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STUDENT to FACULTY RATIO

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200+ ACADEMICPROGRAMSbaccalaureate, master’s,doctoral, professional,and special ist

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ORGANIZATIONS

HIGHEST RESEARCHCLASSIFICATIONTHE CARNEGIE FOUNDATIONFOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING PLACES THE U OF A IN ITS HIGHEST RESEARCH CATEGORY

Bicycle Friendly University(LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS)

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASThe University of Arkansas is a place where dedicated and creative people are building a better world. To us, this is just what it means to be a RAZORBACK.

NATIONALLY COMPETITIVEEach year, University of Arkansas students win national scholarships that support their academic and career goals. Samia Ismail, an honors biomedical engineering student, was named a 2019 Harry S. Truman Scholar, one of 62 in the nation. Committed to a lifetime of public service, she plans to improve healthcare access for Arkansans.

U of A honors agricultural business alumna Victoria Maloch was awarded a 2018 Marshall Scholarship that provides funding for graduate study in the United Kingdom. She is pursuing a master’s degree in comparative social policy at Oxford University.

Learn more about the U of A’s history of nationally competitive awards at awards.uark.edu.

STUDENT CENTEREDStudy abroad is an important part of the college experience for many students, and the U of A offers support and advice every step of the way. Sabrina Rivas received a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study graphic design and art history in Rome, Italy. An art education major, she will draw upon her experience abroad in her future classroom as an art teacher.

Learn more about opportunities to study abroad at studyabroad.uark.edu.

RESEARCH UNIVERSITYFor honors mathematics and physics major Tyler Bishop, the University of Arkansas has opened the doors to the world of scientific research. Working under associate professor Salvador Barraza-Lopez, he has performed research that could have applications in the engineering and manufacturing of nanoscale devices. In 2019 he was named a Barry Goldwater Scholar, the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics preparing for doctoral studies and research careers in their fields.

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STUDENT L IFELiving on campus provides an opportunity for students to extend their learning experiences beyond the classroom, library, and laboratory.

University Housing strives to create a community. More than just a place to sleep, residence halls at the U of A provide space to live, learn, and develop lifelong friendships. Consider being part of a Living Learning Community (LLC), a small group of students who live together, share an interest, and have access to special programs designed for the LLC.

For more information about living on campus, visit housing.uark.edu.

The U of A offers a variety of meal plans from Campus Dining with a mix of dietary options prepared by skilled chefs and dedicated staff. Choose to eat at “all-you-care-to-eat” dining halls or at the food court in the Arkansas Union. Grab a quick snack at one of several campus convenience stores or coffee shops, or visit one of the many restaurants on campus.

For more information about dining on campus, visit housing.uark.edu/dining.

The Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS+) works with students to refine and strengthen academic skills like note taking, reading, study habits, and time management, all necessary for success at the University of Arkansas, while the Career Development Center helps U of A students discover their interests, values, and skills, and prepares them to start a career after graduation.

For more information visit class.uark.edu or career.uark.edu/cdc.

The four-story Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building (HPER), a part of University Recreation (UREC), provides students with access to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an indoor track, workout and weight room, climbing walls, four gymnasiums, bike shop, and much more. UREC also facilitates club sport teams who compete against other collegiate club teams.

For more information about club sports and recreation on campus, visit urec.uark.edu.

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GET INVOLVEDWith over 400 student organizations, the University of Arkansas offers plenty of opportunities to connect outside the classroom. Enjoy sporting events, art galleries, theatre performances, concerts, films, and more. Join one of the many sports clubs on campus to stay active, or sharpen your skills in the student run radio station (KXUA), television station (UATV), or newspaper (The Arkansas Traveler).

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Hawksbill Crag, Ozark National ForestFayetteville Farmers Market

Razorback Greenway

NORTHWEST ARKANSASWith top concerts, art shows, internationally acclaimed speakers, and a wealth of natural beauty, Northwest Arkansas is alive with things to see and do. Be sure to explore the areas around campus to experience all NWA has to offer.

SEE & DO

Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion Historic Downtown Fayetteville

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art office Art, shopping, and concerts in Eureka Springs

Restaurants and entertainment on Dickson Street

3 multiplex cinemas, a historic drive-in, and an IMAX theater

Boating, swimming, and fishing at Beaver Lake

Hiking, camping and spelunking at Devil's Den State Park

Walton Arts Center Floating on the Buffalo National River

Biking on the 36 mile Razorback Greenway HorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackTake a break at a local coffee or tea shop

HorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorsebackHorseback riding at Hobbs State Park

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

MORE INFORMATION www.experiencefayetteville.com info@experiencefayetteville.com 800-766-4626

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One of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation.

FAYETTEVILLE POPULATION: 86,751NWA POPULATION: 549,128

ADMISSIONStudents interested in applying to the University of Arkansas for the fall semester are urged to apply before the early admission deadline of November 1. However, applications for the fall semester will be accepted until August 1, 2020.

THE APPLICATION PROCESSThree steps to applying for admission:

❶ Complete and submit an online application at apply.uark.edu.In order to take advantage of priority scholarship, housing, and orientation options, students interested in applying for the Fall 2020 semester are encouraged to do so before the priority application deadline of November 1, 2019.

❷ Have your high school send transcriptsOffice of Admissions 232 Silas H. Hunt Hall1 University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR 72701

❸ Send your ACT/SAT test scores ACT Code 0144 SAT Code 6866

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSHigh school GPA

3.0 or higher16 core academic requirements

English – 4 unitsMathematics – 4 unitsNatural Sciences – 3 unitsSocial Studies – 3 units Specific electives – 2 units

ACT/SAT test scores20 or higher ACT or SAT equivalent

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QUESTIONS? Want to learn more about attending the University of Arkansas, academic opportunities, or student life? Find your admissions counselor at admissions.uark.edu/counselors. MORE INFORMATION apply.uark.edu uofa@uark.edu 1-800-377-8632

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YOU'RE ADMITTED...WHAT’S NEXT?

CHECK INOnce you’re admitted, keep a close eye on your email and New Student Center for important information. Visit appstatus.uark.edu.

IMMUNIZATION RECORDSSubmit your immunization records. Learn how at health.uark.edu/immunizations.php.

HOUSINGComplete the online housing contract or request to live with a legal guardian. The university requires that all freshmen under the age of 21 live on campus or with guardians during their first year. Visit housing.uark.edu.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONRegister for New Student Orientation, where you will learn more about life on campus and meet with an academic advisor to sign up for classes. Dates and registration details at orientation.uark.edu.

FINAL TRANSCRIPTRequest that your high school send a final transcript to the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions.

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AUG - APR Schedule a visit. Meet students and college representatives while visiting the U of A campus. visit.uark.edu

SEP-OCT Begin the application process for priority admission at apply.uark.edu.

SEP Register for the October ACT. Send your scores to the U of A (0144).

OCT Take the ACT and/or register for the December ACT. Begin the FAFSA.

NOV 1 Priority Application Deadline. Submit application for admission, transcripts, test scores, and application fee.

NOV 15 Priority Scholarship Deadline. Learn more at scholarships.uark.edu.

SEP - DEC 15 Priority Housing. Complete your application early to receive priority housing and orientation options.

DEC 1 Priority Financial Aid Deadline. Submit FAFSA forms by Dec. 1 to receive priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships. Use the U of A code 001180. finaid.uark.edu

FEB 1 Fellowship & Scholarship Deadline. Apply for University scholarships and fellowships by Feb. 1 to be considered for merit awards.

AUG 1 Late Application Deadline for Fall Admission. Last opportunity for students wishing to enroll for the fall semester.

TUITION & FEESTypical costs, based on 2019 tuition and fees, for a full-time undergraduate student taking 30 credit hours per year.

Arkansas Resident $9,384Non-Resident $25,872

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS ACADEMIC YEAR

Unlimited Plus:Unlimited number of meals$150 Dining Dollars per semester

$4,370

Unlimited:Unlimited number of meals$50 Dining Dollars per semester

$4,266

15-Meal Plus:15 meals per week$175 Dining Dollars per semester

$4,040

15-Meal:15 meals per week$75 Dining Dollars per semester

$3,926

10-Meal:10 meals per week$125 Dining Dollars per semester

$3,646

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AVERAGE TUITION AND FEES (30 hours)

CAMPUS MEAL PLAN

HOUSING COSTS

RESIDENCE HALL DOUBLEAdohi (Stadium Drive) Pods $8,566Adohi (Stadium Drive) Semi-Suites $8,830Founders Hall $8,586Futrall Hall $6,284Gibson Hall (Female) $6,614Gregson Hall $6,512Holcombe Hall $6,474Hotz Honors Hall $6,540Humphreys Hall $6,284Maple Hill (2BR suite, double room) $8,830Maple Hill (Premium suite) $9,664Pomfret Hall $6,196Reid Hall (Female) $6,594Yocum Hall $6,594

Estimates for the 2019-2020 academic year.

All expenses listed are estimates and are accurate at the time of printing, but may differ from actual contract costs. Residence Hall estimates do not include meal plans. Single occupancy rooms are subject to availability and require proof of necessity from the student making request. Additional details, including halls available to upperclassmen, can be found at housing.uark.edu.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEFive steps to funding your education:

❶ Apply early for scholarships, no later than November 15 for priority consideration.

❷ Search for private scholarships through local businesses, civic groups, places of worship, and your high school counseling office. Also check websites such as fastweb.com for lists of additional scholarships.

❸ Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 for the greatest consideration. New students should submit the FAFSA no later than December 1 for consideration for Advance Arkansas and other need-based scholarships. Fill out the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov using the University of Arkansas code: 001108.

❹ Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) that will be sent to you after your FAFSA is processed. It will include a federally calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and outline any additional required steps you should complete.

❺ Receive your award notice from the University of Arkansas, which may include grants, loans, and work-study, as well as merit-based awards and scholarships. This notice may not include all awards.

MORE INFORMATION finaid.uark.edu finaid@uark.edu 479-575-3806

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FRESHMAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSTo be considered for academic scholarships, apply for admission and submit all transcripts and test scores by November 1. Then complete the online scholarship application and submit required supplemental materials before the November 15 deadline for priority scholarship consideration. In mid-December, the Academic Scholarship Office will begin awarding scholarships to students who have applied and submitted all required credentials by November 15. Students who miss this deadline may apply until February 1 for consideration as funding allows. For more information, visit scholarships.uark.edu.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPSTo be considered for scholarships awarded by the Arkansas Alumni Association (including alumni chapters and societies), apply for admission to the University of Arkansas and complete the online Alumni Association Scholarship application between January 1 and February 15.

Students graduating high school outside of Arkansas who have U of A alumni in their immediate family may also apply for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. For more information visit www.arkansasalumni.org or email alumnisp@uark.edu.

COLLEGES AND SCHOOLSThe University of Arkansas awards bachelor's degrees from five colleges and the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

DALE BUMPERS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FOOD AND LIFE SCIENCESThe Bumpers College prepares leaders for careers that matter, all in areas of food, family, and the environment, with 14 majors and 24 minors. Students study the issues of food, healthy families, quality of life, stewardship of the environment, and the impact of foods on health. The School of Human Environmental Sciences is also part of Bumpers College.

Learn more at bumperscollege.uark.edu.

FAY JONES SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNThe Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design offers architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design education, with the architecture program ranked among the nation's top 10. The renovation of the school's historic home and the addition of a modern design center provide an opportunity for collaboration in a world-class facility.

Learn more at fayjones.uark.edu.

J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESFulbright College is the largest and most diverse academic unit on campus with 19 departments and more than 30 academic programs and research centers. The college provides the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students and is named for J. William Fulbright, former university president and longtime U.S. senator. The School of Art, the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, and the School of Social Work are all part of Fulbright College.

Learn more at fulbright.uark.edu.

SAM M. WALTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESSFounded in 1926, the Sam M. Walton College of Business currently ranks among the top business schools in the nation. The Walton College combines outstanding academic programs in a number of disciplines with a wide range of experiential learning to help students connect world-class scholarship with real-world business practice.

Learn more at walton.uark.edu.

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONSThe College of Education and Health Professions focuses on two very important areas – education and health – with disciplines as diverse as teaching, nursing, community health promotion, human resource development, kinesiology, recreation and sport management, and communication disorders. Students gain hands-on experience and work with faculty on research in these fields. The college includes the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing.

Learn more at coehp.uark.edu.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGThe most comprehensive engineering program in Arkansas, the College of Engineering offers ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees, plus master's and doctoral degrees. With over 100 labs and a dedicated, supportive faculty, the College of Engineering provides an environment of exploration and innovation sure to support and challenge even the most ambitious students.

Learn more at engineering.uark.edu.

UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDYThe following is a reference list of majors, concentrations and minors offered at the University of Arkansas. Visit the online course catalog at catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog for more details.Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences • Agricultural Business M - Agricultural Management andMarketing - Agricultural Economics - Pre-Law

•AgriculturalEducation,Communication,&Technology - AgriculturalCommunications M-AgriculturalEducationM -AgriculturalLeadershipM-AgriculturalSystems TechnologyManagementM• Animal Science - Animal Science M - Equine Science M-Pre-professionalPreparation

•ApparelMerchandising & Product Development

•BirthtoKindergarten

• Crop Science M• Environmental, Soil, & Water Science

•Food,Nutrition,&Health

• Food Science M-Food&CulinarySciences - Food Science-FoodTechnology

•Horticulture,Landscapeand Turf Sciences

•HospitalityManagementM•HumanNutrition&Dietetics

• Human Development and FamilySciencesM•PoultryScienceM

Additional minors•CropBiotechnology•Entomology• Event Management•Horticulture•HumanNutrition•LandscapeHorticulture• Natural Resources Management• Pest Management•PlantPathology• Soil Science• Turf Management

Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design•ArchitecturalStudies

•Architecture

• Interior Design M•LandscapeArchitectural Studies

•LandscapeArchitecture

Additional minors

•HistoryofArchitecture& Design

•PlantingDesign

J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences •AnthropologyM• Arabic M•ArtEducation-CommunityPractice-K-12Teaching

•ArtHistoryM•BiologyM•ChemistryM-Biochemistry-Biophysical-Chemistry

• Classical Studies M•CommunicationM O

•Criminology

•EarthScience

• Economics -InternationalEconomics& Business - Economics

•EnglishM-CreativeWriting-English

•CombinedEnglish&Journalism•FrenchM•GeographyM -Cartography/RemoteSensing

•GeologyM -Geophysics

• German M

•GraphicDesign

•HistoryM•InterdisciplinaryStudiesO

•International&GlobalStudies-EuropeanandTransatlantic Affairs-GlobalSouth -Peace,Security,&Human Rights

•JournalismM O-Advertising/PublicRelations - Broadcast-News/Editorial

•CombinedJournalism& PoliticalScience•MathematicsM -AppliedMathematics-PureMathematics-StatisticsM • Music M - Brass Instruments - Guitar Performance-JazzStudies - Music Business-MusicComposition-MusicTheory-PianoEducation - Piano Performance-StringEducation - String Performance-VoiceEducation - Voice Performance - Woodwind, Brass or Percussion,Education - Woodwind, Brass or Percussion, Performance

•PhilosophyM•PhysicsM -Astronomy-Biophysics-Computational - Electronics-Geophysics-Optics - Professional

•PoliticalScienceM O•PsychologyM• Social Work M O•SociologyM• Studio Art

•SpanishM O•TheatreM -Design&Technology - Performance

Second/Dependent Majors

• African & African American Studies M O

• Asian Studies M •LatinAmerican&Latino Studies M • Middle East Studies M

Additional minors

•ChildAdvocacyStudiesO

•Chinese(BusinessOrientation)

•CriminalJusticeO•EastAsianHistoryandPolitics

•French(BusinessOrientation)

• Gender Studies

•German(BusinessOrientation)

• Global Studies

•HistoricPreservation

• Indigenous Studies

• Italian

•Japanese(Business Orientation)

•JewishStudies

• Legal Studies

• Medieval and Renaissance

•MedicalandHealthHumanities

• Religious Studies

•RhetoricandWritingStudies

•SouthernStudies

•SpanishfortheProfessions

College of Education & Health Professions•Career&TechnicalEducation-BusinessEducation-Family&ConsumerSciences Education-TechnologyEducation

•ChildhoodEducation-EnglishasaSecondLanguage-Gifted&Talented - Reading - STEM •CommunicationSciences & Disorders•EducationalStudies•ElementaryEducation•EnglishEducation• Exercise Science

•FrenchEducation

•GermanEducation

• Human Resource & Workforce DevelopmentEducationO

• Nursing - Pre-Licensure BSN - RN to BSN O - LPN to BSN O• PublicHealth

•Recreation&Sport Management

•SocialStudiesEducation

•SpanishEducation

•SpecialEducation

•TeachingK-12Physical Education&Health

Additional minor•UATeach

College of Engineering• Biological Engineering - Biological Engineering - Environmental Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

•ChemicalEngineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science M

• Electrical Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

•MechanicalEngineering - Aerospace-MechanicalEngineering

Additional minor•DataAnalytics

Sam M. Walton College of Business

•Accounting M O• Business Economics M - Business Economics-InternationalEconomics& Business M• Finance M -EnergyFinanceM - Finance & Banking M - Finance & Real Estate M - Financial Management & Investment M - Risk Management

• General Business M O•InformationSystemsM -BusinessAnalyticsM - Enterprise Resource Planning M - BlockchainEnterpriseSystemsM•InternationalBusinessM-Accounting - Business Economics M - Finance - General Business-InformationSystems - Management-Marketing - Retail-SupplyChainManagement

• Management M - Human Resource Management-OrganizationalLeadership - Small Business Management

•MarketingM • Retail M -Accounting - General Retail - Retail Economics - Retail Finance-RetailInformationSystems-RetailInternational - Retail Management

-RetailMarketing-RetailSupplyChain Management •SupplyChainManagementMO

Additional minors

•BehavioralEconomics

• Economics

•InternationalEconomic Development

•NonprofitStudies

Pre-professional Programs•Pre-Chiropractic

• Pre-Dental

• Pre-Law

• Pre-Medical

•Pre-OccupationalTherapy

•Pre-Optometry

•Pre-Pharmacy

•Pre-PhysicalTherapy

•Pre-PhysicianAssistant

•Pre-VeterinaryMedicine

Interdisciplinary Minors

• Enterprise Resource Planning

• Financial Economics

•FoundationsofSustainability

•InternationalBusiness

•Microelectronics-Photonics

•Nanotechnology

• Planning

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MAJORS AND MINORSThe University of Arkansas offers over 200 fields of study for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. You can choose the academic experience that suits you by combining majors and minors in different colleges. Academic advisors and career counselors are available on campus to help you choose the program of study that best fits your goals.

M This field also offers a minor.O Available as an online program.

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STUDY ABROADLearning extends beyond the classroom at the University of Arkansas. Our students interview Tibetan refugees in India, study art and economics at our Rome Center, engage in community development in Belize, Mozambique, and Vietnam, and make lasting connections at partner universities all over the world.

HONORS COLLEGEThe Honors College brings together top students and professors in a learning environment that fosters discovery, creativity, and service. Being part of the Honors College will allow you to:

• Participate in honors courses on interdisciplinary, cutting-edge topics• Conduct hands-on research with a faculty member• Engage with local and global communities through service learning• Apply for competitive grants to support research and study abroad• Serve as a leader on campus and beyond• Make lifelong friends in the honors community

Each year, the Honors College awards more than $1 million in student grants and up to 90 fellowships that provide $72,000 over four years.

NEW FRESHMAN HONORS COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS28 ACT or 1310 SAT and a 3.5 high school GPA for all colleges (except for the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences and the Walton College of Business, which require a 3.75 GPA).

If you don’t meet the requirements for honors when you enter the University of Arkansas, you may be eligible to join as a current student if you establish a strong academic record at the university. You should consult the honors program director in your academic college for specific information on honors eligibility requirements.

MORE INFORMATION honorscollege.uark.edu honors@uark.edu 479-575-7678

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VISIT CAMPUSVisiting campus is the best way to experience the attention and professional commitment we give to each University of Arkansas student. A typical campus visit itinerary includes a meeting with an admissions counselor, a walking tour of campus with a student guide, and a residence hall tour. You can set up other appointments, like a meeting with a college representative in your academic area, to tailor your visit to your interests.Find more information at visit.uark.edu.

TAKE AVIRTUAL

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Take a virtual tour of campus from anywhere in the nation at virtualtour.uark.edu.

IMPORTANT CONTACTSADMISSIONS1-800-377-8632uofa@uark.eduadmissions.uark.edu

CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ACCESS (Voice) 479-575-3104(TDD) 479-575-3646ada@uark.educea.uark.edu

HONORS COLLEGE479-575-7678honors@uark.eduhonorscollege.uark.edu

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS479-575-7723immu@uark.eduhealth.uark.edu

HOUSING479-575-4687housing@uark.eduhousing.uark.edu

NEW STUDENTORIENTATION479-575-4200nso@uark.eduorientation.uark.edu

REGISTRAR479-575-5451registra@uark.eduregistrar.uark.edu

SCHOLARSHIPOFFICE479-575-4464scholars@uark.eduscholarships.uark.edu

FINANCIAL AID479-575-3806finaid@uark.edufinaid.uark.edu

TREASURER’S OFFICE479-575-5651treainfo@uark.edutreasurer.uark.edu