Bear Life

Bear Life at UCA: Your First-Year Success Starts Here

Bear Life is your first-year success team at UCA. It connects you with success coaches, study support, academic workshops, campus resources, and fun opportunities that help you make the most of your first year. You’ll build strong habits, meet new people, earn Bear Life perks along the way, and learn how to navigate college with confidence.
College is a big adventure. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
⭐ Building Your Foundation
Additional Perks for Bear Life Students
- Access to supportive staff during online and in‑person Bear Life Office Hours.
- An introduction to the Bear Bucket List and Bear Experience through the FYE Office.
- Game nights and special events just for Bear Life participants.
- Campus merch and door prizes for attending Bear Life activities.
Bear Life is sponsored by Student Success Services in collaboration with First‑Year Experience, Student Advocacy and Community, Student Transitions, and Living Learning Communities.
Call us at (501) 852-2117, email us at bearlife@uca.edu, or stop by the Student Success & Veterans Resource Center #122 to see us in person.




