A-Week Aims to Assist in Transition and Success of Incoming Freshman Class

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A-Week for new students starts Monday, Aug. 14, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 20, with a combination of 60-plus events that will introduce new Razorbacks to the U of A.

"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."

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 students' U of A experience. Hundreds of students signed up to participate in small groups (A-Teams) led by upper-class mentors trained to lead them in discussions and events related to program themes throughout the week. 

A-Week Themes 

• Monday, Aug. 14 — Academic Success 
• Tuesday, Aug. 15 — Belonging
• Wednesday, Aug. 16 — Wellness
• Thursday, Aug. 17 — Spirit & Traditions
• Friday, Aug. 18 — Involvement 
• Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 & 20 — Community

Highlighted events for the week include Academic College Open Houses, New Student Welcome, Beacon Candlelight Ceremony, Faith Fest, Taste of Fayetteville, New Student Mixers, UARK Cardinal Nights, New Student Pep Rally, UREC Open House, Outdoor Movie, and many more. A full A-Week schedule is available at aweek.uark.edu. 

A-Week is coordinated by New Student & Family Programs in conjunction with campus units including the Division of Student Affairs, Academic Colleges, Center for Multicultural & Diversity Education, Chartwells, Razorback Athletics, Razorback Band, Razorback Spirit Programs, Student Success, University Libraries, University Recreation, Pat Walker Health Center, University Housing, Arkansas Union, UAPD, Student Technology Center, Campus Bookstore, Office of Student Activities, Arkansas Union, Council of Religious Organizations, University of Arkansas Museum, Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, U of A Parent & Family Association, and the Center for Community Engagement.