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Adult Student Advocacy

Non-Traditional Student Programs

Welcome! As a non-traditional student, starting or returning to school can be an exciting, daunting and stressful experience-all at once!  Families and employers may not always be supportive.  Relating to fellow students can be difficult.  Confidence, as it relates to schoolwork, may be slow in coming, and focusing on academics amongst family, work and financial constraints sometimes may seem impossible.  There may never seem to be enough time to “do it all.”  The Non-Traditional Student Programs staff has “been there, done that” and is available to assist you from registration through graduation. We can:

  • Help you with the admission and registration process
  • Provide information regarding campus resources, services and opportunities
  • Offer an ongoing system of support and encouragement
  • Refer you to the appropriate staff or faculty

Did you know that at UALR, you can…
• Participate in a non-traditional student peer mentoring program to assist you in making the transition to college life?
• Take a math prep course to brush up on basic math skills before tackling algebra?
• Receive assistance with writing papers?
• Test out of an unlimited number of college credit hours?

Sometimes, as a student on campus, you may be…
• Straining your brain trying to remember all the information you need;
• feeling stressed about classes;
• feeling guilty because family responsibilities are going unmet;
• feeling all alone in the struggle to get a degree;
• constantly in a state of panic trying to keep it all together;
• struggling to find enough time to get it all done;
• wondering if it’s all worth it; and/or
• needing someone to tell you that your decision to enter college was the right one.

The staff of the Non-Traditional Student Programs office has been where you are now, and understands how difficult the transition to college life can be. Please come by our office or give us a call.

Cynda Alexander
Non-Traditional Student Programs Coordinator

Office of Campus Life | Donaghey Student Center 216
501.569.3308
email us

Updated 1.11.2012