Undergraduate Students
Internships
Apply what you’ve learned in class to real-world work settings, while also building professional skills, ain valuable experience and grow your network- to prepare for your future career.
Research
Undergraduate research provides students with hands-on experiences that build transferable skills like critical thinking, deepen academic understanding, expand their professional network and provide a foundation for graduate studies and employment.
Service Learning
Engage as an undergraduate student to gain real-world experience through experiential learning with businesses and non-profit organizations. At the same time they earning credit, they are alsonetworking and gaining skills.
Student Employment
Earn while you learn! Working part-time as a student is a pathway to exploring the world of work, building career skills, discovering your interests, and earning money. 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 relationship building skills. Earn service hours while you collaborate with peers, faculty, staff, and on and off campus partners across 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
Build your leadership readiness by growing self-awareness, strengthening interpersonal skills, and practicing effective decision-making through hands-on experiences such as workshops, team projects, student organizations, and real-world learning opportunities that prepare you to thrive in the classroom, workplace, and broader community.
Credit for Prior Learning
Count your experience toward your degree! You may be able to earn academic credit for learning gained through work, training, or other approved experiences. Explore how Credit for Prior Learning can help you save time, reduce costs, and reach graduation sooner.
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.