Getting Started:
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View our Graduate Catalog and Programs of Study to choose a program.*
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Apply online using GradApp, our convenient, online Graduate Admissions Application.
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Create a profile and be prepared to upload unofficial pdf versions of all transcripts and diploma/degree certificates.
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Determine which campus you will be applying to. Students may not be simultaneously enrolled on multiple campuses. If you are already enrolled in a graduate program on one UA campus, you must complete or discontinue your current program before enrolling in a new program on a different campus.
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Review departmental application instructions and be prepared to upload miscellaneous documents such as a personal statement, test score data, recommender contact information, etc. Some departments require official transcripts be sent to them directly for review purposes.
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Pay the application fee**, Review your application details, and Submit your application.
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Failure to submit departmental documents promptly can delay the review of your application.
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You may return to GradApp and use the Application Processing Checklist to track application review progress.
*Applicants to the PharmD program or the Law JD program must apply using external departmental applications. Click the appropriate program link to access those applications.
**If you are applying to multiple programs, you must complete and pay for each application.
Awaiting a Decision:
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Once submitted, your application and electronic documents are available for your department of interest to review.
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The Graduate College does not make initial admission decisions, we will await an official admission recommendation from your department of interest.
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If recommended for admission, the Graduate College will notify you via email and will perform a final verification to affirm that minimum admissions requirements to the University of Arizona have been met. Any additional necessary documents will be requested via email at this time.
After Admission – All students:
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Admitted students will receive email notification of admission.
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Login to GradApp to accept your admission and view/print your official Certificate of Admission.
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View the Status field on your Certificate of Admission document. The admissions process for students with a "Complete" status is completed.
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Students with “Subject To” status must still submit necessary documents. Please refer to our Subject To page for more information.
After Admission – International students only:
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After admission, students will receive an email from International Student Services (ISS) with instructions on how to request an I-20/DS-2019.
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Students should review Financial Guarantee requirements to determine the amount of funding they will be required to show.
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ISS will review the request and email the I-20/DS-2019 directly to the student (while COVID-19 procedures are in place).
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For more information on the I-20/DS-2019 request process, applying for a visa, online check-in requirements and travel, check the New Graduate Students page on the ISS website.