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CONTENTS

Academic Calendar

Board and Administrative Officers

A Message from the Chancellor

University Profile

Undergraduate Fields of Study

Admission

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Orientation and Registration

Fees and Cost Estimates

Academic Regulations

Academic Facilities and Resources

University Centers and Research Units

Student Affairs

Honors College

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

School of Human Environmental Sciences

School of Architecture

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

Sam M. Walton College of Business

College of Education and Health Professions

School of Nursing

College of Engineering

School of Law

Reserve Officer Training Corps

University Faculty

Appendix A, Student Residence Status for Fee Purposes

Appendix B, Glossary

Course Descriptions


NOTICE - This edition of the Catalog of Studies is provided as a courtesy to students who may be attending classes under these degree requirements. If you are a prospective student, or are attending class under a different set of degree requirements, please visit

http://catalogofstudies.uark.edu/

to find your class year catalog.

2003-2004 Catalog of Studies

Fee and Cost Estimates for 2003-04

Students classified as "in-state" for fee payment purposes are assessed tuition fees. Students classified as "out-of-state" for fee payment purposes are assessed additional tuition fees.

Official policies of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees provide the basis for classifying students as either "in-state" or "out-of-state" for purposes of paying student fees. Board policies relating to residency status for fee payment purposes are included in Appendix A of this catalog. Out-of-state students who question their residency classification are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions, 200 Silas H. Hunt Hall, for more information about residency classification review procedures.

Academic Year

Undergraduate students are assessed tuition fees of $127 per credit hour. Students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $352 per credit hour.

Summer Sessions

Undergraduate students are assessed tuition fees of $127 per credit hour. Undergraduate students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $225 per credit hour.

Educational expenses will vary according to a student's course of study, personal needs, and place of residence. All fees, charges, and costs quoted in this catalog are subject to change without notice. A survey tool for tuition and fee estimation is available at <http://avcf.uark.edu:81/TuitionCalc/>

Financial obligations to the University must be satisfied by the established deadlines. Payment may be made at the University Cashier's Office in the lobby of Silas H. Hunt Hall by cash, personal check, money order, certified check, or VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit cards. Payment may also be made via the World Wide Web at <https://www2.uark.edu/servlet/edu.uark.trea.getAccountBalance>.

Acceptance of payment for fees does not imply academic acceptance to the University.

ESTIMATED NECESSARY EXPENSES PER SEMESTER

Estimates of necessary expenses for one semester of the 2003-2004 academic year for a typical undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours per semester at the University of Arkansas:

  Undergraduate Resident Undergraduate Non-Resident
Tuition1

$1,905.00 ($127.00/hr)

$5,280.00 ($352.00/hr)
University Fees2 357.90 357.90
COLG Fee3 121.20 121.20
SUBTOTAL $2,384.10

$5,759.10

Room and Board4 $2,543.50 $2,543.50
TOTAL $4,927.60 $8,302.60

1 Students enrolled in the Walton College of Business courses are charged differential tuition at $15 per credit hour more than standard undergraduate, in-state tuition.

2 University fees include the following:

  • Arkansas Assessment of General Education fee $5.10
  • Health, physical education and recreation fee 49.20
  • Student Health Center debt fee 12.75

and the following student-initiated and student-approved fees:

  • Student Activity fee 12.00
  • Student Health fee, calculated at $6.00 per credit hour 90
  • Associated Student Government fee 9.60
  • Media fee 10.35
  • Arkansas Union fee, calculated at $2.47/credit hour 37.05
  • Fine Arts Activity fee 4.05
  • Technology fees are calculated at $2/credit hour 30.00
  • Transit fee 28.35
  • Network Infrastructure and Data Systems Fee calculated at $4/credit hour 60.00
  • Safe Ride Fee 2.70
  • Distinguished Lecture Fee 6.75

3 Teaching Equipment and Laboratory Enhancement (COLG) fee. This figure reflects the per credit hour undergraduate fee for the College of Arts and Sciences. To obtain ther per credit hour undergraduate fee for all colleges, view the Tuition Rate Schedule at <http://avcf.uark.edu/treaweb/rateschedule.asp>

4 Average expenses for living in a residence hall, double occupancy, with an unlimited meal plan. Actual room and board fees vary from $2,533 to $2,642 per semester.

Other variable costs per year

  • Books, supplies, and lab fees $ 500 to 1,500
  • Personal expenses and travel $1,500 to 2,500

When paying tuition, room and board, and associated fees, anticipated financial aid for a current semester may be deducted when adequate documentation is provided to the University Cashier's Office in Silas H. Hunt Hall. Adequate documentation includes, but is not limited to, award notices, guarantee notices, scholarship letters, and promissory notes.

The latest information regarding costs and other aspects of University life may be obtained by calling or writing the Office of Admissions, 200 Hunt Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. In Arkansas call 1-800-377-8632; from outside of Arkansas call (479) 575-5346.

Walton college of business course fees

All Academic Semesters

Any student taking any undergraduate course in the Walton College of Business will be assessed differential tuition of $15 per credit hour.

ARKANSAS ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION FEE

This is a Board of Trustees approved fee supporting the assessment requirements mandated by Act 874 of the General Assembly in the 1993 Regular Session.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, undergraduate students are assessed $ .34 per credit hour.

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION FEE

This is a Board of Trustees mandated fee supporting various physical education activities including intramural programs. Students are allowed access to gyms, the pool, fitness center, sauna, racquetball courts, and the indoor track.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $3.28 per credit hour.

STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE

University Programs

University Programs are funded by the student activity fee. Students are admitted free to numerous programs presented throughout the year, except for major, promoted concerts.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .80 per credit hour for the student activity fee.

STUDENT HEALTH FEE

The student health fee covers the cost of office visits by physicians, registered nurses, and other health professionals, medical evaluations, women's health visits, and counseling and psychological service visits. Other services covered by the health fee include health promotion and education and 24-hour emergency care for counseling and psychological needs.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $6.00 per credit hour.

STUDENT HEALTH DEBT FEE

The student health debt fee is charged to pay the debt service for the construction of the new Student Health Center.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .85 per credit hour for the student health debt.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT FEE

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .64 per credit hour. These funds are allocated to registered student organizations.

MEDIA FEE

The University's student publications, specifically the Arkansas Traveler newspaper and the Razorback yearbook, are partially funded by the media fee. Students reserving a copy are provided with a Razorback yearbook.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students are assessed $ .69 per credit hour.

ARKANSAS UNION FEE

The Arkansas Union fills the role of the community center of the campus. This fee supports the renovation, expansion and partial operational costs of the Union.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $2.47 per credit hour.

FINE ARTS ACTIVITY FEE

This fee supports cultural events free of charge, or with minimal charge, to students. These events include presentations in music, theater, drama, opera, visual arts, creative writing (poetry and fiction), and public speaking. Most of the events are held on campus or at the Walton Arts Center. The fee makes cultural presentations possible and encourages students to take advantage of activities. Fulbright College allocates the proceeds of the fee to support cultural programming.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .27 per credit hour.

TECHNOLOGY FEE

This fee provides improvements in computer access for students: increasing dial-up ports, network access, lab support, training programs and improvements in computing facilities.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $2 per credit hour.

TRANSIT FEE

The transit fee helps fund the Razorback Bus Transit System, which services the campus and neighboring community year round.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $1.89 per credit hour.

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND DATA SYSTEMS FEE

The network infrastructure and data systems fee provides support for the development and operation of the campus network, including electronic equipment, servers with software and cabling. The network systems serve computer labs, academic and administrative buildings, residence halls and off-campus access facilities. data systems will enable web-based access to the University's information systems for students, faculty and staff. It also provides support for upgrades and replacement of the student information system.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $4 per credit hour.

SAFE RIDE FEE

The Associated Student Government has initiated a fee that generates necessary funds for the Safe Ride Program, which is a safety-oriented program available during the fall and spring semesters. The program provides a free ride home (within Fayetteville city limits) from any Fayetteville location to all UA students 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .18 per credit hour for the safe-ride program fee.

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE FEE

The Distinguished Lecture fee specifically pays for two speakers, one in the spring semester and one in the fall semester. Speakers represent two groups: 1) Arts and Entertainment Industry and 2) World Leader or Newsmaker. One speaker from each group is invited each year. Speakers are chosen by the Distinguished Lectures Committee, which is represented by students, staff and faculty. Contact ASG for information on how to become a member of the Committee. The lectures or presentations are free to students via the fee.

All Academic Semesters

During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .45 per credit hour for the distinguished lecture fee.

TEACHING EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY ENHANCEMENT FEES

These fees provide and maintain state-of-the-art classroom equipment and instructional laboratory equipment. These fees vary, based upon the student's college of enrollment.

During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, these fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis.

College or School Per Credit Hour Fee

Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Bumpers College of $ 6.84

Architecture, School of 13.59

Arts and Sciences, Fulbright College of 8.08

Business, Walton College of 13.75

Education and Health Professions 6.84

Engineering 21.39

SPECIAL COURSE AND PROGRAM FEES

Architecture Urban Design Studio fee:

ARCH 1015, 1025 $68.00 per credit hour

ARCH 2016, 2026, 3036, 3046 56.70 per credit hour

ARCH 4056, 4067 52.30 per credit hour

Landscape Architecture off-campus fees for the following courses:

LARC 1315, 1325, 2325, 3335, 3345, 4355, 4365 $68.00 per credit hour

LARC 3914 85.00 per credit hour

College of Education and Health Professions' fees:

PEAC 1481 Beginning Archery $5.00 per hour

PEAC 1811 Beginning Canoeing 25.00 per hour

PEAC 1821 Beginning Sailing 25.00 per hour

PEAC 1831 Beginning Scuba Diving 30.00 per credit hour

RECR 1001 Fall Outdoor Recreation 10.00 per credit hour

RECR 1023 Spring Outdoor Recreation 3.40 per credit hour

Fifth-year Internship Fee (M.A.T.) 200.00

(Education majors only)

Communication Disorders CDIS 548V Clinical Practicum (per semester) $100.00

Internship Program in Education Administration

EDAD 574V, 674V 40.00

Internship for Communication Disorders

CDIS 578V Public School Site $100.00 per semester

Special Education Lab fee, Practicum CIED 532V 25.00

College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Infant Development Center and Nursery School fee:

HESC 2402 and 2401L, HESC 3402 and 3401L $15.00 per credit hour

KIN 2223 $15.00 per credit hour

Interior Design Fee:

HESC 1034/1031L, 1044/1041L, 2803, 2813,

3803, 3813, 4803, 4863 $15.00 per credit hour

Program/service specific FEES

Graduation fee for baccalaureate degree 25.00

I.D. CARD FEE

  • First card 20.00
  • Each replacement card 15.00

Infant Development Center for UA Student Families: (40 hrs/week)

  • Materials per semester 25.00
  • Infants and Toddlers per week 200.00
  • Installment Payment Plan Fee 25.00

International student (non-immigrant) application fee 50.00

International student per semester service fee (non-immigrants) 50.00

Late payment fees:

  • On the fifth day of classes if balance has not been paid 25.00
  • Additional fee at Dec. 1, May 1 and July 31for Fall, Spring, and Summer, respectively, if payment has not been made. 50.00

Mandatory international student health insurance per year 737.00

New student orientation fees: First Year Experience (New Admits Only) 80.00 - Parents 25.00

Nursery School in Home Economics fee per semester 800.00

Parking Permit (per vehicle)

  • Off campus 35.00
  • On campus 52.00

Residence Hall nonrefundable application fee for new students only 15.00

Study Abroad Service Fee $10.00 per credit hour

Testing Fees (Actual Cost Plus Handling Fee Listed) 15.00

Transcript Fee - Official Copy 5.00

Undergraduate application for admission fee 30.00

Undergraduate late application for admission fee 25.00

Withdrawal from the University fee: $45.00

FEE ADJUSTMENTS

Academic Year

Students who officially withdraw (dropping ALL classes that have not been completed up to that time) from the University of Arkansas during the regular fall or spring semesters receive a cancellation of fees as follows, less an Administrative Withdrawal fee of $45.00:

100% adjustment of tuition and fees before the first day of the semester

90% adjustment of tuition and fees through the first 10% of days in the semester

80% adjustment of tuition and fees through the second 10% of days in the semester

70% adjustment of tuition and fees through the third 10% of days in the semester

60% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fourth 10% of days in the semester

50% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fifth 10% of days in the semester

40% adjustment of tuition and fees through the sixth 10% of days in the semester

Summer Sessions

Students who officially withdraw from a summer session or who drop classes in the summer receive a cancellation of fees as follows:

100% adjustment of tuition and fees before the first day of the session

90% adjustment of tuition and fees through the first 10% of days in the session

80% adjustment of tuition and fees through the second 10% of days in the session

70% adjustment of tuition and fees through the third 10% of days in the session

60% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fourth 10% of days in the session

50% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fifth 10% of days in the session

40% adjustment of tuition and fees through the sixth 10% of days in the session

Billing Statements

Students who pre-register for a semester will be mailed an invoice approximately three weeks prior to the first day of classes. Invoices will be mailed to the student's permanent address unless a separate billing address has been filed with the Treasurer's Office.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure a correct billing address on the Student Information System (See Addresses, this page). The late fee will not be waived because an invoice was not received.

Late Fees

Students who register for the fall and spring semesters are required to pay all registration-related fees and housing charges by the posted payment deadline. Students who fail to pay all registration fees and housing charges or execute an installment payment plan by the deadline may be assessed a late payment fee equal to the outstanding balance, not to exceed $25.00.

Any student with an outstanding balance, to include registration-related fees and/or housing charges, at the end of a semester will be assessed a late payment fee equal to the outstanding balance, not to exceed $50.00.

Disbursement of Refund Checks

Disbursement of refund checks due to overpayments by scholarships, loans, and/or grants will be mailed approximately one week prior to the start of classes. Checks will be mailed to the student's permanent address unless a check address has been established with the student accounts office.

Addresses

Students may create a billing address, which will be used specifically for billing statements, and a check address, which will be used specifically for overpayment checks. These addresses may be created in addition to the local and permanent addresses. If a billing or check address is not created, the default address will be the permanent address. The student may pick up an address form in the Student Accounts Office, Hunt Hall 101 or change their address at the following Web site: <https://www2.uark.edu/servlet/edu.uark.regr.address.ChangeAddress>.

Waiver of Tuition and Fees for Senior Citizens

Students who are 60 years of age or older and show proper proof of age may have tuition and fees waived. This waiver is limited to credit courses. Admission and enrollment under these conditions is open only on a "space available" basis in existing classes. Enrollment during Priority Registration periods is not allowed.

ROOM AND BOARD

University Housing

(Rates are subject to change)

Single freshmen under 21 years of age are required to live in University residence halls, fraternity or sorority houses, or with their parents, unless permission to live off-campus has been obtained through University Housing. Permission to reside off-campus is granted on a semester basis and must be obtained prior to enrolling or prior to the semester in which off-campus residency is desired.

Costs of room and board in University residence halls for one semester during the 2003-2004 academic year range from $2,533 to $2,642 for double occupancy rooms and with an unlimited meal plan. Single rooms are an additional $540 per semester and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is an additional $25 activity fee for residence hall tenants.

Housing for married students, students with family status, nontraditional, graduate, and law students is limited and requires early application. Carlson Terrace, two-bedroom, unfurnished units with utilities paid cost $388 per month. Terrace Manor, one-bedroom, furnished units with utilities paid cost $445 per month (phone & cable not included).

Summer rates for room and board in University residence halls with unlimited meal plans during summer sessions are $21.80 per day for double-occupancy room and $26.48 per day for a single. Charges start on the requested move-in day and run through the date of check-out.

Specific questions concerning on-campus living may be directed to University Housing (479) 575-3951. Specific questions concerning sorority and fraternity living may be directed to the Office of Greek Affairs (479) 575-5001.

Off-Campus Housing

Students eligible to live off-campus may contact local real estate offices for rental information and availability.

OTHER GENERAL FEE INFORMATION

Checks tendered to the University are deposited immediately. The University does not accept postdated checks. Checks returned for "insufficient funds" (NSF checks) are generally presented for payment only once. Each check returned by a bank for any reason will be assessed a returned check fee. The University may, at its discretion, verify available bank funds for any checks written for payment of indebtedness before accepting a check.

The University of Arkansas reserves the right to withhold transcripts or priority registration privileges, to refuse registration, and to withhold diplomas for students or former students who have not fulfilled their financial obligations to the University. These services may also be denied students or former students who fail to comply with the rules governing the audit of student organization accounts or to return property entrusted to them.

Requests for exceptions to University's fees, charges, and refund policies must be made in writing. Instructions for submitting requests for exceptions to the various fees, charges, and refund policies of the University may be obtained as follows:

· For residence life and dining services fees, charges, and refund policies contact University Housing, Attention: Assistant Director for Business, Hotz Hall, 9th floor, (479) 575-3951.

· For parking services fees, charges, and refund policies contact: Parking and Transit, Administrative Services Building, 155 Razorback Road, (479) 575-3507.

· For all other fees, charges, and refunds, contact the Treasurer's Office at 215 Administration Building, Attention: Treasurer, (479) 575-5651.

Students receiving financial aid are strongly encouraged to have sufficient personal funds available to purchase books and to meet necessary expenses for at least one month at the start of school as some aid funds may not be available for disbursement.

Students are allowed to have automobiles at the University, although parking is quite limited. There is a parking permit and registration fee ranging from $35 to $158 for each vehicle, depending upon the parking option selected.

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