Full time, master's degree level, residence life professionals called area coordinators live on campus with responsibility for three to six residence halls. Access to halls is provided by use of electronic card readers which allow only residents of that building and escorted guests to enter. Rooms are available for visually and hearing impaired students as well as those who are physically challenged. The dining facilities provide a natural setting for socializing with friends and enjoying a wide variety of high quality, nutritious meals. Each of the three separate dining facilities located on campus is managed by a professional staff.
Students living in residence halls have several meal plans available.
All students living in the residence halls are required to have a meal plan except students living in Futrall or residing in summer school housing. The Arkansas Union serves as the community center of the University for all members of the college family. The Union provides services, conveniences, and amenities to the campus community. Food service is provided at a cafeteria providing hot foods, Mexican specialties, baked goods, soups, and salads. Food is also provided by a snack bar, a pizza shop, a frozen yogurt and submarine sandwich shop, and by a complete catering operation.