New Student Orientation

To-Dos Before My Advising Appointment

1. If you have not, please log-in to your UARK email account and start checking daily.
• Please complete the Pre-Advising Form as soon as possible, prior to your orientation date
• Activate your UARK Student Account
• Change your UARK Password
• Save your password somewhere besides your computer for quick access (e.g. cell phone)
• If unable to access your account even after updating password, contact the IT Help Desk
• Make sure your major is listed appropriately

 

2. Complete these steps now to make sure you’re ready to register! Address your onboarding tasks by clicking each item and following the prompts

   • Visit uark.edu and click on the blue Workday icon. Select Workday, and log in using your U of A student account.
   • Watch this video to see how to complete your onboarding.
   • Watch this video to learn how to accept/decline your financial aid.

   Reminder, you must finish the onboarding process before you can enroll or see class options at the University of Arkansas. Onboarding deadline: April 11, 2025.

   • If your MMR (Shot Record) is not on file, upload into your New Student Center prior to your orientation date
   • The 8-Semester Degree Completion Plan Hold requires your input for removal and will be completed at your advising appointment
   • When logging in, remember your user ID is the same as your email (e.g. xxxxxx@uark.edu) and the password is the same as the one you set for your email

 

3. While in Workday Student:

• • You have been pre-enrolled into the upcoming semester classes by your Academic Advisor based on test scores, your response on the pre-advising form, and previously earned credits on file:

    • If you received course credit not listed in program plan, let your Academic Advisor know when you meet
    • Concurrent/Dual credits require you contact the institution where you earned the credits (not high school) requesting an official transcript be sent to UA Registrar’s Office
    • AP/IB credits need to be requested from College Board to be sent to UA Registrar’s Office
    • How to submit transcripts/credit: UA Registrar's Office
    • Previous concurrent college/AP/IB classes completed we have received
    • Specific program/degree requirements are listed in Workday Student

 

4. If you know a class needs to be changed due to external time conflicts, classes previously completed, etc., look at options in Workday Sudent; be prepared to discuss changes with advisor at New Student Orientation
• Be aware that UNIV 10051 University Perspectives is required; you have been placed into specific sections with students in your major; class will not be changed unless swapping into AFLS 102H3-Bumpers College Honors University Perspectives

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Bumpers College Help Desk

Please do not hesitate to reach out about the orientation process, questions or concerns. You can reach us in the Bumpers College Waldrip Student Center (AGRI-205), Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 479-575-2252 or aflsdean@uark.edu.

Need to change your major, orientation session or have other questions for NSO? Please see the U of A New Student Orientation FAQ.

For major specific questions, connect with a member of our advising team. 

 

For program specific questions, reach out to a member of our student services teams.