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You are a collection of dreams, strengths, hopes, opinions and questions. Your entire life has been building to this moment, to this place. Right now, you’re at the forefront of a new chapter — this is your chance to invent the future you want, and the University of Arizona can be your stage, the place where you’re invited to defy convention and shape your world into something new, something you.
Arizona is a playground for diverse thinkers and doers to come together and create something bigger than themselves. What you start here lasts forever. This is the place where you write your legacy into our story. Let this be the place where you take flight.
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Learn with the best Arizona is one of the premier academic research universities in the world, which means that you’ll have access to faculty who are leaders in their fields, and who are firmly committed to student success and are willing to help you every step of the way.
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Architecture BArch, MArch, MS
Accounting BSBA, MAc, MS
Arid Lands Resource Sciences PhD
Aerospace Engineering BSAeE, MS, PhD
Arizona Biological and Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Program
Africana Studies BA Agribusiness Economics and Management BS
Art MFA Art and Visual Culture Education BFA, MA
Agricultural and Resource Economics MS
Art History BA, MA
Agricultural Education MAE, MS
Art History and Education PhD
Agricultural Technology Management and Education BS
Astronomy BS
American Indian Studies BA, MA, PhD
Atmospheric Sciences MS, PhD
Animal and Biomedical Industries BS, MS
Audiology AuD
Animal Sciences BS, MS, PhD Anthropology BA, BS, MA, PhD Anthropology and Linguistics PhD Applied Biosciences PSM Applied Ethnomusicology and Intercultural Arts Research MA, PhD
Astronomy and Astrophysics PhD
B Biochemistry BA, BS, MS, PhD Bioinformatics BS Biology BS Biomedical Engineering BSBmE, MS, PhD
Applied Humanities BA
Biostatistics MS, PhD
Applied Mathematics MS, PhD
Biosystems Engineering BSBsE, MS, PhD
Applied Nutrition PSM
Business Administration BSBA, MBA
Applied Science BAS
Business Analytics MS
Arabic BA
Business Economics BSBA
Architectural Engineering BSARE
Business Management BSBA
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15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
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Geography BA, BS, MA, PhD
Early Childhood Education BAE
Geosciences BS, MS, PhD
East Asian Studies BA, MA, PhD
German Studies BA, MA
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology BA, BS, MS, PhD
Global Studies BA
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics MS
Government and Public Service BA
Economic Geology PSM
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Economics BA, MA, PhD
Health Behavior Health Promotion MSPH, PhD
Educational Leadership MEd, EdD, EdS Educational Leadership and Policy PhD Educational Psychology MA, PhD Educational Technology MS
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Electrical and Computer Engineering BSECE, MS, PhD
Healthcare Management MHM Higher Education MA, PhD History BA, MA, PhD Human Language Technology MS Human Rights Practice MA
Elementary Education BAE, BS
Hydrology MS, PhD
Engineering MEng
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences BS
Engineering Management BSEMg, MS
Hydrometeorology MS, PhD
English BA, MA, PhD Entomology and Insect Science MS, PhD
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Government and Public Policy PhD
Entrepreneurship BSBA
I Indigenous Governance MPS Industrial Engineering BSInE, MS
Cancer Biology PhD
Environmental and Water Resource Economics BS
Care, Health and Society BS
Environmental Engineering BSEEn, MS, PhD
Information Science and Arts BA
Cellular and Molecular Medicine MS
Environmental Health Sciences MS, PhD
Information Science and eSociety BA
Chemical Engineering BSChE, MS, PhD
Environmental Science BES
Information Science and Technology BS
Chemistry BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD
Environmental Studies BA
International Security MA
Civil Engineering BSCvE
Epidemiology MS, PhD
Italian BA
Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics MS, PhD
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Family and Consumer Sciences PhD
Journalism BA, MA
Clinical Translational Science MS, PhD
Family Studies and Human Development BS
Judaic Studies BA
Commerce BS Communication BA, MA, PhD Computer Science BA, BS, MS, PhD Counseling MA Counselor Education and Supervision PhD Creative Writing BA, MFA
Information MS, PhD
Film and Television BA, BFA
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Landscape Architecture MLA
Food Safety BS
Language, Reading and Culture MA, EdD, EdS, PhD
Food Studies BA French BA, MA
Latin American Studies BA, MA Law BA, LLM, JD, SJD
Criminal Justice Studies BS
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Legal Studies MLS
Cybersecurity MS
Gender and Women’s Studies BA, MA, PhD
Library and Information Science MA
General Studies BGS
Linguistics BA, MA, PhD
Genetic Counseling MS
Literacy, Learning and Leadership BS
Genetics MS, PhD
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Geographic Information Systems Technology BS, MS
Management MS, PhD
Management Information Systems BSBA, MS
Philosophy BA, MA, PhD
Systems and Industrial Engineering PhD
Marketing BSBA, MS
Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law BA
Systems Engineering BSSyE, MS
Materials Science and Engineering BSMSE, MS, PhD
Photonic Communications Engineering MS
Mechanical Engineering BSMeE, MS, PhD Medical Pharmacology MS, PhD Medical Physics PSM Medical Studies MMS Medicine MD Mexican American Studies BA, MS, PhD Microbiology BS, MS, PhD Middle Eastern and North African Studies BA, MA, PhD Mining Engineering BSMnE Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering MS, PhD Molecular and Cellular Biology BS, MS, PhD Molecular Medicine PhD Music BA, MM, PhD Music Education BMu Musical Arts DMA Musical Theatre BFA
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Physiological Sciences MS, PhD
Teaching and Teacher Education MA, MEd, PhD
Physiology BSHS
Teaching English as a Second Language MA
Planetary Sciences PhD
Theatre Arts BA, MFA
Planning MS
Theatre Production BFA
Plant Pathology MS, PhD
Transcultural German Studies PhD
Plant Sciences BS, MS, PhD
Psychology BA, MA, PhD
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Veterinary Science BS
Public Health BS, MPH, DPH Public Management and Policy BS Public Policy MPP
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Real Estate Development MRED Rehabilitation Studies Service BSED Religious Studies BA Retailing and Consumer Sciences BS Rhetoric, Composition and the Teaching of English MA, PhD Russian BA, MA
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School Psychology EdS,PhD
Nursing BSN, MS, DNP, PhD
Second Language Acquisition and Teaching PhD
Nutritional Sciences BS, MS, PhD
Second Language Learning and Educational Technology MA
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Operations Management BSBA
Sociology BA, MA, PhD
Optical Sciences MS, PhD
Soil, Water and Environmental Science MS, PhD
Optical Sciences and Engineering BSOSE
Urban and Regional Development BS
Psychological Science BS
Neuroscience PhD
Nutrition and Food Systems BS
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“At Arizona, I really feel as if the professors, staff and administration care not only about the success of their students but about their mental health and well-being.” — STUDENT SURVEY RESPONDENT
Spanish BA, MA, PhD
P Performance BMu
Special Education MA, PhD
If you’re undecided, don’t worry. Your academic advisor will help you
Persian and Iranian Studies MA, PhD
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences BS, MS, PhD
Personal and Family Financial Planning BS
Statistics MS, PhD
interest while keeping you on track.
Pharmaceutical Sciences BS, MS, PhD
Statistics and Data Science BA, BS
And if you want to go beyond our 100+
Pharmacology and Toxicology MS, PhD
Studio Art BA, BFA
majors, you can build an experience that
Pharmacy PharmD
Sustainable Built Environments BSSBE Sustainable Plant Systems BS
figure out a path to explore areas of
includes minors, double majors and more. >> go.arizona.edu/majors MAJORS & DEGREES | 7
Upgrade your major True learning is about what happens when you apply lessons from the classroom in real-world settings. We encourage our students to strengthen their majors with a focused experience like an internship, study abroad, research or a powerful add-on in a topic like digital marketing or Adobe Creative Cloud. We want every student to graduate with a diverse set of skills that can apply to any workplace. Our Office of Student Engagement and Career Development can help you take your career to the next level — before you even graduate. >> ose.arizona.edu
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Learn more. Earn more. Arizona students who took advantage of the Office of Student Engagement and Career Development earned $5,000–$7,500 more in their first jobs than the average college graduate.* Whether it’s on-campus interviews, a hackathon with Google or Microsoft or an experiential learning opportunity, you’ll be able to invent and shape a career path that’s all yours. *According to a 2017 University of Arizona study, Post Graduate Outcomes, Student Engagement and Career Development
>> career.arizona.edu
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AHEAD OF THE PACK
Wildcats who take advantage of our Office of Student Engagement and Career Development are more likely than their peers to...*
SUC CESS BEY OND
... have a job waiting for them when they graduate
... earn a spot in grad school ... work in their field of interest
GRADUATE TO GREATNESS Recent Arizona grads have gone onto work or
volunteer for organizations like Google, PepsiCo, Disneyland, the Peace Corps and many others, as well as launch their own businesses.
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*OSECD Data
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“My engagement experience
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education to make it more applicable to what I want to do after college.” — STUDENT SURVEY RESPONDENT
“I enjoyed being
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experience than in other jobs.”
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“It was something slightly outside of
my field of study, so I had the opportunity to learn about something really cool that I wouldn't have been able to normally.” — STUDENT SURVEY RESPONDENT
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Arizona alumni are healthier, happier and more successful than their peers nationally* *According to a 2017 Gallup Study
Your Arizona journey is an investment in yourself that pays off for a lifetime. Whether you seek to land your dream job or go on to graduate school, you’ll be ready for whatever path you choose. That’s why we make paying for college as predictable and stress free as possible.
Year-round value 4 It pays to be a Wildcat. A 2017 Gallup study of Arizona alums found that our graduates are significantly more likely to be thriving financially than graduates from other universities. According to this study, Wildcats “successfully manage their economic lives and increase their own
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financial security, which mitigates daily stress and worry caused by debt.” 4 The university offers many free support services including tutoring at the Think Tank and membership to our world-class campus recreation center. 4 Arizona is the only Adobe Creative Campus in the West, which means that
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Wildcats report they were well-prepared for their first job
our students get education-enhancing products like Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro for free. This works out to around $600 a year in savings while giving you tools that will make you even more marketable. 4 Students at Arizona save more than $200 annually on books and supplies compared to the national average.*
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Arizona alumni say they have their ideal job
*UA BookStores Data, 2017
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FINANCIAL AID 85%
of University of Arizona students receive financial aid
You will have a full array of financial aid options to help cover the cost of education including scholarships, grants, loans and work study. >> go.arizona.edu/financial-aid
Say it with us: We won't raise your tuition You don’t have to worry about tuition or fee increases thanks to our Guaranteed Tuition Plan that promises you’ll pay the same price for four years (eight consecutive semesters). This also means that your scholarship and financial aid package will be guaranteed for four years. So if you and your family are looking to budget for your entire education, we’ve made things predictably predictable. How’s that for peace of mind?
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR ARIZONA RESIDENTS Tuition & fees | $12,447 On-campus room & board | $12,550 Please note: These figures do not include student-specific costs such as textbooks, course/lab fees, living expenses, etc.
Visit the Freshman Net Price Calculator to see how much your education might cost. >> go.arizona.edu/price-calculator
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WILDCAT TUITION AWARDS Up to $12,000 for four consecutive years (eight semesters total) As an Arizona high school graduate, you may qualify for one of our highly competitive Wildcat Tuition Awards. The Wildcat Recognition, Excellence and Distinction Awards are based on high school merits including your sixth semester core unweighted high school GPA. >> go.arizona.edu/terms
NATIONAL SCHOLAR TUITION AWARDS Arizona awards nationally competitive tuition awards along with study abroad awards to National Scholars who qualify by taking the Preliminary SATS (PSATs) in high school. If you are a National Merit Finalist, you must declare Arizona as your first school of choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation by its deadline. >> go.arizona.edu/terms
SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSE It’s like Google but for scholarships. Last year, Arizona students earned more than $6 million in outside scholarships through Scholarship Universe. >> scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu
FAFSA REMINDER FAFSA Priority due date: March 1, 2019 Arizona school code: 001083 >> fsaid.ed.gov
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“At this campus, you are part of a community and yet your individuality is just as important.” — STUDENT SURVEY RESPONDENT
“I love Arizona because it is a big enough school to meet lots of people, but small enough to feel like you belong.” — STUDENT SURVEY RESPONDENT
Active and involved You’ll be welcomed into a campus culture that celebrates and inspires students to pursue their interests and passions. Being active and involved is just what you do here and you’ll be surrounded by a community of leaders.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS We offer 600+ student clubs and organizations. In addition, our thriving Greek community is a great way to make new friends and get involved in service learning opportunities. >> asua.arizona.edu >> greek.arizona.edu
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HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE Living in one of our 23 campus dorms is the best way to be at the heart of all the action Arizona has to offer. >> go.arizona.edu/housing
ATHLETICS AND ZONAZOO As a new student, you will be a member of ZonaZoo and have access to just about every athletic campus event. >> zonazoo.arizona.edu
More brain, less pain At Arizona, our energetic and active culture carries into the classroom. You’ll challenge yourself at an elite, global university with faculty who are world-renowned experts who care enough to help you reach your personal best. With a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll make real connections with your professors and classmates. You’ll push yourself in a setting that will stretch your comfort zone while giving you the support you need to achieve your personal goals.
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“I love Arizona because there’s an abundance of academic resources available to students for free. Think Tank, preceptorship in classrooms, amazing academic advisors and little things, like the bike valet program.” — EDDIE, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, CLASS OF 2019
“Being a Wildcat means being a part of a culture, school and family that's bigger than anything else I've ever been a part of.” — ADDI, COLLEGES OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SCIENCE, CLASS OF 2020
“We have a super infectious school spirit that genuinely makes campus feel like home. We also have some of the best opportunities and experiences ever.” — ALEXIS, ELLER COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT, CLASS OF 2020
“Being a student at Arizona feels good because the classes may be difficult but there’s always a teaching assistant, professor or student ready to help.” — BIANCA, COLLEGES OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SCIENCE, CLASS OF 2018
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ALL ABOUT TUCSON
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Our hometown is a sunny, laid-back college town with a vibe all its own and tons to do and explore. Enjoy the neon sunsets, find your favorite hangouts and be supported by locals who love Arizona just as much as you do.
GOOD EATS FOOD, FOOD, FOOD
Whether it’s Mexican, pizza or grab-and-go, Tucson has some of the best food in the country. Seriously, come hungry.
THE RESULTS ARE IN (AND THEY’RE DELICIOUS) We asked Wildcats to name their favorite restaurant in Tucson. Here’s where you’ve got to grab a bite:
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GUADALAJARA GRILL
CULINARY DROPOUT
THE HUB
BLANCO
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MISS SAIGON
OREGANO’S
EL CHARRO CAFÉ
WILDFLOWER
MI NIDITO
TUCSON ROCKS Get up close to artists like Big Sean and Steve Aoki headlining the annual Dusk Music Festival or explore a world of geodes, crystals and fossils at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Tucson is an experience all its own.
CLEAR DAYS LEAVE YOUR UMBRELLA AT HOME
Tucson is a dream for outdoorsy types — or
those who prefer to sit poolside and soak up the sun. With 350 days of sunshine per year and an average high temperature
of 83º F, you won’t have to worry about weather being an issue.
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TUCSON IS ONE BIG ADVENTURE You can take the streetcar, grab a bike or go on foot. Tucson’s best hangouts and events are near campus, like University Boulevard or the famous Fourth Avenue — both of which have tons of eclectic shops, coffee and more.
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Arizona is how integrated it is within the city,
something I don't see in a lot of other schools. Tucson has a lot to offer students.”
— JACK, VIDEOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER, CLASS OF 2016
ROAD TRIP! Pack a bag, make a playlist, add snacks and go. Phoenix, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Coachella and more are all within a day’s drive from Tucson.
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“Tucson is such a perfect place
for a college, not too big but definitely
not too small. I also like all the activities that happen on campus. It makes it feel more like a community.”
— VICTORIA, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, CLASS OF 2020
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We would love to show you around our beautiful — seriously, jaw-dropping — campus. We know you’ll fall in love with everything Wildcat life has to offer. There are so many ways to visit us, just choose the one that works best for you.
ARIZONA EXPERIENCE This all-day, interactive event is your chance to learn about everything from financial aid to residence life. Bring your family and enjoy lunch on us. Arizona Experience dates for 2018–2019: 4 October 20
4 March 23
4 January 26
4 April 27
4 February 23 >> go.arizona.edu/az-experience
ARIZONA INSIDER Join us on campus September 22 for Arizona Insider, an all-day event just for Arizona
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“You’ll fall in love with the campus, the school spirit, even the late nights at the library.” — SALIN, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES, CLASS OF 2019
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CAMPUS AMBASSADOR TOURS Learn about our history, academics and student life through a campus walking tour. Be ready to ask any questions you have about what it’s like to attend Arizona. >> go.arizona.edu/ambassador-tours
CLASS CATS Get up close and personal by attending class with a current student. You’ll get to know a student host, ask questions about campus life and get a true insider’s perspective. Class Cats are scheduled by request only. To reserve your spot, call 520.621.3641
VIRTUAL TOUR Experience Arizona 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
ADMITTED STUDENT DAY Once you’ve been admitted, you can join your future classmates on Saturday, April 13 for a celebration of all things Arizona. You can attend mock lectures, tour residence halls, step into a ZonaZoo virtual reality booth or play games for prizes. >> goingto.arizona.edu
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YOUR STORY STARTS HERE
Ready to apply? HEAD TO >> go.arizona.edu/apply Remember, GPA and test scores aren’t everything. We do a comprehensive review and consider your course load and extracurricular activities. You can also use our optional 500-word personal statement to tell us about the things that don’t show up on your application. Once you submit your completed application, you can expect a decision within four weeks. As soon as you’re admitted, you will be able to: 4 G uarantee your spot in on-campus housing 4 S earch Scholarship Universe 4 C hoose the orientation date that works best for you Official test scores must be submitted by ACT and/or SAT 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.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED 4 4 years of English
4 2 years of social studies (1 year of American history)
4 4 years of mathematics 4 3 years of lab science
4 1 year of fine arts or 1 year of career and technical education (CTE)
4 2 years of the same second language If you’re an Arizona resident in the top 25% of your class and have completed the core requirements or have a 3.0 unweighted core GPA at your sixth semester, you’re assured admission to the university.
JOIN THE ARIZONA HONORS COLLEGE After submitting your admission application, you will have the opportunity to complete a separate Honors application that will include: 4 Official ACT and/or SAT scores 4 1 essay question 4 Activities résumé 4 Recommendation from a teacher or counselor >> go.arizona.edu/apply-honors
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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS PO Box 210073 Tucson, AZ 85721-0073 520.621.3237 >> admissions.arizona.edu >> admissions@arizona.edu
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MIDWEST REGION 773.849.3450
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To find your personal University of Arizona contact, visit >> go.arizona.edu/find-recruiter
All statistics and student quotes contained within this publication were compiled from numerous sources including CatPulse surveys, student interviews, the 2016 Campus Climate survey, departmental data and other sources. All information has been verified for accuracy and names have been removed where necessary to ensure anonymity consistent with the terms of survey administration.