FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – With the fall semester beginning on Aug. 23, University of Arkansas students, faculty and staff will have multiple opportunities over the next week to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if they have not already done so. 

Starting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, three different clinics will be held as part of the A-Week, Hillfest and Walton College Block Party events. Each clinic will be administering the Jansen/J&J one-time vaccine and is available for anyone who has yet to receive a single dose of a vaccine.

Those participating in one of these clinics are asked to bring a form of I.D. and an insurance card if available. No appointment is necessary.

COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC SCHEDULE

• Wed. Aug. 18 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Ann Kitrell Art Gallery (4th floor of Arkansas Union)
   
• Mon. Aug. 23 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge
   
• Wed. Aug. 25 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Willard J. Walker Hall, room WJWH 203

Each of these clinics will be conducted with the help of the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.

While state law prevents mandating it, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged. 

More information regarding vaccines can be found at the university’s COVID-19 Response site.

VACCINE INCENTIVES

Vaccinated students are reminded to enter the university’s vaccine incentive program. 

Weekly drawings for prizes will begin Sept. 1 and will be held throughout the semester for all vaccinated students who enter. Currently unvaccinated students can become eligible as soon as they are vaccinated and have entered to win. 

Each week, at least 15 prizes including three $500 scholarships will be awarded to vaccinated students who have entered to win. New winning names will be drawn randomly each week. So, the sooner students get vaccinated (and enter), the sooner they become eligible for the weekly drawings. 

Enter to win.

Proof of vaccination (defined as one dose of Johnson & Johnson or second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) will be required to claim prizes. 

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the top 3% of U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research News.