For Incoming Students

Move-in is an exciting time for our first years students. Each June, we update our Move-in website with the latest news about your move to campus.

Freshman Residency Requirement

The University of Arkansas recognizes the benefits students receive from living on campus their first year.

All non-married, first-year students under 21 must live in University Housing unless they are living with a parent or guardian in a home 70 minutes from campus.

Students are not required to live on campus if they are admitted to the University of Arkansas as a transfer student from another post-secondary institution and have completed at least 24 credit hours at that institution.

New Freshmen Housing Assignment Priority

In compliance with this University of Arkansas System policy, new first-year students will be given priority on campus housing.

In addition to our 6,200 beds in 20 residential communities, first-year students may select housing options in the Cardinal and Marshall apartments based upon availability. First-year students should not contract directly with these apartments. Those contracts are handled through the University Housing contract.

Freshman Residency Exemption

In rare situations, a first-year student may appeal to be waived from the Freshman Residence Requirement.

Freshman Residency Requirement Exemption Request form must be completed to request an exemption. Approved exemption requested will be rare and granted only in unique circumstances.

Living With Parent Form

Students who choose to live with a parent or guardian at their home address within 70 minutes of campus can complete the Live With Parent form in the housing contracting portal.