An immersive campus experience
ATU Focus Days are immersive preview experiences on the Arkansas Tech campus. Each academic college hosts a designated day, allowing for students interested in majors from that college to explore their chosen field of study more in depth. Attendees are encouraged to attend the Focus Day that more closely relates to their academic areas of interest, but you're welcome to attend any day that fits your schedule!
Focus Days Dates:
| Thursday, January 30th | College of S.T.E.M. |
| Thursday, February 6th | College of Business & Economic Development |
| Thursday, February 13th | College of Arts & Humanities |
| Thursday, February 20th | College of Education & Health |
| Thursday, February 27th | Inclement Weather Make-Up Date |
Ready to Register?
These events will give you the chance to immerse yourself on the ATU campus and experience what it’s like to be a student first-hand. You’ll get to:
*Guests attending Focus Days will receive free tickets to a Wonder Boys and Golden
Suns basketball game, with the exception of February 6th since there are no Home games*
Sample Schedule for Students
| 10:00 a.m. | Check In |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| 11:10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Academic Experience #1 |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch (on us!) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. | Academic Experience #2 |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | Academic Experience #3 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Additional Experiences (Campus tours, residence hall tours, financial aid support, etc.) |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.* (Optional) |
Student Activities in the Student Union |
| 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.** (Feb. 6th Focus Day will NOT have a basketball game) |
Golden Sun's Basketball Game & Wonder Boy's Basketball Game |
Parents/Guardians, we’re not leaving you out! You’ll get to attend parent-focused sessions discussing:
Sample Schedule for Parents/Guardians
| 10:00 a.m. | Check In |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| 11:10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Parent Panel |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch (on us!) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Session 1: Financing College |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Session 2: Career Planning |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Session 3: Next Steps for Parents |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Additional Experiences (Meet back up with students for campus tours, residence hall tours, financial aid help, etc.) |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.* (Optional) |
Explore Russellville and/or Parent Lounge in Student Union |
| 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.** (Feb. 6th Focus Day will NOT have a basketball game) |
Golden Sun's Basketball Game & Wonder Boy's Basketball Game |
There are multiple Focus Days, all offering a standard schedule of events, but each day will have a primary focus on programs within a specific college. We recommend attending the day that best fits your interest, however, you are welcome to attend ANY Focus Day, regardless of major! Each day will provide a similar experience.
January 30, 2025
Focus on the College of STEM
The College of STEM represents all things science, technology, engineering, and math.
Check out the College of STEM catalog for all majors and academic programs offered
to decide if this is the best Focus Day for you!
February 6, 2025
Focus on the College of Business & Economic Development
The College of Business & Economic Development represents programs in agriculture,
pre-vet, tourism, and business. Check out the College of Business & Economic Development
catalog for all majors and academic programs offered to decide if this is the best
Focus Day for you!
February 13, 2025
Focus on the College of Arts & Humanities
The College of Arts & Humanities represents programs such as history, political science,
communication, creative writing, English, psychology, journalism and so many more.
Check out the College of Arts & Humanities catalog for all majors and academic programs
offered to decide if this is the best Focus Day for you!
February 20, 2025
Focus on the College of Education & Health
The College of Education & Health represents programs like elementary education, nursing,
emergency management, physical education, rehab science, and many others. Check out
the College of Education & Health catalog for all majors and academic programs offered
to decide if this is the best Focus Day for you!
Focus Days are hosted by the Office of Admissions in partnership with each academic college.
For questions, please contact:
Office of Admissions
P: 479-968-0343
E: tech.enroll@atu.edu