Arkansas Tech Parents and Families

05/06/2026

We know when your student is here, you’re trusting us with something important! That’s why campus safety is at the heart of everything we do. 💚

From 24/7 public safety to our well-equipped campus our focus is creating an environment where students feel safe and supported during their college experience.

Have questions about campus safety resources? Check out our latest video to learn more! 👇

03/31/2026

Is your student thinking about taking summer classes? Financial Aid Guidance for Summer 2026 is listed below:

The Arkansas Tech University Office of Financial Aid will start packaging aid for summer 2026 soon. Current ATU students will receive an e-mail award notice showing their eligibility shortly after they register for summer classes. The 2025-26 FAFSA will be used to award summer aid.

Even students who think they have used all of their 2025-26 aid in fall 2025 and spring 2026 may still be eligible for summer aid. Contact the ATU Office of Financial Aid at (479) 968-0399 or [email protected] to inquire about summer eligibility.

Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours undergraduate/5 hours graduate) to be eligible for student loans in the summer. Summer aid will only pay for classes that go toward a student's major and in which they are enrolled in as of 5 p.m. June 2, 2026. No additional aid will be given for classes after this date.

Students should always check with the ATU Office of Financial Aid if they plan to add or drop a class as this could affect their aid eligibility.

Students must complete the 2026-27 FAFSA to receive aid for fall 2026 and spring 2027. Students who have not already completed the 2026-27 FAFSA should do so as soon as possible.

Contact the ATU Office of Financial Aid at (479) 968-0399 or [email protected] for more information or to discuss aid eligibility.

02/18/2026

Do you know a student attending ATU as a freshman this fall? Let them know there are still scholarships available! 💰 Accept your scholarship or apply for admission to secure funding for your future.

Please visit www.atu.edu/scholarships/freshman-academic.php for more information.

01/29/2026

Thursday morning campus condition update from PSafe below:

01/28/2026

Virtual again tomorrow .. see the official release below.

Short version: the parking lots and the roads on campus are still hazardous due to the winter weather. We'll be virtual again on Thursday, Jan. 29. Formal communication below, but you probably have it memorized by now.

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Due to the condition of the roads on campus and in the surrounding areas, Arkansas Tech University campuses in Russellville and Ozark will operate virtually on Thursday, Jan. 29, in order to provide for the safety of students, faculty and staff.

Students should check Blackboard and e-mail for assignments and other information from their faculty members.

Essential in-person operations, including food service, public safety and facilities management, will remain available in order to serve residential students on the Russellville campus.

Other staff members on the ATU campuses in Russellville and Ozark as well as at Arkansas Tech Career Center will be available remotely.

01/28/2026

Wednesday campus condition update from PSafe:

01/27/2026

Reminder about the dining hall hours of operation. Tomorrow’s schedule will be coming soon.

01/27/2026

Virtual again tomorrow ... fingers crossed things will thaw out and get us back on campus and in the classroom real soon.

(Pardon us if this sounds familiar.)

Due to the condition of the roads on campus and in the surrounding areas, Arkansas Tech University campuses in Russellville and Ozark will operate virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in order to provide for the safety of students, faculty and staff.

Students should check Blackboard and e-mail for assignments and other information from their faculty members.

Essential in-person operations, including food service, public safety and facilities management, will remain available in order to serve residential students on the Russellville campus.

Other staff members on the ATU campuses in Russellville and Ozark as well as at Arkansas Tech Career Center will be available remotely.

01/27/2026

The sun may be shining, but the roads and walkways are still an issue.

01/25/2026

Stay safe. Stay warm. Campus closed tomorrow. See below:

Due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, all campuses of Arkansas Tech University will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.

There will be no in-person classes, no virtual classes and no virtual operations. Some essential operations, including food service, public safety and facilities management, will remain available in order to serve residential students on the Russellville campus.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to check arkansastechnews.com as well as local media outlets for any further updates regarding weather-related closings at Arkansas Tech.