Prospective Students
Internships
Explore internship opportunities that let you apply what you’re learning in class to real-world challenges. Build your professional skills, gain valuable experience, and grow your network—all while preparing for your future career. U of A Career Connections can teach you how to find the right internship and make the most of it.
Research
Gain hands-on experiences that build transferable skills like critical thinking, deepen academic understanding, expand your professional network and provide a foundation for graduate studies and employment.
Service Learning
Engage in the community while gaining real-world experience through experiential learning with businesses and non-profit organizations. Whether as an undergraduate student learning new skills or a graduate student conducting research, Service Learning enhances learning by providing reciprocal partnerships.
Student Employment
Earn while you learn! Working a part-time job while attending school is a pathway to exploring the world of work, building career skills, discovering your interests, and earning money while in school. We offer both on-campus and off-campus opportunities.
Community Service
Serve as a catalyst between the campus and the community through community and civic engagement, while gaining leadership, logistics, volunteer management, communication, and relaltionship building skills. Earn service hours while you collaborate with peers, faculty, staff, and on and off campus partners acros NWA!
Study Abroad
Gain knowledge, personal growth and a global perspective through study, research and practical experience, and prepare to live and succeed in a global society.
Leadership Development
Explore leadership experiences that build confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills—empowering you to step into college ready to grow as an impactful leader through hands-on activities, real-world engagement, and opportunities to discover your strengths.
Credit for Prior Learning
Earn credit for what you already know! Explore how your past experience might count toward a future degree. Your professional, military, or community experience may help you earn college credit once you’re admitted to the University of Arkansas.
Skills Acceleration and Microlearning
Every new skill you learn opens doors—whether it’s to stand out in the job market or simply explore something you love. Beyond boosting your resume, learning helps you stay adaptable, spark fresh ideas, and connect the dots between what you know and what’s next.