1. University of Arizona
SL College!

2. 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%

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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