Adult & Returning Students

This site is designed to provide information about the programs and services offered for adult and returning students and also to provide links to other beneficial sites both on-and off-campus.

Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Adult and Returning Students (OARS) is to encourage lifelong learning and assist adult students prepare for educational, career, and personal success. This program is created to support student efforts as they meet the challenges of school, work, and family life.

What Defines An Adult and Returning Student?

• Married?
• A parent?
• Adult returning to school after a break?
• Balancing the responsibilities of school, work, and family?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then you are part of a strong adult and returning population at UA Fort Smith.