University of Central Arkansas

Choosing a place to live is one of the biggest dilemmas that students face when attending college. Whether you are a transfer or returning student, Bernard Hall offers a wonderful, co-ed, community style environment for students with diverse interests.

Why Choose Bernard Hall?
Bernard Hall offers some of the largest double occupancy rooms on campus. Its very active Hall Council sponsors a number of educational and social programs, intramural events, and equipment desired by the residents. Bernard Hall staff aid in the day-to-day needs of the residents as well as provide developmental programming to enhance learning. Bernard Hall has a smaller ratio of students per floor which provides an excellent opportunity for community on each floor. Bernard Hall residents are like family, supporting and befriending everyone who lives there.

What About Security?
Security is a shared responsibility between you and the University. UCA is committed to your safety and Bernard Hall will provide you with an in-hall escort policy and 24-hour access to the UCA Police Department. You should always lock your room and keep your key, not loaning it to anyone else or hiding it somewhere in the building. Report potential security problems to residence hall staff or the police.

Room Decor
Students may personalize their rooms with items from home. Many residents add carpet or rugs, posters, curtains over windows, small tables, lounge chairs, storage units, televisions, computers, stereos, and refrigerators.

Included in Each Room
2 beds, desks with chairs, chest of drawers, nightstands, and closets. All Furniture is movable. Cable TV service, Internet access, and air conditioning/heating is also available.

Included in the Building
24-hour kitchen, vending machines, wheelchair accessible (ground west), furnished lobby, Landscaped courtyard, laundry facilities, ice machine, television lounge, and change machine.

Important Dimensions (in feet)
Room: 13.3' W x 18.5' L
Window: 6' W x 5' L
Mattress: 3' W x 6.3' L

Features of the Hall
Key Access
Air Conditioning
Double Occupancy
Wheelchair Accessible (Ground West)
Smoke Free
Intensive Study Floors

Staffing
A Residence Coordinator, who is a graduate student in the College Student Personnel Services & Administration masters program, lives in an apartment within the building and manages the Hall.

A Resident Assistant, who is an upperclass undergraduate student, lives on each floor. He or she will help the Residence Coordinator with administrative concerns, resolving conflicts, responding to crisis, enforcing University policies and helping residents with personal problems.

The front desk is staffed by Hall Assistants, who are undergraduate students, during the day and visitation hours. They monitor the lobby, act as a resource person, and serve as a receptionist.

Custodians clean common areas daily between 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The maintenance staff repairs routine problems from 8:00am to 4:45pm and is on call for emergencies.

How to Apply to Bernard Hall?
You must first complete an application for housing and make a $100 housing deposit with the Department of Housing and Residence Life. The sooner this is done, the better the chances we have to accommodate your requests.

More Information
Should you have any additional questions concerning Bernard Hall, please contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life at (501) 450-3132, between 8:00AM to 4:30PM: Monday through Friday. Or stop by Bernard Hall Room 201.