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UNIVERSITY PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE 2013 University of Central Arkansas Campus Resources – Local Insight – Helpful Information University of Central Arkansas ™ For more information, please contact the: Division of Enrollment Management University of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey Ave Harrin 200 Conway, AR 72035 (501) 450-3125 uca.edu/parents 2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 205 Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: (866) 721-1357 Email: ask@universityparent.com www.universityparent.com Advertising Inquiries: (866) 721-1357 ads@universityparent.com Sarah Schupp Publisher Lindsay Brust SALES & MARKETING Alyssa Willet PARTNER RELATIONS Heather Dieck PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Michael Coronado DESIGN Anna Baldwin AD DESIGN About this Guide UniversityParent has published this guide in partnership with the University of Central Arkansas with the mission of helping you easily navigate your student’s university with the most timely and relevant information available How to Make the Most of this Guide • Use it! Inside you’ll find information that’s useful all year with items such as phone numbers, websites, and calendars • Share it! Share articles and tips inside with your student to help them successfully navigate campus • Pass it! Pass it along to fellow university parents or prospective parents of college students Discover more articles, tips and local business information by visiting the online guide at: www.universityparent/UCA facebook.com/UniversityParent The presence of university/college logos and marks in this guide does not mean the school endorses the products or services ofered by advertisers in this guide twitter.com/4collegeparents @2013 University Parent Magazines, Inc Jason Shueh EDITORIAL Connect: contents | UCA Guide Comprehensive advice, information for student success 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 22 | | | | | | | | | | | | 24 | 24 26 28 30 | | | | Welcome to the University of Central Arkansas Family! Student Life at UCA FERPA, Reynolds Performance Hall Campus Recreation Student Health Preparing for a Bigger World UCA Office of Student Financial Aid Campus Safety Tutoring and Academic Assistance Academic Advising Housing and Residence Life Residential Colleges Resources Must-have knowledge to navigate your way Campus Map Academic Calendar Important Contact Information Proud Supporters of UCA UCA GUIDE uca GUIDE ™ opportunities for learning, leadership, community building, creative expression, volunteerism, mentoring, and much more Students also have access to oncampus concerts, famous guest appearances and activities ranging from laser tag to amusement park rides Bands, choirs, orchestras and various types of ensembles also have regular performances The UCA Theatre offers four faculty directed productions each year, one student produced and directed production, and a series of student directed one acts No matter what your student’s interest, UCA has a group to join, a place to go, and a lesson to learn Welcome to the University of Central Arkansas Family! On behalf of the faculty, staff and students at the University of Central Arkansas, we welcome you to the UCA family We appreciate all that you as parents to support your sons and daughters and we want them to have a great experience at UCA All of us are committed to providing the premiere collegiate experience for your student This guide is meant to serve as just one tool to help you support your student as he or she begins the journey to college graduation Our mission is to provide your student with an outstanding undergraduate education that promotes intellectual, professional, social and personal development The next few years will be full of exciting and challenging transitions These changes and transitions are very important to the experience we strive to promote at UCA Your support and counsel will be important and we hope this guide provides you with the information you need We view this as a first step in creating a lifelong partnership with your family If at any time during your student’s journey you have a question or comment, not hesitate to contact any of the offices mentioned in this guide We are here to assist you and your student in any way possible Student Life at UCA The college experience at UCA is more than just going to class! There are literally hundreds of ways to get involved and fit in while at UCA Sincerely, Tom Courtway President University of Central Arkansas College is an experience that’s all about being able to stand out while finding a way to fit in It’s about finding other students with shared interests Students can be involved in campus politics by running for office with the Student Government Association, or joining The Bear Den to show off their school spirit There are over 200 student organizations, clubs, and recreational activities ranging from the psychology club to Ultimate Frisbee Student Life provides www.universityparent.com/uca Office of Student Life Student Center 207 (501) 450-3137 uca.edu/studentlife Theatre Department Snow Fine Arts Center (501) 450-3265 uca.edu/theatre Baum Gallery East McCastlain (501) 450-5793 uca.edu/art/baum Student Activities Board Student Center 206 (501) 450-3235 ucasab.com Student Government Association Student Center 208 (501) 450-3195 ucasga.org uca GUIDE UCA GUIDE Campus Recreation FERPA The University of Central Arkansas complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 UCA is required to ensure that a student has access to official records and prohibits the release of student information, other than directory information, without the prior written consent of the student An “Authorization to Release Information From Academic Records” form can be filled out to allow third parties, including parents, access to personally identifiable information This form can be found at www.uca.edu/legal The mission of Campus Recreation is to provide students, faculty, and staff with programs that offer competitive, non-competitive, health promoting, and physical activity conducive to their personal development and overall wellness within safe facilities and fun-filled environments The department also provides leadership development opportunities for students and participants The department personnel recognize the value of developing the total person and feel that recreational and intramural sports are an essential component of the educational experience at the University of Central Arkansas A complete explanation of the law is available in the Registrar’s Office and Office of Legal Counsel HPER Students who want to stay active visit the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center The 72,000square-foot recreation center is home to basketball courts, volleyball and badminton courts, a walking/jogging track, an exercise class studio, and a fitness center complete with a full slate of cardio and strength-training equipment Directory Information Directory information can be released without written consent of the student Reynolds Performance Hall When world-class dance troupes, plays and musicians come to campus, they perform at Donald W Reynolds Performance Hall Opened by the late Ray Charles, it continues to bring quality entertainment to Conway including Gladys Knight, UCA’s own Kris Allen, and Rufus Wainright The 2012-2013 season brought speakers and performances including Straight No Chaser, Shrek The Musical, The Capital Steps, Tim Gunn, and several showings of the Metropolitan Opera in HD UCA Students receive free or discounted tickets to many of these performances Reynolds Performance Hall (866) 810-0012 uca.edu/publicappearances University of Central Arkansas Intramural Sports Intramural sports offer every UCA student the opportunity to participate in some type of competitive sports activity, plus it’s a great way to stay healthy while meeting new people Students can join a team with their residential college, clubs, organizations, or a program of study and compete in any of the more than a dozen intramural sports offered Students can choose a more traditional sport like flag football or basketball or a non-traditional sport like table tennis or cross-country www.universityparent.com/uca HPER Center HPER (501) 450-5005 uca.edu/campusrecreation Intramural Sports Office HPER 201 (501) 450-5802 uca.edu/campusrecreation uca GUIDE Student Health Student Health Clinic WHO ARE WE? Student Health Clinic is UCA’s oncampus medical clinic Our staff consists of a Doctor, Advanced Practice Nurses (APN), Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and medical assistants to administer care and treatment We also have office staff to answer any questions, help make appointments and handle any immunization issues Our staff strives to provide students and staff with quality medical care, within our abilities, and refer to outside medical facilities, when necessary We are funded by student health fees included in tuition, and students are not charged for visits or treatments unless these are ordered by an outside provider or for a class Staff and faculty must pay a fee to be treated in the clinic WHERE ARE WE? We are in the new Health Center Building located between Baridon Hall and the HPER building near the cafeteria The Counseling Center, Health Promotion and Wellness and Disability Services are also housed in this building OUR HOURS OF OPERATION Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8-11:30 a.m and p.m to 4:30 pm (open from 4:30-5 p.m for emergencies) OUR SERVICES We treat minor illnesses and injuries; physicals, pap screens, immunizations, allergy shots, health screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, blood sugar, and treatments 10 prescribed by family doctors or specialists We can diagnose and treat mild depression and anxiety and we work closely with our Counseling Center to better treat the students from the medical and emotional side We have x-ray capability and some laboratory testing on site For lab tests we can not at UCA, we send to a local reference lab EDUCATION We give every patient a written account of their medical visit plus an information sheet on their condition We patient teaching for specific medical conditions, such as asthma, obesity, dressing changes, etc We also provide students with health information and education for class requirements or projects For more information about Student Health Clinic, please see our website at www.uca.edu/studenthealth or call (501) 450-3136 to speak to one of our caring staff Student Health (501) 450-3136 uca.edu/studenthealth University of Central Arkansas Counseling Services The UCA Counseling Center provides mental health counseling, and other counseling services, for all currently enrolled UCA students as well as UCA faculty and staff We are accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services Our staff consists of five full-time counselors and psychologists We also have Masters-level graduate trainees who provide counseling under the supervision of the professional staff The Counseling Center is located in Suite 327 of the Student Health Building Our hours in the Fall and Spring Semesters are from a.m to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday and a.m to 4:30 p.m on Fridays In the Summer, our hours are a.m to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday We can be reached by telephone at (501) 450-3138 Our services are confidential and free Counseling Services Student Health Center 327 (501) 450-3138 uca.edu/counseling www.universityparent.com/uca 11 uca GUIDE uca GUIDE The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in the lower level of McCastlain Hall in room 001 Staff see students on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from a.m to 4:30 pm Students are assigned to a counselor based on the first letter of their last name If their counselor is not available, another staff member will be happy to assist them Preparing for a BIGGER WORLD! Your student’s world is going to become bigger as a result of her college experiences The things she learns in class, the people she encounters, the experiences she has, the discussions she engages in…all can lead to greater understanding, acceptance and appreciation We want your student to become the best person he or she can be A solid citizen A compassionate friend A critical thinker An accepting individual All of this and more is possible, with your assistance Role Modeling Your student looks to you as an example He will treat people a certain way and believe things about certain groups quite possibly as a result of your example So, consider your role in shaping beliefs Being Open to Diversity Chances are that your student is going to be positively challenged by the new people she encounters on campus The roommate with very different political views, the friend with a different religious background, the classmate from a different ethnicity…all will open your 12 student’s eyes, if she is willing Encourage this type of growth because a student who is open to diversity will experience the world much differently than one who is not Contributing to Community It may start out as a stint with hall government Then, your student may get involved in community service Soon, she may be leading an organization or doing an internship with a group she believes in Community involvement means different things for different people What’s most important is that they just something As your student prepares for a bigger world, it doesn’t mean that you will be left behind Freedom, independence, self-sufficiency…these are all things that we wish for students Allowing your relationship to evolve as your student dives into the college world requires compromise, flexibility and trust With these tools at your side, the college experience can be a wonderful, eye opening experience for both of you Compiled based on A New Chapter: How Parents Fit Into Their Students’ Lives at College University of Central Arkansas UCA Office of Student Financial Aid The Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Central Arkansas is responsible for determining eligibility for federal financial aid and for coordinating state, institutional and private funds the student is eligible to receive Our goal is to assist students in accessing financial aid programs regardless of the student’s need Whether the student needs assistance with 100% of educational expenses or simply books, our staff is happy to help you and your student understand your options www.universityparent.com/uca A-D Emma Lafferty emmal@uca.edu E-K Lynette Morris lmorris@uca.edu L-R Jill killion jkillion@uca.edu S-Z Kim Collister kimc@uca.edu Official Means of Communication Our official means of communication is email Each student is issued an official UCA email account when they are admitted It is crucial that the student check their email frequently MyUCA is the Self Service website that allows the student to view many of their academic and financial records The student may check the status of their financial aid application and awards by logging onto myUCA at https://my.uca.edu Our telephone number is (501) 4503140 The Office of Student Financial Aid maintains a website that provides valuable information to students and their families The URL for the website is www.uca.edu/financialaid The Office of Student Financial Aid McCastlain 001 (501) 450-3140 uca.edu/financialaid 13 uca GUIDE Campus Safety The UCA Police Department (UCAPD) is committed to providing quality service and protection to students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University of Central Arkansas University police officers are law enforcement officers of the State of Arkansas and are professionally trained and certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training The Department employs 35 full-time employees including 26 sworn, full-time police officers who have full investigative and arrest authority on the campus, contiguous streets and highways, and throughout the state of Arkansas when conducting official business of the university pursuant to A.C.A 25-17305 University officers are trained to understand the needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors Police officers, equipped with two-way radios, patrol the campus by vehicle, foot and bicycle 24 hours a day The Department also maintains a 24-hour 911 Communications Center and a Parking and Traffic Services Office which provide additional public safety services to the academic community The UCA Police Department’s Clery Annual Security Report is the university’s “student right to know” report A digital version is available online on the UCAPD Web site (www.ucapd com) The UCAPD Crime, Incident and Activity Report is updated monthly and is available by contacting the UCAPD Administrative Services Commander at (501) 450-5739 UCAPD also publishes a daily activity/crime log, fire log and campus bulletins which can be accessed on the UCAPD Website Please view the UCA Police Department Web site (www.ucapd.com) to learn more about the following services: • UCA Alert System • Outdoor Warning Siren/Voice Announcement System • Safe@UCA Info Line • Safe@UCA Email Listserv (Parents can be notified in the event of an emergency) • Operation ID • Student Security Escorts University Police (501) 450-3111 ucapd.com 14 University of Central Arkansas www.universityparent.com/uca 15 uca GUIDE uca GUIDE Tutoring and Academic Assistance Many college students are either unaware of what resources are available to help if their grades are not what they expected, or are afraid to ask for help At UCA, we have academic support systems in place to help students, and we want them to ask for assistance We want students to succeed! The Writing Center in Thompson Hall offers free services to help students become more confident and effective writers and communicators Trained peer tutors offer students one-on-one writing consultations in which they will discuss every aspect of writing a paper or developing an oral presentation from start to finish Students may also submit written work via email for feedback from the tutors, or even meet via a live chat to discuss their work To make an appointment to meet with a tutor, call 450-5123, or see the Center’s website for additional information on online assistance and hours: http://uca.edu/ writingcenter/make-an-appointment/ The Academic Success Center in Torreyson Library provides free peer tutoring to all students on a drop-in basis Upper-level student tutors provide tutoring in math throughout the day, and other subjects, including history, 16 biology, chemistry, and even academic literacy (how to manage course materials and study for that test!) are available at specified times The ASC also provides a comfortable and accessible computer lab for students to use, as well as several study rooms Students should see the UCA website for the tutoring schedule at: www.uca.edu/success/ Writing tutors from the Writing Center are also available in the ASC during evening hours, and some academic departments also provide tutoring Check the schedule on the ASC website for all of these services The Writing Center WTH109 (501) 450-5123 uca.edu/writingcenter The Academic Success Center Torreyson Library 223 (501) 852-0720 uca.edu/success University of Central Arkansas Academic Advising Academic Advising assists students in making wise decisions about their academic career at UCA All students begin their career at UCA with an advising session and then assigned to a specific academic advisor, depending on their declared major or their specific academic needs advising for student athletes Athletic academic advisors assist all student athletes in realizing their academic potential by providing academic support and by continuously monitoring their academic athletic eligibility and progress towards their degree The Academic Advising Center in Harrin Hall provides academic advising for undeclared UCA students and first-year students with majors in the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Fine Arts and Communication, Business, Education, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics Students use an online scheduling system to make one-on-one appointments with their academic advisor During these appointments, students are required to share and discuss information about their academic background, applicable college credit, career interests and the UCA program/major that will lead them toward a successful career after graduating from UCA occurs once students are past their first year and have declared a major, or for entering students in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences These students are assigned to a faculty or professional advisor in the department or college of their major who will assist them in planning and completing their program of study toward a degree Athletic Academic Advising is housed in Burdick Hall and provides academic www.universityparent.com/uca Departmental Academic Advising Academic Advising Harrin 100 (501) 450-5149 uca.edu/advising Athletic Advising Burdick 304 (501) 852-2506 uca.edu/athleticadvising 17 UCA GUIDE uca GUIDE Housing and Residence Life It’s all about community! The mission of Housing & Residence Life at the University of Central Arkansas is to provide a residential experience which supports the academic mission of the university and extends students’ educational experience beyond the classroom Housing & Residence Life at UCA is dedicated to building strong residential communities Living on campus is so much more than just a place to sleep at night! UCA houses about 3400 students and offers nine different freshman residence hall options that provide residents with the opportunity to connect with other students, get involved in campus organizations, and build strong academic foundations Freshman Housing Options UCA recognizes that the freshman year in college is fun and exciting, but it can also be daunting Housing & Residence Life is pleased to provide housing options that are specifically reserved for freshmen students UCA offers nine different residence halls for freshmen students to choose from These can be divided into two types: Traditional Residence Halls and Residential Colleges Traditional residence halls, known in the past as 18 University of Central Arkansas www.universityparent.com/uca “dorms,” include Baridon (co-ed), Bear Hall (co-ed), Bernard Hall (co-ed), Carmichael Hall (all female), and Conway Hall (co-ed) Residents who live in traditional residence halls are connected to the academic community through confluence classes and have formed lifelong friendships through their shared experiences The Residential Colleges are living and learning communities that kick it up to the next level! 19 uca GUIDE Housing and Residence Life (continued) The Residential Colleges are co-ed and include: EDGE Residential College in State Hall, Hughes Residential College in Hughes Hall, The STARS Residential College in Short/Denney Halls, and STEM Residential College in Arkansas Hall A faculty member and her/his family live in each Residential College and students enjoy taking classes in a technologyrich classroom on the first floor All Housing options at UCA are geared toward providing a supportive and academically conducive community living environment for residents Residence hall and Residential College students have the opportunity to explore shared interests through programs, group activities and meaningful interactions in their communities Housing & Residence Life Staff Each residence hall has a staff of undergraduate Resident Assistants (RA) and a graduate Residence Coordinator (RC) who live in the building The Resident Assistants and the Residence Coordinator are carefully selected and trained to serve the UCA community as role models, resources and mediators who also enforce campus policy The RA is the first person your student should contact if problems arise The next person in the building to help your student is the Residence Coordinator The Residence Coordinator supervises the RA staff in the building Each of the residence halls falls under the supervision of one of the Area Coordinators (AC) for Housing & Residence Life The Area Coordinators are full-time university professional staff 20 How to Apply to Live on Campus Log into myUCA (my.uca.edu) Click the tab at the top labeled “MyUCA.” Locate the “Housing and Residence Life” channel on the right side of the page Click the button that says “Access MyHousing.” Click the button that says “Continue.” Click the button that says “Apply Online.” Follow the application instructions presented to you on the website After applying, you will be prompted to pay the $100 deposit online Deposit must be paid in order for the application to be complete Apply as early as possible to obtain maximum consideration for the residence hall or Residential College, as well as the roommate of your choice 10 Select your meal plan in myHousing before the halls open each semester Housing & Residence Life Office Bernard 201 (501) 450-3132 housing@uca.edu uca.edu/housing University of Central Arkansas UCA GUIDE UCA GUIDE Residential Colleges Making a successful transition from high school to university is important to you and your student Your student must learn to balance the rigor of college classes with new social opportunities She/he must face new situations with resiliency, openness, and grit And she/he must grow to understand how to value the past, live in the present, and blaze a trail to the future The UCA Residential Colleges are academic environments especially designed so your student will be successful in making memories, making friends, and making the grades needed to achieve the goals of a modern education becoming a well-rounded, thoughtful, and engaged citizen In Hughes Residential College at Hughes Hall, The STARS Residential College in Short/ Denney Halls, STEM Residential College in Arkansas Hall or EDGE Residential College in State Hall, your student will work together with faculty, staff, and other students to challenge and support each other helping each other grow in knowledge, personhood, and service to others Whether “living leadership” in Hughes, “living the arts” in The STARS, engaging in “science, technology, engineering, and mathematics” in STEM, or “Educating for Global Engagement” in EDGE, your student’s life should start in a UCA Residential College 22 Of course, Residential Colleges are not just for freshmen EPIC Residential College in Bear Hall and Baridon Residential College in Baridon Hall are options open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors Minton Commuter College Although we strongly encourage every first-year student to live on campus, we know that some first-year students will live at home Your student deserves to be part of a learning community too Minton Commuter College will connect her/him to the faculty, students and staff who care and understand that off-campus students need an on-campus experience too Learning Communities Harrin 200 (501) 450-5969 residentialcolleges@uca.edu uca.edu/residential University of Central Arkansas www.universityparent.com/uca 23 ™ RESOURCES 24 RESOURCES CAMPUS MAP University of Central Arkansas www.universityparent.com/uca 25 RESOURCES 2013-2014 Academic Calendar RESOURCES SPRING SEMESTER 2014 December 16, Monday Instruction begins for the Winter Intersession December 17, Tuesday Final date to drop Winter Intersession classes and receive a 100% refund Change-of-course period ends
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Final date to add classes Final date to change from credit to audit or audit to credit FALL SEMESTER 2013 August 18-21, Sunday – Wednesday Welcome Week December 20, Friday Final date to drop Winter Intersession classes and receive a 75% refund 0% refund after this date August 19, Monday Countdown to Classes January 3, Friday Final examinations for Winter Intersession August 22, Thursday Instruction begins - day and evening classes January 7, Tuesday - Noon Winter Intersession final grades report due August 23, Friday Final date to drop Aug 22 - Oct 11 or Aug 22 - Sept 27 classes and receive a 100% refund Change-of-course period ends for Aug 22 – Oct 11 classes
Final date to register
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Final date to change from credit to audit or audit to credit January 9, Thursday Instruction begins - day and evening classes January 10, Friday Final date to drop Jan - Feb 28 or Jan – Feb 14 classes and receive a 100% refund Change of course period ends for Jan - Feb 28 classes
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Final date to add clas-ses
Final date to change from credit to audit or audit to credit January 11, Saturday Instruction begins Saturday classes January 15, Wednesday Change of course period ends for Jan - May classes
Final date to register
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Final date to change from credit to audit or audit to credit Final date to drop a Jan - May classes and receive a 100% refund Final date to drop Jan - Mar or Jan - Feb 14 classes and receive a 75% refund August 24, Saturday Instruction begins - Saturday classes August 28, Wednesday Change-of-course period ends for Aug 22 - Dec 13 classes
Final date to register
Final date to add classes
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Final date to drop Aug 22 - Oct 11 or Aug 22 - Sept 27 classes and receive a 75% refund.
0% refund at this date Final date to drop Aug 22 – Dec 13 classes with a 100% refund September 2, Monday Labor Day Holiday September 12, Thursday Final date to drop Aug 22 - Dec 13 classes with a 75% refund 0% refund after this date January 20, Monday Dr Martin Luther King Jr Holiday September 20, Friday Final date to make degree application for December graduation and be included in commencement program January 30, Thursday Final date to drop Jan - May classes and receive a 75% refund No refund after this date February 7, Friday Final date to make degree application for May graduation and be included in the commencement program February 14, Friday Final date to officially withdraw from Jan - Feb 28 classes with a W grade unless already dropped for non-attendance February 18, Tuesday Final date to drop Feb 17 - Mar 28 classes and receive a 100% refund February 21, Friday Final date to drop Feb 17 - Mar 28 classes and receive a 75% refund No refund after this date Final date to officially withdraw from Jan - Feb 28 classes with a WP or WF grade unless already dropped for non-attendance March 4, Tuesday Final date to drop Mar – May classes and receive a 100% refund Change of course period ends for Mar – May classes
Final date to register
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Final date to change from credit to audit or audit to credit September 27, Friday Final date to officially withdraw from Aug 22 – Oct 11 classes with a W grade unless already dropped for non-attendance October 1, Tuesday Final date to drop Sept 30 - Nov classes and receive a 100% refund October 4, Friday Final date to drop Sept 30 - Nov classes and receive a 75% refund 0% refund after this date Final date to officially withdraw from Aug 22 - Oct 11 classes with a WP or WF grade unless already dropped for non-attendance October 15, Tuesday Final date to drop Oct 14 - Dec 13 classes and receive a 100% refund Changeof-course period ends for Oct 14 – Dec 13 classes
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Last date to change from credit to audit or audit to credit SPRING SEMESTER 2014 October 16, Wednesday - Noon Mid-term grade report due October 17-20, Thursday - Sunday Fall Break March 5, Wednesday - Noon Mid-term grade report due October 22, Tuesday Final date to drop Oct 14 - Dec 13 classes and receive a 75% refund No refund after this date March 7, Friday Final date to drop Mar – May classes and receive a 75% refund 0% refund after this date October 28, November 18 Advance Registration for Spring 2014 March 15-23, Saturday - Sunday Spring Break November 1, Friday Final date to officially withdraw from Aug 22 – Dec 13 classes or the university with a W grade un-less already dropped for non-attendance March 28, Friday Final date to officially withdraw from Jan – May classes or the university with a W grade unless already dropped for non-attendance November 5, Tuesday Final date to drop Nov - Dec 13 classes with a 100% refund March 31- April 21 Advance Registration for Summer and Fall 2014 November 8, Friday Final date to drop Nov - Dec 13 classes and receive a 75% refund 0% refund after this date April 1, Tuesday Final date to a drop Feb 31 – May classes and receive a 100% refund November 15, Friday Final date to officially withdraw from Oct 14 – Dec 13 classes with a W grade unless already dropped for non-attendance April 4, Friday Final date to a drop Feb 31 – May classes and receive a 75% refund 0% refund after this date April 11, Friday Nov 27- Dec 1, Wednesday - Sunday Thanksgiving Break Final date to officially withdraw from Mar – May classes with a W grade unless already dropped for non-attendance December 2, Monday Final date to officially withdraw from Oct 14 – Dec 13 classes with a WP or WF grade unless already dropped for non-attendance Final date to officially withdraw from Aug 22 – Dec 13 classes or the university with a WP or WF grade unless already dropped for non-attendance April 18, Friday Final date to officially withdraw from Mar – May classes with a WP or WF grade unless already dropped for non-attendance Final date to officially withdraw from Jan – May classes or the university with a WP or WF grade unless already dropped for non-attendance December 6, Friday Study Day April 25, Friday Study Day December 7, Saturday Final Exams - Saturday classes April 26, Saturday Final exams Saturday classes December 9-13, Monday - Friday Final Examinations - day and night classes April 28 – May 2, Monday - Friday Final exams – day and night classes December 14, Saturday Winter Commencement May 3, Saturday Commencement December 16, Monday - Noon Final grade report due May 6, Tuesday - Noon Final grade report due For full academic calendar, please visit: http://uca.edu/registrar/academiccalendar.php 26 University of Central Arkansas For full academic calendar, please visit: http://uca.edu/registrar/academiccalendar.php www.universityparent.com/uca 27 RESOURCES Important Contact Information Who should parents contact with general questions, problems or if they need help? Office of the Dean of Students Email: n/a Website: uca.edu/student/dean/ Phone Number: (501) 450-3146 Who should parents and students contact for questions about tuition and payment plans? Department: Student Accounts Email: studentaccounts@uca.edu Phone Number: (501) 450-5015 Website: uca.edu/studentaccounts Who should parents and students contact for questions about computer services? Department: IT Help Desk Email: helpdesk@uca.edu Phone Number: (501) 450-3107 Website: uca.edu/it/help-desk/ Who should parents contact with questions about Parking and Transportation? Department: University Police Department Email: ucapd@ucapd.com Phone Number: (501) 450-3111 Website: ucapd.com Departmental Contact Information 28 Academic Advising (501) 450-5149 uca.edu/advising Academic Success Center, The (501) 852-0720 uca.edu/success/ Athletic Advising (501) 852-2506 uca.edu/athleticadvising Baum Gallery (501) 450-5793 uca.edu/art/baum Counseling Services (501) 450-3138 uca.edu/counseling Health & Wellness Center (501) 450-3133 uca.edu/healthpromotion Housing and Residence Life (501) 450-3132 uca.edu/housing housing@uca.edu HPER Center (501) 450-5005 uca.edu/campusrecreation Intramural Sports Office (501) 450-5802 uca.edu/campusrecreation Learning Communities (501) 450-5969 uca.edu/residential residentialcolleges@uca.edu Office of Student Life (501) 450-3137 uca.edu/studentlife Reynolds Performance Hall (866) 810-0012 uca.edu/publicappearances Student Accounts (501) 450-5015 uca.edu/studentaccounts/ Student Activities Board (501) 450-3235 ucasab.com Student Financial Aid (501) 450-3140 uca.edu/financialaid Student Health (501) 450-3136 uca.edu/studenthealth Student Government Association (501) 450-3195 ucasga.org Theatre Department (501) 450-3265 uca.edu/theatre University Police (501) 450-3111 ucapd.com Writing Center, The (501) 450-5123 uca.edu/writingcenter University of Central Arkansas www.universityparent.com/uca 29 This Guide made possible by these Proud Supporters of UCA! 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