Bumpers College, visit the Dean's Office in the Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences (AFLS) building next door to the University Health Center, room E 108
If you are struggling with this decision, you are encouraged to visit the Career Development Center in the Arkansas Union, room 607. Or visit their web page at: http://career.uark.edu/students.asp
Q: How do I transfer course work from another institution?
Please visit Registrar's website
Q: I am having personal problems. Who can help me?
The AEP is an academic enrichment program provides both individual and group counseling sessions to assist students with improving their college experience. Please visit the website
Q: How do I get information about the Advanced Composition Exemption Exam?
Please visit Testing Services website
Q: How do I calculate my GPA?
Please visit the online GPA Calculator
Q: How do I apply for grade forgiveness (I repeated a class and I want the better grade counted)?
Grade forgiveness permits a student to improve his or her GPA by repeating a maximum of two courses (up to 9 hours) in which a "D" or "F" was earned. This applies only to courses taken and repeated at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.To apply for grade forgiveness, students must file their request with the Registrar's Office, Hunt Hall 146, before graduation.
- Students are limited to two requests as a UA undergraduate.
- Lecture/lab co-requisites taken together count as one usage.
- Both the original grade and the new grade appear on the transcript.
- Grades received because of academic dishonesty are not eligible.
- Some institutions will not recognize grade forgiveness.
Q: How do I withdraw from the University?
Please visit the Registrar's website
Q: How do I develop a resume and find job opportunities?
Please visit the UA Career Development Center website
Q: How do I apply for graduation?
Please visit the Registrar's website
Q: How do I request an official transcript?
Please view the The University of Arkansas Transcript Request PDF
Q: Any additional questions?
Please visit our Contact Us page