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 (he/him)
Assistant Director
Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange
bpoepse@uark.edu

Nami Bagirimvano (she/her)Director, Sponsored Students & Special Programs
vga@uark.edu

APPLICATION PROCESSUNIVERSITY NOMINATIONSTUDENT APPLICATION

Students will receive an emailed link to apply
online.
Nominated students will receive a welcome letterfrom the Exchange Coordinator with application
information. Students will apply online and submit
http://studyabroad.uark.edu/incoming documentation through the application portal. This
includes financial documentation, immunization
records, and proof of language proficiency.
The designated exchange coordinatorfrom each partner university is asked
to nominate students.
Nomination instructions can be foundonline at:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Nomination Deadline
Application Deadline for EXCH
Arrival Dates
Mandatory Orientation
Semester Starts
Final Exams Week

Fall Semester 2023

Spring Semester 2024

(August to December)(January to May)

March 15, 2023

October 1, 2023

April 1, 2023

Fri, Aug 11 – Sun, 13 Aug, 2023
Tue, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 18, 2023
Mon, August 21, 2023

Mon, Dec 11 – Fri, Dec 15, 2023

Please review 2023-2024 Academic Calendar for more information.

October 15, 2023

Sun, 7 January, 2024

Tue, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 12, 2024
Tue, 16 January, 2024

Mon, May 6 – Fri, May 10, 2024

COURSES•••

Students can review the Schedule of Classes through the Registrar’s website. Please beaware that course offerings may be different from one year to another.
Students can select classes from most areas of study if they meet course pre-requisites. Thefollowing areas of study are not available to exchange or visiting students: upper-levelnursing, teacher education, law & medicine.
Students should contact the visiting student program coordinator (vga@uark.edu) if they
have questions about eligibility.

ACCOMMODATIONS/LODGING•••The University of Housing offers a comfortable, safe, and engaging living environment onand off-campus. Reciprocal exchange students are strongly encouraged to live on-campus
or in an apartment that is managed by the University Housing.
On-campus residence hall options are generally only recommended for undergraduate
students. Masters and Doctoral level students usually live in off-campus arrangements
managed by the University.
Please review the Housing Rates page for more information.

On-Campus Residence Hall

On-Campus: Apartments

Single or double occupancy
rooms with sharedbathrooms. Students dine incafeterias.

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

On-campus Meal Plan
required for on-campus
cafeteria
Off-campus Meal Plan
optional

Students staying for an Academic Year should note that some on-campus residence halls close
during academic holidays. Only “Academic Year” halls 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 the minimum qualifications for evidence of English Proficiency.
•••

79 (internet-based TOEFL) / 550 (paper-based TOEFL)

6.5 on the IELTS (You may give us your Test Report Form (TRF) number so that we mayaccess your official IELTS score by submitting the IELTS Score Verification Form.)
Documentation from your Home Institution verifying language ability

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ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Airport pickup:
Students arriving within the designated arrivals period will be offered complementary shuttle
service from Northwest Arkansas Airport (airport code: XNA) into the city of Fayetteville.

Temporary Housing & Permanent Housing Check-in:
Check-In time for your permanent housing may be limited to regular business hours. Since mostflights arrive in Fayetteville in the evening, students are encouraged to utilize temporary housingat Candlewood Suites, a partner hotel near campus. More detailed instructions and information
will be provided once you are accepted into the university.
Other Preparation Support & Services:
Pre-Departure Orientation Webinar will be offered to all exchange students about 1-2 months
before arrival. Program coordinators will review housing options, arrival instructions, classregistration, and visa information.

Communication:
Students should check their emails frequently for the latest updates from the Sponsored Students& Special Programs Office vga@uark.edu or other International Education offices.
EXCHANGE VISITOR VISA & BANK STATEMENT••

Before a DS-2019, an immigration document for J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, can be issued,
the University is required to see proof of financial support. More information will beprovided upon nomination.
Admitted students will be issued a DS-2019 and will schedule a visa appointment in theirhome countries before arrival in the U.S. More information will be provided upon
application.

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COSTS: TUITION, FEES & OTHERS
Living expenses
per semester

Housing Non-refundable Application Fee$240

Required Medical Insurance$988-$1370Housing

Meal PlanBooks & Supplies

Personal Expenses$3,301-$5,799$1,383-$2,379$600+$1,125+The above estimates are for reference based on 2022-23 information. The actual cost may vary from person to person.

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Please review the Housing Rates page for more information.
“Meal Plan” information is based on Meal Rates provided by the Uni/versity Housing.
Reciprocal exchange students are not responsible for tuition & mandatory fees; however,these charges cannot be removed from a students’ account until course registration is final(after the first few weeks of classes).
Reciprocal exchange students will be responsible for housing charges, meal plans, nonmandatory academic fees (any activity fees, course material fees, liability insurance fees, orbookstore fees) associated with specific classes they choose. Students can pay in full at thebeginning of the semester or set up a payment plan with the Treasurer’s Office.
Many of the university’s courses will have additional course fees that are not covered by theExchange Agreement. Please verify each course you will enroll in for these additional fees.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fees Information page for more detailed information.
It is mandatory to purchase the health insurance designated by the University. No
exceptions are permitted per immigration regulations and the University policy. Please visit
the Student Health Insurance page for detailed policy and coverage requirements.

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