Academic Requirements
Prospective transfer students must:
- Must have a minimum 2.50 GPA (a "C+" or better where "A"=4.00) from a college or university. Some UA programs require higher minimum transfer GPA including College of Nursing (3.7), and the College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape (2.7). Please note: GPA recalculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process and is based on grades from courses outlined in our competency requirements below.
- Have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
Please note some programs or colleges may require additional information and/or admission requirements as noted on their individual requirements pages:
Competency Requirements
International students who attended four years of high school in the U.S. are required to meet the competency requirements.
- English: four years (composition/literature based).
- Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
- Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, and physics).
- Social science: two years (including one year American history).
- Foreign language: two years (same language).
- Fine arts: one year.
International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements:
- Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
- Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).
- Additional courses that are considered in calculation of Grade GPA: Languages / Social Science / Fine Arts.
Additionally, the University of Arizona recognizes that educational systems are different across the world. Review the required secondary school certifications, grades, and degrees needed for admission by your home country.
Requirements by home country