How to Apply
Ready to start your journey as an Arizona Wildcat?
Please review the following steps for admission.
Connect with an Enrollment Counselor
Submit the request for information form to connect with an enrollment counselor who will guide you through the application process.
Review Your Admissions Requirements
Meet with your Academic Advisor to review Degree Options and Transfer Pathways. We recommend that you meet with the advisor assigned to you before applying in order to be academically prepared for transfer into the Near You Network.
Complete Your Application
Complete the University of Arizona Transfer Application through the online portal and pay the application fee. Create or log in to your University of Arizona Future account to complete the application form online.
The following academic programs require additional materials to be admitted to the major:
- Elementary Education applicants must first complete the professional admissions process to Pathways to Teaching with the College of Education. Please contact Maria Orozco at morozco1@arizona.edu.
- BSN-IH applicants must first complete the NursingCAS Application to be considered for admission to the program. For program information, please visit: the program page on the College of Nursing website.
Submit Your Transcripts
Submit official copies of transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities, including military institutions and Joint Service transcripts.
Send College Transcripts Electronically to: Reg-transcripts@email.arizona.edu
Note: The Office of Registration and Transcripts can accept electronic transcripts processed by the sending institution through secure, third-party vendors only. Please request that your electronic transcript be sent directly to this email address, not to yourself or to your advisor.
Send transcripts by mail to:
Registration & Transcripts
University of Arizona
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Contact Graduate Program Coordinator
Schedule an appointment with your Graduate Program Coordinator to discuss the program and initiate the Application Process.
If you are interested in applying to the Teach Arizona program in Flowing Wells please follow the instructions on the Teach Arizona How to Apply page. If you need assistance with your application, please contact teach@email.arizona.edu.
Review Program-Specific Admissions Requirements
Each graduate program has its own set of requirements in addition to the Graduate College's minimum requirements. Submit official copies of transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities, including military institutions and Joint Service transcripts.
Find the program you want to apply to in the Graduate Catalog to check program requirements.
Apply for Admission
Applying for admission is easy through our GradApp graduate admission application. If you encounter any issues applying on GradApp, please contact the Graduate College at gradadmissions@grad.arizona.edu or (520) 621-3471.
Submit All Official Transcripts
Once you have been approved but before you have registered for classes, you must submit official copies of transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities to the Graduate College. Students whose names have changed should ensure their current name is included on all transcripts.
GradApp transcript requirements
The GradApp system requires all applicants to upload unofficial versions of transcripts from all institutions they have attended. This helps to speed the review process and allows members of review committees to view admissions documents from anywhere in the world. Note that all uploaded transcripts are considered unofficial and official versions will be required by the Graduate College.
Electronic Transcripts
E-Transcripts are considered official if sent directly from the institution or transcript service to either University of Arizona department personnel or the Graduate College transcripts inbox at transcripts@grad.arizona.edu.
Mail Transcripts to:
Graduate College
The University of Arizona
Administration Building, Room 322
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Phone: 520-621-4101
Returning Students
Have you previously taken classes at the University of Arizona?
You may be eligible for Second Start, our readmission program for undergraduate students.
- Complete 12 units within 12 months following your absence.
- Earn a GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Get a fresh start for your GPA.
To qualify for Second Start, a minimum of three years must have elapsed since your most recent Arizona coursework was attempted. Other conditions apply.
Dates & Deadlines
| Application Term | Desired Start Date | Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | January Start | June 15, 2023 | December 1, 2023 |
| March Start | June 15, 2023 | February 15, 2024 | |
| Summer 2024 | May Start | September 15, 2023 | April 1, 2024 |
| July Start | September 15, 2023 | June 17, 2024 | |
| Fall 2024 | August Start | December 15, 2023 | August 2, 2024 |
| October Start | December 15, 2023 | September 15, 2024 | |
| Spring 2025 | January Start | June 15, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
| March Start | June 15, 2024 | February 15, 2025 |
If you are a returning student, your application deadlines vary depending on the semester you are applying for. Visit Returning Student Deadlines for those dates.