Help Us Bring Spring 2027 UARK Welcome Weeks to Life!

A new semester brings new opportunities to connect, engage and remind students that they belong at the U of A!

As the campus community prepares for the spring semester, Transition Programs & Initiatives (TPI), within the Division of Student Affairs, is inviting departments, academic colleges, campus partners and registered student organizations to help bring Spring 2027 UARK Welcome Weeks, Jan. 18-29, to life.

Welcome Weeks is more than a series of events. It's an opportunity for the entire campus community to come together and create experiences that help students feel welcomed, supported and connected as they begin a new semester.

From opportunities to build friendships and explore campus resources to experiences that promote wellness, academic success, leadership and involvement, every corner of campus has something meaningful to contribute.

And that's what makes Welcome Weeks special!

"We know that a student's sense of belonging doesn't happen by chance. It's built through intentional experiences, meaningful interactions and a campus community that demonstrates, in both big and small ways, that every student matters," said Jerrod Lockhart, director of Transition Programs & Initiatives. "When we bring our creativity, resources and commitment to student success together, we have an incredible opportunity to make the start of the semester something students don't just attend but truly experience."

TPI encourages campus partners to think creatively about how their departments and organizations can contribute to the Welcome Weeks experience. Whether through an engaging workshop, a community-building activity, a cultural celebration, a wellness initiative or a new opportunity for students to get involved, every experience can help strengthen the connections that make the U of A feel like home.

The invitation is simple: help us create a Welcome Weeks experience that reflects the energy, diversity and spirit of our Razorback community!

Submit Your Event in Two Easy Steps!

To strengthen how Welcome Weeks is promoted and help students discover opportunities across campus, TPI is introducing an updated process for inclusion on the official Spring 2027 UARK Welcome Weeks Calendar of Events (digital and print).

Step 1: Create Your Event in HogSync

Create and list your event in HogSync, including the hashtag #WelcomeWeeks.

Visit the HogSync instructional resources for guidance on creating an event.

Need assistance? Ben Counts, coordinator for student engagement and outreach, is available to help at becounts@uark.edu.

Step 2: Submit Your Event for the Welcome Weeks Calendar

Complete the Spring 2027 Welcome Weeks Call for Events form, including the link to your HogSync event.

Submission Deadline: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Both steps are required for an event to be listed on the official Welcome Weeks Calendar of Events.

Together, We Create the Welcome

Creating a welcoming campus community takes all of us. Every interaction, every connection and every opportunity to engage helps students see themselves as valued members of the Razorback community.

TPI welcomes both returning and first-time campus partners to join in making Spring 2027 Welcome Weeks an engaging and memorable experience.

Let's make Spring 2027 Welcome Weeks one to remember!

About Transition Programs & Initiatives: Transition Programs & Initiatives, within the Division of Student Affairs, supports students by fostering connection, engagement and success from their first days on campus through graduation.