Destination Arkansas: July To-Do List

1. Upload your Picture to the Campus Card Office for your New Student ID Card!

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If you have not already uploaded your photo for your new University of Arkansas ID Card, now is the time!  Please review the requirements to prevent your photo from being rejected.  Upload your photo here.  Remember to bring your driver’s license or passport to pick up your new University of Arkansas ID Card from the Card Office in the Arkansas Union Room 427 before the start of the semester.  If you have questions, please contact us at:  idcard@uark.edu

Click the link below to review requirements and upload a photo for your University of Arkansas ID Card:

https://pcforms.uark.edu/imagenowforms/fs?form=UARK_Photo_Submit

2. Register with HogSync.

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Hogsync is your key to student involvement at the University of Arkansas. It’s the online community for campus that helps departments, programs, and registered student organizations streamline processes and drive engagement. You can create your profile by using your University of Arkansas credentials (UARK email and password). From there, you can join  student organizations, find events, and stay connected across campus!

Action Step, visit: HogSync

 

3. Complete the AlcoholEdu for College online course.

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AlcoholEdu for College is an online prevention program that uses science based-research to educate students and to reduce harmful consumption of alcohol and associated problems among students who drink alcohol. This non-opinionated course aims not to tell you what to think, but to help you make good decisions for yourself as well as dealing with the behaviors of your peers.

As a new student, you will receive a link to the Destination Arkansas Blackboard Activities July 15th, which is where you can then access the AlcoholEdu Online Course. Part 1 of the survey will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. The survey can be completed in multiple sittings. Once you have completed Part 2 of the survey, you have officially completed the program. 

Students completing the program will be able to utilize the Razorback Medical Attention & Reporting Exemption Policy through the Office of Student Standards and Conduct. 

This policy prioritizes the health and safety of the students over disciplinary action in cases of serious alcohol intoxication. This policy helps university officials grant alternative resolutions for disciplinary actions for violations of the University of Arkansas Code of Student Life pending the successful completion of educational requirements. 

Action Step, visit: AlcoholEdu College Online Class

4. Purchase your Student Razorback Access Pass.   

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Are you ready to call the hogs? Make sure you secure a seat in the Trough student section for every big game this year by purchasing the Razorback Access Pass. The access pass grants admission to home football and men’s basketball games plus you receive the Official Trough T-shirt for the 2020-2021 season!

Students will also have the opportunity to add a Collegiate Membership to the Razorback Foundation when purchasing the access pass. The Collegiate Membership enhances the access pass by providing invitations to special events, Razorback Foundation rewards packet, early admission to select events, priority ticket access for the Southwest Classic football game in Dallas and bowl game seating (only available to Razorback Access Pass holders), AND MORE!

Action Step, visit: Razorback Student Access Pass

5. Purchase your Parking Permit.

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If you choose to bring your car with you to campus, you will need to decide which parking permit will best fit your needs. Some factors to consider when deciding which permit is best for you may include price, how much you will use your car, and proximity to your residence.

Action Step, visit: Parking Permit Options

6. Finalize your packing list.

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Figuring out what to bring to college is a huge undertaking, especially with the endless supply of packing lists across the internet. Talking to upperclassmen and researching your future housing floor plan can be helpful in confirming what items are necessary for your first-year. You can also begin marking what you currently use day-to-day to know what you may need upon move-in! Finalizing your packing list early on can help mitigate stress as you move closer to move-in and free up time for your family and  friends!

Action Step, visit: UARK Housing

7. Identify Opportunities for On-Campus Involvement.

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From a variety of student organizations, intramural / club sports and the multitude of volunteer opportunities on campus, it can be beneficial to identify 2-3 activities you would be interested in exploring when you step onto campus! By the time you’re here, you’ll be ready to get connected and make memories!

Action Step, visit: HogSync | Volunteer Action Center | Office of Student Activities