University of Arkansas at Little RockStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Little Rock, AR. Operating on a semester system.

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Little Rock, AR
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Student guide · Fall 2026 First 5-Week Term

The semester, explained for University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 First 5-Week Term
Campus terms
13
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 First 5-Week Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

64 entries
  1. Summer 10-Week 2026
  2. Summer 2026 7-Week Term
  3. Summer 2026 Second 5-Week Term
  4. Fall 2026 First 5-Week TermFall 2026 First 5-Week Term (510)Relevant now
  5. Fall 2026 First 7-Week TermFall 2026 First 7-Week Term (710)
  6. Fall 2026 First 9-Week TermFall 2026 First 9-Week Term (910)
  7. Fall 2026 Full Term (Full Semester-1)
  8. Fall 2026 Second 5-Week TermFall 2026 Second 5-Week Term (520)
  9. Fall 2026 Second 9-Week TermFall 2026 Second 9-Week Term (920)
  10. Fall 2026 Second 7-Week TermFall 2026 Second 7-Week Term (720)
  11. Fall 2026 Third 5-Week TermFall 2026 Third 5-Week Term (530)
  12. Spring 2027 First 5-Week TermSpring 2027 First 5-Week Term (510)
  13. Spring 2027 First 7-Week TermSpring 2027 First 7-Week Term (710)
  14. Spring 2027 First 9-Week TermSpring 2027 First 9-Week Term (910)
  15. Spring 2027 Full Term (Full Semester-1)
  16. Spring 2027 Second 5-Week TermSpring 2027 Second 5-Week Term (520)
  17. Spring 2027 Second 9-Week TermSpring 2027 Second 9-Week Term (920)
  18. Spring 2027 Second 7-Week TermSpring 2027 Second 7-Week Term (720)
  19. Spring 2027 Third 5-Week TermSpring 2027 Third 5-Week Term (530)
  20. Summer 2027 First 5-Week TermSummer 2027 Summer 2 - First 5-Week Term
  21. Summer 2027 9-Week TermSummer 2027 Summer 1 - 9-Week Term
  22. Summer 2027 7-Week Term
  23. Summer 2027 Summer 3 - 7-Week Term
  24. Summer 2027 Second 5-Week Term
  25. Fall 2027 First 5-Week Term (510)
  26. Fall 2027 First 7-Week Term (710)
  27. Fall 2027 First 9-Week Term (910)
  28. Fall 2027 Full Term (Full Semester-1)
  29. Fall 2027 Second 5-Week Term (520)
  30. Fall 2027 Second 9-Week Term (920)
  31. Fall 2027 Second 7-Week Term (720)
  32. Fall 2027 Third 5-Week Term (530)
  33. Spring 2028 First 5-Week Term (510)
  34. Spring 2028 First 7-Week Term (710)
  35. Spring 2028 First 9-Week Term (910)
  36. Spring 2028 Full Term (Full Semester-1)
  37. Spring 2028 Second 5-Week Term (520)
  38. Spring 2028 Second 9-Week Term (920)
  39. Spring 2028 Second 7-Week Term (720)
  40. Spring 2028 Third 5-Week Term (530)
  41. Summer 2028 First 5-Week TermSummer 2028 First 5-Week Term (2)Summer 2028 Summer 2 - First 5-Week Term
  42. Summer 2028 9-Week TermSummer 2028 Summer 1 - 9-Week Term
  43. Summer 2028 7-Week TermSummer 2028 7-Week Term (3)
  44. Summer 2028 Second 5-Week Term

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13 terms

D

DSC Starbucks
The Starbucks location situated inside the Donaghey Student Center.

E

East
East Hall, a suite-style residence hall typically for upperclassmen.

I

IFC
Interfraternity Council, the governing body for several campus fraternities.

N

NPHC
National Pan-Hellenic Council, representing the historically Black Greek-letter organizations on campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.

T

The Commons
The Commons Building, the central hub for housing services and the mailroom for residents.
The Diamond
The Diamond Cafe, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in the Donaghey Student Center.
The Rock
A common nickname for the city of Little Rock or the UA Little Rock campus itself.
The Village
University Village, the campus apartment complex located on the south side of campus.
Trojan Grill
A popular retail dining location in the DSC offering burgers and quick meals.
Trojans
The official mascot and collective name for UA Little Rock students and athletes.

U

UPC
University Program Council, the student-led group that organizes campus events like concerts and movie nights.

W

West
West Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
Blackboard
The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
BOSS
Bursar Online Student System, the web portal used for class registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
business_brew
Business Brew
DSC
Donaghey Student Center, the main hub for student life, dining, the bookstore, and fitness.
EIT
The George W. Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology building.
Fribourgh
Fribourgh Hall, which houses various science labs and classrooms.
Ross Hall
A major academic building housing the School of Nursing and other departments.
Stabler
Stabler Hall, a central academic building housing many social science and humanities departments.
starbucks
Starbucks
T-Card
The Trojan Card, the official student ID used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
tres_habaneros
Tres Habaneros
Trojan Transit
The campus shuttle service that provides transportation between various campus locations and parking lots.
trojan_caf
Trojan Café
Windgate
The Windgate Center of Art + Design, the primary facility for fine arts programs.
Workday
The administrative system used for student employment and certain university business processes.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 First 5-Week Term runs Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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A women's fraternity founded on friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, and community and campus involvement. Part of the College Panhellenic Council (CPC).

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Intramural 5v5 Basketball

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Welcome Week

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Life in Little Rock for University of Arkansas at Little Rock Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Little Rock.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

47

Public Transit

Rock Region METRO bus system, METRO Streetcar (historic streetcar in nearby North Little Rock)

Nearest Airports

Clinton National Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

62.5°F

Avg Snowfall

4 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking Deck

garage • Moderate

Lower level is reserved; upper levels are open parking.

Lots 12, 13W, 13E, 14, 15, 16

surface_lot • High

Designated as open parking for registered vehicles.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Food Truck Friday

August 28, 2026

Student Commons

A Welcome Week event featuring local food trucks for students.

Pickleball with SGA

August 28, 2026

Outdoor Tennis Courts

Join the Student Government Association for a game of pickleball as part of Welcome Week.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Commons Apartments – North Hall

Room types: two-bedroom, four-bedroom

Commons Apartments – South Hall

Room types: two-bedroom, four-bedroom

East Hall

Room types: single, double, designated private

North Hall

Room types: private bedroom in two- or four-bedroom apartment

South Hall

Room types: private bedroom in two- or four-bedroom apartment

University Village Apartments

Capacity: 420

Room types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, four-bedroom

West Hall

Capacity: 376

Room types: double, private

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@arkansasatlittlerock.edu

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