Welcome to the UCA Family!
Your student is about to embark on an incredible journey full of personal growth and self-discovery, as they work toward earning a degree.
This isn’t just a big change for your student—it’s also a major transition for your family. UCA Parent and Family Programs is here to offer support, guidance, and resources every step of the way. Reach out to us anytime: families@uca.edu.
A good place to start is our UCA Family Guide. Here, you’ll find a comprehensive source of information specifically curated for first-year students and their families.
Family Orientation
The Office of Student Success has created a Family Orientation webpage for first-year students and their families that includes information about:
- Instructional modes of classes
- Campus technology
- Academic policies
- FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act)
- Financial Aid
- Parent and Family involvement
- Campus Resources for students
- Resources for families
- And more!
Parent Lingo
Parent Lingo is a free online orientation for parents to assist them as they help their students transition to college. There are eight modules covering financial aid, social, cultural and intellectual transition issues. Please take a few moments to complete the modules. It is our hope that Parent Lingo will be beneficial to both you and your students.
Join the UCA Family Network
Every family of an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at UCA is eligible to become a member of the UCA Family Network. Members receive a monthly newsletter, access to Parent and Family events, and an invitation to participate on the Parent and Family Advisory Council.
Follow UCA Parent and Family Programs on Facebook
Follow University of Central Arkansas Parents and Families on Facebook! It’s a great way for families of current or future Bears to keep up with the latest UCA news, campus programs and events, upcoming deadlines, and stay connected to the UCA community.
