University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas is on a 356-acre campus in the small town setting of Conway, Arkansas.

University of Central Arkansas Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Central Arkansas students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Central Arkansas has fraternities and sororities.

University of Central Arkansas students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Miss UCA Pageant and Family Day.

Does University of Central Arkansas Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Central Arkansas.

University of Central Arkansas offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Central Arkansas students live off campus. In 2022, 38% of undergrads at University of Central Arkansas lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 3,675 spots available in on-campus housing for all 8,244 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 3,122 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Central Arkansas offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Central Arkansas Athletics

At University of Central Arkansas there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Central Arkansas:

Safety at University of Central Arkansas

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Central Arkansas is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Central Arkansas campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Central Arkansas offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Central Arkansas

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Central Arkansas, take Interstate 40 to Conway, AR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field airport.

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