University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Arkansas has the Associated Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Associated Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Arkansas include Catholic Campus Ministry, Chinese Students and Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta and Student Alumni Association.

University of Arkansas students' favorite campus traditions are Razorbash/Welcome Weeks, Homecoming Week and Headliner Concerts/Distinguished Lectures.

University of Arkansas Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Arkansas.

University of Arkansas offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Arkansas students live off campus. In 2023, 29% of undergrads at University of Arkansas lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 71% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Arkansas. There are 6,500 spots available in on-campus housing for all 29,269 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,308 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Arkansas offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Arkansas Athletics

At University of Arkansas there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Arkansas:

Is University of Arkansas Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Arkansas is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Arkansas campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Arkansas has RAD (Rape Aggression Defense program),tornado siren,self-defense,Defibrillators,24 hr police dispatch,Smart 911,SafeZone safety app.

Plan a Visit to University of Arkansas

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Arkansas, take Interstate 49 to Fayetteville, AR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Northwest Arkansas National Airport airport.

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