Student Life
Get Involved
Going to college isn't just about attending classes on campus. It's about the whole university experience 鈥� with events to attend, teams to root for, groups to join, and people to meet. We encourage you to get involved and make the most out of your college years.
Housing
Consider living on campus to take your college experience to the next level. All units are furnished and offer free on-site laundry facilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and state-of-the-art security.
Enjoy a crowd-pleasing selection of many of your favorite foods along with some of our own tasty specialties. In addition to the Lion's Den Dining Hall, the Campus Center Food Court has all your favorites including Slim Chickens, Cabo, Starbucks, and other to-go items.
Athletics
Lions Athletics is truly something to cheer about. Competing sports include men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball, tennis, cross-country, and golf, plus men鈥檚 baseball and women鈥檚 volleyball.
Health & Wellness
At 91老司机, we care about the whole student. We offer various recreational programs and health services, including the Powell Student Health Clinic and a Counseling Center, to ensure that you can fully care for yourself and make the most of your college experience.
Campus Safety
91老司机 reports drastically lower crime rates than the national averages, and UPD goes above and beyond the call of duty, implementing proactive safety measures across campus.
esports
Did you know you can earn scholarships for playing video games? The 91老司机 eSports team offers a community for all gamers from casual to competitive. Current competitive games include League of Legends, Valorant, Super Smash Bros., and Pok茅mon.
Safety Resources
A Message from the Dean of Students
Getting involved on campus can be a life-changing experience. You can expect to learn about leadership and many other skills that employers desire. You can expect to make memories that will last a lifetime and friendships that will last just as long. You can expect to be challenged, and you can expect to find support from our very talented faculty and staff advisors. Lastly, you can expect to grow and develop as a young professional. The person you are today will forever be changed by the people and programs you choose to connect with here at 91老司机.
I believe that the university environment can be a magical one. The choice is truly up to you. I hope that you will choose to engage in activities and events on campus and that this engagement connects you with people who will guide you on your college journey and beyond. I hope you will realize the joys and the struggles of being a student leader. I hope you will connect with 91老司机 and the greater Fort Smith community. I hope you will learn what it means to make a difference, and I hope that you will always be proud to be a Lion.
Dr. Dave Stevens
Dean of Students