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Welcome to the University of Arkansas Student Handbook

I’m Dr. Danny Pugh, the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and your Dean of Students. Whether you are a returning student or new to the campus, you’ve made a great decision to attend this university and be part of the Razorback family!

The people who make up Student Affairs are committed to your success and want you to have a wonderful University of Arkansas Experience! This handbook can help guide you through it.

In addition to the information about services available to you from the Division of Student Affairs, this site contains the newly revised Academic Integrity Policy and Code of Student Life. We are very appreciative of the faculty and students for their efforts in these revisions, which capture the values of our community of scholars. These values represent your rights as a student scholar and member of our community. Maintaining an atmosphere that furthers intellectual and personal development while respecting the rights of all is a responsibility we must all embrace.

As individuals, and as a collective, the faculty, staff, and students of the University of Arkansas are here to support one another and aid you in all of your endeavors. Take a look around this site and see the many resources and opportunities are available to you.

I encourage you to strive for exceptional success in the classroom and to get involved in something the University offers outside of the classroom. It will enrich your nature talents and strengthen your University of Arkansas experience.

- Dr. Daniel J. Pugh, Sr., VPSA/Dean of Students

Welcome from Associated Student Government

As the President of the Associated Student Government, it is both an honor and privilege to welcome you to the University of Arkansas. The University family has grown to its largest student population of over 23,000 students. The incoming freshman class brings the strongest academic potential of any freshman class in the 140 year existence of this great institution. The University is growing in both student population, but more importantly in student opportunity. It is also committed to providing the best facilities in the state to its students, preserving the integrity of our historic campus while preparing for the needs of the 21st Century. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching placed the University among the highest classification of being an internationally recognized research university. Chancellor Gearhart’s leadership and vision has our eyes set on even higher goals, but on goals that stay true to our purpose as a University- to serve YOU as an individual that the University truly cares about.

For the incoming freshman, leaving home to start in chapter in life, “Welcome Home!” Your classmates and faculty will soon become an extension of your family, together an unparalleled resource dedicated to the future success for your entire life. Take advantage of all the University’s resources. Meet your professors and get involved. Dr. Danny Pugh and his Student Affairs staff are here to make sure you have a rewarding experience by helping you take advantage of the many different leadership development opportunities.

Finally for all students, the world is changing rapidly and our economy has seen the longest recession in history. I challenge you to be innovative. Your greatest tools for economic success will be your degree and your connections to your peers and professors. The emerging superpowers of China, India and Brazil are dedicated to education and innovation. It is a competitive world and it is up to us to work hard, think progressively, and to act diligently. Strive for excellence in all you do, treat all people with respect and I promise you that this will be the greatest year in the history of the University of Arkansas.

It is a sincere honor and joy to serve the students of this great University. Please contact me or any member of ASG if there is anything we can help you with, we are here to make sure that your time at the YOU of A is one that you will cherish. Email me at asgpres@uark.edu if you have any questions or concerns around the opportunities found on this site. “Woo Pig” for life!

- Michael Dodd, Associated Student Government President