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FOR 2002-2003 Educational expenses will vary according to a student's course of study, personal needs, and place of residence. All fees, charges, and costs quoted in this catalog are subject to change without notice. Financial obligations to the University must be satisfied by the established deadlines. Payment may be made at the University Cashier's Office in the lobby of Silas H. Hunt Hall by cash, personal check, money order, certified check, or VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit cards. Payment may also be made via the World Wide Web at <https://www2.uark.edu/servlet/edu.uark.trea.getAccountBalance>. Acceptance of payment for fees does not imply academic acceptance to
the University. ESTIMATED NECESSARY Estimates of necessary expenses for one semester of the 2002-2003 academic year for a typical undergraduate student taking 14 credit hours per semester at the University of Arkansas:
1 University fees include the following:
and the following student-initiated and student-approved fees:
2 Teaching Equipment and Laboratory Enhancement (COLG) fee. The COLG fee is an averaged fee weighted by enrollment and by college. The fee provides and maintains state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory equipment. 3 Average expenses for living in a residence hall, double occupancy, with an unlimited meal plan. Actual room and board fees vary from $2,314 to $2,510 per semester.
Other variable costs per year Books, supplies, and lab fees $ 500 to 1,500
When paying tuition, room and board, and associated fees, anticipated financial aid for a current semester may be deducted when adequate documentation is provided to the University Cashier's Office in Silas H. Hunt Hall. Adequate documentation includes, but is not limited to, award notices, guarantee notices, scholarship letters, and promissory notes. The latest information regarding costs and other aspects of University
life may be obtained by calling or writing the Office of Admissions, 200
Hunt Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
TUITION FEES Students classified as "in-state" for fee payment purposes are assessed tuition fees. Students classified as "out-of-state" for fee payment purposes are assessed additional tuition fees. Official policies of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees provide the basis for classifying students as either "in-state" or "out-of-state" for purposes of paying student fees. Board policies relating to residency status for fee payment purposes are included in Appendix A of this catalog. Out-of-state students who question their residency classification are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions, 200 Silas H. Hunt Hall, for more information about residency classification review procedures. Academic Year Undergraduate students are assessed tuition fees of $119.10 per credit hour. Students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $212.40 per credit hour. Summer Sessions Undergraduate students are assessed tuition fees of $119.10 per credit
hour. Undergraduate students with out-of-state residency status are assessed
additional tuition fees of $212.40 per credit hour. ARKANSAS ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION FEE This is a Board of Trustees approved fee supporting the assessment requirements mandated by Act 874 of the General Assembly in the 1993 Regular Session. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, undergraduate students are assessed $ .34 per credit hour.
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION FEE This is a Board of Trustees mandated fee supporting various physical education activities including intramural programs. Students are allowed access to gyms, the pool, fitness center, sauna, racquetball courts, and the indoor track. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $3.28 per credit hour.
STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE University Programs University Programs are funded by the student activity fee. Students are admitted free to numerous programs presented throughout the year, except major, promoted concerts. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .70 per credit hour for the student activity fee.
STUDENT HEALTH FEE The student health fee covers the cost of office visits by physicians, registered nurses, and other health professionals, medical evaluations, women's health visits, and counseling and psychological service visits. Other services covered by the health fee include health promotion and education and 24-hour emergency care for counseling and psychological needs. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $6.00 per credit hour. ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT FEE
During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .64 per credit hour. These funds are allocated to registered student organizations.
MEDIA FEE The University's student publications, specifically the Arkansas Traveler newspaper and the Razorback yearbook, are partially funded by the media fee. Students reserving a copy are provided with a Razorback yearbook. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .61 per credit hour. ARKANSAS UNION FEE The Arkansas Union fills the role of the community center of the campus. This fee supports the renovation, expansion and partial operational costs of the Union. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $2.35 per credit hour.
FINE ARTS ACTIVITY FEE This fee supports cultural events free of charge, or with minimal charge, to students. These events include presentations in music, theater, drama, opera, visual arts, creative writing (poetry and fiction), and public speaking. Most of the events are held on campus or at the Walton Arts Center. The fee makes cultural presentations possible and encourages students to take advantage of activities. Fulbright College allocates the proceeds of the fee to support cultural programming. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .27 per credit hour.
TECHNOLOGY FEE This fee provides improvements in computer access for students: increasing dial-up ports, network access, lab support, training programs and improvements in computing facilities. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $2.00 per credit hour.
TRANSIT FEE The transit fee helps fund the Razorback Bus Transit System, which services the campus and neighboring community year round. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $1.79 per credit hour.
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND DATA SYSTEMS FEE The network infrastructure and data systems fee provides support for the development and operation of the campus network, including electronic equipment, servers with software and cabling. The network systems serve computer labs, academic and administrative buildings, residence halls and off-campus access facilities. data systems will enable web-based access to the University's information systems for students, faculty and staff. It also provides support for upgrades and replacement of the student information system. All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students
are assessed a fee of $3.21 per credit hour. SAFE RIDE FEE The Associated Student Government has initiated a fee that generates necessary funds for the Safe Ride Program, which is a safety-oriented program available during the fall and spring semesters. The program provides a free ride home (within Fayetteville city limits) from any Fayetteville location to all UA students Thursday through Saturday, 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed $ .18 per credit hour for the safe-ride program fee.
DISTINGUISHED LECTURE FEE The Distinguished Lecture fee specifically pays for two speakers, one in the spring semester and one in the fall semester. Speakers represent two groups: 1) Arts and Entertainment Industry and 2) World Leader or Newsmaker. One speaker from each group is invited each year. Speakers are chosen by the Distinguished Lectures Committee, which is represented by students, staff and faculty. Contact ASG for information on how to become a member of the Committee. The lectures or presentations are free to students via the fee.
TEACHING EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY ENHANCEMENT FEES These fees provide and maintain state-of-the-art classroom equipment and instructional laboratory equipment. These fees vary, based upon the student's college of enrollment. During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, these
fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis.
SPECIAL COURSE AND PROGRAM FEES Architecture Urban Design Studio fee:
Landscape Architecture Off-Campus fee:
College of Education and Health Professions' fees:
College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
OTHER FEES Undergraduate application for admission fee - $ 30.00 Undergraduate late application for admission fee - $55.00 Late payment fee:
International student (nonimmigrant) application fee - $50.00 International student service fee New student orientation fee - $70.00 Mandatory international student health insurance per year - $623.00 Transcript Fee
Graduation fee for baccalaureate degree - $25.00 Renewal of Graduation Status Fee - $5.00 Parking Permit (per vehicle)
Installment Payment Plan Fee - $25.00 Returned Check Fee - $26.00 I.D. Card fee
Residence Hall application fee for new students - $15.00 Withdrawal from the University fee - $45.00 Testing Fees All student testing fees will be based upon the actual cost of the FEE ADJUSTMENTS Academic Year Students who officially withdraw (dropping ALL classes that have not been completed up to that time) from the University of Arkansas during the regular fall or spring semesters receive a cancellation of fees as follows, less an Administrative Withdrawal fee of $45.00:
100% adjustment of tuition and fees before the first day 90% adjustment of tuition and fees through the first 10% 80% adjustment of tuition and fees through the second 10% of days in the semester 70% adjustment of tuition and fees through the third 10% 60% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fourth 10% of days in the semester 50% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fifth 10% 40% adjustment of tuition and fees through the sixth 10% of days in the semester Summer Sessions Students who officially withdraw from a summer session or who drop classes in the summer receive a cancellation of fees as follows: 100% adjustment of tuition and fees before the first day 90% adjustment of tuition and fees through the first 10% 80% adjustment of tuition and fees through the second 10% of days in the session 70% adjustment of tuition and fees through the third 10% 60% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fourth 10% 50% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fifth 10% 40% adjustment of tuition and fees through the sixth 10% of days in the session Billing Statements Students who pre-register for a semester will be mailed an invoice approximately three weeks prior to the first day of classes. Invoices will be mailed to the student's permanent address unless a separate billing address has been filed with the Treasurer's Office. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure a correct billing Late Fees Students who register for the fall 2002 and spring 2003 semesters are required to pay all registration-related fees and housing charges by the posted payment deadline. Students who fail to pay all registration fees and housing charges or execute an installment payment plan by the deadline may be assessed a late payment fee equal to the outstanding balance, not to exceed $25.00. Any student with an outstanding balance, to include registration-related fees and/or housing charges, at the end of a semester will be assessed a late payment fee equal to the outstanding balance, not to exceed $50.00. Disbursement of Refund Checks Disbursement of refund checks due to overpayments by scholarships, loans, and/or grants will be mailed approximately one week prior to the start of classes. Checks will be mailed to the student's permanent address unless a check address has been established with the student accounts office. Addresses Students may create a billing address, which will be used specifically
for billing statements, and a check address, which will be used specifically
for overpayment checks. These addresses may be created in addition to
the local and permanent addresses. If a billing or check address is not
created, the default address will be the permanent address. The student
may pick up an address form in the Student Accounts
WAIVER OF TUITION AND FEES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Students who are 60 years of age or older and show proper proof of age may have tuition and fees waived. This waiver is limited to credit courses. Admission and enrollment under these conditions is open only on a "space available" basis in existing classes. Enrollment during Priority Registration periods is not allowed.
ROOM AND BOARD University Housing (Rates are subject to change)
Single freshmen under 21 years of age are required to live in University residence halls, fraternity or sorority houses, or with their parents, unless permission to live off-campus has been obtained through University Housing. Permission to reside off-campus is granted on a semester basis and must be obtained prior to enrolling or prior to the semester in which off-campus residency is desired. Costs of room and board in University residence halls for one semester during the 2002-03 academic year range from $2,314 to $2,510 for double occupancy rooms and with an unlimited meal plan. Single rooms are an additional $450 per semester and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is an additional $25 activity fee for residence hall tenants. Housing for married students, students with family status, nontraditional, graduate, and law students is limited and requires early application. Carlson Terrace, two-bedroom, unfurnished units with utilities paid cost $336 per month. Terrace Manor, one-bedroom, furnished units with utilities paid cost $395 per month (phone & cable not included). Summer rates for room and board in University residence halls with unlimited meal plans during summer sessions are $19.89 per day for double-occupancy room and $24.19 per day for a single. Charges start on the requested move-in day and run through the date of check-out. Specific questions concerning on-campus living may be directed to University Housing (479) 575-3951. Specific questions concerning sorority and fraternity living may be directed to the Office of Greek Affairs (479) 575-5001. Off-Campus Housing Students eligible to live off-campus may contact local real estate offices for rental information and availability.
OTHER GENERAL FEE INFORMATION Checks tendered to the University are deposited immediately. The University does not accept postdated checks. Checks returned for "insufficient funds" (NSF checks) are generally presented for payment only once. Each check returned by a bank for any reason will be assessed a returned check fee. The University may, at its discretion, verify available bank funds for any checks written for payment of indebtedness before accepting a check. The University of Arkansas reserves the right to withhold transcripts or priority registration privileges, to refuse registration, and to withhold diplomas for students or former students who have not fulfilled their financial obligations to the University. These services may also be denied students or former students who fail to comply with the rules governing the audit of student organization accounts or to return property entrusted to them. Requests for exceptions to University's fees, charges, and refund policies must be made in writing. Instructions for submitting requests for exceptions to the various fees, charges, and refund policies of the University may be obtained as follows:
Students receiving financial aid are strongly encouraged to have sufficient personal funds available to purchase books and to meet necessary expenses for at least one month at the start of school as some aid funds may not be available for disbursement. Students are allowed to have automobiles at the University, although parking is quite limited. There is a parking permit and registration fee ranging from $34 to $151 for each vehicle, depending upon the parking option selected.
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