New Residents

Welcome!

The Office of Housing and Residential Life at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is committed to creating fun and engaging environments in the residence halls and student apartments. We know that the residence hall is a student’s home away from home. We strive to provide residents with valuable support and resources as well as activities and programs that serve to develop a sense of community and provide opportunities for learning. Our hope is to create inclusive communities that enhance and support each student’s college experience.

All Residential Life staff members have been carefully selected and trained to work with students to create and support living environments that are conducive to academic, personal, and social endeavors. Residents have opportunities to learn how to be good neighbors; to learn about themselves, differences in people, ideas, cultures, and opinions; and to develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

This web site is intended to provide you with an overview of our department and is the source for some very important information. Whether you are a student, parent, faculty member, current staff member, or just curious about us, there is a section of this website designed specifically for you. Take some time and explore the world of Housing and Residential Life at UAFS.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us by calling (479) 788-7340 or by emailing us at housing@uafs.edu.

Campus Housing Tours

Taking a tour of your potential future home is very important! Whether you are curious about the furniture, window dimensions, or the laundry room, we are happy to show you your future home. Please call the Admissions Office at (479) 788-7120 to reserve a spot for a campus tour. Campus tours are Monday - Thursday at 12pm and 2pm, and Friday at 10am and 12pm. If you are interested in a tour of specifically either the Lion's Den or Sebastian Commons, please call the Housing Office.

This summer we will also offer Lion's Den tours on a set schedule. Starting on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 until Friday, August 10, 2012, tours of the Lion's Den will be offered at 3pm Monday - Friday. Meet for the tours at the South Lion's Den entrance located on the interior of the Lion's Den Courtyard at the corner of Kinkead and Waldron.

High School Seniors

All first time freshmen who wish to live on campus are required to live in the Lion's Den Residence Hall.

Transfer Students

Students transferring to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith have the option to live in either Sebastian Commons student apartments or the Lion’s Den Residence Hall.

Married and Non-Traditional Students

Sebastian Commons provides accommodations for Married and Non-Traditional Students. Married residents must have one spouse that is currently enrolled at the university and must provide a valid marriage license before moving-in. In times of high occupancy, single students will be given priority placement before married students will be placed.