How-to & FAQs

If a class is full, first determine if it is a course that you must have (not just want) to stay in a sequence for your major. If so, use the above override chart to see how to request an override.
Move on to other recommendations from your advisor.
Advisors cannot override you into full-classes.

Online Courses

Online courses are designed for students in online-only majors. However, a select few seats are available for on-campus majors.
You can see if the seats are for online-only or on-campus students through the Class Notes.
There are no overrides into sections reserved for online-only majors.
Remaining online-only majors seats may be released to on-campus majors on the Friday before classes begin (typically mid-day), but that is not a guarantee.

Holds:

Below are some common holds and how to release them.

Advising Hold

This means that you need to work with your advisor to plan your courses. Instructions on how to schedule an appointment with your advisor are on our main page.

On-boarding

This means that you need to complete the Student On-boarding . More information here.

Immunization Hold

This means that you need to submit your immunization records to the Pat Walker Health Center. More information here.

Student Account Hold

Contact the Treasurer's Office for more information.

Title IX Hold

Complete the Title IX training in your Blackboard account. This can take an hour or more to complete. After you complete the training, send your certificate to titleix@uark.edu. If you run into issues, contact the https://titleix.uark.edu/ for assistance.

All other holds

If you click on the hold, you should get more information on how to remove that hold.

FAQ

I need more hours this semester!!!

Do you need more hours for scholarships? Add a Second 8-Week courses. It is a good way to add an hour or two to your schedule. Instructions found here.

How do I change/add/drop a major or minor?

If you are a current Fulbright student changing to another Fulbright major or adding a minor, please meet with your current advisor. If you are a student in another college changing into a Fulbright major, visit with our on-call advisor.

How do I obtain “instructor consent”?

This message means that the instructor is looking for students that meet predetermined criteria and that you must get permission from the course instructor to take the class. If there is no instructor listed, then contact the department. For example, if it is a COMM course you will contact the Communication Department.

How do I obtain “department consent”?

This message means that the department is looking for students that meet predetermined criteria and that you must get permission from the academic department offering the course before you can add it in UAConnect. For example, if you try to enroll in a sociology (SOCI) course with department consent, you will need to contact the Sociology Department to request permission to enroll.

How do I find contact information for a professor or department?

Visit this website: directory.uark.edu.

I need to "Enter the number of units" - what does that mean?

A "V" at the end of a course means it is a variable credit. You will need to determine the number of hours granted for the course by looking in the class notes in Workday or you can verify the number of hours by contacting the instructor directly.

What is a 'general elective' course?

For Fulbright College, an elective course is any course used to meet graduation requirements that are over and above what you need for your core, or courses not used to fill major requirements. In Fulbright College, all students need a minimum of 120 hours of degree credit to earn a bachelor’s degree. General electives are needed when your requirements for all majors, minors, and the core do not add up to at least 120 hours.

Can I take online courses?

The quick answer is yes, but not any online class.

Online courses have a reserved capacity for online-only majors, and seats available for on-campus majors. Each major type can only register for their respective seats.

Why is my advisor so booked?

While we make every effort to have quick availability, Fulbright College has the most students on campus. During priority registration time (and the weeks leading up to it), advisors can book up weeks at a time. The best strategy is to come in well before your registration time opens. We see students year round, so planning can happen at any time.

If your registration time opens, and you have not seen your advisor, do not delay your registration. Use your degree audit, but still come or email your advisor. You can always change things after your advising appointment.

I am struggling in my classes and need help.

Check out our student success resources, which is a centralized hub for tutoring, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, and writing support.