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Opportunities for the mind, body and soul

The university offers a vibrant campus life for its mainly full-time, residential undergraduate student population. More than a dozen university residence halls can accommodate in excess of 4,000 students, and the rest live in and around the city of Fayetteville.

There are 300 registered student organizations including special interest, religious, international and cultural organizations, as well as honorary and professional service groups. Students also may choose to participate in the university's Greek system, which is made up of 11 sororities and 15 fraternities.

In addition, more than 6,000 students, faculty and staff annually participate in the intramural sports program, which offers activities like bowling and table tennis tournaments, and sponsors clubs ranging from aikido to waterskiing. Many of these activities are conducted at the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) building, a $14 million, 225,000-square foot facility that contains 10 racquetball courts, four basketball gyms, an indoor track, an Olympic size pool, a climbing wall, a computer lab, a human performance lab and numerous classrooms.

Culturally and intellectually, the academic semesters bustle with faculty and student musical performances, theatre productions, art exhibits, concerts, poetry readings and visiting speakers - both on campus and at the adjacent Walton Arts Center. Recent university programming includes outdoor movies at the Greek Theater, comedians, karaoke nights and even a hypnotist.

The university's Distinguished Lecture Series has featured former heads of state, Pulitzer Prize-winning writers, political pundits and humorists, and other noteworthy national and international figures and scholars.

University Housing offers a variety of housing options within more than a dozen residence halls on campus, keeping students close all of these offerings. Find out more about residential life at the University of Arkansas.

Dining on campus

Varieties abound in campus eateries that are the taste of the town

On-campus dining offerings at the University of Arkansas set the standard for excellence in educational food service, with a quality of food and ambience that would be the envy of most colleges and universities nationwide. Chartwells Campus Dining Services operates three residence dining centers, the Arkansas Union food court, RZ's Coffee House, Peabody Perks, Cole Café and Club Red Convenience Stores - all offering students, faculty and staff a wide variety of choices that help turn ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences.

Unique meal plans are available to custom fit the eating habits of students who live on campus or those who commute to campus. As an added benefit, a majority of the meal plan options include flex dollars to purchase food, beverages, and meals for guests at any of the campus eateries.

Diverse cuisine options in the Pomfret, Brough and Northwest Quad dining centers include an all-you-care-to-eat buffet of home-style entrees, ethnic and vegetarian selections, fresh-made deli sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, salad and fruit bars, and desserts. Premium nights feature steak and shrimp, cookouts and theme dinners. Brough Commons also has two new dining options: Quiznos and Zona Mexicana.

The Arkansas Union Market features national food brands Chick-Fil-A and Burger King Express, along with proven signature concepts such as Mamma Leone's, Sub Generation, and the Diner. Late night service in the Union Market is available to meal plan holders Monday through Friday, from 5 to 11 p.m.

For gourmet coffee and tea, pastries, soups and sandwiches, and sushi, RZ's Coffee House, Peabody Perks, and Cole Cafe are just the place. For those craving a taste of Seattle, a Starbucks is now open at Brough Commons.

Health services

State-of-the-art, round-the-clock care serving the body and the mind

As a university that identifies student-centeredness as its hallmark principle, the health and wellness of students on the University of Arkansas campus is of the utmost importance. The state-of-the-art Pat Walker Health Center, opened in 2004 and fully certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, provides proactive medical and mental health care and adheres to the highest standards of care.

Conveniently located near the heart of campus at the corner of Maple and Garland, there are many services available for students with a variety of needs. A primary medical clinic offers a range of healthcare services provided by board-certified physicians and advanced practice nurses. On-site ancillary services include an allergy clinic, immunization clinic, travel clinic, x-ray facility, laboratory and pharmacy.

A women's clinic offers comprehensive gynecological services with sensitivity to the unique needs of female clients. First-time gynecological exams and screenings are the specialty of all female staff at the center.

Students with mental health needs can rely on the assistance of counseling and psychological services (CAPS) professionals. The CAPS staff is comprised of licensed psychologists, counselors and social workers who are trained to help with problem solving, self-understanding, personal growth and other mental health issues.

Wellness initiatives are a priority as well, and programs that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and are provided by certified health education specialists. Prevention programs - including a smoking cessation program designed to help individuals comply with the university's new smoke-free campus policy - are available to the campus community.

Every student pays a health fee per credit hour. This student health fee covers the cost of office visits. Additional charges may incur for diagnostic testing, certain treatments and procedures, programs and medications.

For more information on the Pat Walker Health Center and health and wellness services on campus, visit http://health.uark.edu/ online.