Summer 2016 • Fall 2016 • Spring 2017
Undergraduate Admission
Scholarships
Honors College
APPLICATION
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Important dates
Instructions and tips
Your application
Freshman Admission Guidelines
Our Promise – A Comprehensive Review
The admissions team at the University of Arizona realizes that personal
excellence can and should be evaluated by more than just academic
achievement. Through our Comprehensive Review process, we are expanding
access to students who will bring unique life experiences and personal
achievements to our campus community.
Admission and scholarship award decisions are driven by comprehensive
review. Every application may be reviewed by up to two different reviewers
before a final decision is made. This process allows us to consider more than
a student’s academic profile. Factors such as class rank, strength of curriculum,
performance in curriculum, grade point average in required core academic
courses, and ACT and/or SAT test scores will be considered. Other factors may
include leadership, service, work experience and extracurricular activities;
personal characteristics, attributes, and talents; and the ability to benefit from
and contribute to a diverse and challenging learning environment. We are
interested in learning more about the student’s preparedness, motivation, and
potential in the unique context of their experience. Applicants will have the
opportunity to include a brief statement to share any discrepancies in their
academic record or any additional information they would like to include.
Through this process, we are making more comprehensive and individualized
admission and scholarship decisions.
In recognition of the high level of academic aptitude and course work
competency demonstrated by many Arizona students who seek admission
to UA, we also offer Assured Admission. Students may earn admission to
UA through the Assured Admission process if they are an Arizona resident,
attend a regionally accredited high school, rank in the top 25 percent of their
graduating class, and have no course work deficiencies as prescribed by the
Arizona Board of Regents (see table on page 6).
Arizona applicants who do not meet the Assured Admission criteria and all
applicants not considered Arizona residents will be considered for admission
through comprehensive review.
Students who take the General Education Development Test (GED) must submit
official test scores and meet the minimum requirements to be considered for
admission. Students who took the Fourth Test Series between 2001-2013 must
earn an average of 500. Students who took the Fifth Test Series beginning
2014 to present must earn an average of 680 AND each content module
requires a minimum score of 170.
Home-schooled students will be considered on the basis of portfolio/course
work, comprehensive review and SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores.
Notes
Some programs or colleges may require additional application information
and/or admission requirements. If students apply to those programs and do
not meet the additional qualifications, they will be considered for admission in
another program for which they may qualify. For a complete program listing,
please visit www.arizona.edu/degrees/undergrad-degrees.php. Estimating the
likelihood of admission is very difficult without considering the complete
application file. Thus, it is crucial for applicants to carefully complete the
process by providing timely, comprehensive and accurate information.
A separate application is required to enroll in the SALT Center. The
SALT Center provides individualized academic support by offering a
comprehensive range of services for students with learning and attention
differences. There are additional fees to use SALT Center services. You must
apply to both the University and to the SALT Center in order to be considered
for admission to the SALT Center. Due to the high demand of these services,
it is also recommended that you submit your application to the SALT Center
at the same time or very soon after submitting the UA application. For more
information, call 520.621.8493 or visit salt.arizona.edu.
Transfer Admission Requirements
You will be considered for transfer student admission if you meet the
following criteria at the time of application:
Arizona residents will be admitted with one of the following:
•24 or more transferable college semester credits post-high school
•Successful completion of the Arizona General Education Curriculum, AGEC,
and a minimum cumulative recalculated GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
OR
•An associates or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of
higher learning and a minimum cumulative recalculated GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0
scale).
•2.0 recalculated college/university GPA
•Fulfilled the course competencies by the Arizona Board of Regents
OR
•12-23 transferable post-high school college semester credits completed or in
progress
•2.0 recalculated college/university GPA
•2.5 cumulative high school GPA
•Fulfilled the course competencies by the Arizona Board of Regents
NOTE: Arizona Board of Regents Course Competencies are waived if you are 22
years of age or older in both situations.
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*Courses are considered completed transferable units if they are college level,
non-remedial courses from an accredited college/university and you have
earned a grade equivalent to C or better. Earned grades equivalent to a D and
F are non-transferable courses but will be used in grade point
calculation, including repeated courses.
Admission decisions will be released the semester before you intend to enroll
once your application is complete. For example, if you apply for fall 2015, a
decision will be made in spring 2015.
This application packet is for freshman and transfer applicants to the University of Arizona who are U.S.
citizens or permanent residents. If you are applying for readmission to UA, or as a non-degree-seeking
student, or as an international student, this is not the correct application for you. Please go to
arizona.edu/future-students to apply using the appropriate application.
Freshman Application Checklist:
Transfer Application Checklist:
A complete application for a Freshman applicant MUST include:
A complete application for a transfer applicant MUST include:
Completed online or paper application
Completed online or paper application
Official transcript(s)
Official transcript(s)
An official high school transcript must be submitted. Transcripts
are official only if sealed and signed in an envelope by your
counselor or registrar. If name changes have occurred ensure
that your current name is included on all transcripts.
Official Test Scores
Official test scores from the SAT Reasoning Test and/or the
ACT – to submit electronically, write code 4832 (SAT) or code
0096 (ACT) on the test reservation form. Applicants may be
admitted without test scores, but scores need to be on file to be
considered for scholarships or admission to The Honors College,
the College of Engineering and for placement into foundation
course work at New Student Orientation.
Application Processing Fee
$50 (Arizona Resident), $75 (Non-Resident) or an eligible fee
waiver.
This fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
If you are home-schooled, provide a transcript or portfolio of course
work and SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores.
Official transcripts from all college and universities
attended, even if credit was not established, must
be submitted directly from those institutions. If
name changes have occurred ensure that your
current name is included on all transcripts. An
official high school transcript, home school
transcripts or GED must be submitted if you are
under age 22 or if otherwise required.
Application Processing Fee
$50 (Arizona Resident), $75 (Non-Resident).
This fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Apply one semester before you intend to enroll. Applications
submitted or completed after the deadline may not be
considered. Application deadlines for specific majors
may be earlier. We encourage you to contact appropriate
departments or visit their Web sites for more specific
information about application deadlines and/or additional
requirements.
If you have earned a GED certificate, provide official GED test results.
Apply for admission and financial aid as early as possible during your
senior year of high school. Applications submitted or completed after
the deadline may not be considered. Apply for housing, orientation, and
summer programs immediately after admission. Your future housing
assignment will be based on your housing application date and other
factors, not on your UA admission date.
Freshman application deadlines
• Summer sessions – May 1
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Transfer application deadlines
• Fall – May 1
• Spring – November 1
Send High School Transcript(s) to:
Office of Admissions
University of Arizona
PO Box 210073
Tucson, AZ 85721-0073
• Summer sessions – May 1
• Fall – July 1
• Spring – December 1
Send College Transcript(s) to:
Registration & Transcripts
University of Arizona
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Please note: non-required supplemental materials (e.g. letters of recommendation) will not be considered or retained.
Visiting UA
We know that one visit can make all the difference! We
encourage you to visit the UA and learn firsthand what it is
like to live and study here. We offer a variety of options
for you to experience our dynamic and diverse campus,
including student-led campus tours; Class Cats, the
program that puts you in real UA classes with a
current student host; and Arizona Experience, our
comprehensive day-long, on-campus academic overview
and UA community open house. Student-led tours are
generally offered twice a day on weekdays and once on
Saturdays. Class Cats requires a four week notice in order
to pair you with a student host. Arizona Experience
programs are held on designated days throughout the
year. Reservations are required and can be made at
admissions.arizona.edu/visit. For more information, call
the Office of Admissions at 520-621-3641. We look forward
to welcoming you on campus soon!
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College majors and contacts
Identify the undergraduate major you wish to pursue at the University of Arizona and indicate your intended college
and major in question 33 on page 10 of your application. Be sure to review the entire page to determine the major that most appropriately matches your interest(s). Read
college headings and major-related footnotes to learn more about possible additional requirements for your major and to avoid delays in processing your application.
Agriculture & Life Sciences
cals.arizona.edu
520.621.3616
Agribusiness Economics & Management
Agricultural Technology Management
& Education
Animal Sciences
Environmental Science
Environmental & Water
Resource Economics
Family Studies & Human Development (Pre)
Microbiology
Natural Resources
Nutritional Sciences
Plant Sciences
Retailing & Consumer Sciences (Pre)
Sustainable Plant Systems
Veterinary Science
Undecided — Agriculture
Architecture, Planning and
Landscape Architecture
capla.arizona.edu
520.621.6751
Architecture (Pre-Architecture)
Admissible freshmen and transfer students will
be admitted to the one-year pre-professional
phase. Admission to the four-year professional
phase, which occurs at the end of the first year,
is competitive. Transfer students from NAABaccredited architecture schools desiring advanced
studio placement must provide portfolio.
Sustainable Built Environments
Admissible freshmen and transfer students will
be admitted, there is no pre-professional phase
in this major.
Education
coe.arizona.edu
520.621.7865
Students must be admitted to the College of
Education before enrolling in upper-division course
work. Admission is selective in some programs.
Deaf Studies (Pre-Education)
Early Childhood Education (Pre-Education)
Elementary Education (Pre-Education)
Literacy, Learning & Leadership
(Pre-Education)
Rehabilitation (Pre-Education)
Special Education/Cross Categorical
K-12 (Pre-Education)
Eller College of Management
(Business)
ugrad.eller.arizona.edu
520.621.2505
All business students are admitted as pre-business
majors. Admission to a business major within the
Eller College of Management requires application
to the professional program and is competitive.
Students typically apply at the end of their
sophomore year. The process includes an interview,
resume, skills assessment and online application.
Accounting (Pre-Business)
Business Administration (Pre-Business)
Business Economics (Pre-Business)
Business Management (Pre-Business)
Entrepreneurship (Pre-Business)
Finance (Pre-Business)
Management Information Systems
(Pre-Business)
Marketing (Pre-Business)
Operations Management (Pre-Business)
Pre-Business
*The option of undecided in the Colleges of
Letters, Arts and Science is open to freshman
students only. Transfer students must select
any other major on the list.
Engineering
engineering.arizona.edu
520.621.6032
FRESHMEN: The College of Engineering
reviews applications of interested students. We
use the following criteria to assess applicants
for admission:
•math and composite scores for SAT or ACT
(test scores required)
•academic GPA, class rank
•rigor of high school courses
(honors and AP/IB classes)
•performance in math and science classes
•participation in engineering/science camps,
clubs, classes
Humanities
humanities.arizona.edu
520.621.1048
Africana Studies
Classics
East Asian Studies
French
German Studies
Italian
Religious Studies
Russian
Spanish
Undecided — Humanities
Admitted engineering students will be
identified as No Major Selected (undecided)
Engineering. Prior to Orientation, students
who have demonstrated strong academic
progress will have the opportunity to select
their engineering major. Others will remain
as No Major Selected for at least their first
semester. Please refer to the College of
Engineering website for additional information
on admission.
Letters, Arts and Science (CLAS)
TRANSFER: To be considered for
admission to engineering, applicants must
have a calculated* minimum GPA of 2.5 or
higher, transferable Calculus I credit, and
supporting science coursework
(e.g. chemistry, physics, etc.).
Medicine
*The GPA is recalculated based on coursework
applicable to the engineering curriculum.
Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Management
Industrial Engineering
Materials Sciences and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Optical Sciences & Engineering
Systems Engineering
Fine Arts
cfa.arizona.edu
520.621.1301
Admission to the College of Fine Arts is
competitive and requires a separate
application to the college in addition to this
UA application. Most majors will also require
either a portfolio or an audition. For more
admission information and requirements,
please visit:
cfa.arizona.edu/prospective-students/
admissions/
Art Education
Art History
Dance
Film and Television
Fine Arts Studies
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Musical Theatre
Studio Art (B.A. or B.F.A.)
Theatre Arts
Theatre Production — Acting
Theatre Production — Tech Design
clas.arizona.edu
520.621.7763
General Studies
General Studies, UA North Valley
Global Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
Undecided*
physiology.arizona.edu
520.621.4850
Students are admitted as pre-physiology
majors. Admission to the major, which
generally occurs after the second year,
is selective.
Physiology (Pre-Physiology)
Nursing
Science (cont'd)
Neuroscience & Cognitive Science (Pre)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences
Undecided — Science
Social & Behavioral Sciences
sbs.arizona.edu
520.626.0606
American Indian Studies
Anthropology (B.A. or B.S.)
Care, Health & Society
Communication
Students are admitted as No Major SelectedSocial and Behavioral Sciences. Admission
to the major is selective and by application.
Details: www.comm.arizona.edu.
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice Studies
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Gender & Women’s Studies
Geography (B.A. or B.S.)
History
Information & eSociety
Information Science & Arts (B.A.)
Information Science & Technology (B.S.)
Journalism (Pre-Journalism)
nursing.arizona.edu
520.626.3808
Students are admitted as pre-journalism majors.
Admission to the major, which generally occurs
after the end of the first year, is selective.
Students may declare the Pre-Professional
Nursing major upon admission. A second,
highly-competitive, application and interview
are required prior to the junior year for
admission to the professional BSN program.
The application requires that students
have strong grades in math and science
coursework.
Judaic Studies
Latin American Studies
Law
Linguistics
Mexican American Studies
Middle Eastern & North African Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law
Political Science
Public Management & Policy
Sociology
Undecided — Social & Behavioral Sciences
Urban & Regional Development
Nursing (Pre-Professional)
Public Health
publichealth.arizona.edu
520.626.3200
Students are admitted as pre-public health
majors. Admission to the major, which
generally occurs after the second or third
year, is selective.
Public Health (Pre-Public Health)
Science
cos.arizona.edu
520.621.8128
Astronomy
Biochemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Computer Science (Pre-Computer
Science) (B.A. or B.S.)
Students are admitted as pre-computer
science majors. Admission to the major,
which generally occurs after the end of
the first year, is selective.
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
(B.A. or B.S.)
Environmental Hydrology
& Water Resources
Geosciences
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Molecular & Cellular Biology
UA South
uas.arizona.edu
520.458-8278, ext 2120 (Sierra Vista)
520.206.7445 (Pima County)
520.439.6880 (Douglas)
520.287.8632 (Santa Cruz County)
520.840.4878 (Pinal County)
928.271.9560 (Yuma)
UA South is a branch campus. Upper-division
courses and programs are offered Online and at
the Pima CC East Campus, UA Science and Tech
Park, Pinal County, in Douglas, Nogales, Yuma and
at the Sierra Vista Campus. UA South has unique
degree programs (listed below) but also offers
degrees in cooperation with the Colleges of Science,
Agriculture/Life Sciences, and Social/Behavioral
Sciences.
Unique UA South majors:
Applied Science
Commerce
Elementary Education
Government & Public Service
General instructions
• Read the application instructions and information carefully.
• Apply early. We start reviewing an application as soon as we receive
all required materials. The earlier you submit your complete
application, the earlier you will receive a decision. Applications
cannot be reviewed until they are complete.
• Submit the application processing fee: $50 for Arizona
residents or $75 for non-Arizona residents. This fee
is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Applications
are valid for one term only. Fee payment options
include check, money order, credit card, or eligible
fee waiver. If you plan to pay the application fee
by credit card, it is best to apply online. Meet with
your counselor if you believe you qualify for an
application fee waiver.
• If you choose to apply using a paper application,
submit the application and additional required materials.
Remember to sign your application and keep a copy of all
documents for your records. Be sure to complete the entire
application, if you leave any information blank it will delay the
processing of your application.
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Questions
you might ask
1. Will I be considered for admission?
Yes. We review every complete
application, provided all required
documents/materials are submitted
by the appropriate deadline. Please
visit admissions.arizona.edu/apply
or call 520.621.3237 for more details.
2. What are the different ways I can apply?
As an undergraduate degree-seeking
applicant, there are two ways you can apply for
admission. The preferred method for you to apply
is online by visiting arizona.edu/future-students. (The main advantages
of applying online include immediate submission, electronic
acknowledgement, and the potential for faster processing.) You may
also choose to download the application, print out the appropriate PDF
version, complete and submit that form of application.
3. Can I submit my high school transcript(s) before I apply?
We recommend that you apply first and wait 3 days before requesting
transcripts to be sent. If we receive your transcripts before your application,
it will delay the processing of your application.
4. Why do you ask for my Social Security number?
We use your Social Security number to confirm and match documents
associated with your application. You also must provide your Social Security
number in order to be considered for financial aid grants, loans and/or
on-campus employment.
5. I am a freshman applicant. What are the main factors you will consider
in the comprehensive review of my application file?
We consider the academic and non-academic elements of your application.
In the area of academic profile, we look at the strength of your curriculum,
your performance in the curriculum, and your academic aptitude or
achievement as demonstrated by scores on standardized tests. In the nonacademic aspects of your application, we look at your activities summary
and your unique life experiences, attributes, achievements and talents and
additional information shared in your responses.
6. If my high school does not rank, can I still be considered
for admission?
Absolutely. We consider much more than the traditional measures of past
and projected performance and promise. The absence of class rank will not
be a disadvantage to a prepared and motivated student.
•If you feel that your academic performance in high school or college was
adversely affected by special circumstances, summarize the information on
the additional information sheet provided (include dates where applicable).
• This application is for freshman and transfer applicants who are
U.S. citizens or permanent residents. International students (nonimmigrants) should call 520.621.3237 or visit
admissions.arizona.edu/International.html.
•The University of Arizona South, or UA South, is a branch
campus of the University of Arizona, serving Arizona
communities as part of the University’s land grant
mission. UA South offers upper-division courses and
programs at some Pima Community College campuses
(Tucson), UA Science and Tech Park (Tucson), UA Douglas,
UA Pinal, UA Santa Cruz, UA Sierra Vista, UA Yuma, and
Online. For information regarding completing your degree
through UA South, please call 520.458.8278, ext.2120, or visit
uas.arizona.edu.
•To request a disability-related accommodation in the admission
process, e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at 520.621.3237.
7. Do I need to have a certain test score in order to be considered
for admission?
No, there is no minimum required test score. If you do not provide test
scores, you may be asked to submit test scores to the review committee
for a more comprehensive and complete review of your application for
admission. Test scores are important factors in comprehensive scholarship
review. Also, some colleges or majors may require test
scores in order to consider applicants for admission
to their specific program of study. Essay
portions of the ACT and SAT are not required
for admission consideration.
8. How many college units do I need
to have completed in order to be
considered a transfer applicant?
In order to be considered for admission
as a transfer applicant, you must have
completed a minimum of 12 transferable
college semester credits/units by the time
you apply and be a high school graduate
(or equivalent). For more details see Transfer
Admission Requirements on page 2.
9. Can I submit additional materials such as letters of recommendation?
Any non-required materials will not be considered or retained. Therefore,
we recommend that you do not submit any additional materials other than
what is requested on the application.
10. What are the average academic profiles of last year's entering
freshman and transfer classes?
The freshman entering the UA in the fall of 2014 and enrolling full-time had
an unweighted mean GPA of 3.37, a mean combined SAT critical reading and
math: 1113, and a mean ACT composite of 24.5. The average unweighted GPA
for new transfers from two- and four-year institutions is 3.14.
11. What if I have a question about which application processing fee
I should pay, the Arizona resident or non-Arizona resident amount?
If you are not certain about which application processing fee to pay,
the $50 or the $75, we encourage you to call the UA Residency
Classification Office at 520.621.3636. You may also visit their Web site
at www.registrar.arizona.edu/residency/residenc.htm. (Remember, if you
will be submitting an eligible application processing fee waiver, you will
not need to determine which fee we will waive.)
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15. What do I do after I am admitted?
After earning admission to the University of Arizona you will be asked to
confirm your intention to become a new Wildcat. Your admissions package
will include the next steps.
12. When will I be notified about my admission decision?
Once we have your complete application, including all required additional
materials, it usually takes 2-4 weeks for application processing and review to
be completed and for your notification to be sent. See the checklist in this
application for a description of a complete application.
16. When may I apply to UA Housing?
As soon as you are admitted to the University you can apply to live on
campus. Halls typically fill up quickly, so apply for housing as soon as
possible. The online housing application will be available November 2015
through the Next Steps website. For more information check out our website
www.life.arizona.edu, call 520.621.6501 or email [email protected].
13. How can I contact the Office of Admissions?
You can reach us by telephone, e-mail, facsimile, or mail. You may also visit
us online at admissions.arizona.edu. For immediate service, referrals, and
answers on the telephone, please call our main Admissions Information Center
at 520.621.3237. Our email address is [email protected]. If you wish to
send us a fax, please use 520.626.7415. (Remember that faxed materials are not
accepted as official documents.) Any and all required documents or materials,
as well as various requests and inquiries and other items, may be sent to
Admissions at the following address: Office of Admissions, University of
Arizona, PO Box 210073, Tucson, AZ 85721-0073.
The Honors College
College transcripts should be mailed to: Registration & Transcripts, University
of Arizona, PO Box 210066, Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Discover a world of opportunities at the University of
Arizona! As a member of the UA Honors College, you
have the opportunity to go beyond the boundaries of
a typical college class and be challenged in new and
exciting ways. Take smaller, discussion-based courses
and work with nationally-recognized professors; create
your own Honors academic plan to match your interests
and passions; and explore all of the benefits that a large
research institution has to offer, from intramural sports to
student clubs and undergraduate research opportunities.
Learn about the advantages of being an Honors
Wildcat by visiting
www.honors.arizona.edu or
calling 520.621.6901.
14. How do I satisfy the academic course work requirements or competencies,
as a freshman or a transfer applicant?
All freshman applicants and all transfer applicants under age 22 are expected
to satisfactorily complete the Arizona Board of Regents’ course
work competencies as identified in the table below. See the
table below for the course work competency requirements
Course work
and for specific scores and/or courses needed. To make
up any course work deficiencies with transferable college
competency
courses, see table below, righthand column.* If you have
requirements
met a subject area in high school, you do not need to
satisfy college course work requirements in that area for
admission purposes.
Subject Area
ABOR Description
Or ACT Score
Or SAT Score
Or College
English
English must include literature and have a substantial OR
emphasis on grammar
and composition. Courses such as Journalism, Business Communications,
Speech, and others that often include some emphasis on grammar or composition may improve a student’s ability in English. However, they are not devoted
exclusively to the study of English and may not be substituted for a regular
English course.
English sub scoreOR
of 21 or
above.
Critical reading score of 530OR
or
above.
One 3-credit English course
Mathematics
Applicants must complete 4 high school credits in college preparatory mathematics including Algebra I and II, Geometry, and culminating in 1 credit in
advanced mathematics for which Algebra II is a Prerequisite.
Math sub score of 24 or
above.
Math score of 540 or above.
One 3-credit course at the college algebra level or higher.
Lab Science
A Laboratory Science course is defined as a course in which at least 1 class
period each week is devoted to providing an opportunity for students to
manipulate equipment, materials, or specimens, to develop skills in observation and analysis, and to discover, demonstrate, illustrate, or test scientific
principles or concepts.
Natural science sub score
of 20 or above. (Test scores
may be used to demonstrate
competency in one (1) science only)
SAT Subject Test scores:
chemistry—600 or above;
biology—590 or above;
physics—620 or above
Three 4-credit lab science
courses (only two may be in
the same field)
Social Science
Applicants must demonstrate competency in Social Science by completing
at least 1 year of student in American History and at least 1 additional year
of student in 1 other social science field such as: European or World History,
Economics, Sociology, Geography, Government, Psychology, or Anthropology.
N/A
SAT Subject Test scores:
American history/social studies:
560 or above;
European/world culture: 580
or above
One 3-credit American history
course and one 3-credit social
science course
Second Language
Applicants must demonstrate competency in a Second Language by completing 2 high school credits in the same Foreign Language.
Attain a minimum score on a national standardized language test
such as AP or CLEP Examination scores; or earn certified placement into third college-level semester of higher based on an
exam given by an accredited institution of higher education.
One year of study in the same
language; includes American
Sign Language.
Fine Arts
(or CTE)
Fine Arts courses are defined as those that provide the opportunity to gain
experience and knowledge in the production and performance; analysis,
interpretation, and evaluation; and historical and cultural aspects of the visual
and performing arts. Courses must combine theory and practice and include
critical thinking skills.
N/A
N/A
One 3-credit fine arts class.
CTE
(or Fine Arts)
Competency may be demonstrated by completing 1 high school credit in a CTE
course or 2 semesters of high school CTE courses included in the same CTE
program approved by ADE.
N/A
N/A
One 3-credit CTE course corresponding to a CTE Program
approved by ADE.
Applicants should have an unweighted overall grade point average of 2.0 (A=4.0) in each subject area and should not have more than two total deficiencies.
Applicants should not have deficiencies in both math and laboratory science or in the same subject area.
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2016-2017 application for undergraduate
admission, scholarships, and the Honors College
This application is for degree-seeking freshman and transfer applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If you are applying for readmission
to UA, or as a non-degree-seeking student, or as an international student, this is not the correct application for you. Please visit the Web site
arizona.edu/future-students or call 520.621.3237 for more information.
To ensure timely processing, attach the required application processing fee (in the form of a check or money order made payable to the
University of Arizona) or an eligible fee waiver. Include your name and date of birth on the check or money order.
The fee is $50 for Arizona residents or $75 for non-Arizona residents and is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Return this application and submit additional application materials to the following address:
Office of Admissions, University of Arizona, PO BOX 210073 Tucson, Arizona 85721
APPLY ONLINE AT:
arizona.edu/future-students
COMPLETE ALL ITEMS (Please type or print clearly using black or dark blue ink.)
Any item left blank may delay the prcessing of your application.
1. Full legal name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First
Middle
LastSuffix
2. Other Name(s) Used (if applicable):
a. Indicate any other names (first or last) under which transcripts may be received __________________________________________________________
b. Preferred Name: Do you have another name by which you prefer to be called? ______________________________________________________________
3. Date of birth Month 4. Gender
Female
Day Male
Year
write in option:__________________
5. Have you previously enrolled at the University of Arizona as an undergraduate degree-seeking student after high school graduation?
Yes
No
6. Have you ever been affiliated with the University of Arizona as an employee, a non-degree seeking student, or a student before you
graduated from high school?
Yes
No
7. Citizenship
U.S. citizen
I am
If not a U.S. citizen,
a Permanent Resident, or
other, specify country ____________________________________ Country of birth: ________________________
a Refugee, or
an Asylee
Indicate your date of status approval/issuance _____________________________
Other Visa Type ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Permanent mailing address
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number and street or PO Box
Apt.
City
State
Zip Code
9. Current address, if different from permanent address
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number and street or PO Box
10. Permanent phone number:
Apt.
-
City
State
Zip Code
-
11. Cellular or message telephone number:
-
You may send text messages to me at this number. Yes ____ No ____
12. Applicant e-mail address _________________________________________ @ _____________________________________________________________________________________
13. Emergency contact full name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Who should we contact in the case of an emergency? Please do not use nicknames or abbreviations. Please use lower & upper case letters, for example "Margaret
Ann Smith." (Please use only if you are not currently living at home with a parent or guardian.)
Relationship to you (check one):
Parent
Guardian
Spouse
Partner
Other
Emergency contact physical address
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number and street
Emergency contact phone: HOME
Apt.
-
-
City
State
CELL/MOBILE
-
Zip Code
-
Emergency contact email: ________________________________________ @_________________________________________________________________________
Note: An admitted student will have the opportunity within the student information system to update their primary emergency contact information; additional
options are included as well. If you are an employee of the University of Arizona, the emergency contact information you enter in this application will replace
your emergency contact information previously listed as primary. As mentioned, you will have the opportunity to update the data.
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14. Residency information must be supplied by each person applying for admission to the University of Arizona.
Contact the Residency Classification Office, 520.621.3636, or by email to [email protected] if you have questions about your
residency status or visit www.registrar.arizona.edu/residency/residenc.htm. NOTE: If you consider yourself an Arizona resident, should you be
admitted, you will be required to complete the online Statement of Residency Classification (SORC). Omission of information will default your
status to non-Arizona resident classification.
Do you consider yourself a resident of Arizona?
Yes
No
Your self-reported answer here will be used for application and admission purposes. If you claim Arizona residency, your status will be considered pending
until you have completed the online SORC mentioned above. Your classification for tuition purposes will be determined based on the more detailed information received through the SORC and may be different from your self-reported status.
15. Are you, your parent(s) or your spouse affiliated with the US military?
Yes
No
Your response is not a factor in your admission decision. This is a required question and if you do not provide a response, an answer of "no" will be recorded. If you marked yes, please select from the following :
I am Active Duty
I am a Veteran
I am a Dependent
I am a Spouse
16. Have either of your parent(s) or guardian(s) earned a bachelor's degree or higher?
Yes
No
Your response is not a factor in your admission decision. This is a required question and if you do not provide a response an answer of "no" will be
recorded.
17. Do you have a parent/guardian employed by the University of Arizona?
Yes
No
Your response is not a factor in your admission decision. This is a required question and if you do not provide a response, an answer of "no" will be recorded.
18. Do you intend to apply for financial aid, loans or campus employment?
Yes
No
Your response is not a factor in your admission decision. This is a required question and if you do not provide a response, an answer of "no" will be recorded.
19. Social Security number (Your SSN is required for financial aid and scholarship applications and to comply with IRS reporting requirements.)
-
-
20.Ethnic/racial background: To comply with federal reporting requirements, UA asks for ethnic/racial background of applicants. You may decline to
answer without prejudicing your application in any way. Please see http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/2002/std1_5.asp to find a more detailed definition of the
racial/ethnic group.
a) Are you Hispanic/Latino?
Yes
If you marked Yes, are you:
No
Mexican or Mexican American or Chicano
Cuban
Puerto Rican
Other Hispanic or Latino
b) Are you any of the following? (please mark one or more)
American Indian or Alaska Native. If you marked American Indian or Alaska Native, specify tribal/corporate affiliation(s).
_______________________ Tribal affiliation _______________________ Tribal affiliation __________________________ Tribal affiliation
Asian. If you marked Asian, indicate all that apply:
Asian Indian
Chinese
Filipino
Japanese
Korean
Vietnamese
Other Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. If you marked Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, indicate all that apply:
Guanamanian or Chamorro
Native Hawaiian
Samoan
Other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
21. What is the primary language spoken at home? ___________________________________________________________________________________
Providing the requested information is voluntary. You are encouraged to supply this information, but may decline without prejudicing
your application in any way.
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22. High school academic history (If you attended more than one, list most recent.)
Name of high school
City
State
Dates attended Country
Date of graduation (month & year)
23. Have you attended more than 1 high school?
If yes, please list school information below:
Yes
No
Name of High School
City
State
Country
24.Have you already requested that your official high school transcript be sent to the University of Arizona?
Dates Attended
Yes
No
25. If you attended or are attending an Arizona High School and have a SAIS number, please enter it here ___________________________
26. Current senior year courses — If you are currently enrolled in high school, complete the section below.
List all courses you are taking during your senior year. Abbreviations to use: AP–Advanced Placement; IB–International Baccalaureate; AC–Accelerated;
H–Honors; C-College. This section must be completed to determine if you have met the course work requirements on page 6. The answers you provide
may be verified upon receipt of your official transcript.
Subject
Course title
Fall
Spring
College
credit
Senior English
Yes
Senior Mathematics
Yes
Laboratory Science
Yes
Second Language
Yes
Fine Arts
Yes
Social Science
Yes
Career and Technical
Education (CTE)
Yes
Other
Yes
Other
Yes
27. Dual or concurrent college course work — If you are currently enrolled in high school and have participated in dual or concurrent enrollment
in a community college or university during your high school career, use the table below to indicate the institution(s) attended, the courses
taken, and whether high school credit was earned for those courses. It is your responsibility to have official transcripts sent to the UA Office of
Admissions from each college attended by the appropriate application deadline.
List in descending chronological order beginning with most recent college.
College or University name
(no abbreviations)
Course title
Semester & year enrolled Units earned
HS credit earned
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Please use an additional sheet if necessary and include your name and date of birth in the upper right-hand corner.
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28. College attendance — Are you presently attending or have you previously attended any college or university?
Yes
No
List institutions, locations and dates. Failure to provide a list of all colleges attended (to include all coursework completed through military
institutions, correspondence and extension courses) may result in delay in admission, loss of transfer credit and/or dismissal. It is your responsibility
to have official transcripts forwarded to the UA Office of Admissions from each college attended by the appropriate application deadline. An official
transcript is required even if attendance was for a brief amount of time and/or no credit was established. If you have any college courses in progress,
please provide a list that includes the name of the course and the number of units on a separate sheet of paper
College or University name
(no abbreviations)
City and State
Country
Dates attended
Total credits # of credits
earned
in progress
Term type
(semester or
quarter)
Please use an additional sheet if necessary and include your name and date of birth in the upper right-hand corner.
29.A re you a member of Phi Theta Kappa (the official honor society for two-year colleges)?
Yes
No
30. Will you have completed, or have you completed by the time of your intended enrollment, any of the following? (mark all that apply)
Degree / Educational pattern
Indicate college or university
Anticipated completion / Date
completed
AGEC
IGETC
CSUGE
Associate's
Bachelor's
31. If you are not attending school at present, please provide an explanation on a separate piece of paper (write your first and last name
and date of birth in the upper right-hand corner), detailing how you have been occupied since your last enrollment in school. Give
brief details and dates.
32. Which semester and year do you intend to enroll at UA? Select one:
Summer l 2016 ( June 6-July 7)
Summer II 2016 ( July 11-August 10)
Fall 2016
Spring 2017
33. Your intended University of Arizona college/major:
a) Below indicate your preferred college and/or major from the list in the application booklet. (Refer to page 4 to make this selection.)
Note: If you are interested in pre-law, pre-medicine, or pre-pharmacy. You may choose any major.
b) Freshman students, if you do not choose an undergraduate major or leave this section blank, UA will enter your intended major as undecided, CLAS:
Colleges of Letters, Arts and Science. Transfer students cannot choose undecided, CLAS, but may select any other major on the list; please do not leave this
section blank.
c) Some majors require additional application materials and criteria for consideration. (See page 4 for descriptions.) For exaple,
majors must be declared for students interested in pursuing programs in art, dance, media arts, music, and theatre arts. Applicants
to College of Fine Art majors should visit ( web.cfa.arizona.edu ) or call 520.621.1301 for additional application requirements.
Select a UA College (See page 4 for descriptions.)
Agriculture & Life Sciences
Architecture
Education
Eller College of Management
Humanities
Public Health
(Business)
Letters, Arts and Science
Science
Engineering
Medicine (Pre-physiology only)
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Fine Arts
Nursing (Pre-professional)
UA South
Select a UA Major* _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
34.If you selected a major within the Colleges of Architecture, Engineering, Fine Arts, or Nursing:
Please select an alternate major in a college different from your first college selected (refer again to page 4 to make this selection). Students who are not
eligible for admission to their first choice major/college will be considered for admission to their alternate major/college. If you are applying as a freshman
and you do not indicate an alternate intended major and you are not admitted to your first choice major, you will be considered for admission to the major
of undecided, CLAS: Colleges of Letters, Arts and Science. (Note: Option of 'undecided' in the Colleges of Letters, Arts and Science is open to freshman
students only. Transfer students cannot choose undecided, CLAS, but may select any other major on the list; please do not leave this section blank.)
Alternate UA College
Alternate UA Major*____________________________________________________
*Majors/Minors: Please note that UA admits applicants to only one major. Should you wish to pursue a double major or major/minor combination, you will
be able to arrange this after you enroll.
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35. If you are interested in any of the following pre-professional programs, mark all that apply:
High School Teaching
Health Professions
Law
Nursing
Pharmacy
36. The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is a fee-based comprehensive academic support program for students with
learning and attention differences, and requires an additional application for SALT Center admission. Directions for applying to the SALT Center can be
found at www.salt.arizona.edu. Will you be applying to the SALT Center?
Yes
No
Separate and apart from the SALT Center, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) works with individual students to identify reasonable disability accommodations. Students
who wish to request reasonable disability accommodations should contact the DRC at 520.621.3268.
37. Transfer students, do you plan to live on campus in a UA Residence Hall?
Yes
No
Maybe
38. Do you plan to enroll in classes primarily at one of the UA South locations (headquartered in Sierra Vista, with classes/programs
also at Pima Community Colleges (Pima County), UA Science and Tech Park (Pima County), UA Douglas, UA Pinal, UA Santa Cruz,
Yes
No
UA Yuma, and Online) offering upper division courses and programs?
If you answered yes, select the UA South Branch Campus or Learning Center location you plan to attend;
UA Douglas
UA Pinal
UA Santa Cruz
UA Sierra Vista
UA South-Pima County
UA Yuma
Online
39. Have you been designated a National Merit Semi-Finalist, National Hispanic Scholar, or National Achievement Scholar?
Yes
No
Yes
No
40.Are you interested in being considered for admission to The Honors College?
Freshmen students, if you answered yes, you are required to answer the following questions and submit them on a separate piece
of paper with your name and date of birth in the upper right-hand corner.
Select an inspirational quote that you would put on the wall of your room as you begin your freshman year at the University of Arizona Honors
College. Why did you pick this quote? Explain why you see its message as enduring rather than situational. Please limit your response to a total
of 500 words.
41. What would you like to get involved with as a college student? (Please check all that apply)
Leadership Programs
Athletics and/or club sports
Academic clubs
Employment on campus
Student governance
Philanthropic clubs
Internships
Greek organizations
42.I agree that UA may contact any educational institution or agency to request and receive materials or data related to my academic
history and performance and that this does not exempt me from being responsible for submitting required application materials by
associated deadlines.
Agree
Disagree
An unchecked answer will be interpreted as ‘Agree.’
43.Certification and signature — Your signature is required below. Without your signature, your application is not complete.
By signing below, I represent that the information provided in this application is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete. I
understand that if I am found to have made a false or misleading statement on this application I may be subject to discipline including dismissal from the
University of Arizona. I accept that my application materials become the property of UA and will not be returned. Additionally, I authorize the release of
my academic, demographic, and financial information on file with the University to alumni clubs and other organizations that may consider me
for scholarships.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of applicant (required)
Date
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. UA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran
status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual or any other illegal harassment and retaliation. To report discrimination or
sexual harassment, students should call the Office of Institutional Equity at 520.621.9449 or TTY 520.626.6768.
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Additional questions for all freshman applicants
(Including all applicants with fewer than 24 transferable semester units completed by application date)
Leadership, Volunteer and Work Experience, Extracurricular Activities and Awards:
List up to seven activities or awards by their order of importance to you, with the most important activity or award first. Describe the activity, your role or position, and
leadership and service demonstrated. Pick from the following list to describe the Type of Activity, Service or Award: job, volunteer, student council/government, school or
club sport, clubs, band/choir/symphony, debate, cheer, conference attendance, academic achievement award, award, or civic/community involvement.
Type of Activity,
Service or Award
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Name of Activity,
Service or Award (i.e.
School Soccer Team)
Grade
Level(s)
Leadership
Role
Description of Experience or
Award (If you had a leadership
role – include title in the
description)
Length of
Hours per
Service
Week
(if applicable) (if applicable)
Additional information (optional)
The University of Arizona does not require a personal statement to review your application for undergraduate admission. However, if you would like to share any relevant information about your academic record that is not reflected on your transcripts including, for example, hardships you have experienced, or any learning and/or attention differences, you may do so in this _optional statement. Please limit your answers to fewer than 500 words and use the space below.
My Statement:
Congratulations, you have taken
the first step on the road to the
experience of your lifetime.
Be sure to submit these items:
Signed and completed application
Official transcript(s)
Application processing fee or eligible fee waiver