EACC’s New Student Orientation required for first-time students

First-time incoming students at East Arkansas Community College are required to attend the 2022 new student orientation.

Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 9 and 10, on EACC’s campus in Forrest City.

Students will choose to attend one of the orientation sessions.

Hours for orientation will be Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon, with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m., and Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., with check-in beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Each orientation session will begin with check-in at the EACC Fine Arts Center.

Topics covered in new student orientation will include campus safety and fall class plans, the registration process, advising and testing, financial aid and scholarships, degree and certificate programs, career planning, the admissions process, various student support services and programs, EACC catalog and student handbook, library services, information about purchasing books, technology, student activities and general campus life. Students will be introduced to EACC personnel, resources, programs and services.

Students are encouraged to register for orientation online by visiting EACC.edu. Click on the MYEACC link located at the top of the webpage and then select the “New Student Orientation” image to complete the online form. Advising and registration services for students will be available following orientation sessions.

Registration for EACC’s fall semester is underway and classes begin on Monday, Aug. 22.

For more information, visit EACC.edu, call 870-633-4480, ext. 370, or email recruitment@eacc.edu.