General Information
Are you a nontraditional student? Are you….
- parenting?
- married?
- a veteran, reservist, or active duty U.S. military?
- a transfer student?
- 25 years of age or older?
If you can answer yes to at least one of the above questions, see the link below to find out more about the free services available here at UCA. You belong! Click here to view the Nontraditional Student Brochure.
The Nontraditional Student Office is located in Bernard Hall 205, telephone 501-852-5201. If you need assistance and no one is at the desk, come upstairs to Bernard 302. We will be happy to help you in any way we can. Join us on Facebook and CubConnect! The office of Career Services sponsors the Nontraditional Student Organization to provide community and support for UCA’s nontraditional students.
Contact: NontradSS@uca.edu I (501) 450-3134
Career Resources
- Adult Student Guide to Survival and Success
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Provides information about the ADEA act and outlines laws and policies pertaining to age discrimination and harassment.
- Back to College: Offers non-traditional students with resources at all stages of college life including college preparation, navigating college once admitted, and career planning after graduation.
- College for Adults: A website that helps non-traditional students with career planning, course selection and the application process.
Veterans
- 5 Resume Tips for Vets Transitioning to the Civilian Workforce: This article provides helpful tips aimed at allowing veterans to translate their time in the military, as well as the skills they learned, to ensure their unique experiences transfer onto paper and make their application competitive.
- 15 Tips for Developing Skills You Can Use Outside the Military: This article walks veterans through the steps they should take to embark on successful and rewarding civilian careers.
- Orioninternational: This website is aimed at helping veterans transition into civilian life by providing job opportunities, as well as career tips.