The primary purposes or goals of the student conduct system at UCA are to change or redirect student behavior, protect the university environment, and protect the rights of students involved in the disciplinary process. The following are a few brief highlights related to student behavior at the university. UCA takes an active role to minimize alcohol and drug use at the university. Recent studies have found that UCA students use and abuse alcohol at a much lower rate than students at other institutions in the country. Students who use alcohol or drugs will, at a minimum, be placed on probation and be required to attend an alcohol and drug education program.
Students are also subject to criminal arrest if caught by university police.
University police actively patrols the campus and streets near the campus. Alcohol is not permitted at social events scheduled at fraternity or sorority Greek houses. Social events held at other off-campus locations must be registered with the dean of students, and must follow local, state, and national organization guidelines. Campus Safety . UCA enjoys a positive reputation as being a safe campus.