New Intl. Student Arrival Information

Arrival Information

As a newly admitted student planning for your upcoming study time and arrival in the U.S., you may have many questions. International Students and Scholars has prepared a New International Student Information Packet for you.  This packet is designed to help you--from visa basics to the weather in Arkansas. Please take time to carefully read the Information Packet that has been prepared for your corresponding semester start date.

You may also visit The Department of Homeland Security's webpage: Study in the States: http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students and go to "Students" for information on what to do next.
Please plan your arrival to the following airport: Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, AR: http://www.fly-lit.com/

  

fall 2024 SEMESTER

Students must report to Arkansas Tech University at Dean Hall Room 121 by 9am on August 14, 2024 to take part in mandatory student orientation and registration.

Please read the Fall 2024 Welcome Packet
 

spring 2025 SEMESTER

Students must report to Arkansas Tech University at Dean Hall Room 121 by9am on Janaury 8, 2025 to take part in mandatory student orientation and registration.

Please read the Spring 2025 Welcome Packet

 

The following private transportation services are available for transportion from the airport to Russellville:

International Friendship Outreach
Email: ifo.russ.atu@gmail.com    
Website: http://ifoarkansas.org/  
Airport Pickup Form
 
Yellow Cab of Little Rock
Phone number: (501) 222-2222
Website: http://www.yellowcablr.com/
 
Uber from the Little Rock airport: https://www.uber.com/global/en/airports/lit/
 

 

On-Campus Housing

  • Arkansas Tech University requires single students under 21, and with under 60 hours of college work completed, to live on campus in University-owned housing units.
  • All new students beginning Tech should apply for on-campus housing as soon as possible. Housing on-campus fills very quickly. 
  • You can find more information about living on campus at the Residence Life website: https://www.atu.edu/reslife
  • Please see our Housing Frequently Asked Questions