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Student affairs
Transitions
New Student Orientation
2019
orientation.uark.edu
TransitionsParent & Family Programs
Parent & Family Programs works to provide you the resources needed to help you and your student succeed throughout the first year and beyond
- Communication- Partnership - Events & Programming
Parent & Family ProgramsCommunication
On our website, parents.uark.edu, we have incorporated key components that aid in the transition process for both you and your student.
• First-Year Families - After Orientation Checklist- Expectations Guide
• Family Resources- General FAQs - Academic Calendar- Budget Sheet- Recommended Readings
• Family Events • Visit U of A
Parent & Family ProgramsCommunication
E-newsletters are an essential way to stay informed about what’s happening on campus and learn more about your student’s experience at the University of Arkansas
To sign up to receive our Razorback Family E-newsletters, visit parents.uark.edu
Parent & Family ProgramsPartnership
The Parent & Family Association is an organization dedicated to helping parents and guardians support their student’s success at the U of A
General Membership:• Monthly Razorback Family E-newsletters• Access to events including
• Family Weekend• Spring Family Reunion• Razorback Family Networks
Parent & Family ProgramsPartnership
PFA Cardinal Membership ($60 per family):• PFA Book Scholarship opportunity for your student• 10% Discount on Family Weekend Packages• Early Registration for Family Weekend• 10% discount at the University Bookstore (excludes textbooks)• “PFA - Razorback Family” Car Decal• PFA Tote Bag• Customized Parent ID Card• PFA Discount Card (Local and National Discounts – car rental, hotel, stores)• $2.00 off lunch or dinner at Campus Dining Halls
parents.uark.edu
Parent & Family ProgramsStaying Connected
The New Beginnings Calendar is produced by our office to keep you informed about important campus dates and resources that can assist you and your student at the university.
parents.uark.edu
Parent & Family ProgramsEvents & Programming
• Family Weekend 2019- September 20 – September 22 - Razorbacks vs. San Jose State - Registration opens July 22 (PFA-
C) and July 25 (PFA-GM/P)• Spring Family Reunion
- April 2020
Parent & Family ProgramsEvents & Programming
Razorback Family Networks provide an opportunity for parents to connect with each other and build a support system through social, school, and service based events hosted in close proximity to their homes.
• Austin, TX• Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX• Houston, TX• Kansas City, MO• Little Rock, AR• Memphis, TN• Northeast Arkansas • Northwest Arkansas• San Antonio, TX• St. Louis, MO• Tulsa, OK
Parent & Family ProgramsStaying Connected
Letters From Home is a program that gives you the opportunity to send your student words of encouragement at the beginning of the semesterVisit parents.uark.edu and write your student a letter!
(Letters will be sent out during the first 2 weeks of class)Include the following information:
• Student’s full name (First, Middle, Last)• Residence Hall Address (PMB ####)• Student ID Number (##########)
Parent & Family ProgramsStudent Transition Initiatives
rockcamp.uark.edu
July 7 – 10July 11 – 14July 15 - 18
August 12 - 15
Parent & Family ProgramsStudent Transition Initiatives
July 2019 August 19 - 24
nsfp.uark.edu
PARENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
facebook.com/RazorbackParent
@RazorbackParent
wordpressua.uark.edu/parents
@RazorbackParent
pinterest.com/RazorbackParent
