University of Arizona SL College!

Basic Information Public research university—located in Tucson, Arizona Enrollment– 33,000– LARGE school! One of the top ten producers of Fullbright Scholars May 1st Application deadline– 74% acceptance rate 48% Male/52% Female 40% of classes at U of A have less than 20 students Freshman retention rate– 80%

Academics Besides undergraduate opportunities, includes graduate (and beyond) programs in Management, Law, and Medicine Offers programs from Africana studies to Aerospace Engineering Agro, Education, Engineering, Business, Humanities, Honors College, Etc. College of Nursing—Multiple Medical campuses and programs

Commitment to Diversity Multiple programs for inclusive excellence—both out of state and in-state students actively adding to a diverse campus AND being successful African American Student Affairs Chicano Hispano Student Affairs LGBTQ Affairs Women’s Resource Center All opportunities for leadership, scholarship, and community building

Academic Support Programs New Start– Six-week summer bridge program to help new freshman ease into classes, college success workshops, peer mentoring Prodigy– Free, goal-driven program in which students meet with trained Peer Advisors one-on-one to discuss academic concerns Student Support Services– first-generation students have access to workshops, study groups, leadership and career development Think Tank– Math and science tutoring, weekly course reviews** and supplemental instruction http://thinktank.arizona.edu/

Student Life Tucson– warm, outdoors atmosphere with opportunities to hike, golf, bike, etc. Requirements—living on campus freshman year—residence halls are categorized by cost of living or rent—you can choose how expensive or inexpensive you want your experience to be http://www.life.arizona.edu/home/housing-options/hall-descriptions/arizona-sonora

Getting Involved 20% of campus involved in a Fraternity or Sorority STRONG campus involvement and community—most students involved and active in leadership/internship/work opportunities within the school Blue Chip Leadership Program—well-rounded students Student Government and over 250 clubs and organizations ZonaZoo!! HUGE Athletics school—Men’s Basketball and Men’s Football in PAC-12

Scholarship and Financial Aid National Scholars Award Multiple Federal Grants, Teach Grants, LEAP Grant Supplemental and Departmental Scholarship Freshman Out of State Merit Scholarships 3.25 GPA+ and 27+ ACT will get you anywhere from $8,000 a year to $8,000 per year– ON ADMISSION

Admissions 4 years English, Math or ACT of 21-24 in each section 3 years of Lab Science– Physical Science Counts 2 years Social Studies 2 years foreign language—can take a year of language in college to make up One year of fine arts 2.0 in each-however each program and major WILL be different and higher standard—should look on CCHS analysis to decide