About Affiliate Accounts
Heads up! For the most up to date information and resources, visit the IT Help Portal to browse a full list of services and instructions.
How to Get an Affiliate Account
- Request a University ID: See the information for Academic Affiliates and Non-academic Affiliates for details on how to get started.
- Activate the account: Go to password.uark.edu and use the University ID number provided for the affiliate to complete the account activation.
Academic Affiliates
Academic affiliates include visiting speakers, researchers and faculty.
To request a University ID number, contact the academic unit or the college's administrative office. Date of birth is required.
Non-academic Affiliates
Non-academic affiliates include vendors, contractors, consultants and those with an athletics affiliation.
To request a University ID number, contact the HR partner of the college or department they will be affiliated with and request they be added as a contingent worker in Workday. Date of birth and Social Security number are required.
Wi-Fi Access
A UARK account is not necessary for guests to access the unsecured wireless network UARK Guest Wi-Fi.
Those visiting from eduroam participating institutions can also connect to the eduroam wireless network.