2015 - 2016APPLICATION

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Undergraduate Admission Scholarships

Honors College

Summer 2015 • Fall 2015 • Spring 2016

Arizona residents will be admitted with one of the following:

•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).

*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 re-leased 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.

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Freshman Admission Guidelines

Transfer Admission RequirementsYou will be considered for transfer student admission if:

•At the time of application you have 24 or more completed transferable* college semester credits post-high school, at least a 2.0 recalculated college/university GPA and have fulfilled the course competencies required by the Arizona Board of Regents (see page 6 for details).

OR

•At the time of application you have completed between 12-23 transferable* semester credits, are currently enrolled in college courses with at least a 2.0 recalculated college/university GPA and a 2.5 cumulative unweighted high school GPA and have fulfilled the course competencies required by the Arizona Board of Regents (see page 6 for details).

NOTE: Arizona Board of Regents Course Competencies are waived if you are 22 years of age or older.

You will also be considered a transfer student for admission purposes if:

•At the time of application you have graduated from high school and have enrolled at a college, university or another accredited higher education institution and have enrolled in at least 12 transferable* college semester credits post-high school.

AND

•You will have at least 24 transferable post-high school college semester credits by the start of your intended semester of enrollment.

AND

•You have fulfilled the course competencies required by the Arizona Board of Regents (see page 6 for details).

NOTE: Arizona Board of Regents Course Competencies are waived if you are 22 years of age or older.

If you do not fit into the descriptions above or have graduated from high school, homeschool or earned a GED and have earned less than 12 college credits, you will be considered a freshman applicant.

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.

Scholarships: UA undergraduates earned over

$159 million in scholarships last year. Go to financialaid.arizona.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships

to find out how to apply for your share.

Need-based Aid: File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive consideration for need

based grants, scholarships, work, and loans. To be considered for the widest possible array of need based aid, submit your

FAFSA by March 1st, the UA's priority deadline.

File your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Remember to include the UA school code: 001083.

A separate application is required for the SALT Center, the UA’s enhanced learning support program. For a fee, the SALT Center provides individualized academic support and a comprehensive range of services to maximize the success of students with learning and attention differences. For more information, call 520.621.8493 or visit their Web site at salt.arizona.edu. You must apply to both the University and to the SALT Center in order to be considered for admission in this academic support program.

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A complete application for a transfer applicant MUST

include:

Completed online or paper application

Official transcript(s)

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), $65 (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.

A complete application for a Freshman applicant MUST include:

Completed online or paper application

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), $65 (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.

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 • Fall – May 1 • Spring – November 1

Transfer application deadlines

• Summer sessions – May 1 • Fall – July 1 • Spring – November 1

Transfer Application Checklist:Freshman Application Checklist:

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!

Visiting UA

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.

Send High School Transcript(s) to:Office of AdmissionsUniversity of ArizonaPO Box 210073Tucson, AZ 85721-0073

Send College Transcript(s) to:Registration & TranscriptsUniversity of ArizonaPO Box 210066Tucson, AZ 85721-0066

Please note: non-required supplemental materials (e.g. letters of recommendation) will not be considered or retained.

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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.

College majors and contacts

Agriculture & Life Sciences cals.arizona.edu 520.621.3616

Agribusiness Economics & ManagementAgricultural Technology Management & EducationAnimal SciencesEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental & Water Resource EconomicsFamily Studies & Human Development (Pre)MicrobiologyNatural ResourcesNutritional SciencesPlant SciencesRetailing & Consumer Sciences (Pre)Sustainable Plant SystemsVeterinary 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 NAAB-accredited architecture schools desiring advanced studio placement must provide portfolio.Sustainable Built Environments

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 520.621.2505All 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

Engineering engineering.arizona.edu 520.621.6032FRESHMEN: 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

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.

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.).

*The GPA is recalculated based on coursework applicable to the engineering curriculum.

Aerospace EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringBiosystems EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering Electrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering ManagementIndustrial EngineeringMaterials Sciences and EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMining EngineeringOptical Sciences & EngineeringSystems Engineering

Fine Arts cfa.arizona.edu 520.621.1301Admission 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

Studio Art

Dance

Music

Music Education

Music Performance

Film and Television

Musical Theatre

Theatre Arts

Theatre Production

Humanities coh.arizona.edu 520.621.1048

Africana StudiesClassics

Humanities (cont'd)East Asian StudiesFrenchGerman StudiesItalianReligious StudiesRussian SpanishUndecided — Humanities

Letters, Arts and Science (CLAS)clas.arizona.edu520.621.7763General Studies

Global Studies (B.A. or B.S.)

Undecided*

Medicine physiology.arizona.edu 520.621.4850Students are admitted as pre-physiology majors. Admission to the major, which generally occurs after the second year, is selective.

Physiology (Pre-Physiology)

Nursing nursing.arizona.edu 520.626.3808Students 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. 

Nursing (Pre-Professional)

Public Health publichealth.arizona.edu 520.626.3200Students 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

AstronomyBiochemistry (B.A. or B.S.)BioinformaticsBiologyChemistry (B.A. or B.S.)Computer Science (Pre-Computer Science)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 ResourcesGeosciences

Information Science & Arts (B.A.)Information Science & Technology (B.S.)Integrated ScienceMathematics (B.A. or B.S.)Meteorology (B.A.S.) *Military transfers only with associates

Science (cont'd) Molecular & Cellular BiologyNeuroscience & Cognitive Science (Pre)Physics (B.A. or B.S.)Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)Science EducationSpeech, Language, & Hearing SciencesUndecided — Science

Social & Behavioral Sciences sbs.arizona.edu 520.626.0606

Anthropology (B.A. or B.S.)

Care, Health & Society

CommunicationStudents are admitted as No Major Selected-Social 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

eSociety

Gender & Women’s Studies

Geography (B.A. or B.S.)

History

Journalism (Pre-Journalism)Students are admitted as pre-journalism majors. Admission to the major, which generally occurs after the end of the first year, is selective.

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

UA South uas.arizona.edu520.458-8278, 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 Humanities, Science, Agriculture/Life Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Unique UA South majors:Applied ScienceCommerceElementary EducationGovernment & Public Service

*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.

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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 non-academic 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.

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). Applicants must complete a total of 24 college semester credits/units by the term they want to enroll. 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 2013 and enrolling full-time had an unweighted mean GPA of 3.40, a mean combined SAT critical reading and math: 1114, and a mean ACT composite of 24.3. The average unweighted GPA for new transfers from two- and four-year institutions is 3.12.

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 $65, 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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• 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 $65 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.

• 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 (non-

immigrants) 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 admissions@arizona.edu or call us at 520.621.3237.

General instructions

Questions you might ask

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Subject areas Arizona Board of Regents’ requirements ACT scores SAT scores College course work

English English I English sub score of 21 or above SAT Reasoning Test: one 3-credit English course4 units/years English II critical reading score composition English III 530 or above or literature English IV

Mathematics algebra I math sub score of 24 or above SAT Reasoning Test: one 3-credit course at the4 units/years geometry math score of 540 college algebra level or higher algebra II or above higher advanced math for which algebra II is a prerequisite

Laboratory one unit from any three of the following: natural science sub score of 20 SAT Subject Test scores: three 4-credit lab sciencescience biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, or above chemistry – 600 or above courses (only two may be3 units/years integrated lab science biology – 590 or above in the same field) (may include advanced study in one area) physics – 620 or above

Social science one unit of American history equivalent not available SAT Subject Test scores: one 3-credit American history 2 units/years one additional unit from: European/world American history/social studies: course and one 3-credit history, economics, sociology, geography, 560 or above; European/world social science course government, psychology, anthropology culture: 580 or above

Second two units of the same language attain a minimum score on a national standardized language test, one year of study in the samelanguage such as AP or CLEP Subject Examination; or earn certified placement language; includes American2 units/years into third college-level semester or higher based on an exam Sign Language given by an accredited institution of higher education; or other forms of verification are available, please call 520.621.3237

Fine arts one unit of fine arts or any combination N/A N/A one 3-credit fine arts class

The Honors College

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.

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.

*See question 14 aboveOR OR OR

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.

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 admissions@arizona.edu. 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.

College transcripts should be mailed to: Registration & Transcripts, University of Arizona, PO Box 210066, Tucson, AZ 85721-0066

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 and for specific scores and/or courses needed. To make up any course work deficiencies with transferable college courses, see table below, righthand column.* If you have met a subject area in high school, you do not need to satisfy college course work requirements in that area for admission purposes.

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.

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 2014 through the Next Steps website. For more information check out our website www.life.arizona.edu, call 520.621.6501 or email housing@life.arizona.edu.

Course work competency requirements

(Test scores may be used to demonstrate competency in one (1) science

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2015-2016 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 $65 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

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 Last Suffix

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 Day Year

4. Gender Female Male 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 a student or an employee? Yes No

7. Citizenship

U.S. citizen If not a U.S. citizen, other, specify country ___________________________________ Country of birth: _______________________

I am a Permanent Resident, or 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 Apt. City State Zip Code

10. Permanent phone number: - -

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 Apt. City State Zip Code

Emergency contact phone: HOME - - CELL/MOBILE - - 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.

APPLY ONLINE AT:arizona.edu/future-students

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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 REG-rco@email.arizona.edu 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 informa-tion 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.)

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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 No

If you marked Yes, are you: 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 Country

Dates attended Date of graduation (month & year)

23. Have you attended more than 1 high school? Yes No If yes, please list school information below:

24. Have you already requested that your official high school transcript be sent to the University of Arizona? 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

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.

Name of High School City State Country Dates Attended

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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.

College or University name (no abbreviations)

City and State Country Dates attended Total credits earned

# of credits 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. Are 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.

Agriculture & Life Sciences Architecture Education Eller College of Management (Business)

Engineering Fine Arts Humanities Letters, Arts and Science

Medicine (Pre-physiology only)

Nursing (Pre-professional) Public Health

Science Social & Behavioral Sciences UA South

32. Which semester and year do you intend to enroll at UA? Select one:

Summer l 2015 ( June 6-July 7) Summer II 2015 ( July 11-August 10) Fall 2015 Spring 2016

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.)

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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High School Teaching Pre-Health Professions

Pre-Law Pre-Nursing Pre-Pharmacy

These pre-professional programs are not majors. Students interested in these programs should mark the appropriate circle and refer to the majors on page 4 to select a major.

35. If you are interested in any of the following pre-professional programs, mark all that apply:

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,

UA Yuma, and Online) offering upper division courses and programs? Yes No

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

40. Are you interested in being considered for admission to The Honors College? Yes No 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(Includingallapplicantswithfewerthan24transferablesemesterunitscompletedbyapplicationdate)

Leadership, service, and activity record

Before completing this section, please read the activity subsections to determine where to list your activities, experiences, or awards. List each item only once. Limit the information on your extracurricular activities and awards to the space provided. Please write legibly or type. If any section of the leadership, service, and activity record is left blank, this will be interpreted as an answer of NONE.

1. Leadership, school and community activities, and awards (this does not include work related activities) List your top four 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 or Award: student council/government, school or club sport, band/choir/symphony, debate, cheer, conference attendance, clubs, academic achievement award, civic/community involvement award

2. Work experience or volunteer service Ifyouhavebeenemployedduringanyhighschoolacademicyearorsummer,pleaselistuptofourjobsherebytheirorderofimportancetoyou,withthemost importantjobfirst.

3. On average, how many community service hours have you completed per year in high school?

1.

2.

3.

4.

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Type of Activity, Service or Award (i.e. School or club sport)

Job Title/Specific nature of work

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Employer/Organization Leadership RoleLength of

work/serviceApproximate number

of hours per week

Name of Activity, Service or Award (i.e. School Soccer Team)

Grade Level Leadership Role

Description (If you had a leadership role – include title in the description)

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2.

3.

4.

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 tak-en 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