Welcome to the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences (CALES)! In CALES, we like to celebrate and recognize academic milestones - your first semester as a Wildcat is just that! New Student Welcome is designed to connect you with peers, resources and help you create support networks.

Destination AZ: Next Stop CALES

This event is a mandatory part of Destination Arizona, no RSVP needed
Friday, August 23 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center 

• Join the entire incoming class for a welcome from CALES Interim Associate Dean of Career and Academic Services James Hunt. We'll also share need-to-know info to start the semester and a fun activity to break the ice!

New Student Open House

Saturday, August 24 | 1 – 3 p.m. (drop-in anytime!)
Forbes Building, Lobby

• Kick off the academic year with food, exploring your class schedule, drop-in academic advising, and connecting with staff & other students 
• The best part? Stop-by to get your exclusive 2024 class t-shirt!

Student Success Ice Cream Social 

Wednesday, August 28 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. 
Forbes Building, Lobby

• Learn about free services available to you as a learner related to learning strategies, career readiness, and mental wellness
• Meet n' greet your Student Affairs team, featuring the Learning Lab, Student Wellness, Career Center & Academic Advisors!
• Cool off with a sweet treat & good company (GF and DF options available)

Club Fair

Thursday, September 5 | 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Environment & Natural Resources 2 (ENR2), Courtyard 

• Explore 30+ clubs & organizations connected to the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences
• Featured clubs include: Sigma Alpha (professional agricultural sorority), Pre-Veterinary Club, TREND Fashion Club, Food Science Club, Cutting Edge Sewing Club, Fish & Wildlife Society, Microbiology Club, Alpha Gamma Rho (professional fraternity), Meditation Cats & more!
• Check out all active student clubs in CALES here
• Returning students welcome

School of Nutritional Sciences & Wellness: Welcome Back Open House

Wednesday, September 4 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Shantz Building Room 238 (SNAC)

• Stop-by the Student Nutrition Advising Center (SNAC) to interact with advisors, faculty/staff, and to learn about other majors, minors and student programming the school has to offer!

Norton Student Appreciation Event - Fall Welcome!

Thursday, September 5 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
McClelland Park, Lobby

• Join the Norton School Advisors and Student Services Team for our Fall Welcome Event. Stop by the McClelland Park Lobby to grab a snack, meet with your academic advisor, talk with our internship coordinator, and ask any questions as your fall semester begins!
• This event is open to all Norton School majors and minors, and any student interested in learning about one of the Norton programs! 

No RSVP needed

Questions?

Contact Leslie Grignon (520-626-3091 or lgrignon@arizona.edu), and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on events and student spotlights!