About UAFS
UAFS at a Glance
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offers a rich, vibrant learning environment for nearly 6,000 students each semester. UAFS aims to build its reputation as a regional destination for high-quality, affordable education, where diverse groups of aspirational students and faculty thrive and excel.
History
For more than 90 years, the university has been a mainstay of Fort Smith with a history as unique as each student who ever enrolled.
Read more about our historyMission & Vision
Mission
UAFS empowers the social mobility of its students and the economic growth of the River Valley through exceptional educational opportunities and robust community partnerships.
Vision
Through dynamic academic programs, innovative research opportunities, and transformational centers of intellectual and economic development, UAFS will advance its community and become an institution renowned for educating and inspiring the ambitious students who call it home. Click here to learn more.
Campus Safety
Recently named the safest university in Arkansas, earning praise from online safety resource YourLocalSecurity.com. UAFS reports drastically lower crime rates than the national averages, and UPD goes above and beyond the call of duty, implementing proactive safety measures across campus.
Shared Governance
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith shared governance framework includes councils, committees, and governing bodies that ensure diverse voices are heard and respected. Faculty, staff, and students play a vital role in addressing the issues that impact their respective communities, fostering a sense of ownership and collective responsibility for the university’s progress.
University Leadership
Dr. Terisa C. Riley
Dr. Riley is an experienced higher education administrator who has spent more than 25 years serving in virtually every facet of higher education, from academics to administration. An advocate of student access, opportunity, and success, Dr. Riley values the mission of public universities to provide excellent and affordable educational opportunities.
HLC AccrediTation
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The university is approved by the United States Department of Education, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the Arkansas State Approving Agency for veteran trainings.
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Phone: 479-788-7000 or 888-512-5466
Email: admissions@uafs.edu
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