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Housing Preps for Fall Move-In
Students move into their rooms at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith beginning August 14, and preparations have been ongoing throughout the summer to ensure every room is ready.
July 02, 2026
Taking Professional Development to the Lion’s Den
A group of resident assistants (RAs) from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith took time off from leading their halls to brush up on their professional development and leadership skills at a regional university housing conference.
November 19, 2025
RAs at UAFS Excited to Meet New Residents
Resident assistants at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith prepare to welcome students to the Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.
August 08, 2025
Home Among the Halls: Joe England
Joe England, resident director for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Lion's Den, has been at the center of ensuring the dorms are a home away from home for first-year students since 2021.
August 08, 2025
Meet the UAFS RAs
Meet the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith RAs.
August 15, 2024
Get 'Move-In' Ready
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the UAFS Resident...
August 10, 2023
UAFS Move-in to Welcome New, Returning Students
The excitement is building for students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, where move-in weekend for on-campus housing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 20.
August 09, 2022 2021 Move In Held August 19-21
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.
August 17, 2021Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
Send%20an%20EmailRachel Rodemann Putman
- Director of Strategic Communications
- 479-788-7132
- rachel.putman@uafs.edu