Getting Started

Getting off on the right foot plays an important role in student success. Everything needed to get students started on campus can be found in this section.

Admissions

The first step to a student’s college career is getting admitted!

ADMISSIONS

Student Accounts

Provides information, assistance, and education to students and parents so that they can fully understand the cost of attending the University.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

Tuition and Fees Calculator

Knowing the cost of higher education is vital in planning. Use this tool to find an estimate.

TUITION & FEES CALCULATOR

Financial Aid

Find the funding to meet the needs of student expenses.

FINANCIAL AID

Housing

Securing the right place to live can make a huge impact on student success.

Residential Colleges

Students can choose an environment to live and learn with others in their field.

RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES

Honors College

Greater learning opportunities await gifted students looking to expand their studies.

HONORS COLLEGE

Housing Exemption

Living on campus has many benefits, but some students may meet the requirements to live off campus.

OFFICIAL POLICY   HOUSING EXEMPTION REQUEST FORM

Orientation and Registration

Please visit our First Year Experience website for information on SOAR and Welcome Week.

Academic Maps

Find out what it takes to finish a program on time!

ACADEMIC MAPS

UCA Core Requirements

Learn the what and why of required courses at UCA.

UCA CORE

Summer Orientation and Academic Registration (SOAR)

Register for UCA’s mandatory Summer Orientation and Academic Registration (SOAR) for incoming freshmen.

REGISTER FOR SOAR

Academic Advising

Plan the courses you need with help from UCA’s professional advisors.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Move-In Day and Welcome Week

Get help moving students into housing and participate in campus-wide social activities!

MOVE-IN DAY   WELCOME WEEK

Parking Permits and Regulations

Student who drive will need a parking permit. Visit the University Police to learn more.

PARKING PERMITS & REGULATIONS

University Bookstore

Students can find everything from textbooks and school supplies to Bear-themed apparel at the Bookstore located on the first floor of the Student Center.

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE