FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Texas Students, meet the University of Arkansas. For the second year in a row, the University of Arkansas is taking a more personal approach in its recruitment efforts in the Lone Star state by hosting a student recruitment jamboree for prospective students and their families from 7-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30, at the Hotel Inter-Continental Dallas.

With only 3.5 percent of its undergraduate population coming from Texas, the University hopes to provide prospective students from Texas with information needed to make informed decisions about the opportunities offered at the University of Arkansas. This includes the possibility of receiving Arkansas-resident tuition, which is considerably less than out-of-state tuition rates and in some cases, less than Texas students pay to attend college at Texas schools. The University of Arkansas offers in-state tuition rates to Texas students with an ACT of 24 and a high school grade-point-average of 3.0.

"Texas has a reputation for producing excellent students, many of whom have thrived here at the University of Arkansas," said Chancellor John A. White, who will headline the event. "With many Texas public universities dealing with severe enrollment pressures, the University of Arkansas can provide a high-quality education close-to-home. Qualified Texas students are eligible for Arkansas resident tuition, which can be a tremendous help to students struggling with the means to seek higher education."

Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to speak with White as well as with Johnetta Cross Brazzell, vice-chancellor for Student Affairs, and Arlene Cash, dean for Enrollment Services.

The seven undergraduate schools and colleges of the University of Arkansas—agricultural, food and life sciences; architecture; arts and sciences; business; education and health professions; engineering; and the new University of Arkansas Honors College—will staff information booths and have representatives available to meet individually with students about the various areas of study offered at the University.

UA Admissions officers will be on site to provide additional information and talk one-on-one with guests. Representatives also will be available to provide information about other aspects of the University, including financial aid and scholarships, housing, study abroad, Greek Life, campus activities and other aspects of the college experience. Guests will also have the opportunity to ask questions of a panel of University of Arkansas students.

The University also will hold drawings for four $100 gift certificates to be used at the University of Arkansas Bookstore. Entertainment will be provided by UA alum, John Tolleson.

Families are encouraged to attend, bringing with them not only high school juniors and seniors, but younger brothers and sisters who might be interested in someday attending the University of Arkansas.