YOUR GOALS YOUR WAY
WILDCAT TRANSFER GUIDE
transfer.arizona.edu
ARIZONA’S ONLY
“BEST BUY”
Ranked Among the Nation’s Top Universities for Outstanding Value and Academic Quality Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019
GALLUP STUDY
Arizona alumni are healthier, happier and more successful than their peers nationally
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“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.”
98% OF TRANSFER STUDENTS RECOMMEND
ARIZONA HERE’S WHY
You’ve got a bold vision for your future. As you prepare to take the next step toward achieving your goals, the University of Arizona gives you the platform to turn your ambition into action. With multiple ways to earn your degree, you’ll align your education, aspirations and lifestyle with an unmatched learning experience. We’re ready to meet you wherever you are and get you to where you want to be.
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employers rate UA candidates highly in interview performance
THE SMART
CHOICE
Get the degree that pays you back by graduating with a diverse set of skills that can apply to any workplace. Whether you’re an on-campus student or an online learner, we encourage every Wildcat to strengthen their major by combining it with an experience like an internship, study abroad, research or a powerful add-on in a
2/3
of alumni say they have their ideal job
topic like digital marketing or the Adobe Creative Cloud. Working with Arizona’s Student Engagement and Career Development will help you take your career to the next level — before you even graduate.
LEARN MORE. EARN MORE. Arizona students who took advantage of Student Engagement and Career Development earned $5,000–$7,500 more in their first jobs than the average college graduate.*
95%
of transfer students agree they are gaining skills they need to be successful in the workplace
*According to a 2017 University of Arizona study, Post Graduate Outcomes, Student Engagement and Career Development.
DECIDE HOW YOU’LL BECOME A WILDCAT From in-person support on our campuses to fully online programs that fit your schedule, we make the transition to Wildcat life seamless. That means no matter where you live or what your goals are, earning your degree from one of the world’s top universities is within reach.
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“My engagement experience allowed me to specialize my education to make it more applicable to what I want to do after college.” “I enjoyed being able to work in a setting I had never worked in before and feel that I got more real-world experience than in other jobs.” “I have met so many people, done so many things. I would never have these opportunities if I hadn’t come to Arizona.”
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CHOOSE THE BEST PATH FOR YOU MAIN CAMPUS ARIZONA ONLINE A CAMPUS NEAR YOU >> transfer.arizona.edu
MAIN CAMPUS
TUCSON
PHOENIX AREA
UA CHANDLER UA NORTH VALLEY
OTHER CAMPUSES
UA DOUGLAS UA AT PIMA CC UA SANTA CRUZ UA SIERRA VISTA UA YUMA
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“If you want a school with tradition, pride and excellence, Arizona is the place to go.”
TRANSFER YOUR WAY
MAIN CAMPUS Our beautiful, historic main campus will leave you feeling inspired. With more than 600 student clubs and organizations to choose from, there are plenty of ways to get involved, pursue your passions and find your community.
>> transfer.arizona.edu
TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER The Transfer Student Center is designed to connect you to the academic programming, resources and community of students and faculty you’ll need to thrive. >> transfercenter.arizona.edu
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS At Arizona, more than 7,000 students hold a campus leadership position. Join our active community of leaders and make friendships that go far beyond campus. Student Government and Clubs >> asua.arizona.edu Greek Life >> greek.arizona.edu
VETS CENTER
8 10 OUT OF
Wildcats agree the UA is doing a good job of developing students’ leadership skills
Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) provides tools and assistance to help student-veterans achieve academic success. VETS is run by veterans, for veterans, who foster camaraderie and engagement within the student-veteran community at Arizona. >> vets.arizona.edu
HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL LIFE If you’re joining our main campus in Tucson, living in one of our 23 campus dorms is the best way to be at the heart of all Arizona has to offer. We also offer students resources and connections for off-campus housing. >> housing.arizona.edu
70%
of students at Arizona are actively involved in a campus club or organization
>> offcampus.arizona.edu Although you may select to live in any of our dorms on campus, Kaibab-Huachuca offers a themed community for transfer students. That means you can live alongside fellow transfer students who are also adjusting to Wildcat life. >> housing.arizona.edu/transfer
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TOP 15% of online bachelor’s programs U.S. News & World Report, 2018
ARIZONA ONLINE >> online.arizona.edu Learn from the same professors, get the same resources and earn the same degree
9 10 OUT OF
students report that faculty are accessible for academic support
as on-campus students — all on your schedule. With more than 100 fully online programs to choose from, Arizona Online allows you to get an exceptional education with flexibility to fit your lifestyle.
YOUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Arizona Online offers an immersive learning experience, meaning you’ll form connections with your peers and professors within a dynamic virtual environment. And when you need help, one of our in-house success specialists are just an email or phone call away, ready to connect you with the answers and resources you need.
ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE As an online learner, you’ll still have access to campus resources, including the library, Think Tank and Career Services. Plus, you can develop valuable leadership skills employers are looking for by participating in Blue Chip Leadership Online. This program is designed to complement any major or field of study. Blue Chip Leadership Online: >> leadership.arizona.edu/blue-chip-leadership/online-experience
RESTART YOUR EDUCATION Are you looking to finish your degree after previously taking classes at Arizona? Our unique Second Start Program allows you to pick up where you left off to finish your degree, with the potential to polish up your GPA.
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OTHER LOCATIONS
MORE THAN
80%
of transfer students are satisfied with their transition to Arizona
>> transfer.arizona.edu Our distance locations connect you with an Arizona education by offering affordable and accessible degree programs. Thanks to partnerships with local community colleges, your transition to Arizona will be as seamless as possible.
STAY CLOSE TO HOME With locations throughout the state beyond our main campus in Tucson, you can get the world-class educational experience our premiere research university is known for while staying close to your hometown. Our distance learning centers include: UA Douglas
UA North Valley
UA Santa Cruz
UA Chandler
UA at Pima CC
UA Sierra Vista
UA Yuma
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transfer students agree there are open communication channels between faculty and students
CLEAR DEGREE PATHWAYS We partner closely with community colleges to streamline your transition to Arizona. That means you’ll have a clear path to your bachelor’s degree, with support from advisors to help you stay on target.
BIG OPPORTUNITIES, LOCAL FOCUS Our distance locations offer degree programs that are designed to meet your region’s workforce needs. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to launch a successful, rewarding career with the skills and experience that local employers are looking for.
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MAJORS & DEGREES
LEARN WITH THE BEST
Whether in person or online, 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 are also firmly committed to your success.
A Accounting BSBA, MAc, MS Aerospace Engineering BSAeE, MS, PhD Africana Studies BA Agribusiness Economics and Management BS Agricultural and Resource Economics MS Agricultural Education MAE, MS Agricultural Technology Management and Education BS American Indian Studies BA, MA, PhD Animal and Biomedical Industries BS, MS 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 Applied Humanities BA Applied Mathematics MS, PhD Applied Nutrition PSM Applied Science: Administration of Justice BAS Cyber Operations BAS Early Childhood Education BAS Human Services BAS Informatics BAS Intelligence Studies BAS Meteorology BAS Network Operations BAS Organizational Leadership BAS Regional Commerce BAS Arabic BA Architectural Engineering BSARE Architecture BArch, MArch, MS Arid Lands Resource Sciences PhD Arizona Biological and Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Program Art MFA Art and Visual Culture Education BFA, MA Art History BA, MA
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Art History and Education PhD Astronomy BS Astronomy and Astrophysics PhD Atmospheric Sciences MS, PhD Audiology AuD
B Biochemistry BA, BS, MS, PhD Bioinformatics BS Biology BS Biomedical Engineering BSBmE, MS, PhD Biostatistics MS, PhD Biosystems Engineering BSBsE, MS, PhD Business Administration BSBA, MBA Business Analytics MS Business Economics BSBA Business Management BSBA
C Cancer Biology PhD Care, Health and Society BS Cellular and Molecular Medicine MS Chemical Engineering BSChE, MS, PhD Chemistry BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD Civil Engineering BSCvE Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics MS, PhD Classics BA, MA Clinical Translational Science MS, PhD Communication BA, MA, PhD Computer Science BA, BS, MS, PhD Counseling MA Counselor Education and Supervision PhD Creative Writing BA, MFA Criminal Justice Studies BS Cybersecurity MS
D Dance BFA, MFA Deaf Studies BSED Development Practice MDP
95%
of transfers agree that faculty empower them to learn
15:1
student-to-faculty ratio
9 10 OUT OF
students agree they’re receiving a high-quality education at Arizona
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E Early Childhood Education BAE East Asian Studies BA, MA, PhD Ecology and Evolutionary Biology BA, BS, MS, PhD Econometrics and Quantitative Economics MS Economic Geology PSM Economics BA, MA, PhD Educational Leadership MEd, EdD, EdS Educational Leadership and Policy PhD Educational Psychology MA, PhD Educational Technology MS Electrical and Computer Engineering BSECE, MS, PhD Elementary Education BAE, BS Engineering MEng Engineering Management BSEMg, MS English BA, MA, PhD Entomology and Insect Science MS, PhD Entrepreneurship BSBA Environmental and Water Resource Economics BS Environmental Engineering BSEEn, MS, PhD
Environmental Health Sciences MS, PhD Environmental Science BES Environmental Studies BA Epidemiology MS, PhD
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“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.” “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.”
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Family and Consumer Sciences PhD Family Studies and Human Development BS Film and Television BA, BFA Finance BSBA, MS Food Safety BS Food Studies BA French BA, MA
G Gender and Women’s Studies BA, MA, PhD General Studies BGS Genetic Counseling MS Genetics MS, PhD Geographic Information Systems Technology BS, MS Geography BA, BS, MA, PhD Geosciences BS, MS, PhD German Studies BA, MA Global Studies BA Government and Public Policy PhD Government and Public Service BA
H Health Behavior Health Promotion MSPH, PhD Healthcare Management MHM Higher Education MA, PhD History BA, MA, PhD Human Language Technology MS Human Rights Practice MA Hydrology MS, PhD Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences BS Hydrometeorology MS, PhD
I Indigenous Governance MPS Industrial Engineering BSInE, MS Information MS, PhD Information Science and Arts BA Information Science and eSociety BA Information Science and Technology BS International Security MA Italian BA
J Journalism BA, MA Judaic Studies BA
L Landscape Architecture MLA Language, Reading and Culture MA, EdD, EdS, PhD Latin American Studies BA, MA Law BA, LLM, JD, SJD Legal Studies MLS Library and Information Science MA Linguistics BA, MA, PhD Literacy, Learning and Leadership BS
M Management MS, PhD Management Information Systems BSBA, MS Marketing BSBA, MS Materials Science and Engineering BSMSE, MS, PhD Mathematics BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD 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
N Natural Resources BS, MS, PhD Natural Science for Teachers MS Neuroscience PhD Neuroscience and Cognitive Science BS Nursing BSN, MS, DNP, PhD Nutrition and Food Systems BS Nutritional Sciences BS, MS, PhD
O Operations Management BSBA Optical Sciences MS, PhD Optical Sciences and Engineering BSOSE
P Performance BMu Persian and Iranian Studies MA, PhD Personal and Family Financial Planning BS Pharmaceutical Sciences BS, MS, PhD Pharmacology and Toxicology MS, PhD Pharmacy PharmD Philosophy BA, MA, PhD Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law BA Photonic Communications Engineering MS Physics BA, BS, PhD Physiological Sciences MS, PhD Physiology BSHS Planetary Sciences PhD Planning MS Plant Pathology MS, PhD Plant Sciences BS, MS, PhD Political Science BA Psychological Science BS Psychology BA, MA, PhD Public Administration MPA Public Health BS, MPH, DPH Public Management and Policy BS Public Policy MPP
R 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
S School Psychology EdS,PhD Second Language Acquisition and Teaching PhD Second Language Learning and Educational Technology MA Secondary Education MEd Sociology BA, MA, PhD Soil, Water and Environmental Science MS, PhD Spanish BA, MA, PhD Special Education MA, PhD Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences BS, MS, PhD Statistics MS, PhD Statistics and Data Science BA, BS Studio Art BA, BFA Sustainable Built Environments BSSBE Sustainable Plant Systems BS Systems and Industrial Engineering PhD Systems Engineering BSSyE, MS
T Teaching and Teacher Education MA, MEd, PhD Teaching English as a Second Language MA Theatre Arts BA, MFA Theatre Production BFA Transcultural German Studies PhD
U Urban and Regional Development BS
V Veterinary Science BS
W Water, Society and Policy MS World Literature BA
For Arizona Online-specific programs, visit: >> uaonline.arizona.edu/programs For programs specific to one of our distance locations, visit: >> transfer.arizona.edu/#distlocs
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FINANCIAL AID
FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION
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, we will help you stay focused on the things that matter most — that’s why we seek to make paying for college as predictable and stress-free as possible. >> financialaid.arizona.edu
WE WON’T RAISE YOUR TUITION You don’t have to worry about tuition and fee increases thanks to our Guaranteed Tuition Plan that promises you’ll pay the same price for four years (eight consecutive semesters).* Online students benefit from flexible per-credit-hour pricing which means you’ll pay the same tuition as in-state students even if you live outside Arizona. *The Guaranteed Tuition Plan is only available at main campus.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS We offer a number of scholarships designed just for transfer students like you. Learn about eligibility and deadlines by visiting: >> go.arizona.edu/transfer-scholarships
GET AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
It’s like Google but for scholarships. Last year, Arizona
Visit our Transfer Net Price Calculator to see how much
students earned more than $6 million in outside scholarships
your education might cost.
through Scholarship Universe.
>> go.arizona.edu/transfer-calculator
>> scholarshipuniverse.arizona.edu
FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
YEAR-ROUND VALUE
Complete the free application and you could receive
We offer many free services including tutoring at the Think
scholarships, grants, federal work study funding or loans.
Tank, career coaching, interview workshops, and more.
>> fafsa.ed.gov
Arizona is also the only Adobe Creative Campus in the
FAFSA Priority due date: March 1, 2019 Arizona School Code: 001083
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SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSE
West, which means you get résumé-building products like Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro for free.
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alumni believe their education was worth the cost
85%
$200+
of Arizona students receive financial aid
savings Wildcats get on books and supplies versus the national average
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95%
of transfers feel a sense of belonging at the UA
VISIT
SEE IT ALL FOR YOURSELF
EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING WE HAVE TO OFFER You can meet our Transfer Admissions team at a variety of events on our main campus in Tucson, throughout Arizona or online. No matter your situation or distance we have an option for you. >> go.arizona.edu/transfer-visit
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MAIN CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES 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. Attend mock lectures, tour residence halls, step into a ZonaZoo virtual reality booth or play games for prizes. >> goingto.arizona.edu
TRANSFER ROUND-UP TOURS Beautiful campus, historic buildings, tight-knit community — see it all yourself. Get a glimpse of what life on campus is really like as a transfer student. Learn insider tips and get answers to your questions about the UA admissions process. >> go.arizona.edu/transfertour
GET TO KNOW TUCSON If you’re visiting from out of town, you’re going to want soak up Tucson. 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 a community network of grads and locals who love Arizona. >> visittucson.org
CAN’T MAKE IT TO CAMPUS? CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL TOUR Wherever you are in the world, you can 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 academic offerings. >> go.arizona.edu/virtual-tour
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APPLY TODAY.
IT’S TIME TO TRANSFER >> go.arizona.edu/howtoapply
HERE’S WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Online application
You will be considered for transfer admission if you meet the
Application fee ($50 AZ resident, $80 non-AZ, or official fee waiver)
following criteria at the time of application: 24 or more transferable college semester credits post-high school
Official copies of all college transcripts Official high school transcript (if under age 22)
2.0 overall college/university GPA Fulfilled the course competencies required by the Arizona Board of Regents (waived if you are 22 years of age or older)
WILL YOUR CREDITS TRANSFER? FIND OUT FIRST
OR
Check out our Transfer Credit Guide and Course Equivalency Guide
12-23 transferable post-high school college semester credits
online. And if you still have questions, our Student Academic
completed or in progress
Specialists are standing by to help.
2.0 overall college/university GPA
>> transfercredit.arizona.edu
2.0 core unweighted high school GPA
WE PROMISE NOT TO KEEP YOU WAITING
Fulfilled the course competencies required by the Arizona Board of Regents (waived if you are 22 years of age or older)
You’ll receive an admission decision within two weeks of completing your application and all required materials have been received.* * Some programs may require additional information.
Connect with a recruiter to find out more at:
HONORS COLLEGE ADMISSION You will be admitted as an Honors transfer student if you check the Honors interest box on the UA application and meet one of the following criteria:*
>> go.arizona.edu/myrecruiter Overall transfer GPA of 3.75 (3.5 if transferring from Arizona
APPLICANTS UNDER AGE 22 Transfer applicants under age 22 must satisfactorily complete the Arizona Board of Regents’ coursework competencies. A list of course work competency requirements can be found at: >> admissions.arizona.edu/how-to-apply/ abor-course-competencies
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State University or Northern Arizona University) Member of Phi Theta Kappa (must appear on your official transcript) Member of All-Arizona Academic Team *UA Honors College admission may vary by location.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS OFFICE >> admissions.arizona.edu/transfer fax | 520.621.9799 email | admissions@arizona.edu To find your personal UA recruiter | >> go.arizona.edu/myrecruiter
SPEAK TO YOUR UA RECRUITER Main Campus | 520.621.3237 Arizona Online | 520.621.o898 Distance Locations | 520.626.1702
OTHER CONTACTS Advising Resource Center | >> advising.arizona.edu Arizona Online | >> online.arizona.edu Campus Recreation | >> rec.arizona.edu Disability Resource Center | >> drc.arizona.edu Residency Classification | >> registrar.arizona.edu/residency Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques Center (SALT) | >> salt.arizona.edu Think Tank | >> thinktank.arizona.edu
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