UCA Student Support Guide

UCA Student Support Guide

Your UCA faculty and staff are here to help you -

Academically Financially

Socially Personally

See inside for some of the UCA services and
programs that can help you succeed.

Distributed by:

Office of Student Success

Office of Student Success
Old Main 104

uca.edu/studentsuccess

450-3125

Academic Success Workshops are offered each semester on topics such as Time
Management, Test-Anxiety, Note-Taking Skills, and Communication Skills. Online
workshops are also available.

Success Coaching is available in first-year Residence Halls, the Tutoring Center,
and in Old Main 102. Peer success coaches assist with study strategies, time-
management, and other academic skills.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program that utilizes
regularly-scheduled, informal review sessions in which students compare notes,
discuss readings, and predict test items. Available in Biology 1400, CHEM 1402
and PSYC 1300.

Student Success Challenge is available for first-time entering Freshmen who are Pell
Grant eligible. Those who complete 5 events are eligible for a scholarship.

The UCAN Program (“Unlocking College Academics Now”) provides students on
first academic suspension the opportunity to continue their enrollment while
engaging in workshops and small groups sessions.

First 2 Go Awareness Week raises awareness of the challenges faced by first-
generation college students, and promotes resources available to first gen
students. Faculty and staff are invited to show their support by wearing their First 2
Go button, and sharing their own success stories.

ucastudentsuccess

Academic Support

Center for Writing and Communication
The Center for Writing and Communication (CWC) guides students through the composing process for any
writing or communication project or presentation, for any class, at any stage of the process. If it has to do with
writing and communication they can help. Appointments must be made online.
uca.edu/cwc | 450-5123 | M-F 8:00-4:30 pm
Thompson Hall 109 | [email protected] |

ucawritingcenter

Tutoring
UCA offers centralized, free peer tutoring for all Core courses and most upper-level math and science
courses through the Tutoring Services Center. The Center also offers online tutoring, as well as
computers and laptops for individual study, printing, and treadmill desks. Information on additional
departmental tutoring services can also be found at uca.edu/success.

University College
University College assists returning students and students with academic need in making a successful transition
into college life. University College offers transitional courses in math, reading, and writing, and hosts the First-
Year Seminar course, Journeys to Success (ACAD 1300). | Old Main #10 |
450-3220 | uca.edu/ucollege

First-Year Seminars (FYS)

All first-year students are required to complete a First-Year Seminar course as part of their Core requirements.

These courses fulfill a specific Core area requirement, and emphasize written and oral communication

skills. Some sections of FYS also include an FYS Peer

Mentor, who assists new students in making a

successful transition to UCA.

uca.edu/core/first-year- seminar/

Mapworks

Skyfactor Mapworks™ is a tool where students can

evaluate their transition to college and identify campus

resources, including specific faculty and staff, to improve their overall experience.

uca.edu/housing/map-works/

Service-Learning & Volunteerism
Service-learning courses are offered across the university and connect course
content with meaningful community service. Outside of your academic curriculum,
you have the opportunity to serve with dozens of community partners in central
Arkansas. Students who log service-learning and volunteer hours are eligible for
recognition such as monthly giveaways, the Bears Serve Challenge (logging 30+
hours in a year), and the community service graduation cord (logging 100+ hours
by graduation). |Lesley Graybeal, Coordinator | [email protected] / 852-7416 |
uca.edu/volunteer

Library
Torreyson Library provides both research and recreational reading materials.
Research Coaches are available to help student with projects. The library provides
seating for over 1000, in a variety of settings from individual study carrels to group
study rooms, and is open 24/5. The library’s collection includes almost one million
titles in a variety of physical and electronic formats. Interlibrary loan services make it
possible to expand access to resources not available in Torreyson’s collections. In
addition to two computer labs with 101 desktop computers, 5 networked printers, 3
copiers, and 6 scanners available, the library circulates 60 laptop computers and 30
engineering calculators, and provides projection equipment where students may
rehearse class presentations or work on collaborative projects. | 450-5224 | uca.edu/
library

UCA_Library UCATorreysonLibrary

Diversity
The Office of Diversity and Community provides multiple services to enhance the
academic and personal success of students from underrepresented populations,
including the Minority Mentorship Program, the Black Male Achievement
Challenge (B-MAC), the Latino/Hispanic Outreach, and PRISM Alliance. The
office also houses the ABC Resource Center. |450-3135 | uca.edu/

diversitycommunity

UCA_ODC

UCA Bookstore
The official spirit shop for the UCA BEARS. Save up to 40% off your textbooks by
renting from us.

theUCAbookstore.com

Academic Advising
Advisors work with students to determine their academic goals and develop a plan
of study that follows the Academic Map (AMAP) for the student's chosen major.
First-year and sophomore students are primarily advised by professional advisors in
the Academic Advising Center (AAC). Student athletes work with advisors in
Athletic Academic Advising. Juniors and seniors are assigned to faculty advisors in
their major department. 450– 5149 |uca.edu/advising

ucaadvising

Degree Works
Ellucian Degree Works™ is a comprehensive academic advising, transfer
articulation, and degree audit solution that aligns students, advisors, and institutions
to a common goal: helping students graduate on time. Through Degree Works™,
students and advisors can review and plan a student's academic progress. UCA
students access Degree Works™ through myUCA.

GradesFirst
Students use this campuswide system to schedule appointments and communicate
with advisors, peer coaches, and faculty. See link in myUCA.

Registrar’s Office
The Registrar maintains student academic files, the
Academic Calendar, FERPA waivers, schedule of
classes, final exam schedules, transcripts, and
applications for graduation.
Harrin Hall # 224 | 450-5200 | [email protected] |

Disability Resource Center
The DRC works with students, faculty, and staff to create an accessible and inclusive
environment so all our students have full access to UCA classrooms, programs, and
events, and can maximize their college experience. Students wishing to utilize DRC
services should register online as soon as possible.
Student Health Center # 212 | 450-3613 | uca.edu/disability

IST Help Desk (Information Systems & Technology)
IST will answer questions and recommend solutions for any technical problems
you may have.

UCA Families Network
From admission to graduation you can find it here. [email protected]

UCAFamilies UCAFamilies

Financial Support

Student Accounts
This office assists students and parents through the payment process and serves as
the main monetary collection point for the university. Pay online using CashNet
through myUCA. uca.edu/studentaccounts |450-5015

UCAstudentaccts

Financial Aid
The Student Financial Aid Office assists students in accessing aid programs in
order to achieve their educational goals. Programs include student and parent
loans, federal and state grants, and scholarships. Each student is assigned a
Financial Aid Counselor who is available for consultations and questions.
A-D Lynetta Morris | [email protected] | 852-7418
E-J Kim Collister | [email protected] | 450-5352
K-P Brandon Hardy | [email protected] | 450-5679
Q-V Kiran Kim | [email protected] | 450-5111
W-Z Evonne Meeks | [email protected] | 852-2418
Harrin Hall #200 | 450-3140 | [email protected]
uca.edu/financialaid

Scholarships
The UCA Student Financial Aid Office works with students to coordinate
institutional, state, and private scholarship awards. Information on each of these
types of awards can be found on the Financial Aid website. The UCA Foundation
also offers privately-funded scholarships each year. Students should see uca.edu/
foundation for information and an application. | Other scholarship opportunities
can be found by following Office of Student Financial Aid on OrgSync.

Career Services
Career Services provides access to career planning and
programs, presentations, and information on
employment opportunities including work-study and
internships. | uca.edu/career/jobs/

UCA Police Department
Sign up for UCAAlert [email protected] | 450-3111 | ucapd.org

@UCAPoliceDept @UCAPoliceDepartment

College Experiences

Residential Colleges/Honors College
UCA’s Living/Learning Community program includes five Residential Colleges, the
Norb O. Schedler Honors College, and the Minton Commuter College. Learning
communities provide students an environment for integrating learning into daily life
through small classes (some in a student’s residence hall!), academic programming,
and on-site faculty and peer mentors.
uca.edu/residential | uca.edu/honors

Study Abroad
Studying abroad is one of the most challenging
and rewarding adventures you can experience
during your college career! Torreyson Library 109
| 450-3646 | [email protected]

UCA_StudyAbroad

Student Life
Student Life provides opportunities for learning, leadership, community building,
creative expression, volunteerism, mentoring, and much, much more.
UCA offers over 200 student organizations, clubs, and recreational activities to help
students engage in campus life, and to become active members of the UCA
community. Student organizations, (including the
student activities board) hold regular activities
throughout the year, including guest lecturers,
dances, comedians, concerts and novelty events.
Student Center # 207 | uca.edu/studentlife

ucastudentlife

Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the primary representative voice for
UCA students. SGA formulates policies and allocates student activity fees to
student organizations and university departments. SGA also works closely with
administration on issues that directly affect UCA student, giving students the chance
to express their opinions about the manners that directly affect them. | uca.edu/sga

UCA Housing
uca.edu/housing | 501-450-3132

Health and Wellness

Health Clinic
The Student Health Clinic is staffed with a physician and 4 nurse practitioners to
help diagnose, treat and monitor your health needs. Treatment of minor illnesses
or injuries, some chronic illnesses, allergy shots ordered by a private physician,
blood pressure monitoring, crutch loan, education about diagnosis, simple
laceration repair, peak flow measurement, updrafts, and pulmonary function tests
are all provided to students free of charge.
Student Health Building - 1st Floor | 450-3136
[email protected] | uca.edu/studenthealth

Student Wellness and Development offers a variety of educational events, initiatives,
and campaigns on wellness topics throughout the year. Student Health 101
(uca.readsh101.com/), and the newly created Wellness Ambassador Program. |
uca.edu/wellness

Lactation Suites
Located in Lewis Science Center #116,
Old Main #206, Student Health Clinic, and Torreyson Library. uca.edu/diversity/

Counseling Center
Counseling Center provides mental health counseling, and other counseling services,
for all currently enrolled UCA students. | 450-3138
Student Health # 327 | uca.edu/counseling

UCACounseling

Registered Dietitian
Individualized nutrition consultations in a private setting. 852-0185 | 733-6854 cell|
[email protected]

UCA Bear Essentials Food Pantry
Old Main 108 |[email protected] | uca.edu/foodbank

HPER
Offers a wide variety of healthy activities at all ability levels. | uca.edu/
campusrecreation

UCAHPER UCAHPERBears