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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

 

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 UAConnect Degree Audit.

 



Important Dates:

  • Feb. 1: Deadline to apply for May intercession, Summer and August Intercession study abroad programs
  • Feb. 1: Deadline to apply for study abroad scholarships for May Intercession, Summer and August Intercession programs
  • Feb. 13: All Careers Fair
  • Feb. 15: Bumpers College Scholarships Application Closes
  • Feb. 21: Health & Helping Professions Career Fair
  • Feb. 23:Deadline to drop a first 8-week class with “W”
  • March 1: Deadline to apply for Spring 2024 Graduation
  • March 6: Second 8-week classes begin
  • March 7: Hospitality Career Fair
  • March 8: Deadline to add a second 8-week class
  • March 12: Deadline to drop a second 8-week class without a "w"
  • March18-22: Spring Break (No Classes/Campus Offices open M-Th)

 

 Meet our Advising Team below!

 

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
Hayden Lucas

Hayden Lucas

Career Counselor

Email helucas@uark.edu

Request Handshake Appointment Calendar

Career Conversations for:
  • Career Exploration
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Resume Building