Mane Event
Mane Event Orientation Program
Your UAFS 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP–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 UAFS students
What
Required orientation program
When
May–August sessions
Where
UAFS 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 UAFS 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 UAFS 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 UAFS 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 UAFS 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