Time Out for Tech, the annual visit day that provides high school seniors with a preview of learning and living at Arkansas Tech University, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28, on the ATU campus in Russellville.
All high school seniors graduating in May 2026 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend. Registration is open at www.atu.edu/toft.
Those who prefer to register on the day of the event may do so beginning at 9 a.m. at Tucker Coliseum, 1604 Coliseum Drive on the ATU campus in Russellville.
The opening session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Tucker Coliseum. Sessions and activities will continue until 3 p.m.
Due to forecasts of rain, the organizations and services fair, campus tours and food truck lunch options will be located at Tucker Coliseum. Those aspects of the event were originally scheduled for Hindsman Tower. The organizations and services fair will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Tucker Coliseum concourse. Campus tours will depart from the coliseum from noon-3 p.m. Food trucks will be at the northeast corner of Tucker Coliseum from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The academic fair will continue as planned from 10 a.m.-noon. Time Out for Tech attendees will be directed to their academic fair location at the end of the opening session.
“We invite high school seniors to experience firsthand the supportive, close-knit community that defines our campus,” said Dr. Valerie Breashears, ATU director of admissions. “Time Out for Tech is more than an introduction to ATU. It’s an opportunity for students to envision their future here, connect with future classmates and start building the relationships that will support their success.”
Time Out for Tech attendees will learn about gaining admission to ATU, student housing, meal plans, scholarships, financial aid and campus life. There will be an academic fair that will provide details about each student’s preferred field of study, campus and residence hall tours and photo opportunities with Jerry the Bulldog, ATU campus ambassador.
Learn about applying for admission to Arkansas Tech at www.atu.edu/apply.
