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FIND YOUR It’s okay to be untamed. To push boundaries and ask hard questions. What you learn here will help you find purpose as you pursue your passions with confidence. You’ll discover opportunities that you never knew existed, solve important problems and make your place in the world.
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PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN ARIZONA AND #60 IN THE NATION — U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2017
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ONE OF THE
TOP COLLEGES THAT PAYS YOU BACK
— PRINCETON REVIEW, 2016 & 2017
BEST
COLLEGE IN ARIZONA — FORBES, 2016
GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND ABOVE EXPECTATIONS
SEE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
100% ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
BUILD CRUCIAL SKILLS LIKE…
100% Engagement is our signature student experience that gives you the opportunity
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to align your studies with your interests and gain valuable skills to address important
Learn to work effectively with others
challenges outside of the classroom. Every engagement experience is as unique as you are. For example, you may choose to
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PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING Leverage your curiosity to solve problems
intern with a Fortune 500 company, volunteer to study poverty within the community, participate in an archeological dig in Egypt or conduct Alzheimer’s research alongside
COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK
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leading scientists. For every Engaged Learning Experience you complete, you’ll earn an
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Manage people and moving parts of a project
official notation on your academic transcript — a formal recognition of all your hard work to go above and beyond to gain expertise in your field. No wonder 92% of employers rate UA students as having the skills needed to immediately succeed on the job.* That’s nearly 70% higher than the national average.
BUILD COMPETENCIES IN AREAS LIKE…
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INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY Think differently to address challenges
>> go.arizona.edu/engagement
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*According to a UA Career Services Employer Satisfaction Survey
PROFESSIONALISM Hone your professional etiquette and expertise
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GLOBAL AND INTERCULTURAL COMPREHENSION Gain a global perspective and appreciation of other cultures
ENGAGED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT NOTATION
CAREER MARKETABILITY
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COLLEGES + DEGREES OFFERED We offer more than 100 majors to suit all interests. And if you’re unsure about what you’d like to major in, we’ll work with you to discover your passions and unleash your potential. >> go.arizona.edu/degreesearch
Beyond our 100+ majors, we have even more academic offerings in the form of minors, double majors, double degrees and dual degrees. A minor is a secondary field of study to your major. It may complement your major, or it may be in a completely different academic field that you find personally interesting. A double major means you complete the academic requirements for two different undergraduate degree programs. Students can double major in fields that offer the same degree type (BA, BS, BFA, BSB). If you want to double major but the academic fields offer different degree types (BA, BS, BFA, BSB), you can earn a double degree. A dual degree results in two degrees — typically a bachelor’s and a master’s. A dual degree typically shortens your time of study by one year, which is why they are also known as 3+2 programs. Some of the most popular programs include MBA, law and pharmacy.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE + LIFE SCIENCES Agribusiness Economics
and Management (BS) Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering (MS, Ph.D.) Agricultural and
Resource Economics (MS) Agricultural Education (MS, MAE) Agricultural Technology
Management and Education (BS) Animal and Biomedical
Industries (BS, MS) Animal Sciences (BS, MS, Ph.D.) Biosystems Engineering (BS) Environmental and Water
Resource Economics (BS)
Family Studies and Human
Development (BS) Food Safety (BS) Microbiology (BS, MS, Ph.D.) Natural Resources (BS, MS, Ph.D.) Nutritional Sciences (BS, MS, Ph.D.) Plant Pathology (MS, Ph.D.) Plant Science (MS, Ph.D.) Plant Sciences (BS) Retailing and Consumer
Sciences (BS) Soil, Water and Environmental
Science (MS, Ph.D.) Sustainable Plant Systems (BS)
Environmental Science (BS)
Veterinary Science (BS)
Family and Consumer
Water, Society and Policy (MS)
Sciences (MS, Ph.D.)
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Architecture (BArch, MArch, MS)
Planning (MS)
Heritage Conservation (GC)
Real Estate Development (MRED)
Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Sustainable Built
Environments (BSSBE)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Counseling (MA) Early Childhood Education (BAE) Educational Leadership
(EdS, EdD, MEd)
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Educational Leadership
and Policy (Ph.D.) Educational Psychology
(MA, Ph.D.)
Elementary Education (BAE)
Rehabilitation (Ph.D.)
Higher Education (MA, Ph.D.)
School Psychology (EdS, Ph.D.)
Language, Reading and
Special Education (MA, Ph.D.)
Culture (EdD, EdS, MA, Ph.D.)
Special Education and
Literacy, Learning and
Leadership (BS)
Systems and Industrial
Engineering (Ph.D.) Systems Engineering (BS, MS)
Optical Sciences
and Engineering (BS)
Teaching and Teacher
ELLER COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT Accounting (BSBA, MAc, MS, Ph.D.)
Entrepreneurship (BSBA)
Business Administration
Finance (BSBA, MS, Ph.D.)
Business Economics (BSBA)
and Geophysical Engineering (MS, MEng, Ph.D.)
Rehabilitation (BSE) Education (MA, MEd, Ph.D.)
(BSBA, MBA)
Mining, Geological
Management (MS, Ph.D.) Management Information
Business Management (BSBA)
Systems (BSBA, MS, Ph.D.)
Cybersecurity (MS)
Marketing (BSBA, MS, Ph.D.)
Economics (MA, Ph.D.)
Operations Management (BSBA)
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Art (MFA)
Music (BA, MM, DMA, Ph.D.)
Art and Visual Culture
Music Education (BMu)
Education (BFA, MA) Art History (BA, MA) Art History and Education (Ph.D.) Dance (BFA, MFA) Film and Television (BA, BFA)
Musical Theatre (BFA) Performance (BMu) Studio Art (BA, BFA) Theatre Arts (BA, MFA) Theatre Production (BFA)
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES Africana Studies (BA)
Russian (BA, MA)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Classics (BA, MA)
Second Language Learning and
Aerospace Engineering
East Asian Studies (BA, MA, Ph.D.)
(BS, MS, Ph.D.) Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering (MS, Ph.D.) Architectural Engineering (BS) Biomedical Engineering (BS) Biosystems Engineering (BS) Chemical Engineering
(BS, MS, Ph.D.) Civil Engineering (BS) Civil Engineering and Engineering
Mechanics (MS, MEng, Ph.D.) Electrical and Computer
Engineering (BS, MS, Ph.D.)
Engineering Management
(BS, MS) Environmental Engineering
(BS, MS, Ph.D.) Industrial Engineering (BS, MS) Innovation, Sustainability and
French (BA, MA) German Studies (BA, MA) Italian (BA)
Educational Technology (MA) Spanish (BA, MA, Ph.D.) Transcultural German
Studies (Ph.D.) World Literature (BA)
Religious Studies (BA)
Entrepreneurship (MEng) Materials Science and
Engineering (BSMSE, MS, Ph.D.) Mechanical Engineering
(BS, MS, Ph.D.) Mining Engineering (BS)
JAMES E. ROGERS COLLEGE OF LAW Indigenous Governance (MPS)
Law (BA, JD, LLM)
Indigenous Peoples Law
Legal Studies (MLS)
and Policy (LLM, SJD) International Economic Law
and Policy (LLM, SJD)
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COLLEGES OF LETTERS, ARTS + SCIENCE
Chemistry (BA, BS, MA, MS, Ph.D.)
Medical Physics (PSM)
General Studies (BGS)
Computer Science (BA, BS,
Middle School Mathematics (MA)
Global Studies (BA)
Ecology and Evolutionary
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Cellular and Molecular
Medicine (MS, Ph.D.) Clinical Translation
Science (MS, Ph.D.)
MS, Ph.D.) Biology (BA, BS, MS, Ph.D.)
Immunobiology (MS, Ph.D.)
Economic Geology (PSM)
Medical Pharmacology (MS, Ph.D.)
Environmental Hydrology
Medicine (MD) Physiology (BSHS)
and Water Resources (BS) Geosciences (BS, MS, Ph.D.) Hydrology (MS, Ph.D.) Hydrometeorology (MS, Ph.D.)
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Mathematics (BA, BS, MA, MS, Ph.D.)
Nursing (BSN, MS, DNP, Ph.D.)
COLLEGE OF OPTICAL SCIENCES Optical Sciences (MS, Ph.D.) Optical Sciences and
Photonic Communications
Engineering (MS)
Engineering (BS)
MEL + ENID ZUCKERMAN COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Biostatistics (MS, Ph.D.) Environmental Health
Sciences (MS, Ph.D.)
Health Behavior Health
Promotion (MSPH, Ph.D.) Public Health (BS, MPH, DrPH)
American Indian Studies
(BA, MA, Ph.D.)
Astronomy (BS, MS, Ph.D.) Atmospheric Sciences (MS, Ph.D.) Audiology (AuD) Biochemistry (BA, BS, MS, Ph.D.)
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and Cellular Biology (MS, Ph.D.)
Science (BS) Physics (BA, BS, MS, Ph.D.) Planetary Sciences (MS, Ph.D.) Psychology (BA, MA, Ph.D.) Psychological Science (BS) Speech, Language and Hearing
Sciences (BS, MS, Ph.D.)
Geographic Information Systems
Technology (BS, MS) Geography (BA, BS, MA, Ph.D.)
Anthropology and Linguistics
Government and Public Policy
(MA, Ph.D.)
(MA, Ph.D.)
Arabic (BA)
History (BA, MA, Ph.D.)
Care, Health and Society (BS)
Human Language Technology (MS)
Communication (BA, MA, Ph.D.)
Human Rights (MA –
Creative Writing (BA, MFA)
Economics (BA) Biochemistry and Molecular
Neuroscience and Cognitive
Anthropology (BA, BS, MA, Ph.D.)
Development Practice (MDP)
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Biology (BS, MS, Ph.D.)
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL + BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Criminal Justice Studies (BS)
Epidemiology (MS, Ph.D.)
Molecular and Cellular
English (BA, MA, Ph.D.) English as a Second Language (MA)
beginning spring ’18) Information (MS, Ph.D.) Information Science and Arts (BA) Information Science
and eSociety (BA) Information Science and
Technology (BS)
Bioinformatics (BS)
Environmental Studies (BA)
International Security (MA)
Biology (BS)
Gender and Women's Studies
Journalism (BA, MA)
(BA, MA, Ph.D.)
Judaic Studies (BA)
Philosophy (BA, MA, Ph.D.)
Latin American Studies (BA, MA)
Philosophy, Politics, Economics
Law (BA) Library and Information Science (MA) Linguistics (BA, MA, Ph.D.) Mexican American Studies
(BA, MS, Ph.D.) Middle Eastern and North African
Studies (BA, MA, Ph.D.) Persian and Iranian
Studies (MA, Ph.D.)
and Law (BA) Political Science (BA) Public Administration (MPA) Public Management and
Policy (BS, MPP) Rhetoric, Composition and the
Teaching of English (MA, Ph.D.) Sociology (BA, MA, Ph.D.) Urban and Regional
Development (BS)
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Pharmacy (PharmD) Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS, Ph.D.)
Pharmacology and Toxicology
(MS, Ph.D.)
GRADUATE COLLEGE The UA offers more than 100 doctorate programs, 140 master’s programs, and 80 research and training centers and institutes, including over 15 officially designated graduate interdisciplinary programs. Graduate certificate programs are also available, providing an opportunity to enhance your studies and professional training. Many of our programs are top-ranked in the country, enabling you to work with leading researchers in your chosen field. Explore Graduate College opportunities at >> grad.arizona.edu/programs.
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FINANCIAL PEACE OF MIND With our GUARANTEED TUITION PLAN, you earn your degree with peace of mind because your tuition rate and mandatory fees won’t change for eight consecutive semesters. >> go.arizona.edu/student-fees
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85%
OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID
FUNDING YOUR UA EDUCATION STEP
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APPLY TO THE UA TODAY
STEP
>> go.arizona.edu/apply
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Interested in getting a job once school starts? Check out the Handshake
Provide your SAT and/or ACT test scores along with your UA application by
career management tool for student jobs on and off campus, internships
May 1, 2018 and we’ll automatically consider you for merit scholarships.
and other opportunities. >> go.arizona.edu/handshake
OCTOBER 2017
If you qualified for Federal Work-Study, after completing the FAFSA, the
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will send you instructions on
needed to apply for financial aid, work-study, grants and many scholarships.
finding a job that fits the work-study criteria.
FAFSA Opens: October 1, 2017 UA PRIORITY FILING DATE: March 1, 2018 UA SCHOOL CODE: 001083 >> fsaid.ed.gov
PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SEMESTER
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ONCE YOU ARE A WILDCAT Ensure you meet your renewal responsibilities and remain in good academic standing in order to maintain your financial aid. See the Office
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AFTER YOU ARE ADMITTED TO THE UA Commit to the UA by logging into the Next Steps Center to pay your
of Scholarships and Financial Aid website for the terms and conditions of scholarship renewals and how to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. >> go.arizona.edu/financial-aid
enrollment fee and sign up for New Student Orientation. >> go.arizona.edu/next-steps Sign into your Bursar’s account via UAccess to complete your Financial Aid Authorization. Respond promptly to any request by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, including any to-dos, notices or holds on your account.
Get an estimated cost of attendance by using our online Net Price Calculator. >> go.arizona.edu/price-calculator
>> go.arizona.edu/uaccess Have questions about financial aid at the UA? The Office of Scholarships and Explore Scholarship Universe for additional scholarship opportunities. Scholarship Universe is a one-of-a-kind website for UA students that has provided millions of dollars in funding to Wildcats.
Financial Aid is here to help. >> go.arizona.edu/financial-aid | 520.621.1858
>> go.arizona.edu/scholarship-universe
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CAMPUS LIFE Sure, you’ll go to class. You’ll work hard and study lots. But you’ll also create unforgettable memories that you’ll cherish for the rest of your life. There are many ways to get involved on campus. The UA’s diverse Greek community offers fraternity and sorority members countless academic, leadership and service learning opportunities. In addition, the Associated Students of the UA, better known as ASUA, is the University’s official student governing body that offers 600+ student clubs and organizations. You’ll also have the chance to cheer on UA student athletes surrounded by a few thousand of your closest friends in the ZonaZoo, one of the largest and loudest student cheering sections in the nation. The UA has 17 different NCAA Division I sports teams, including the nationally renowned men’s basketball team — repeatedly one of the top-ranked basketball programs in the country. When a three-point shot is all net, there’s no better place to be than in the ZonaZoo. >> go.arizona.edu/get-involved >> go.arizona.edu/greek
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HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE You’ll be proud to call one of our beautiful 23 on-campus residence halls your home away from home. You’ll form lasting friendships and become part of a strong community while living in the heart of all the excitement our campus has to offer. More than 70% of first-year freshmen live on campus and it’s easy to see why. On average, students who live on campus during their freshman year have a GPA that’s over 8% higher than those who live off campus. >> go.arizona.edu/housing
CAMPUS RECREATION CENTER Our Student Recreation Center is one of the nation’s best. You’ll find top-of-the-line exercise equipment, rock climbing walls, racquetball courts, group fitness classes, a sparkling pool and so much more. Through Outdoor Adventures, you can participate in exciting excursions like scuba classes, nighttime hikes and kayaking trips. >> go.arizona.edu/rec
LET’S EAT At some point throughout the day you’ll need to refuel. Utilizing one of the Arizona Student Unions Meal Plans can save you money every time you eat on campus. Get your fill at tasty spots like Cactus Grill, Papa John’s Pizza, IQ Fresh, Panda Express and NRich Urban Market, which was recently recognized by the National Association of College & University Food Services for its delicious and nutritious offerings. We only have one word for you: yum. >> go.arizona.edu/union
GET SUPPORT We want Wildcats to succeed. That’s why you’ll find countless student support resources across campus. From the Think Tank, where you’ll find free and fee-based tutoring, to UA BookStores, where you can buy and sell textbooks, there’s no shortage of people committed to helping you succeed throughout your college career. >> go.arizona.edu/academic-support
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VISIT The smell of freshly cut grass on the Mall. The sight of historic red brick buildings. The feeling of warm Arizona sunshine. There are some things that can only be experienced firsthand. Our campus is one of them. Visit once, and you’ll never want to leave. >> go.arizona.edu/visit-campus
CLASS CATS Get a unique opportunity to really see what it’s like to attend the UA by going to class with a current student. Get to know your student host, ask questions about campus life and get an insider’s perspective during your time attending an actual college class. Class Cats are scheduled by request only. Availability of subjects, dates and times
ARIZONA EXPERIENCE
cannot be guaranteed. To reserve your spot in a Class Cats, call 520.621.3641.
Learn about academics and student life with an all-day interactive, conference-style event. This is your chance to find out about everything from financial aid to residence life. Bring your family and enjoy lunch on us at an on-campus eatery of your choice. Upcoming Arizona Experience dates for the 2017/2018 academic year: November 4
March 24
January 27
April 28
VIRTUAL TOUR Wherever you are in the world, you can experience the UA without leaving home. Take a virtual tour to get a glimpse of our beautiful campus, learn about our unique history and become familiar with our world-class academic offerings. >> go.arizona.edu/virtual-tour
February 19
>> go.arizona.edu/az-experience
CAMPUS AMBASSADOR TOURS
TUCSON
Discover life at the UA through the eyes of a current student by taking a tour led by a
Tucson is alive with adventure. It is home to countless museums, cultural centers,
Campus Ambassador. Learn about our history, academics and student life, plus take a
historic landmarks and some of the country’s best eateries. From year-round
walking tour of campus. Be ready to ask any and all questions you’ve ever wondered
outdoor adventures to one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, a rich culture offers
about what it’s like to attend the UA.
something for everyone. Enjoy activities like hiking, biking and rock climbing, plus
>> go.arizona.edu/ambassador-tours
plenty of poolside sunshine. And when you need an escape from city life, Mount Lemmon is just a short, scenic drive away. >> visittucson.org
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APPLY >> go.arizona.edu/apply
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:
1. SUBMITTED APPLICATION AT >> go.arizona.edu/apply
WHEN YOU APPLY TO THE UA, YOU’LL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED FOR MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Official ACT and/or SAT test scores must be submitted to qualify for awards. Providing test scores (ACT and/or SAT) are necessary for our highest awards. Final transcripts are required for merit and honors verification.
CORE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES FOR FRESHMEN
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4 years of English
PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE
3 years of lab science
Remember, core GPA and test scores aren’tof everything. 4 years English We do a comprehensive
review and consider your course load, community involvement and extracurricular 4 years of mathematics
activities. You can also use our optional 500-word personal statement to tell us about 3 years of lab science the things that don’t show up on your application. 2 years of the
same second language 2 years of social studies (1 year of AmeriThe UA uses a rolling admissions process, and you will receive a decision in less than can history) four weeks after you submit your completed application.
4 years of mathematics
2 years of social studies
(1 year of American history) 1 year of fine arts or 1 year of career
and technical education (CTE)
2 years of the same second language
Are you an Arizona resident who is in the top 25% of your class and have completed
1 year of fine arts or 1 year of career and the core academic requirements at a regionally accredited high school? If so, you are technical assured admission to the UA. education (CTE)
INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO THE HONORS COLLEGE? The priority application date for fall 2018 Honors consideration is December 3, 2017.
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WE THINK YOU’D MAKE A GREAT WILDCAT. LET’S GET IN TOUCH. ADMISSIONS OFFICES
CONTACT INFO
ARIZONA
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Main Campus 520.621.3237
PO Box 210073
Phoenix Area 602.827.2277
Tucson, AZ 85721-0073
Yuma Area 928.210.6101
520.621.3237
WEST COAST
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MOUNTAIN STATES
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