Admissions

1. Find the CALES major that matches your interests.
2. Confirm whether you meet the University of Arizona high school competency requirements.
3. Start your university application. To request a paper application, contact admissions at 520-621-3237 or admissions@arizona.edu.
   1. Finalize and submit your application before the application deadline. The university's review process typically takes 2-3 weeks.
4. Once you are admitted, visit the financial aid page to learn how to apply for over $1 million in scholarships dedicated to CALES students.

If you will be 22 or younger at the start of your desired term, you must:

• Meet the Core Competency Requirements
• Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA
• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative un-weighted high school GPA.

If you will be older than 22 at the start of your desired term, you must:

• Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA

If you completed the AGEC or an associate degree, you must:

• Have a minimum recalculated cumulative GPA of 2.5 after completing the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC), or
• Have a minimum recalculated cumulative GPA of 2.0 after completing an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

1. Find the CALES major that matches your interests.
2. Confirm if you meet the eligibility requirements above and determine how your credits will transfer from Arizona Institutions or Out-of-State Institutions.
3. Start your university application. To request a paper application, contact admissions at 520-621-3237 or admissions@arizona.edu.
   1. Finalize and submit your materials before the application deadline. The university's review process typically takes 2-3 weeks.
4. Once you are admitted, visit the financial aid page to learn how to apply for over $1 million in scholarships dedicated to CALES students.

1. Choose a CALES graduate program to pursue.
2. Review the program's admission requirements. Note that each graduate program has its own set of requirements in addition to the Graduate College's minimum requirements.
3. Apply online using GradApp.
4. Review the Graduate College admissions process for finalizing your application and awaiting a decision.

Please consult the Graduate College's program list to find the application deadline for your program. The Graduate College does not have specific application deadlines. Departments set their own deadline, and you are encouraged to submit your application in advance of the posted date.

1. Find the CALES online program that matches your interests.
2. Start your application.
   1. Select "Arizona Online & Other AZ Locations" to access the application for Arizona Online.
3. Follow the steps to submit your transcripts and submit your application. Arizona Online will notify you of your admissions decision.
4. Once you are admitted, visit the financial aid page to learn how to apply for over $1 million in scholarships dedicated to CALES students.

1. Find the CALES online graduate program or certificate that matches your interests.
2. Create an account with the Graduate College GradApp.
3. When completing your application, first choose online campus and then degree, certificate or non-degree seeking to reveal the program of study options and semester choices.
4. Complete the checklist for your desired program and submit your application. Arizona Online will notify you of your admissions decision.

Arizona Online offers courses starting every 7 1/2 weeks, so you can start when it works best for you. Application deadlines are determined by your desired start date and program type.

1. Review application requirements and frequently asked questions from the International Admissions team.
2. Meet English proficiency requirements:
   1. International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency, please review the country requirements database.
3. Start your application:
   1. Undergraduate student application
   2. Graduate student application

If you are ineligible for the Back2UA Program (see below), you must apply for readmission to the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. Please review the application process and deadlines carefully. Application deadlines for readmission depend on your academic eligibility.

If you are an undergraduate student who has missed no more than two consecutive terms, you may return without applying for readmission. You must be in good academic standing, having exited the university with a 2.0 minimum GPA. You may still need to reapply if you are an international student, non-degree seeking student, or were on probation or disqualified when you left.

If you believe you qualify, you MUST contact an academic advisor to remove your hold, help you assess your previous coursework and develop a plan to resume your studies. While you can contact your advisor at any time, we recommend doing so before the deadline, if you are not completely sure you are Back2UA eligible.

If you are an undergraduate seeking readmission to the university after an absence of at least three years, you may apply for the Second Start Readmission Program. If you apply for the program, your application and prior academic record will be reviewed by the college you wish to be readmitted into. If you have already completed the requirements for a bachelor’s degree, you are not eligible.

Once accepted into Second Start, you must complete 12 or more graded units within 12 months with a minimum 2.5 GPA. After completing this requirement, all grades from coursework completed prior to your readmission will not contribute to your GPA; courses in which a C or better was earned may count toward degree requirements. You should speak with an academic advisor before applying to confirm if this is the best option for you.