Student Orientation
New Student Orientation Week
- UAFS International staff and volunteers will greet you at the Fort Smith Regional Airport.
- To keep track of when students are arriving and request an airport pick-up, we ask that each student fill out an Arrival Information Form
- You must complete and submit your arrival information to InternationalFREEuafs by July 30, 2025.
Spring 2025
- May 2: Last day of spring classes
- May 3-9: Final Exam Week
- May 10: Commencement
Fall 2025
- Aug. 9-10: Arrive in Fort Smith (If you arrive earlier, you will be responsible for your housing, transportation, and meals.)
- Aug. 11-12: Mandatory New Student Orientation/ACCUPLACER testing (if applicable) and class registration
- Aug. 13-16: Cub Camp
- Aug. 14: No new or re-enrollment after 11:59 p.m.
- Aug. 15: Fall payment deadline at 5 p.m. Students with a balance over $500 and no payment plan will be dropped at 5 p.m.
- Aug. 18: Fall 2025 classes begin
- Dec. 4: Last day of fall classes
- Dec. 6-12: Final Exam Week
- Dec. 13: Commencement
Spring 2026
- Jan. 12-13, 2026: Arrive in Fort Smith (If you arrive earlier, you will be responsible for your housing, transportation, and meals.)
- Jan. 14-15, 2026: Mandatory New Student Orientation/ACCUPLACER testing (if applicable) and class registration
- Jan. 15, 2026: No new or re-enrollment after 11:59 p.m.
- Jan. 16, 2026: Spring payment deadline at 5 p.m. Students with a balance over $500 and no payment plan will be dropped at 5 p.m.
- Jan. 20, 2026: Spring 2026 classes begin
International payments can be made through the Online Business Center. Detailed instructions can be found on the UAFS Cashier’s Office webpage.