A-Week for new students starts today, Monday, Aug. 17, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 23, with a combination of in-person and virtual events that will to introduce new Razorbacks to the University of Arkansas.

"A-Week is designed to aid incoming first-year students in their transition from high school to college by providing programming focused on student success inside and outside of their classroom experience," said Quincy Spencer, director of New Student & Family Programs. "The initiative was also designed to coincide with topics covered in Destination Arkansas Blackboard Activities (DABA)."

A-Week begins at the conclusion of first-year student move-in and is filled with events and activities that will provide a great foundation for their U of A experience. Incoming students can join A-Teams led by upper-class mentors who will lead them in discussions and events related to program topics throughout the week. 

A-Week Themes 

• Monday, Aug. 17 — Academic Success 
• Tuesday, Aug. 18 — Spirit and Traditions
• Wednesday, Aug. 19 — Wellness
• Thursday, Aug. 20 — Diversity and Inclusion
• Friday, Aug. 21 — Engagement
• Saturday, Aug. 22 — Community
• Sunday, Aug. 23 — Spirit and Traditions

A complete listing of the A-Week Schedule is available at aweek.uark.edu. A combination of in-person, as well as virtual events will take place. In addition, RSVP's are required for most events.  

A-Week is coordinated by New Student and Family Programs in conjunction with campus units including the Division of Student Affairs, Academic Colleges, Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education, Chartwells, Razorback Athletics, Student Success, University Recreation, Pat Walker Health Center, University Housing, Office of Student Activities, Arkansas Union, Council of Religious Organizations, and Greek Life.