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Student Questions Regarding Program Elimination

UAFS intends to propose the elimination of five academic programs to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees likely during its next meeting in March of 2024. Due to low graduation rates, enrollment trends, and other factors, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and an internal academic program viability task force have deemed these programs non-viable.

  • Computer-Aided Design - AAS and related certificates
  • General Technology Automotive Concentration - AAS and related certificates
  • Political Science - BA (the Political Science minor will remain)
  • Spanish - BA (the Spanish minor and certificate of proficiency will remain)
  • Theatre - BA (the Theatre minor will remain)

If approved by the Board of Trustees, these programs will be discontinued after currently enrolled students have earned their degrees.

This FAQ list has been created to address many of the most commonly asked student questions regarding this proposed change. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor for more personalized guidance. 

Students with additional questions can contact Kim Tomlinson at Kim.Tomlinson@uafs.edu in the ROAR Advising Center. 

FAQS

Reviews by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and an internal academic program viability task force have deemed these programs non-viable due to low graduation rates, enrollment trends, and other factors. Click here for the entire Academic Program Review and Program Viability (AHECB Policy 5.12) Policy.

Yes. If your program is being recommended for elimination, we will be implementing a continuity plan. This plan will ensure all currently enrolled students will have the opportunity to complete their program within a reasonable time frame.

No. We will not accept new students into the programs recommended for discontinuation beginning in summer 2024.

No. Students who continue to meet the eligibility requirements for scholarships (grade point average, credit requirements, etc.) will continue to receive the scholarship.

Yes. Students who meet financial aid requirements will continue to be eligible for financial assistance.

UAFS is committed to ensuring all currently enrolled students will have the opportunity to complete their programs within a reasonable time frame. We encourage you to contact your academic advisors with specific course-related questions.

At this time minors will continue to be offered in Political Science, Spanish, and Theatre. A certificate of proficiency in Spanish will also be available. Certificates associated with Automotive Technology and Computer Aided Design will no longer be offered. 

Your academic advisor will be able to help you develop a list of program options and plan a pathway forward. If you want to explore career options, please contact our Babb Center for Career Services professionals.

If you are a concurrent student please contact Amanda Seidenzahl for personalized guidance about the Computer-Aided-Design and Automotive Technology pathways.

Credits from UAFS are normally transferrable, though it depends upon the program and university into which you are transferring. Contact the university you are are considering transferring to for additional information.