360 Program
What is the 360 Program?
The 360 Program offers one-on-one support for students’ academic transition, financial planning, social engagement and wellness during their time at the U of A. First-year students who are first-generation college students and/or Federal Pell Grant recipients and who have selected majors within the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Education and Health Professions. The 360 Program supports a successful transition to campus life and continues to serve as a resource throughout students’ time at the University of Arkansas.
Participation in the 360 Program includes:
- placement in a specialized University Perspectives course (UNIV 1001),
- an assigned 360 Program faculty advisor who will teach program participants in a University Perspectives course and meet with them regularly throughout their first year to aid them in their college transition and who will continue to serve as a resource for their success throughout their time at the U of A,
- an assigned 360 Program peer mentor who will meet with them in one-on-one and small group settings throughout their first semester to provide them with support from the perspective of a fellow student,
- consideration for a scholarship intended to assist in covering the cost of their required textbooks.
Why is it called 360?
Just as the university approaches its student success efforts in a comprehensive approach, the 360 program helps participating students in all aspects of their college experience, including academic, social, financial and wellness support.
360 FAQs
How many students does program serve? 300 new students each fall
How do students enter program? By invitation only; students are identified and invited prior to New Student Orientation.
How is my 360 Instructor different from my academic advisor? The 360 Program provides support in collaboration with existing services on campus, including faculty, financial aid advisors, housing and more. While our 360 Instructors take on an coaching role, they serve as a supplement to your academic advisor who will guide you on course enrollment and degree completion.
How do students enter program? By invitation only; students are identified and invited prior to New Student Orientation.
Other Information to Know: Although the 360 Program does not accept new students through referrals, 360 instructors are a resource for all 360 students (including sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Please reach out if you think we can help support upper-level 360 students.
Program Contacts
Meet our Mentors
Arelli Alvarado
Arelli Alvarado
Pronouns: she/her
Studio Art major
Language Fluencies: Spanish
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I want to work on personal art projects!
What is your favorite campus resource?
CAPS
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Try Andy's or a Mamaka Bowl!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Helping others, even if it isn't from an educational viewpoint.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love socks! I'm always buying socks even though I don't need any more.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Ask any questions you have, I'm here to help you :D, and even if I don't have the answer I'll come up with something.
Brylea Butler
Brylea Butler
Pronouns: she/her
Nursing major with minors in Medical Humanities and Psychology
Mentor since Fall 2021
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Travel Nurse
What is your favorite campus resource?
Student Success Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Visit every building on campus, there are always cool buildings I never knew existed.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Working with my boss Jessica Sheets, and working as a mentor with an old mentee of mine this year.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to study cultures and travel!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
My name is Brylea Butler, I was born and raised in Arkansas. I am in my third year of college, with my major in nursing and minors in Psych and Medical Humanities! I love meeting new people and helping anyone find their place on campus! I'm soooo excited to meet you all and answer any and all questions you all may have during your freshman year! Also, my email is open to you always, and I am so ready to start a successful semester with you all!
Camila Corser Castillo
Camila Corser Castillo
Pronouns: she/her
Nursing major
Language Fluencies: Spanish
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Go to higher education and get a masters degree.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The student success center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to Devils Den
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Meeting new people and making friends
What's a fun fact about you?
I was born in Venezuela.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I want them to know that college does not need to be such a stressful transition and that it is possible to have a social life while also keeping up with your academics. Time management is key!
Ti'Laja Epting
Ti'Laja Epting
Pronouns: she/her
Politcal Science (Pre-Law) major with a minor in Journalism
Mentor since Fall 2022
What is your favorite campus resource?
VRIC & Tech Spot
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to different sporting events
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Having Starbucks close
What's a fun fact about you?
I was born the day after Christmas (on Kwanza)
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
"I would like my future mentees, to know that there are so many resources on campus and so many people who are willing to help them get through college-- do not go through any hardships alone. Stay motivated and stay ready so you don't have to get ready!
Phoebe Fanning
Phoebe Fanning
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Psychology major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
PhD program for clinical psych
What is your favorite campus resource?
Tutoring at champions hall
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Visit Mount Sequoyah
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Meeting new people
What's a fun fact about you?
My favorite color is pink.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I'm so excited to be able to help students navigate campus and help them to love the UofA the way that I do!
Kristen Fite
Kristen Fite
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Criminology and English/Journalism major with minors in Sociology and Gender Studies
Mentor since Fall 2022
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Writing Studio
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to Mamaka for a acai bowl.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Working in an environment that's super supportive of students.
What's a fun fact about you?
I work 3 different jobs, all in the Student Success Center!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I'm really excited to meet the incoming class of 2026 and get to know my mentees. I want them to know that my team and I are here to help in any way we can!
Chase (CJ) Freeman
Chase (CJ) Freeman
Pronouns: he/him/his
Criminology, French, & Sociology major
Language Fluencies: French
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to continue my education in graduate school studying criminology.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Pat Walker Health Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Going to the Dickson st Book Store and browsing for old books, or books that are no longer in print.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Creating more connections, and helping students.
What's a fun fact about you?
I grew up as a competitive figure skater.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
There are always resources to help you with your needs, and I feel so lucky to be one of them! Even if I cannot personally help, I will always be happy to help you find what/where you need.
Thomas Hayes
Thomas Hayes
Pronouns: he/him/his
Finance major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Financial analytics
What is your favorite campus resource?
Mullins Library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Mountain biking
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Working with mentees
What's a fun fact about you?
I like to play recreational sports.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Always take time for yourself, enjoy life.
Rameia King
Rameia King
Pronouns: she/her
Marketing major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Work with sales and advertisements
What is your favorite campus resource?
The student success center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to at least one football and basketball game
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Getting to help other students strive for success
What's a fun fact about you?
I like to travel.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I am looking forward to meeting you all and helping as much as possible.
Makenzie Mitchell
Makenzie Mitchell
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Public Health major with a minor in Human Development
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
My post-graduation plans are to move to a different state, and land a job at a hospital as a Epidemiologist. I want to be able to study diseases and where they come from!
What is your favorite campus resource?
Student Success Tutoring Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Storm the court/field at a game!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
My favorite thing about working at the SSC is to give helpful advice to new students and be there for them when they need me!
What's a fun fact about you?
I have never broken a bone.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Explore and get involved!There are so many clubs and activities to be apart of here at Arkansas, and being apart of them gives you a great chance to meet new people and learn new things. Always go with your gut and do what you feels best for you and your mental health.
Tyler Novak
Tyler Novak
Pronouns: he/him
Exercise Science major
Mentor since Fall 2020
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
To become a certified Exercise Physiologist and work with patients going through rehab.
What is your favorite campus resource?
I would say it's the library. It's a great place to study one your own or with a group.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
I want to attend at least one game for every sport.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I love working with the new students and helping them adjust hardships and freedoms that come with being in college.
What's a fun fact about you?
I can solve a Rubik's cube in under a minute.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I can't wait to finally meet y'all. I know that we'll have a great semester!
Zoie O’Neal
Zoie O’Neal
Pronouns: she/her
Social Work major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Graduate School
What is your favorite campus resource?
Study spaces in Mullins
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Watch the sunset at Mt. Sequoyah! You won’t regret it.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I really enjoy interacting with people who enter our building!
What's a fun fact about you?
I’ve read the Harry Potter series three times.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
You guys are awesome! I’m excited to meet you and I can’t wait to see the growth you experience this semester! Welcome to the University of Arkansas!
Grant Phillips
Grant Phillips
Pronouns: he/him
Psychology major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Becoming a counselor
What is your favorite campus resource?
Off-Campus Student Success
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Visit all the thrift stores/flea markets in Fayetteville. There's a lot of them so you won't get bored.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I like interacting with new people and helping them get on the right track.
What's a fun fact about you?
I almost got kicked out of the Vatican for crushing a can loudly.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Don't underestimate how important your freshmen year is.
Kenna Shaddy
Kenna Shaddy
Pronouns: she/her
Sociology major with a minor in Communications
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Non-profit organization management
What is your favorite campus resource?
HogSync
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to the farmer’s market!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Connecting with people from all over the university!
What's a fun fact about you?
I play trumpet for the Razorback Marching Band.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
My goal is to give you the experience you want out of mentoring! I’m willing to be as involved in your success as you want me to be and I am here for you!
Tenley Shaw
Tenley Shaw
Pronouns: she/her
Public Health major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Grad school to become an occupational therapist
What is your favorite campus resource?
Tutoring at student success center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Visit Mount Sequoyah
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Getting to inspire and help others
What's a fun fact about you?
I'm left handed
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Freshman year can be so stressful and intimidating! Everyone is going through the same thing and as long as you take each assignment and task one step at a time and stay organized everything will be okay!
Abigail Smith
Abigail Smith
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Exercise Science major
Mentor since Fall 2020
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to get my Master's Degree in Athletic Training and my PhD in Physical Therapy.
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite resources here on campus would have to be the 360 program and the Student Success Center. Both of these resources have helped me with the adjustments that come with being a college student.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Attend at least one game for every sport (you won't regret it). Try some of the hiking places here in Fayetteville like Devil's Den and Artist Point. If you love coffee like I do, definitely check out all the local coffee shops (which can also be a great place to study).
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
My favorite thing about working at the Student Success Center is being able to work with new people each semester who share a common interest in helping peers to adjust to college life. I also love meeting new mentees each semester to help them as they need it, while also getting to learn from them.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to go kayaking and experience the outdoors whenever I am given the opportunity to do so.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
As you begin freshman year most days may seem overwhelming at first but I promise that feeling will soon fade. Take it day by day as you adjust to this new lifestyle and make sure to give yourself a pat on the back for being here. When you can, I encourage you to get out of your comfort zone because it will only help you grow and flourish in every possible way. Keep an open mindset while you tackle challenges or new experiences and it will make your experience much easier. All of us here at the Student Success Center want the best for you and are here to help you do just that. You got this!
Lexy Smith
Lexy Smith
Pronouns: she/her
Marketing major with a minor in Management
Mentor since Fall 2020
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I hope to move back to the Dallas area after graduation and get a marketing job with a company.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Devil's Den, go see Beaver Lake
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
My favorite thing about working at the SSC are the connections and relationships I have built with my mentees over the years.
What's a fun fact about you?
I was born in California.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I am really looking forward to this semester, and helping y'all with anything I can. I can't wait to meet y'all!!!
Colton Stover
Colton Stover
Pronouns: he/him
Criminology and Sociology major with a minor in Japanese
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
After graduation I am hoping to attend law school and work in public defense.
What is your favorite campus resource?
My favorite resource on campus is the Tutoring center. It is a great resource to make sure that you understand the material in your course work.
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Explore the outdoors! Fayetteville has tons of awesome places to hike, hammock, cliff jump, swim, rock climb, or just take in nature.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I'm excited to get to know my mentees and develop connections with them. The peer mentor program was one of my favorite parts of my freshman year, and I'm excited to help pay that experience forward.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to wakeboard and spend time at the lake. I also spent a summer working with a public defender doing death penalty defense.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I'm really excited to meet you all. Freshman year can be challenging in ways you may not expect, and I am hope I can use my experience to help you all navigate some of the challenges you may encounter. I remember as a freshman stressing out over things that I wasn't aware that the campus had resources to help me with. I'm excited to use my knowledge and campus experience to help ease your transition into college.
Averi Sweet
Averi Sweet
Pronouns: she/her
Psychology major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Pursue M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
What is your favorite campus resource?
Supplemental Instruction
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to a concert at George's Majestic!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Getting to know the staff for the services I use
What's a fun fact about you?
I play the violin!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Loving the process of working hard is a reward in itself!
Rylie Sweet
Rylie Sweet
Pronouns: she/her
Pre-Nursing major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Start working in the nursing field or study abroad
What is your favorite campus resource?
The union or mullins
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to Devil's Den
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Getting to know people
What's a fun fact about you?
I have picked 3 four leaf clovers.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
College is hard and scary till it isn't anymore. I would love to help y'all get acclimated to college and learn to love it.
Haley Tucker
Haley Tucker
Pronouns: she/her
Graphic Design major with a minor in Art History
Mentor since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Attend graduate school in Atlanta, GA.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Multicultural Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Try Insomnia cookies if you have a sweet tooth! Go to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings at the square. Check out the Botanical Gardens of Ozark.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Creating a memorable freshman year! College can be hard, and I want to help new students have a smooth transition into college and make them aware of all resources on campus.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love red velvet ice cream from Maggie Moo's.
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Ask all of your questions! I am here to assist you through this first year and be of aid to you. If there is anything that you need from me, don't hesitate to reach out!
Violet Tumlin
Violet Tumlin
Pronouns: she/her
Exercise Science major
Mentor since Spring 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Physical Therapy Grad School
What is your favorite campus resource?
Tutoring at the SSC!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Try all the different Fayetteville coffee shops!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I’ve met so many new people so far and I can’t wait to meet more!
What's a fun fact about you?
I LOVE to read!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
I cannot wait to meet my mentees and share all my post-Freshman year advice that I wish I would have known!
Rashad Veasley
Rashad Veasley
Pronouns: he/him
Studio Art major
Mentor since Fall 2022
What is your favorite campus resource?
Student Success Center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to Crystal Bridges, the food places in town, the art events, free food
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Seeing my favorite people who works there and catching up. And also relaxing there.
What's a fun fact about you?
Love to draw and make animation! Currently a mentee for professional animators and they’re teaching me a lot!
What message do you want to share with your future mentees?
Try to have as much fun while you’re here, being a student will fly by in a blink of an eye! So enjoy yourself, try not to be too stressed with school work! And focus on the goals that you think will give you the most happiness from its outcome.