Services for Students
International Students and Scholars
The International and Multicultural Students and Scholars Office provides support services designed to enrich the college experience for multicultural and international students. The office provides the opportunity for cultural exchange and aids in helping all ATU students develop global competence to appreciate cultural differences.
The office offers a wide range of services for international students, including orientation, immigration updates, cross-cultural programming, and other support services necessary to ease the transition of international students into the U.S. culture.
For more information, please visit: www.atu.edu/imsso
Veterans Benefits
Arkansas Tech University is approved by the State Approving Agency (SAA) as a school whereby eligible veterans and veterans’ beneficiaries may use educational benefits while working toward a degree. Eligible students should contact the Office of Veteran Services to obtain information regarding school attendance under the following programs: Title 38, Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill®(GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/; Title 38, Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty; Title 38, Chapter 32, Veterans Educational Assistance Program; Title 38, Chapter 35, Survivors and Dependents Education; and Title 10, Chapter 1606, Montgomery GI Bill® for Selective Reserves.
All students must be working toward a degree and should follow the curriculum outline for their objectives, since only specific courses may be applied toward VA certification and graduation. Enrollment certification will not be sent to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs until the person applying for veteran’s benefits has been admitted to the University and prior credit evaluated. Students must request certification for each term to be certified and are responsible for notifying the certifying official of any changes in enrollment status or eligibility. Veterans may be given placement credit for prior military training by providing an official military transcript or DD-214.
All active duty military service persons and veterans eligible under the GI Bill® as determined by the VA who are classified as "out-of-state" for tuition purposes shall receive a waiver of out-of-state tuition charges. Arkansas Tech University complies with Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act. For additional information, please contact the Office of Veteran Services. See also "In-State Tuition for Military Personnel, Veterans and Dependents" in the Fees and Expenses section of this catalog.
The Office of Veteran Services is located in the Doc Bryan Student Services, Suite 104. Students may stop by the Office of Veteran Services or call (479) 968-0445 if they have questions or need assistance in applying for their benefits.
Health Services
Recognizing that optimum health is essential to effective learning, the university maintains health services available to all students and employees. The Health and Wellness Center, located in Doc Bryan 119, provides confidential treatment of minor injuries and illnesses through a well-equipped facility and within the scope and practice of the nursing staff. The nurses make appropriate referrals to local health care providers when necessary.
Services are free to students through their health and wellness fee, and labs are additional costs billed to the student account. No fees are collected at the time of service. Employees pay a small visit fee for appointments, and this fee is charged to the employee account. The university assumes no financial responsibility for student and employee care other than that provided by the Health and Wellness Center. Students and employees are urged to carry their own health insurance for off-campus health services as needed.
In addition to clinical services, a wide range of health promotion and educational programs are provided in a variety of campus settings.
Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm year round. Patients are strongly encouraged to make appointments; however, walk-in appointments are available Monday - Friday on a first call or walk-in basis.
The Health Services staff can be contacted by phone at 479-968-0329. More information is available at www.atu.edu/hwc.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides free counseling, consultation, and outreach to the Arkansas Tech University community. The counseling staff is committed to promoting the educational mission of the university by working with the campus community to establish and maintain healthy behavior patterns that enhance learning and personal development. The range of services provided includes personal counseling for students in individual, couples, or group sessions. The staff provides consultations to students, parents, staff, and faculty. Presentations and outreach programming are scheduled throughout the year and are available upon request.
Services are provided Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm year round. Counseling Services is staffed by licensed counselors and a wellness case manager trained to provide professional counseling and case management services. For additional information, please visit the Health and Wellness Center in Doc Bryan 119 or call 479-968-0389.
For more information, please visit: www.atu.edu/hwc/counselingservices/
Disability Services for Students
The Office of Disability Services (DS) facilitates reasonable accommodations in programs, services, and activities to enable students with disabilities access to the same opportunities as their peers. Disability Services staff make accommodation determinations based on documentation provided by the student, including medical and psychological evaluations. Students must self-identify through an application process and meet with a Disability Services staff member for determination and facilitation of reasonable and appropriate accommodations. For information on registering with the Disability Services office or to make an appointment with a staff member, please call (479) 968-0302, TTY: (479) 964-3290, email at disabilities@atu.edu, or stop by the office located in the Doc Bryan Student Services Building, Suite 141. An online application for services can be found at www.atu.edu/disabilities/
Testing Center
Testing Services administers standardized and institutional examinations including the ACT, ACCUPLACER, Miller Analogies Test, PRAXIS, TEAS, and credit by examination (CLEP). Testing Services is located in Doc Bryan, Suite 211. Students may contact testing center staff via phone (479) 968-0308, or via email: utds@atu.edu. Tests that require payment through Arkansas Tech University may be paid by credit card in the Testing Services office, and cash payments may be accepted in the Office of Student Accounts, Brown Hall, Suite 241. For additional information regarding testing schedules, students may visit www.atu.edu/testing.
Center for Academic Advising and Career Development
Rothwell Building, Suite 107
(479) 964-0843
Arkansas Tech University’s Center for Academic Advising and Career Development, which in encompasses Sturgis Academic Advising Center and Norman Career Services, is committed to empowering students to develop the insights, experiences, and connections to forge personally meaningful academic and careers pathways—regardless of their backgrounds, lived-experiences, voices, and perspectives—in which their values, interests, and work align.
Sturgis Academic Advising Center
The Sturgis Academic Advising Center (AAC) within the Center for Academic Advising and Career Development provides academic and career advising to all first-time entering freshmen. Professional academic and career advisors in the AAC continue to advise freshmen (excluding Professional Studies, Honors, and Associates seeking only students) into the semester they will earn approximately sixty (60) credit hours. Academic and career advisors also meet with newly admitted transfer and returning students who have earned less than 50 credit hours or who need additional guidance in selecting a major. All newly admitted transfer and returning students who have earned more than 60 hours are advised through the academic department of their major. Students seeking only an associate degree are advised by the appropriate academic department after their first advising appointment with the AAC. Students seeking only the Associate of Arts in General Education continue to be advised by the AAC. Students are required to meet with an advisor each semester to select classes for the upcoming semester. Advisors also serve as a resourse for students who want to know more about a particular major or are having difficulty with a class. Staff in the Center are here to be a resource for students and the campus community.
Norman Career Services
The mission of Norman Career Services (NCS) is to empower ATU undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni with the skills, knowledge, experiences, and connections to be successful in their futures. NCS believes career development is a vehicle for equalizing social capitals concerning access, equity, and social justice in society. Students are supported in a process of discovering and refining their strengths, choosing a major, outlining a career path, and gaining professional experience — from developing a professional resume, to meeting industry insiders, to applying to graduate school. We envision every graduate is equipped to build the future they want. Our three pillars for learning and growing are as followed:
1.) Professional Development: Students explore different industries, learn about career and life options, attend workshops, and network with industry leaders.
2.) Networking: A community of professionals both inside and outside of ATU giving students an understanding and insight into real-world challenges and opportunities.
3.) Graduate School & Fellowship Counseling: Individualized, tailored counseling assisting students in exploring their interests, clarify their goals, and strategize for success.
Office of Events
Arkansas Tech University offers a centralized office to both external and internal users for scheduling events, camps, and conferences. The Office of Events is the primary point of contact for all departments, groups, and individuals who are interested in reserving the use of facilities on the Arkansas Tech campus. By centralizing the reservation process, we are able to provide efficient and effective service for scheduling an event.
The Office of Events works with students, faculty, administrative staff and external customers to reserve space on campus for their events and to plan all camps and conferences. This office reserves the most appropriate space for each event based on location, anticipated attendance, and time of year and day. This office also maintains the University Master Calendar.
As of January 2, 2018, Arkansas Tech utilizes Ad Astra Scheduler for all space reservations on campus. Please use Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser. For more information or to schedule an event, go to www.atu.edu/events/
Textbook Brokers at ATU
Your campus bookstore is located in the Doc Bryan Building. Textbook Brokers carries all required course materials, including textbooks. Here, you can buy, rent, or digitally download most titles. The Bookstore has a large selection of Tech gear and apparel. School supplies, electronics, and graduation regalia are also available.
Textbook Refund Guidelines
The Bookstore will issue full refunds in the original form of payment for textbooks purchased at the Bookstore if returned in the original condition, with an original receipt and within the first week of classes. Within 30 days of the first day of classes, textbooks will be refunded with an original receipt and with a valid proof of add/drop.
BuyBack/Rental Return Information
The Bookstore will buy back some textbooks at any point during the semester. Rentals are due at the end of each semester they are issued, on the Friday after finals end.
Please visit our website at https://www.atu.edu/bookstore for the most up-to-date information about the bookstore.
Traffic Regulations
By authority of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with Legislative Act 328, 1967, Arkansas Tech University requires all members of the faculty, staff, student body and classified personnel to register motor vehicles which they own or operate on the ATU campus or on lands controlled by the University. All registrants shall abide by all traffic and parking regulations as outlined by a printed pamphlet available in the Department of Public Safety office located at 1508 North Boulder Avenue, or online at https://www.atu.edu/psafe/docs/ParkingMap2014.pdf.
Registration of vehicles shall be accomplished at the time of regular registration for the fall, spring or summer semesters. Vehicles can be registered by following these steps:
- Log in to OneTech (http://onetech.atu.edu).
- Go to the “Personal Information” channel located on the welcome page.
- Click on the link “Purchase Parking Permit,” and follow the instructions to purchase a permit.
Individuals will need to know the make and model of their vehicle as well as their license plate number in order to complete the process listed above. Students may purchase permits with a credit card, a debit card or post the charge to their student account. Faculty and staff may purchase their permit online with a credit card or a debit card. Those purchasing their hangtags using a credit or debit card will receive an e-mail confirming their purchase. Once the parking permit is purchased, faculty, staff and students will have an opportunity to print a temporary parking permit to be displayed on their vehicle dashboard until the permanent one arrives in 7-to-10 business days.
All vehicles on ATU campus are required to register and display a current parking permit. Parameters for the operation and parking of motor vehicles may be viewed on the campus map available at the Department of Public Safety. Vehicles are defined as any self-propelled vehicle having two or more wheels.
Permits are valid from August 15th one year through August 15th of the next year. Permits must be displayed by hanging on the rear view mirror so the number can be read through the front windshield from the outside; they may not be taped on the vehicle or laid on the dash or seat. These permits can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Permits are the responsibility of the purchaser and must be removed prior to sale or transfer of the vehicle, upon termination of employment, or withdrawal from the University. Only one permit per individual can be purchased unless the prior permit was lost or stolen. The reported lost or stolen permit will be invalid. There is no refund for permit cost. The registration fee, penalties, and fines are published in the ATU parking map.
Temporary parking permits are available at the Department of Public Safety for faculty, staff, and students who have misplaced their parking permit.