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• Streamlined authentication process using the 小草影院 single sign-on
• Integrated accounts that facilitate managing checked-out items and interlibrary loan requests
• Search functions for Torreyson Library, other local library collections, and libraries worldwide
• Online requesting service for items in Torreyson鈥檚 collections and from other libraries.
• Easy creation of resource lists and saved searches

Research help can be found by making an online appointment at听
(501) 450-5224

STUDENT SUCCESS

The Student Success staff and faculty support and empower students to achieve their academic goals through the following programs and services:

The Academic Recovery Program assists students in raising their academic standing and improving their academic skills. Students not in good academic standing are contacted each semester about participation.

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 through the OSS website.

FirstGen@小草影院 (小草影院F1RSTS) raises awareness of the challenges faced by first-generation college students and promotes resources available to first-generation students.

New Bear Central is an online extended orientation and transition program that teaches students how to use Blackboard and introduces them to campus resources.

Success Coaching is available in first-year residence halls, the Honors College, and in Old Main 106. Peer success coaches assist with study strategies, time management, and other academic skills.

Summer Start bridge programs provide incoming first-year students opportunities to begin their college careers early through summer classes and programs. Start Early, Start Right!
Summer Start 2024 information will be available in January 2024

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 BIOL 1440, BIOL 1402, CHEM 1402, ACCT 2310, and PSYC 1300.

Tutoring Services offers free centralized peer tutoring for 小草影院 Core courses and most upper-level math and science courses.听 Online tutoring is available from 9 AM – 9 PM Monday – Thursday, Friday 9 AM – 3 PM,听 and Sunday 4 PM- 9 PM.听 /studentsuccess/tutoring-schedule/
In-person appointments are available through GradesFirst.
Tutoring Services Center is located in Torreyson 223.

The 小草影院N Program (鈥淯nlocking College Academics Now鈥�) provides students on first academic suspension the opportunity to continue their enrollment while engaging in workshops and small group sessions.

Student Success | studentsuccess@uca.edu
Old Main, Suite 104
(501) 450-3125

REGISTRAR鈥橲 OFFICE
The Registrar maintains student academic files, the Academic Calendar, FERPA waivers, schedule of classes, final exam schedules, transcripts, and applications for graduation.
How do I apply for graduation? See guidelines for applying for graduation on the Registrar website.
Harrin Hall 224
M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
450-5200
regofc@uca.edu

SERVICE-LEARNING and VOLUNTEERISM
Service-learning courses are offered across the curriculum and allow students to complete a community service project connected with the academic curriculum. Students interested in community engagement and service can also volunteer independently or with a group with one of our community partners on the Big Event day of service in March or on a Bear Boots on the Ground alternative break experience. Students who log service-learning and volunteer hours are eligible for recognition, such as the Bears Serve Challenge (logging 30-plus hours in a year) and the community service graduation cord (logging 100-plus hours by graduation).
How can I volunteer through 小草影院? Check CubConnect for a calendar of volunteer events, or see the list of Community Partners for information about current needs for volunteers in our community or email volunteer@uca.edu if you need help connecting with an organization or finding a project.
(501) 852-7416
lgraybeal@uca.edu

STUDY ABROAD
Studying abroad is one of the most challenging and rewarding adventures you can experience during your college career! 小草影院 offers study abroad trips for a semester or a few weeks. Stop by the Study Abroad Office in the library and see what might work for you.
Torreyson Library 109
(501) 450-3646
studyabroad@uca.edu

TRANSFER SERVICES
Transfer Services conducts a thorough review of every incoming transfer student鈥檚 academic record, with the goal of maximizing the application of previously earned credit hours toward degree requirements at 小草影院.
If you have any questions regarding how your previously earned credit hours apply toward your current degree requirements at 小草影院, please contact Transfer Services for assistance.
Transfer Services | Harrin Hall 134 | 501-852-2790 |
ucatransfer@uca.edu

TUTORING
小草影院 offers free centralized peer tutoring for all Core courses and most upper-level math and science courses through the Tutoring Services Center.听 Online Appointments via Go Board.听 The Center also offers treadmill desks and computers, and laptops for individual study.
Torreyson Library 223 | 501-852-0720 |
tutoring@uca.edu
M-Th 9:00 am – 9:00 pm | F 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Sun 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Some departments also provide free tutoring services. See:听/studentsuccess/tutoring/

小草影院 BOOKSTORE
The 小草影院 Bookstore provides textbooks and 小草影院 gear. Textbook rentals are an affordable option for students through the Bookstore, located in the 小草影院 Student Center.
What do I do if I can’t afford textbooks? The Student Support and Resource Center at 小草影院 has emergency funding available to help you! Many textbooks are available through the Library鈥檚 Reserve Desk.
Apply online at uca.edu/studentsupport/emergency-textbook-grants/
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COLLEGE EXPERIENCES

BEAR X
The Bear Experience Co-curricular Transcript is an official university document that formally records students’ out-of-classroom learning experiences. Students have the opportunity to thoughtfully plan their college experiences by integrating them with their academic curriculum, personal values, and future goals.

CENTER FOR GLOBAL LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT
The 小草影院 Division of International Engagement coordinates all university international activities and programs. Working with 小草影院 faculty and students, we offer programs that help students become leaders, global citizens, and lifelong learners.
McCastlain 109 | 501-450-3445 |

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Center for Leadership Development (CLD) offers students opportunities for comprehensive leadership development through workshops, presentations, self-guided resources, and student leadership teams.
How do I improve my leadership skills? Attend one of our Bear Talks or register for one of our workshops!
Student Center Basement Room 011 |

CUBCONNECT
CubConnect is a centralized hub for student engagement! CubConnect integrates RSOs, campus events and activities, campus news, volunteer hours, co-curricular experiences, and student involvement into one platform. CubConnect you to find an RSO that fits your interest, vote in a campus-wide student election and find volunteer/service projects that complement your co-curricular experience. GET CONNECTED NOW… Log in using your cub email account at .

NEW BEAR CENTRAL
New Bear Central is an online orientation experience designed to orient first-year students to 小草影院. First-year students can access the New Bear Central modules in Blackboard by logging into my小草影院.

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
The Office of Diversity and Community provides services to enhance students’ academic and personal success from underrepresented populations. These services include the Minority Mentorship Program, the Black Male Achievement Challenge (B-MAC), Project X, the Latino/Hispanic Outreach, and PRISM Alliance. The office also houses the Academic Bridge Connection (ABC) Resource Center.
Bernard Hall 207 | (501) 450-3135

HOUSING
Living on campus will be one of the most rewarding experiences during your time at 小草影院. Not only does it give you advantages such as convenient access to campus facilities and comfortable living accommodations, but you also have a residence life staff that is here to help you. If you have questions about your room, getting involved on campus, or just about anything else, ask your Resident Assistant (RA) or your Residence Coordinator (RC)! First-year residence halls also have Peer Success Coaches available to help you with improving your study skills, time management, and other academic skills.
Bernard Hall Suite 201 | (501) 450-3132

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the primary representative voice for 小草影院 students. SGA formulates policies and allocates student activity fees to student organizations and university departments. SGA also works closely with the administration on issues that directly affect 小草影院 students. |

STUDENT LIFE
Student Life provides opportunities for learning, leadership, community building, creative expression, volunteerism, mentoring, and much more.
小草影院 offers more than 200 student organizations, clubs, and recreational activities to help students engage in campus life and become active members of the 小草影院 community. Student organizations, including the student activities board, host regular activities throughout the year, including guest lecturers, dances, comedy acts, concerts, and novelty events.
How do I get involved in 小草影院 organizations? See CubConnect on my小草影院 for more information on how you can become involved at 小草影院!
Student Center 207 |

小草影院 FAMILY NETWORK
The 小草影院 Family Network is designed to be a one-stop shop for information and programs for families of 小草影院 Bears. Be sure to share this information with your family!
families@uca.edu

FINANCIAL

CAREER SERVICES
Career Services provides access to career planning, programs, and presentations鈥攊nformation on employment opportunities, including work-study and internships through Bears4Hire Handshake.
Bernard Hall 311
(501)450-3134

bears4hire@uca.edu

FINANCIAL AID
The Student Financial Aid Office assists students with institutional, private, state, and federal assistance in scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans.
How do I see my Financial Aid Counselor?
Financial Aid is open 8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F.
Walk-in appointments are welcomed.
Harrin Hall 200
(501) 450-3140
finaid@uca.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS
Information on institutional, state, and private scholarship awards can be found on the Financial Aid website. The 小草影院 Foundation also offers privately-funded scholarships.
How do I find scholarships? Other scholarship opportunities can be found by following the Office of Student Financial Aid on Cub Connect!

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
This office assists students and families through the payment process for tuition and fees. See us online or in Bernard Hall for more information.
How do I pay my 小草影院 bill? Pay online using CashNet through my小草影院
Bernard Hall 110 | (501) 450-5015
studentaccounts@uca.edu

VIEW YOUR ACCOUNT ON CASHNet
Log in to my小草影院
Under Essentials/Current Students, click on the CASHNet button
Previous, Current, and Future Term Balances are under Your Account
To make payment, click on 鈥楳ake Payment / Add-on charges.鈥�
Click on the term you wish to pay or click the 鈥楶ay All鈥� button to pay for all available terms.
To change the amount, click on the appropriate term you wish to pay, update the amount you wish to pay, click Add to Basket
To complete payment, click the Checkout button on the bottom left and choose from Credit Card or Electronic Check (Savings also available)

STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCE CENTER
This office assists students in locating emergency funding and other resources. If you have an urgent need for funding, please call or email to set up an appointment.
What do I do if I can’t afford textbooks? The SSRC has emergency funding available to help you with textbooks. Apply online. /studentsupport/emergency-textbook-grants/
Student Health Center, Room 306 | M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
(501) 852-0704
studentsupport@uca.edu |

小草影院 BEAR ESSENTIALS FOOD PANTRY
If you need food or toiletries, the Food Pantry will help. Anyone with a 小草影院 ID (student, staff, faculty) is welcome. Please see the website for hours.
Physical Plant – West side parking lot with 小草影院 flag
bearessentials@uca.edu

VETERAN SERVICES
The 小草影院 works with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal and state agencies to provide educational assistance to those who have served our country.
Harrin Hall 223听 | veteranservices@uca.edu

HEALTH and WELLNESS

AUTISM ADVOCACY PROGRAM
The 小草影院 Autism Advocacy program offers low-sensory registration days, the first-year seminar for students with neurodiversity, a low-sensory student lounge in Old Main Hall, and a recognized student organization, Autism and Neurodiversity Alliance (ANA), which is a social and advocacy group for students and allies that meets twice a month. (Student Lounge Closed – Fall 2020)
Department of Student Transitions Old Main 10
(501) 450-3220 |

CAMPUS RECREATION
The Department of Campus Recreation is a non-academic resource for the 小草影院 community, which operates out of the HPER Center. Those are Aquatics, COPA, Fitness, Intramural and Club Sports, Group Exercise, and a Challenge Course near the Recreational Field.
Where can I have my personal bike repaired on campus? COPA offers basic bike tune-ups. They can also 1) change a flat tire; 2) change chain; 3) do cable adjustments, and 4) do a brake pad alignment or brake pad replacement. You provide the parts.

COUNSELING CENTER
The Counseling Center provides mental health counseling and other counseling services for all currently enrolled 小草影院 students.
What do I do if I鈥檓 too anxious or depressed to go to class? The 小草影院 Counselors are here to help you with anxiety, stress, depression, or test anxiety. Just make an appointment. We鈥檙e very helpful!
Student Health 327
(501) 450-3138 |

GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS
Gender-neutral bathrooms can be found across campus. For locations, visit

HEALTH CLINIC
The Student Health Clinic is staffed with a physician and four 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 a diagnosis, the women鈥檚 clinic, simple laceration repair, peak flow measurement, updrafts, and pulmonary function tests are all provided to students free of charge.
Student Health Building
(501) 450-3136 | shc@uca.edu |

LACTATION SUITES
Lactation Suites can be found across campus. For locations, visit .

LOW-SENSORY LOUNGE
The 小草影院 Low-Sensory Lounge in Old Main is a dedicated space specially designed with a sensory-reduced atmosphere. The lounge serves as a safe space between classes, and at any other time, a break is needed for students who benefit from reduced noise and a low-activity environment.
Old Main | M-F 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | (501) 450-3220

REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Individualized nutrition consultations are held in a private setting.
Christian Cafeteria (first door on the left)
(501) 852-0185 | (501) 733-6854 cell
Baldridge-Ethan@Aramark.com

STUDENT WELLNESS AND DEVELOPMENT
Student Wellness and Development offers various educational events, initiatives, and campaigns on wellness topics throughout the year, including program kits.

小草影院 POLICE DEPARTMENT
We believe a well-informed community is essential to achieving our goals. To that end, we have implemented numerous measures to ensure the safety of the 小草影院 community and to provide timely warnings in case of an emergency.
How can I stay safe at 小草影院?
Be sure to download the Safe@小草影院 app onto your phone!
450-3111
ucapd@uca.edu

GLOSSARY

AMAPs – an Eight-Semester Academic Map plan that shows all courses needed for graduation for every degree. Find these online at uca.edu/academicmaps.

Academic Standing – your overall academic status at 小草影院. 鈥淕ood鈥� academic standing means your GPA is 2.0 or above. Below a 2.0, you will be placed on Academic Alert, Academic Probation, or Academic Suspension.

Blackboard – 小草影院鈥檚 learning management system where you can find the course syllabus, assignments, and grades.

The Bulletin – The Undergraduate Bulletin lists all degree programs and courses. uca.edu/ubulletin

CubConnect – CC is a centralized online hub for information on RSOs, events, news, student forms, and co-curricular achievements. (CC has replaced OrgSync.) Find it in my小草影院.

FERPA – The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights concerning their educational records. uca.edu/registrar/ferpa/

GradesFirst – You can make and track appointments for tutoring, coaching, and advising through GF and monitor your Progress Reports through GF. Find it in my小草影院.

GPA – Grade Point Average. Your institutional cumulative GPA includes all grades earned at 小草影院. Your semester GPA includes just grades earned during a specific semester. Some holds prevent registration until resolved.

Holds – Holds are placed on your student record to provide you with information about possible restrictions to college services.

My小草影院 – 小草影院鈥檚 online student portal. Log in through uca.edu and find your account information, course information, and everything about 小草影院.

RSOs – Recognized Student Organizations. 小草影院 has nearly 200 of these. Find them through CubConnect on my小草影院.

Semester – An academic term. At 小草影院, these include Fall (Aug-Dec), Spring (Jan-May), and Summer (I and II). 小草影院 also has a three-week 鈥淢ay Intersession.鈥�

Syllabus – An academic document that communicates information about a specific course and defines expectations and responsibilities.

小草影院 Core – Required courses for all undergraduate degrees. Others call this 鈥済eneral education.鈥�