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At the University of ������, we view online learning as equivalent to in-person classes in terms of educational quality and student outcomes. That is why all transcripts and diplomas are the same and do not differentiate between online and in-person teaching modalities.

You are not required to live on campus, but it is highly encouraged. For more information and to explore all our dorms, please visit the . For off-campus housing options, please visit the .

First-time, first-year students living in the residence halls must purchase a Swipe Meal Plan. All residents of Honors Village, regardless of class standing, must purchase a Swipe Meal Plan. Students living off-campus and upper-classmen may select from any of the plans we offer, many off-campus students choose one of our debit-style Meal Plans. For more information, view the .

There is a process and deadline by which a student may defer their admission for either one semester or one academic year. Deferring admission maintains the Global Wildcat Award eligibility and the Enrollment Fee.

To defer your admission please follow these steps:

• Verify the deferral deadline has not passed for your admit term
• Log into the Next Steps Center to pay the $450 Enrollment Fee. You'll need to click on the Path to Enrollment tile and progress through to the Secure Your Spot section. (skip this step if you’ve already paid your enrollment fee)
• Open your current term application in Future Wildcat
• Click on the tab Defer your Admission
• Scroll down and choose the Defer Main Campus Admission to a future term

Once you've completed the Deferral Request Form, please allow up to 10 business days for processing. Once you've received confirmation of admission to your new term, you can log back into the Next Steps Center to continue with the enrollment checklist items.

Yes, you can study 100% online through ������ Online. Visit for more information.

For additional questions about studying online, contact Pauline Przywara. 

It depends. If you are applying for undergraduate admission and have completed 3 years of regular English classes with a "C" or better at an accredited American high school (domestic or abroad), you do not need to demonstrate English proficiency.

If you have completed less than 3 years at an accredited American high school or were enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL)-level classes, you are still required to demonstrate English proficiency.

International Undergraduate Admissions may review the English proficiency requirement and make admission decisions based on the totality of the student’s application, including but not limited to high school academic performance, extracurricular activities, and/or other test scores.

If you are applying for graduate admission, proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.

• It depends. If you are applying for undergraduate admission and have completed 3 years of regular English classes with a "C" or better at an accredited American high school (domestic or abroad), you do not need to take the TOEFL.
• If you have completed less than 3 years at an accredited American high school or were enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL)-level classes, you are still required to demonstrate English proficiency.
• International Undergraduate Admissions may review the English proficiency requirement and make admission decisions based on the totality of the student’s application, including but not limited to high school academic performance, extracurricular activities, and/or other test scores.
• If you are applying for graduate admission, proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.

Tuition payment plans are available. Here is a brief overview of how they work:

• Offered for the Fall and Spring semesters only
• All tuition, program fees/differential tuition, fees and course fees are split into three (3) installments
• There is a $75.00 per semester non-refundable enrollment fee for this service
  • Students must enroll prior to the to avoid the
  • Students must re-enroll each semester to participate in the Payment Plan
  • Any credit that posts to the student account while enrolled in the Tuition Payment Plan will pay toward future installments until the balance is zero
  • The Tuition Payment Plan is not available for Study Abroad charges, or Winter and Summer semesters
  • Refer to the for complete details

Please visit the for more information.

You will be informed about your admission decision via email. The notification will be sent to the email address provided on your application on the day the admission decision is made. If you have a University of ������ email account, notification will be sent to your ������ email address.

You can pay the non-refundable application fee with a major credit card (VISA or Master Card) via the portal. You can also pay by check or money order drawn on a U.S. banking affiliate, made payable to the University of ������.

Undergraduate students are automatically considered for the Global Wildcat Award when they complete an application to Main Campus. Once admitted, students can find additional scholarships using . The peak season to apply for scholarships is from November through April, so complete your applications early.

Graduate students can click here learn more about .

You can change/add a college or major at any point in your undergraduate career at the University of ������. Please be aware that certain majors may require prerequisites.

A change of major before registration of classes is done through Admissions. You can contact your assigned enrollment counselor for assistance.

Once you have registered for classes, to declare a major in a different college, you must first receive permission from the dean’s office of the college to which you wish to transfer. Change from one college to another is initiated by filing a change of college form with the new college.

To change majors within your current college, consult with the academic advisor for the new major regarding program requirements and the procedure to declare the major. There may be restrictions on the time of the semester for declaring a major or changing colleges.

Once you have changed your major, please contact International Student Services (ISS) to let them know of the changes so they can update your I-20.

You can check the status of your undergraduate application by signing into . You can log in to Future Wildcat with the email and password you used to complete your application. You can expect an admission decision 10 days from the date that all your application materials are received by the University of ������. Applicants with U.S. secondary or U.S. college/university transcripts may experience longer processing times.

You can check the status of your graduate admission application at any time by logging into . Once your application is in GradApp, no further action will be taken by the Graduate College until your department of interest makes a decision about your application.

Once you have been admitted, and obtained your Student ID number and PIN, you will create a NetID and password, and an email account. You will then gain access to your personalized checklist for enrollment and can begin completing steps. After 48 hours, you must go to the Next Steps Center to complete your UA enrollment by paying your Enrollment Fee to secure your spot.

You are considered a first-year student if you will soon graduate high school, you have graduated, or you have a GED and have not enrolled in college since graduating or completed less than 12 college credits post high school. You are considered a transfer student if you have attended other colleges or universities, including community colleges, and have completed 12 or more transferable credits since graduating high school.

New degree-seeking students will be able to register after New Student Orientation. New non-degree seeking students can register for classes once enrollment opens. Check the on the Registrar’s website for the dates. Students with ISC holds blocking enrollment should email intl-new@arizona.edu for assistance.

You can find more information about how to request an I-20 or DS-2019 on the International Student Services .

Unofficial Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for initial evaluation. At any time, you may be contacted to submit official/verified transcripts. To be considered for admission, simply upload your transcripts through the application. If you were not able to upload the transcripts in your application, you can log back in Future Wildcat to upload them. Or, you can email legible PDF copies of transcripts to international@arizona.edu.

Official Transcripts

If you have attended any college or university within the United States or Internationally during or post-high school, official transcripts from each institution you have attended are required at the time of enrollment. Please request your official transcript be sent to REG-transcripts@arizona.edu.

Please visit our Transcripts page for further information.

Find out how provided on the application for admission will be used.

You can make photocopies of the original credentials and have them certified by the authorized official at the institution that issues them or the Ministry of Education. These copies must bear the original signature of the authorized official and the colored institutional seal. We do not accept certification of a notary public.

Yes, students who complete IB exams may be eligible to obtain transferable credit for University of ������ courses. For more details regarding transfer credits and IB scores, please visit .

With conditional admission, students must still provide the required proof of English proficiency to enroll in coursework at the University of ������. All conditionally admitted students have until the application deadline for the term of admission to submit proof of proficiency via test score. Students may also choose to attend the University of ������’s to complete their English proficiency requirement. Students who choose this pathway earn three semesters (including the semester that conditional admissions was received for) to prove their proficiency while their academic admissions offer to UA remains valid. For more information about the programs offered through CESL and to apply, please visit: .

If you would like to cancel your admission to the University of ������ and have not paid your enrollment fee, please visit your to cancel your admission to the University of ������.

If you have already taken action with your enrollment fee, please visit the to cancel your admission to the University of ������.

Please note: This is NOT a blanket cancellation. Appropriate cancellation forms must be sent to all university departments, i.e. Orientation, Admissions, Residence Life, etc. Please contact each department for details on their cancellation procedures and requirements.

Undergraduate Students: There are a few things you need to do to officially become an ������ Wildcat at our main campus in Tucson, ������. All of your remaining action items, like paying your enrollment fee and signing up for orientation, can be found in your .

Graduate Students: Follow these steps to accept your admission:

• Login to .
• Choose your application using the "List My Application(s)" link.
• Accept your admission in the Next Steps box.
• View/Download your Certificate of Admission, PIN, and informational Welcome letter.

Placement scores for math and English are valid for one year unless you were placed via your ACT/SAT score or transfer credits, then you will need to take the placement exam again. Second language scores never expire.

Housing Application Fee: Your housing application fee, if paid, will not be refunded. If you defer your admission and wish to live in on-campus housing, you will have to pay your housing application fee again.

Rent Down Payment: If you have paid your rent down payment, that fee will be refunded.

Yes. Almost everything you need to complete your coursework and research is available digitally and online through . Please see the .

Yes, if you were admitted to the SALT center you will be able to defer your SALT admission for up to two semesters. Your SALT Center application and application fee will be deferred. If you paid the SALT center enrollment fee, it will be refunded. You do not need to do anything else outside of submitting the Admissions deferment form to have your SALT Center Admission deferred to a future term.

The University of ������ does not require students to submit SAT of ACT scores for admission. If you take one of these tests and have the score report sent to our office (School Code: 4832), your scores may enhance your chance for admission. Additionally, your score may be eligible for completing Proof of English proficiency.

Yes. The University of ������ is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Yes. Please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@arizona.edu for information on how to receive an appeal packet, which could require information like:

Updated academic information.
New ACT/SAT test scores, if applicable.
New personal statement.
Letters of recommendation from academic sources.
Any other relevant documentation.

You may be eligible to receive a transfer I-20 for the University of ������. Submit an I-20 request in (under “Newly Admitted Students”) and enter your current school’s information to request a transfer of your SEVIS record.

If the deferment deadline has passed for the term you were admitted, you must and submit a new application for an upcoming, available term. 

• Please review our specific requirements and credentials that you must submit based on where you have completed your secondary education. If you have attended a post-secondary institution, you must also send the official transcript (mark sheet) for the courses you have completed and the grades you earned.

Send an email to intl-new@arizona.edu with copies of your immigration documents showing your current status, such as an I-94 or I-797 Approval Notice, so we can review your eligibility to enroll. If you need to change to F-1 student status, please schedule an Admitted Student Appointment through the International Student Services .

For full-time enrollment on the Main Campus, our estimate for books is $450 USD per semester for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Paying the enrollment fee and signing up for orientation in your Next Steps Center is how you secure your spot at the University of ������.

Upon admission, you will be able to review the deadline to accept your admission/commit to the University of ������. Additionally, orientation sessions fill up quickly, so we encourage you to complete these items as soon as possible.

If you have already been admitted to the university, you can learn more about getting #WildcatReady by visiting the .

As the parent or family member of a University of ������ student, you are a valued member of the Wildcat community, too. We encourage you to get involved through opportunities available through our .

You will be responsible for tuition payments after you have registered for your classes. As a new student, you must make all payments before the first day of classes, otherwise a late fee will be added, or your classes will be dropped. For payment options and information, please visit the . In order to view your balance or make a payment, you will need to be admitted, create a NetID and password, and log into UAccess. Please note: The enrollment fee and any housing application fees (if applicable) are separate costs and must be paid prior to registering for classes.

Fall applicants who submit and complete their application by the Early Action deadline of November 1 will receive priority consideration for admission, merit aid, and, if interested, admission to the W.A. Franke Honors College.

Fall applications submitted after November 1 will move to a Regular Decision timeline. Regular Decisions are released in batches on a space-available basis during the spring, following the release of Early Action decisions.

If you are applying for a spring start, we encourage you to check with your regional recruiter for details on timelines.

You can find sample course plans under your selected major in the . Keep in mind that these are sample plans, and your specific courses will vary based on course availability in your semester of enrollment. Graduate students can find additional academic information about their preferred program in the .

You can visit the Advising Resource Center at , and use the Directory to search for advisors by Major or College.

You can contact your assigned enrollment counselor for assistance.