Please click on the links below for more information.
Academic Advising
advising.arizona.edu (520) 626-8667
You can rely on your academic advisor(s) –many students have more than one– to help you craft your academic plan and stick to it so you earn your degree. When you attend New Student Orientation you will meet your advisor(s) and learn more about the benefits of their advice.
The Honors College
www.honors.arizona.edu (520) 621-6901
Top academic achievers who are admitted to The Honors College benefit from the UA’s vast resources while they are challenged by a highly supportive peer group of elite students. Students admitted to The Honors College attend a special session at New Student Orientation. For information on the college, send an e-mail to honors@honors.arizona.edu , or call (520) 621-6901.
Math Placement
math.arizona.edu/placement placement@math.arizona.ed
Math requirements differ depending on what UA major you choose. All students who want to take a UA math course at or below the calculus I level must take the UA Math Placement test and meet the eligibility requirements before registering for a UA Math course. Information about how to test is available through math.arizona.edu/placement and in the Online Academic Tour. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that all the Math Testing and Placement steps have been completed before attending New Student Orientation.
New Start
www.ui.arizona.edu/newstart (520) 621-3093
New Start offers course credit while easing the transition to life at UA. The general education course, which offers up to five credits, helps freshmen achieve academic and personal success, and connect to essential university resources. New Start is sponsored by the Department of Multicultural Affairs and Student Success. New Start happens during the summer before your first semester.
Pre-Health Professions Advising Center
prehealth.arizona.edu (520) 626-7241
If you are interested in pursuing a health-related career, this is your one-stop shop. The Pre-Health Professions Advising Center will help you navigate all your choices for undergraduate studies, explore your long-term opportunities, assess your skills and zero-in on your health-related niche. See a presentation by the Pre-Health Professions Advising Center at orientation.
Pre-Law Office
prelaw.arizona.edu (520) 621-7763
If you want to study law, the Pre-Law Office can answer all your questions about how to prepare for law school. The UA doesn’t offer a pre-law major, so a pre-law advisor can help you choose a major and minor that suit you while preparing you for the challenges of law school. See a presentation at orientation.
SALT Center (Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques) salt.arizona.edu (520) 621-1242
Students dealing with learning or attention challenges can find the support they need to optimize their learning experiences at the SALT Center. Using individually tailored support programs, SALT learning specialists empower students for higher learning. One-on-one and group tutoring, and various learning-assistance technologies are offered, as well as social and academic programs.
Second Language Proficiency catalog.arizona.edu/2008-09/policies/secondlang.htm (520) 621-1048
You must complete the Online Academic Tour to determine where you stand on completing the UA’s second language proficiency requirement. If you need more information after completing the tour, go to catalog.arizona.edu/2008-09/policies/secondlang.htm , or contact the language proficiency coordinator at (520) 621-1048.
University College
universitycollege.arizona.edu (520) 621-7763
If you don’t yet know what major to pursue, University College is designed for you. University College offers academic programs, services and activities that let you learn while you explore your academic options. Examples are the “Meet Your Major Fair” held every fall, featuring all undergraduate programs. The Pre-Health Professions Advising Center and Pre-Law Office also are helpful resources within University College.
Writing Placement
writprog.web.arizona.edu (520) 621-3553
All students must complete a sequence of composition courses during their first year. Depending on your placement, this could involve three to seven units. To learn more about requirements, go online to writprog.web.arizona.edu, or call the Writing Program at (520) 621-3553. Be sure to complete the writing placement steps in the Online Academic Tour.
