Academics
With 160 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs, UCA truly is the Center of Learning. The diverse array of academic offerings at UCA gives students the opportunities they need to pursue their interests, and each academic program is grounded in a philosophy that emphasizes habits of mind and ways of relating to the world. At UCA, the faculty and students engage with the campus and community in teaching-learning partnerships that promote intellectual and personal success. [more]
Tradition
UCA has a rich tradition of excellence that spans over a century. Founded in 1907 as Arkansas State Normal School, it became Arkansas State Teachers College in 1924, then State College of Arkansas in 1967, before finally becoming the University of Central Arkansas in 1975. Today UCA is the second-largest university in Arkansas, with about 13,000 students and growing. As UCA continues to expand and improve, one thing remains constant: Its commitment to providing the best education for its students. [more]
UCA Athletics
UCA teams compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics as proud members of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference. The UCA Bears and Sugar Bears have a rich tradition of success, including numerous playoff appearances, national championships and national rankings across a wide range of sports. With an outstanding coaching and support staff and award-winning student-athletes, UCA athletics always inspire "Bear Pride"! [more]
Honors College
In 1982, UCA established one of the first Honors Colleges in the nation, and the UCA Honors College continues to lead the field by providing enhanced educational opportunities in a living/learning environment designed to develop citizen scholars. With an average ACT score of 31, UCA Honors College students benefit from an interdisciplinary studies curriculum that emphasizes scholarship, leadership and engagement, preparing them for active involvement in civic life and public service that draws upon the skills they acquired at UCA. [more]
Student Life
Student involvement in campus life is ingrained in the culture at UCA. We offer over 140 student organizations, 17 intramural sports activities, a large fitness and recreation center, Division I athletics, nationally-known comedians and recording artists; minority and international student programs, theater and art productions, and much more. Involvement in student life promotes leadership skills, a sense of community, and life-long friendships. If you want to be involved, UCA is for you! [more]
Log on to URSA
URSA is an exciting new e-pathway providing UCA students, faculty, and staff with personalized access to email, groups, announcements, and much more.
Campus Activities
UCA offers a wide range of campus activities -- major concerts, comedians, movies, intramural sports and recreation, student clubs and organizations -- to engage students in campus life.
Campus Services
UCA offers a diversity of services -- student health, counseling, health and wellness, career services, disability support, financial aid, registrar, student accounts, minority services, etc. -- to meet the daily needs of students.
Campus Housing
UCA provides a variety of living options -- honors halls, freshmen halls, upperclassmen halls, residential colleges, apartment living, and family housing -- to meet the diverse living/learning needs of students.
Campus Life News
831 named UCA Presidential Scholars
The University of Central Arkansas today announced the names of 831 students who qualified for the undergraduate Presidential Scholars List based on their academic performance during the Spring 2009 semester.
"Qualifying as a UCA Presidential Scholar is a remarkable achievement, because it requires a perfect grade point average," said UCA Provost Lance Grahn. "We are proud that so many UCA students are performing at such a high level, and that is a testament to their hard work and the supportive learning environment on campus."
1,309 named to UCA Dean's List
The University of Central Arkansas today announced the names of 1,309 students who qualified for the undergraduate Dean's List based on their academic performance during the Spring 2009 semester.
NY Times features Ark. Shakespeare Theatre
UCA's Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre was profiled in the "Summer Stages" guide in the weekend Arts section in the May 10 edition of The New York Times.
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