UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FACT SHEETCONTACTS
Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange
520 N Storer Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701+1 479-575-7582 (phone)studyabr@uark.edu
http://studyabroad.uark.edu

Brian Poepsel
Assistant Director of Study Abroad
Institutional Coordinator for Exchange Programs
bpoepse@uark.edu
Lauren Hughes
Coordinator for Special Programs
vga@uark.edu

APPLICATION PROCESSUNIVERSITY NOMINATIONSTUDENT APPLICATION

The designated exchange coordinator from each partner
university is asked to nominate students.

Students will receive an emailed link to apply online.

Nomination instructions can be found online at:
http://studyabroad.uark.edu/incoming

Nominated students will receive a welcome letter fromthe Exchange Coordinator with application information.
Students will apply online and submit documentation
through the application portal. This includes financial
documentation, immunization records, and proof of
language proficiency.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Semester 2020

Spring Semester 2021

(August to December)(January to May)

Nomination Deadline

15 March

1 October

Application Deadline(nominated students)

15 April

15 October

Arrival Dates

14-17 August

1-4 January

Mandatory Orientation

18-21 August

5-8 January

Teaching Period

24 August – 10 December

11 January – 29 April

Examination Period

14-17 December

3-6 May

Semester Ends

17 December 2020

6 May 2020

Reference the full academic calendar with holidays: https://registrar.uark.edu/academic-dates/

COURSES
Students can review the Schedule of Classes through the Registrar’s website here:
https://registrar.uark.edu/registration/schedule-of-classes.php
Students can select classes from most areas of study if they meet course pre-requisites. The following areas of study
are not available to exchange or visiting students: upper-level nursing, teacher education, law & medicine. Students
should contact the visiting student program coordinator (vga@uark.edu) if they have questions about eligibility.
ACCOMMODATIONS/LODGING
Exchange students are offered placement in university on-campus housing and off-campus housing. On-campus
housing options are generally only recommended for undergraduate students. Masters and Doctoral level students
usually live in off-campus arrangements.
On-Campus: Dormitory
http://housing.uark.edu

Single or double occupancy rooms
with shared bathrooms. Students
dine in cafeterias.

$3,200- $5,500 per semester*
Meal Plan required for on-campus
cafeteria (see Housing website fordetails).

On-Campus: Apartments
http://housing.uark.edu

Single bedrooms in a 4-bedroom
apartment-style unit with kitchen &laundry. Shared bathrooms.

$3,400- $3,600 per semester*self-catered

Off-Campus: Hill Place Apartments
http://hillplaceapts.com

Single bedrooms/bathrooms in a 4bedroom apartment with kitchen &laundry.

$3,000 per semester* (paid monthly)
self-cateredsecurity deposit required*Housing rates based on the 2019-20 academic year. Up-to-date pricing is set by the Housing Office.
**Students interested in Hill Place should follow instructions from the Visiting Student Coordinator. Special leaseterms and rates are only available if students apply through the U of A International Office.
***Students staying for an Academic Year should note that some dormitories close during academic holidays. Only
“Academic Year” Dormitories will be open through academic breaks (Thanksgiving, Christmas/winter break, etc).
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All University of Arkansas courses are taught in English. Students who are not native English speakers should meet theminimum qualifications for evidence of English Proficiency.
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2550 (paper-based TOEFL) / 79 (internet-based TOEFL)
6.5 on the IELTS - You may give us your Test Report Form (TRF) number so that we may access yourofficial IELTS score by submitting the IELTS Score Verification Form.
Documentation from your Home Institution verifying language ability.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Airport pickup
Students arriving within the designated arrivals period will be offered complementary shuttle service from NorthwestArkansas Airport (airport code: XNA) into the city of Fayetteville.
Short-term accommodations and Housing check-in
Check-in for housing on campus or housing at Hill Place apartments is limited to regular business hours (MondayFriday, 8 am – 5 pm; Hill Place is open on Sundays).
Since most flights arrive in Fayetteville in the evening, students can book discounted hotel rooms at Candlewood
Suites, a hotel near campus. The International Office will coordinate transportation from the airport to Candlewoood,provide activities and meals for students staying at Candlewood, and provide a shuttle to the University Housing Officeor Hill Place Apartments for housing check-in on Sunday or Monday.
A Pre-Departure Orientation Webinar will be offered to all visiting students about 1-2 months before arrival. Program
coordinators will review housing options, arrival instructions, class registration, and visa information.
Students should check their email frequently for the latest updates from the International Office.
COSTS
Living expenses

Lodging$3,000-$6,000

per semester

Food$1,400-$3,000

Required Medical Insurance$1,000*Books & Supplies$500

Personal Expenses$1,500 +Reciprocal exchange students are not responsible for tuition & associated fees, however, these charges cannot beremoved from a students’ account until course registration is final (after the first week of classes). Students will be
responsible for housing charges, meal plans, and any activity fees or bookstore fees associated with specific classes
they choose. Students can pay in full at the beginning of the semester or set up a payment plan with the Treasurer’sOffice.
*It is mandatory to purchase the health insurance designated by the University of Arkansas. No exceptions arepermitted. Policy information and coverage requirements are available here.
The above estimates are for reference ONLY. The actual cost may vary person to person.
VISA
Enrolled students will be issued a DS-2019 and will schedule a visa appointment in their home countries before arrival in
the U.S. More information will be provided upon application.

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