A non-traditional student is defined as one who is 25 years of age or older, one who has interrupted his or her education, or one who has dependents. Recent figures indicate that more than twenty-six percent of UA students are over 25 years of age. The office provides an information resource center, assistance with University procedures, referrals to campus and community resources, and workshops on topics of interest to non-traditional students. ONTS is located in the Arkansas Union, telephone 575-4200. In addition, several Student Services areas are providing programs for older students.
Orientation has two summer sessions for transfer and adult students.
Residence Dining Services offer individual meals or meal ticket programs for off-campus students. Information on child care services is available in the Office for Non-Traditional Students. The Infant Development Center, located at 536 N. Leverett, provides care for children age three months to three years. At least one parent must be a U of A student and priority is given to undergraduate parents, single parents, and families where both parents are students. The Nursery School, located in the Home Economics Building, provides care for children from the entire community who are between the ages of three to five years.