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:
- Jan. 1: Advanced Registration for Spring 2026
- Jan. 12: First Day of Classes
- Jan. 16: Deadline to add/swap a full semester class
- Jan. 16: Deadline to drop a first 8-week class without a “W”
- Jan. 19: MLK Day (No Classes/Offices closed)
- Jan. 26: Deadline to drop a full semester class without a “W”
- Feb. 15: Bumpers College Scholarship Application Closes
- Feb. 20: Deadline to drop a first 8-week class with “W”
- March 1: Deadline to apply for Spring 2026 Graduation
- March 1: Deadline to apply to walk in Spring 2026 Graduation
- March 4: Second 8-week classes begin
- March 10: Deadline to drop a second 8-week class without a “W”
- March 23-27: Spring Break (No Classes/Campus offices open M-Th)
- April 6-24: Advanced Registration for Summer/Fall 2026
- April 17: Last day to drop any Spring 2026 class with a “W”
- April 30: Last day of classes for Spring 2026 semester
- April 30: Last day to officially withdraw from all UA classes
- May 1: Reading Day
- May 4-8: Final Exams
- May 8: Spring Commencement (Bumpers Ceremony)
Meet our Advising Team!
Lucas Simmons
Director of Advising & Retention Specialist
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Advises for:
- AFLS Exploring Students
- Academic Concerns
- Transfer Help
- SSS/Trio Mentor
- Food, Nutrition & Health
- Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Jody Davis
Director of Student Records
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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
- Birth Through Kindergarten
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development & Family Sciences
Abbie Tanner
Academic Counselor
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Advises for:
- Animal Science
- Poultry Science
- Crop Science
- Environmental, Soil & Water Science
- Horticulture, Landscape & Turf Science
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology
Cathy Hamilton
Academic Counselor & Online Programs Coordinator
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Advises for:
- Apparel Merchandising & Product Development
- Food Science
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.