About University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a public university in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is part of the University of Arkansas System and serves students in western Arkansas and the surrounding region. The campus offers a mix of undergraduate and career-focused education in an urban setting.
UAFS offers a range of associate, bachelor's, and selected graduate programs through its academic colleges. The university is known for applied learning, workforce-oriented programs, and strong ties to the regional community and employers. Students can study in areas such as business, education, health-related fields, technology, and the liberal arts.
- Public university serving the Fort Smith region and western Arkansas
- Part of the University of Arkansas System with a career-oriented mission
- Applied learning focus with programs tied to regional workforce needs
- Transfer and CLEP credit are evaluated through official university policies
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission