The University of Central Arkansas's 356-acre suburban campus in Conway is overseen by Housing & Residence Life from Bernard Hall, with first-year students required to live on campus - Freshman Athletes assigned to upperclassmen complexes move in on the separate upperclassmen move-in day.
Enrollment
9,962
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,490
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 16, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Ensure your BearCard Mobile is active and set up on your phone's digital wallet before arriving - you'll need it for door access. Freshman athletes assigned to upperclassmen complexes move in on the separate upperclassmen move-in day instead, and move-in volunteers are not available during that day. Meal plans do not become active until August 16. Move-in times for students assigned to Living Learning Communities are specific to each building - you'll receive your move-in time and traffic route via email before move-in day.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Freshman move-in is Aug. 16, 2026, though check-in times vary and are sent to you by email ahead of arrival along with your assigned traffic route.
- Check-in location
- Check-in location varies by hall and traffic route, sent to you by email before move-in day.
- What you'll receive
- Make sure your BearCard Mobile is active and set up on your phone's digital wallet before arriving - you'll need it for door access at check-in.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Arkansas Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Baridon Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Conway Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of Central Arkansas's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
SOAR Orientation (required, two-day)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 13, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$10,812
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens1.1 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.5 miles
- Walmart2.2 miles
- Target2.5 miles
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Checklists
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