How to Apply
First-Year
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Complete the steps below to be evaluated for admission to the University of Arizona as a freshman.
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1Review Admissions Requirements
Students can earn admission to Arizona in two ways:
- Students may earn admission to Arizona through the Assured Admission process if they 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 or earn an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in their core coursework. You can view a detailed list of the course requirements on our ABOR Course Competencies page.
- All students who do not meet the above requirements for Assured Admission will be evaluated through our Comprehensive Review Process. You can view more details about Comprehensive Review on our Applicant Review Process page.
Please note some programs or colleges may require additional information and/or admission requirements as noted on their individual requirements pages:
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2Complete Your Application
A complete application includes
- A completed application form*
- Payment of application fee
*A completed application form includes all self-reported grades through your 6th semester and courses in progress for initial admission consideration. You will need an unofficial high school transcript and/or access to your coursework in order to complete this section on the application. We will be verifying your coursework pending a final official transcript submission prior to the start of your freshman year at Arizona. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to review answers to commonly asked questions related to our self-reporting process.
Submit your official SAT/ACT scores to be considered for merit scholarships or the Arizona Honors College.
Ready to apply? Complete the application through our Future Wildcat portal. You can also find us on the Coalition and Common Applications. After you apply, check your email for more information regarding how to track your application status.
Or, download a printable application or request an application by mail.
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3Transcripts
Official high school transcript(s)
Please do not send us your official high school transcripts at this time. We will use your self-reported grades on your application for initial evaluation and review for the admission decision. Your official transcripts will be required before you enroll at the University of Arizona. More information will be provided upon admission. In the meantime, check out these frequently asked questions.
Official college/university transcript(s)
If you've completed any college or university course work during or post-high school, you will be asked to submit any/all official college transcripts at enrollment.
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4Submit Your Official SAT and/or ACT Scores
Submitting your official SAT/ACT scores is optional for admissions consideration. However, test scores are REQUIRED in order to be considered for merit scholarships, the Arizona Honors College, the College of Nursing, or the College of Engineering.
As of March 2016 the College Board has issued a redesigned SAT. The University of Arizona will accept the previous test scores for years to come.
Learn how, when, and where to submit your SAT/ACT scores.
Deadlines and Fees
Application Fees
Our application processing fee is:
- $50 for Arizona Residents
- $80 for non-Arizona Residents
We also accept fee waivers, please contact your high school counselor for more information.
Important Deadlines
Don’t forget key deadlines, including application deadlines, tuition, federal financial aid (FAFSA), and scholarship deadlines.