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Colleges / The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 4-Year Public
Acceptance RateN.A.
Acceptance RateN.A.

U of A Academics

The University of Arizona requires a minimum of 120 Credit Hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, U of A has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 64% of students who start college at U of A finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

U of A offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted Unknown
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted Unknown
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: U of A may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At U of A?

U of A has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with U of A directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at U of A

When choosing a major, U of A students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at U of A.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

U of A does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at U of A

U of A offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Arizona


Does U of A Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ U of A does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does U of A Offer Online Classes?

✅ U of A has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does U of A Give AP Credit?

✅ U of A offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does U of A Have An Honors Program?

✅ U of A offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at U of A.

Does U of A Require Internships?

🟨 U of A does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About The University of Arizona


The University of Arizona Library

The main library on campus is the University of Arizona Main Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at U of A

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

U of A offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does U of A have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

U of A has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at U of A include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

Keep Reading About U of A

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Student Life

Admissions

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U of A Majors & Subject Areas

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

49,471

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,614

Out-of-State

$41,014

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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