Student Life

Student Life 

The North Arkansas College staff believes that activities outside the classroom enrich, supplement, and provide a testing ground for classroom learning. These activities offer opportunities for social growth and for the development of values, appreciations, and insights. The Student Affairs department works with students and faculty to present activities and programs appropriate to the students’ needs. Assistance and guidance will be provided to groups wishing to organize clubs and organizations appropriate to a community college. 

Athletics 

North Arkansas College has six intercollegiate athletic teams plus an e-sports team, all of which are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and subject to that association’s rules and regulations. The Pioneers are men’s basketball, baseball, and Golf. The Lady Pioneers are women’s basketball, softball, and golf. Admission to Northark games is free to Northark students, faculty, and staff. Students must complete at least twelve hours of North Arkansas College course credit and maintain a 2.0 grade point average to compete. 

Community Events 

Throughout the year, the administration and student body offer special events of interest to the public. Concerts, art exhibits, films, lectures, and other social and cultural events in keeping with the community college standards are scheduled. 

Student Center 

North Arkansas College offers Student Centers on both the North and South Campuses, providing spaces for students to connect and socialize. The Weldon Stevenson Student Center on the North Campus is centrally located, featuring the College Grill, vending machines and a spacious common area. On the South Campus, the Bradley Student Center is conveniently situated near Financial Aid, Advising Center, the College Store, and the College Grill. The College Grill serves a variety of options, including sandwiches, soups, and salads, with additional vending machines available in the main hallways. 

The College Store offers convenient access to course materials and essentials. Visit Northark’s website under Campus Life to explore the College Store’s online presence, where you can purchase Pioneer gear, educational tools, supplies, and electronics. Stay updated on announcements and new arrivals by following us on Facebook and Instagram at @northarkbookstore. 

Student Clubs and Organizations 

Membership in student organizations is open to currently enrolled students at North Arkansas College without regard to race, religion, or national origin. The Vice President of Student Affairs has the responsibility of ensuring that anti-discrimination policies are observed by all campus organizations. When any student group wishes to engage in a sustained program and/or use College facilities on a regular basis, an annual registration of the group as an official student organization is required. Once officially recognized, an organization is entitled to all rights and privileges afforded other North Arkansas College organizations. 

Student Leaders  
The student leader and treasurer of a student organization must be a current North Arkansas College student. These offices may not be held by the same person simultaneously. 

Campus Advisors  
Each student organization must have a campus advisor who is a current full-time staff, faculty or administrative professional at North Arkansas College. 

Operational Documents  
Each student organization’s current operational documents (i.e. constitution/bylaws) must be on file with the Office of Student Activities located in the Advising Center. 

Registration and Renewal  
Students are eligible to form new student organizations by following the procedures set forth by the Northark Student Organizations Handbook and the North Arkansas College Student Handbook. Final approval for any new student organization will be determined by the Student Organizations Coordinator. All existing student organizations must register each academic year with Student Affairs in order to maintain official recognition. 

Policy Compliance  
Organizations recognized by the College must follow all college policies and procedures.