Mane Event
Mane Event Orientation Program
Your Â鶹´«Ã½ Journey Starts Here—and it Starts with a Roar!
Step confidently into college life with Mane Event, the official orientation experience at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, designed exclusively for incoming first-year students. This required program is your gateway to starting strong, building connections, and feeling at home before classes even begin.
Mane Event at a Glance
Who
All incoming Â鶹´«Ã½ students
What
Required orientation program
When
May–August sessions
Where
Â鶹´«Ã½ Campus
Cost
Included with enrollment
Register
What's the Mane Event all about?
Mane Event is more than an orientation—it’s your introduction to life as a Â鶹´«Ã½ Lion. Throughout the experience, you’ll gain the tools, knowledge, and connections you need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
What You'll Do at the Mane Event
- Meet other incoming students
- Connect with faculty and staff
- Explore campus resources
- Attend academic sessions
- Learn about financial aid and support
Your future at the Â鶹´«Ã½ starts with opportunity—and Mane Event delivers.
Families are Part of the Pride
We offer sessions specifically for family members and supporters.
- Financial Aid
- Campus Safety & Police
- Counseling & Health Services
- FERPA & privacy
Your support plays a big role in your student's success!
Bonus: Win a Scholarship
All registered students who attend will be entered for a chance to win scholarships simply by participating in orientation.
Don't miss your moment!
This is where connections are made, confidence is built, and your journey as a Â鶹´«Ã½ Lion truly begins.
See the Mane Event in Action
Watch this video to get a glimpse of the Mane Event experience and hear from students and families.
Get Started
Registration
Your journey at the Â鶹´«Ã½ starts with Mane Event—now it’s time to claim your spot. Choose the 2026 session that fits your schedule and get ready to step into your Lion experience:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Friday, June 19, 2026
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
Student Schedule
8:30-9 a.m.
Check-In
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
9-9:40 a.m.
Welcome
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center - Reynolds Room
9:50-11:20 a.m.
Academic College Sessions
Various locations on campus
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Engagement & Resource Lunch
Recreation & Wellness Center (RAWC)
12:40-2:15 p.m.
Campus Quest
Boreham Library & Health Science Building
2:20-2:45 p.m.
Design Your First Six Weeks
Boreham Library & Health Science Building
Guest Schedule
8:30-9 a.m.
Check-In
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
9-9:40 a.m.
Welcome
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center - Reynolds Room
9:50-11:20 a.m.
Academic College Sessions
Various locations on campus
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Engagement & Resource Lunch
Recreation & Wellness Center (RAWC)
12:40-1:20 p.m.
Financial Aid
Health Science - Weidman
1:20-2:45 p.m.
Student Support & What's Next
Health Science - Weidman