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University of Central ArkansasMove-In Guide

Conway, Arkansas

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1907🔗 uca.edu

The University of Central Arkansas's 356-acre suburban campus in Conway is overseen by Housing & Residence Life from Bernard Hall, with first-year students required to live on campus - Freshman Athletes assigned to upperclassmen complexes move in on the separate upperclassmen move-in day.

Enrollment

9,962

Total Students

Freshman Class

2,490

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 16, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

90%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Ensure your BearCard Mobile is active and set up on your phone's digital wallet before arriving - you'll need it for door access. Freshman athletes assigned to upperclassmen complexes move in on the separate upperclassmen move-in day instead, and move-in volunteers are not available during that day. Meal plans do not become active until August 16. Move-in times for students assigned to Living Learning Communities are specific to each building - you'll receive your move-in time and traffic route via email before move-in day.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Freshman move-in is Aug. 16, 2026, though check-in times vary and are sent to you by email ahead of arrival along with your assigned traffic route.
Check-in location
Check-in location varies by hall and traffic route, sent to you by email before move-in day.
What you'll receive
Make sure your BearCard Mobile is active and set up on your phone's digital wallet before arriving - you'll need it for door access at check-in.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (7)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Arkansas Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • Baridon Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Bernard Hall

    First-year only

  • Carmichael Hall

    First-year only
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  • Conway Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Hughes Hall

    First-year only

  • State Hall

    First-year only

Residence halls (5)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • 425 House

  • Bear Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Donaghey Hall

  • Farris Honors Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

  • New Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

Apartments (6)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Bear Village Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Erbach Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Farris Road Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Oak Tree Apartments

    Apartment-style · Single-sex

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  • Stadium Park Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Torreyson Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

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Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Single-sex:
Open to residents of one gender only.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

SOAR Orientation (required, two-day)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 1 - August 13, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$10,812

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Central Arkansas's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens1.1 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy1.5 miles
  • Walmart2.2 miles
  • Target2.5 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.