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Academic Advising

 

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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Early Alert Form

 

Visit the Waldrip Student Center or contact us for more help!

AGRI 205

(479) 575-2252

aflsdean@uark.edu 


 

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:

  • Sept. 22: Bumpers College Drop in day @ the CORD for career prep
  • Sept. 23: Careers in Care Career and Internship fair
  • Sept. 24: All Majors Career and Internship fair
  • Sept. 26: Deadline to drop a first 8-week class with a “W”s
  • Oct. 1: Agricultural, Food & Natural Resources Career Fair
  • Oct. 1: Deadline to apply for Fall 2025 Graduation
  • Oct. 8: Second 8-week classes begin
  • Oct. 10: Deadline to add a second 8-week class
  • Oct. 13-14: Fall Break (No classes/Campus offices open)
  • Oct. 16: Deadline to drop a second 8-week class without a “W”
  • Nov. 3-21: Advanced Registration for Spring 2025
  • Nov. 14: Last day to drop any class with a “W”
  • Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
  • Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving Holiday (Campus offices closed)
  • Dec. 4: Last day of classes for fall semester
  • Dec. 4: Last day to officially withdraw from the University
  • Dec. 5: Reading Day
  • Dec. 8-12: Final Exams
  • Dec. 13: Commencement

 Meet our Advising Team!

 

Lucas Simmons

Lucas Simmons

Director of Advising & Retention Specialist

Email lmsimmon@uark.edu

Request UA Success Appointment Calendar


Advises for:

  • AFLS Exploring Students
  • Academic Concerns
  • Transfer Help
  • SSS/Trio Mentor
  • Food, Nutrition & Health
  • Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Jody Davis

Jody Davis

Director of Student Records

Email kdavis@uark.edu

Request UA Success Appointment Calendar


Advises for:

  • Graduation
  • Degree Audit Issues
  • Honors Questions
  • Academic Concerns
Melinda Dunlap

Melinda Dunlap

Academic Counselor

Email mdunlap@uark.edu

Request UA Success Appointment Calendar


Advises for:

  • Agricultural Business
  • Birth Through Kindergarten
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Development & Family Sciences

Abbie Tanner

Abbie Tanner

Academic Counselor

Email agtanner@uark.edu

Request UA Success Appointment Calendar


Advises for:

  • Animal Science
  • Poultry Science
  • Crop Science
  • Environmental, Soil & Water Science
  • Horticulture, Landscape & Turf Science
  • Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology
Cathy Hamilton

Cathy Hamilton

Academic Counselor & Online Programs Coordinator

Email hamilton@uark.edu

Request UA Success Appointment Calendar


Advises for:

  • Apparel Merchandising & Product Development
  • Food Science

Help & Resources

 

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.