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Arizona Online FAQs
As a transfer student, when should I apply for general admission?
We encourage transfer students to apply one full semester prior to enrolling. Therefore, if you plan to enroll in a summer or fall semester, you are encouraged to apply in January of that year. If you plan to enroll in the spring, apply in September of the previous year.
You can view our admissions requirements here. You are encouraged to determine your number of transferable credits prior to submitting your completed application.
Assured Admission for Arizona Resident Freshmen
Students may earn admission to UA through the Assured Admission process if they are Arizona residents, 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.
Can I transfer courses from another institution?
Yes. There are several things to consider when attending another college or university. The University of Arizona will generally accept credit if these guidelines are followed:
- the college or university must be regionally accredited
- the courses you take are similar to courses offered at the UA
- generally, courses that are very specialized and/or technical, seminars, workshops, college preparatory courses, etc. are not accepted for transfer credit
- a grade of "C" or better must be earned in order for the course to transfer to a UA degree program (see Acceptability of Transfer Credit). Although a grade of "C" must be earned for a course to transfer, grades from previously attended colleges/universities are not transferable, when listed on a third-party transcript.
Please see the UA Course Catalog on Transferring Credits for details.
Comprehensive Admission Review
We recognize that personal excellence can and should be evaluated by more than just academic achievement. Through our Comprehensive Admission Review process, we are expanding access to students with solid academic records who will also bring unique life experiences and personal achievements to our campus community. This process allows us to consider more than just a student's academic profile. (See More)
Do I have to send all my transcripts?
Yes. In order for UA to determine whether you meet admission requirements, we must evaluate your entire academic history, and therefore require official transcripts from each institution attended.
Do you require letters of reference?
We do not require letters of reference and do not use them as part of the admissions process.
Does UA accept military credit?
Some military credit can be applied toward The University of Arizona degree, depending on your rank in service and amount of time spent serving in the military. Other credit will be evaluated on a course by course basis to determine how compatible the credit might be with our curriculum.
In order to have your military work evaluated, send the official copy of the military transcript to our Registration and Transcripts Office for review. To be considered official, transcripts should either be mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the college or university you attended, or should be sent through an approved electronic transcript service provider. Note that transcripts sent via email or fax will not be considered official.
Mail Joint Service Transcript to:
Registration & Transcripts
The University of Arizona
Administration Building, Room 210
PO Box 210066 Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Email: REG-transcripts@email.arizona.edu
Send Joint Service Transcripts via electronic service provider to:
REG-transcripts@email.arizona.edu
Does UA accept transcripts electronically (ex. Docufide)?
We do accept transcripts via the Docufide service; however, it is important to note that we will not accept copies of transcripts by fax or email.
Official transcripts can be sent electronically to: REG-transcripts@email.arizona.edu
How can students pay their application fee at a later date?
Students who apply online can re-enter their application after it has been submitted and pay the application fee online using their application ID and password. Students may also call the Admissions Office at 520-621-3237 to pay over the phone with a credit card, or send a check or money order to the Office of Admissions. We do not accept cash payments.
If students are unable to pay the application fee, they may submit a letter to Arizona Online, requesting this fee to be waived.The waiver is based on financial need. Please note that the application will not be processed until an eligible fee waiver or application fee has been received.
Students in need can reach out to UA Online for more information on submitting the fee waiver by calling 520-621-0898 or emailing onlineadmissions@email.arizona.edu
How do I apply for financial assistance?
Students who are interested in financial aid must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Click here for instructions. By completing your FAFSA, you are applying for grantsand loans.
How do I know if I am a transfer student?
Students are considered transfer applicants if they have completed a minimum of 12 or more transferable college semester credits/units by the time of application and are a high school graduate (or equivalent).
Applicants with fewer than 12 units, are still eligible to apply; however, their admission decision will be based on Freshman application guidelines and comprehensive review.
How do students receive more information?
Please visit https://online.arizona.edu/request-information and complete a request for information.
How long does the admissions process take?
Once we have the completed application file, including all required materials, it usually takes 1-2 weeks for application processing, review, and for your notification to be mailed. A complete application file includes:
- Application for admission
- Application processing fee ($65) or eligible fee waiver
- Official high school or college transcripts
I am a transfer student, will I have to send high school transcripts to apply?
Yes, unless you meet one of the following: 1) you are age 22 or older; 2) you have an associate's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, posted on transcripts. High school transcripts should be sent directly from your high school to:
The University of Arizona
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 210073
Tucson, AZ 85721-0073
I attended UA previously, am I a transfer student or a readmission student?
If you have previously attended the University of Arizona as a degree-seeking student, you will be considered a "Re-Admit." Please see Re-admission Information for Domestic Students
I received a bachelor’s degree from the UA and want to return for a second bachelor’s degree. What procedure should I follow?
If you have been absent from the UA for a semester or more, you must submit a readmission application by the appropriate deadline. Please see Re-admission Information for Domestic Students.
I received a letter about my transcripts, but I sent them last week.
The processing time for submitted documents can be 1-2 weeks from the time they are received, as such, students may receive correspondence from our office during that time. This situation often occurs when transcripts and the notification pass in the mail; the transcripts do not need to be sent again. If you still have concerns, please feel free to contact please feel free to contact Arizona Online at 520-621-0898.
Is there an appeal process for a denied student?
Yes. Please contact Arizona Online for more information on the appeal process at 520-621-0898.
Must I complete an associate’s degree before I transfer?
No. An associate’s degree is not required to transfer to the UA. Students can attend with one or many college credits. Individuals are considered transfer students, however, if they have completed at least 12 transferable semester units at the time of application. Without 12 or more transferable semester units, the student is evaluated primarily on his or her high school work. Additionally, students can only apply 64 semester units from a community or junior college toward their University of Arizona degree program.
What credit will I receive for my AP/IB scores?
What if a student has enough AP/IB classes to be considered a sophomore/junior, etc?
The student will still apply as a freshman and will be considered a freshman with- transfer credit for the purpose of admissions consideration. Once the student has been admitted and the credits have been evaluated the student will -be classified to the appropriate grade level based on the earned credits and their applicability to their chosen degree program. All students are considered freshman applicants when they apply for admission directly from high school.
What is CLEP? How can my students use it?
These examinations are a means of satisfying certain course requirements, or for earning extra course credits, without having to enroll formally in the courses. Specific CLEP tests are based on the knowledge acquired through self-education and experience. The University of Arizona accepts CLEP for college credit, providing satisfactory scores are attained; not all CLEP exams are awarded credit at the UA. Please refer to the following link for the required scores for General Education application or Course Credit awarded.
What is the purpose of the enrollment fee?
The enrollment fee ensures your place at the University of Arizona. The fee is used to pay for Arizona Online Orientation, and other virtual resources.
What must I do to have my credits transfer?
Contact the Registrar’s Office at all of the colleges and universities you attended, and request that an official transcript be sent to the following address:
Mail College Transcripts to:
Registration & Transcripts
The University of Arizona
Administration Building, Room 210
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
If you are a continuing UA student and, for example, take a summer school course at another institution, your transcripts should be sent to the UA Registrar’s Office at the above address.
What prerequisites do I need to complete before transferring to Arizona?
There are no prerequisites required to be admitted to the University of Arizona, unless you have fewer than 24 transferable credits. Students with less than 24 transferable credits are required to meet freshman entrance requirements, including aptitude and competency requirements.
Where do I send my college transcripts?
Applicants and continuing students should mail official college transcripts from each of the institutions they have attended to:
Registration & Transcripts
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
In order for a transcript to be considered official, it must be received in a sealed envelope or through an authorized electronic document transmittal system, directly from the institution. The University of Arizona does not accept unofficial or faxed transcripts, or those emailed from the student or an unauthorized source.
Who do I contact with concerns about a student's application and transcripts?
Please contact Arizona Online by calling 520-621-0898 or emailing onlineadmissions@email.arizona.edu.