Orientation and Arrival

Students can purchase a pass to attend Football and Basketball games in the student section. However, most athletic events can be accessed simply by presenting a student ID. https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/student-tickets/

Communication is a skill employers consistently rank as one of the most important for new hires to have. The Communication Lab’s tutors will show you how to write for a business audience, revise your work, proofread your papers, organize content, polish speeches, and edit presentations. https://walton.uark.edu/business-communication-lab/

Walton has its own Career Services department. Services include: career fairs, career advising, resume help, interviewing prep, internships, and more. https://walton.uark.edu/career/students/

As a student, you have access to the Pat Walker Health Center, which is located right on campus and serves as a primary care clinic, provides mental health services, and offers student health insurance. https://health.uark.edu/

While your academics are the reason you’re here, we also want to enjoy your time outside of the classroom! Fayetteville and the surrounding area of Northwest Arkansas (NWA) have just about anything you’d want to relax and adventure. While the links below have a ton of options, make sure to ask the staff of GSB or your profession for their personal recommendations!

Fayetteville is a college town, so there is no shortage of great housing options. Also, because the bus service is free and runs throughout Fayetteville, you are not limited to area immediately surrounding campus. https://www.uarkoffcampus.com/

The office of International Students & Scholars is a fantastic resource for our international students. The ISS office hosts an orientation specific for international students, helps in areas of visas and immigration, and hosts events and programing specifically for international students. https://international-students.uark.edu/

There are a number of parking options on campus, which have a range of pricing. Other options include: parking at a satellite location and riding the bus in, taking the bus from one of several routes, ride/walk in using the extensive greenway system in Fayetteville. Whatever you choose, make sure to pay if you are parking on campus, they will ticket you otherwise!

The bus system is free and runs throughout Fayetteville, not just to and from campus. 

Grad school can be stressful, so make sure you take the opportunity de-stress through one of the many recreational opportunities that the university provides. As a student, you will have access to a state-of-the-art recreation facility with pool, weight room, climbing wall, and more. You can also access several fitness classes, partake in intramural spots, and even rent gear to explore the outdoors in the Ozarks! https://urec.uark.edu/

Walton is fortunate to have our own dedicated IT support center. Our IT professionals can help you get the most out of your time here by utilizing available software on our cloud system, as well as making the most out of technology in the classroom. https://walton.uark.edu/technology/