Academic Advising & Student Services
Bumpers College Advising Mission
Enhance the educational experience and maximize opportunities for students in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences.
Therefore, we are committed to a strong, effective academic advising program. Advising plays a significant role in the developmental process of educating students for lifelong learning. The advising relationship is a partnership between student and advisor and is dependent on effective communication and regular contact. This partnership has shared responsibilities which culminate in student success.
In addition to advising, the Bumpers College Student Services team is here to answer questions, address concerns and offer support to you as you grow from new student to graduate. Our door is always open!
What are you looking for?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Student Forms
- Administrative Forms (for Faculty & Staff)
- Academic Resources & Student Rights
Student Expectations:
- Review degree audit
- Be responsible for self
- Be familiar with deadlines
- Know your degree plan requirements
- Plan a semester ahead
- Use your U of A e-mail
- Utilize your resources
- Communicate with advisors/instructors to develop a relationship
Advisor Expectations:
- Know degree requirements
- Know resources and services
- Understand sequencing of courses
- Provide guidance and advice
- Document advising information in UASuccess
Who is my advisor?
Your academic advisor is listed on your UAConnect Degree Audit.
If one is not listed, please contact the Waldrip Student Center for help at:
(479) 575-2252
aflsdean@uark.edu
AGRI 205
Connect with Our Professional Advisors or Student Services Team
Lucas Simmons
Senior Advisor/Student Experience Coordinator
Request UA Success Appointment 
Advises for:
- AFLS Exploring Students
- Transitions Academic Program
- SSS/Trio Mentor
Jody Davis
Director of Student Records
Request UA Success Appointment Advises for graduation and degree audit issues
Melinda Dunlap
Academic Counselor
Request UA Success Appointment
Advises for: Agricultural Business, Birth Through Kindergarten, Hospitality Management,
Human Development & Family Sciences
Abbie Tanner
Academic Counselor
Request UA Success Appointment
Advises for: Animal Science, Poultry Science, Crop Science, Environmental, Soil
& Water Science, Horticulture, Turf & Landscape Science, Agricultural Education, Communication
and Technology
Cathy Hamilton
Academic Counselor
Request UA Success Appointment
Advises for: Apparel Merchandising & Product Development, Human Nutrition & Dietetics,
Food, Nutrition & Health, Food Science
For those unsure of which advisor to connect with, please contact the Waldrip Student Center to be connected with the appropriate representative.
Help & Resources
UA Connect Help
UA Success Help
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.