Bumpers College Academic Advising
Outstanding advising begins with a partnership and two-way communication between student and advisor. Our Student Services team is here to provide guidance, answer questions, address concerns and provide support on your path from student to graduate.
Visit the Waldrip Student Center or contact us for more help!
AGRI 205
(479) 575-2252
Who is my advisor?
Your academic advisor is listed on your Workday 'Academics Hub.' If one is not listed, please contact the Waldrip Student Center (AGRI 205) for help (479) 575-2252 or aflsdean@uark.edu
Important Dates:
- Aug. 10: A-Week Bumpers College Open House
- Aug. 17: First Day of Classes
- Aug. 21: Deadline to add/swap a full semester class
- Aug. 21: Deadline to drop a first 8-week class without a "W"
- Aug. 27: Bumpers Bash!
- Aug. 28: Deadline to drop a full semester class without a "W"
- Sept. 7: Labor Day (No classes/Campus offices closed)
- Sept. 25: Deadline to drop a first 8-week class with "W"
- Oct. 1: Deadline to apply for Fall 2026 Graduation
- Oct. 7: Agricultural, Food & Natural Resources Career Fair
- Oct. 7: Second 8-week classes begin
- Oct. 9: Deadline to add a second 8-week class
- Oct. 19-20: Fall Break (No classes/Campus offices open)
- Oct. 26-Nov. 20: Advanced Registration for Spring 2027
- Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
- Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving Holiday (Campus offices closed)
- Dec. 3: Deadline to drop any enrolled courses with a "W"
- Dec. 3: Last day of classes for fall semester
- Dec. 3: Last day to officially withdraw from the University
- Dec. 4: Reading Day
- Dec. 7-11: Final Exams
- Dec. 12: Fall Commencement
Meet our Advising Team!
Lucas Simmons
Director of the
Waldrip Student Center
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Advises for:
- AFLS Exploring Students
- Academic Concerns
- Transfer Help
- SSS/Trio Mentor
Donia Timby
Assistant Director of Records & Enrollment
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Advises for:
- Graduation
- Degree Audit Issues
- Honors Questions
- Academic Concerns
Melinda Dunlap
Academic Counselor
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Advises for:
- Agricultural Business
- Human Development & Family Sciences-Life Span Development Online Majors
Abbie Tanner
Academic Counselor
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Advises for:
- Animal Science
- Poultry Science
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology
Cathy Hamilton
Academic Counselor & Online Programs Coordinator
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Advises for:
- Apparel Merchandising & Product Development
Stephen Baldridge
Academic Counselor
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Advises for:
- Food Science
- Food, Nutrition & Health
- Hospitality Management
- Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Anson Andrews
Academic Counselor
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Advises for:
- Crop Science
- Environmental, Soil & Water Science
- Horticulture, Landscape & Turf Sciences
- Human Development & Family Sciences
Natasha Hightower
Academic Counselor & Online Programs Coordinator
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Advises for:
- Agricultural Business -Risk
Management
- Pre-Law Online Majors
Help & Resources
- Early Alert Form
- Major/Minor Change Form
- Student Forms
- Administrative Forms (For Faculty & Staff)
UASuccess is a communication tool that connects you to your instructors and advisors, as well as numerous campus resources and services. Log in to Blackboard using your university username and password to get started. Chrome or Firefox are the recommended browsers for using UASuccess.