The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a student membership program established by the Arkansas Alumni Association. Created by students in 2003, this student organization is designed to inspire loyalty, preserve University of Arkansas traditions, and establish the bond between the University of Arkansas students and alumni. Student Alumni members are taught the skills and provided the opportunities to become leaders at the YOU of A. In addition, students who are members of the Student Alumni Association also receive exclusive benefits with local and online merchants including the University Bookstore & Razorback shop where they receive 5% off textbooks and 10% off Razorback merchandise. Student members have access to more than FIFTY Member VIPerks!
Student Alumni Association members value:
- A commitment to student achievement
- The University of Arkansas and its traditions
- Lifelong relationships with students, alumni and friends
SAA Mission Statement
Student Alumni Association members will generate pride and support of the values and traditions of the University of Arkansas while fostering loyalty, commitment, lifelong relationships and communication with the University’s greatest assets, the students and alumni.
Vision Statement
The Student Alumni Association seeks to be a leading student organization committed to the support and outreach of its members, linking them to the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Alumni Association.
Goals
The Student Alumni Association will look to meet a minimum of one of the following three goals when supporting programs and events:
1. To preserve University of Arkansas traditions.
2. To connect University of Arkansas students and alumni.
3. To educate students about the Arkansas Alumni Association.
Current Student Memberships
By joining as a current student, you will receive a special annual rate. Student memberships include involvement opportunities and discounts at local and online merchants.
Current Student Life Memberships
Committing to a current student life membership means your membership will be active for a total of four years (the life of the student’s undergraduate term) and includes membership in the Student Alumni Association. You will receive full student membership perks and involvement opportunities, and you will save money.
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SAA is a great place for students to learn or enhance organizational, professional and personal skills that they can take with them after graduation.
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The Student Alumni Association (S.A.A.) scholarship gets its namesake thanks to the generosity of Student Alumni members across the University of Arkansas campus. Every time a student purchases a membership for the Student Alumni Association, $2 is allocated to the S.A.A. Scholarship Fund. Click here for an application.
Contact us to get more involved at the You of A! saa@uark.edu or 479.575.3510.