ADMISSION DECISION PATHWAYS

Admitted

The University of Arizona admits students who have demonstrated they are ready to excel and make an impact as Wildcats. We thoughtfully review each application across all majors a student expresses interest in. Students will be admitted to the major where we believe they will be best positioned for success.

Admitted to The A Center

Some students will be admitted to The A Center, where we feel they will be most successful thanks to the academic advising and structured support it offers. Students who are admitted to The A Center will receive major exploration opportunities while earning coursework credit as “undeclared’ students, and will eventually declare a major through one of our academic colleges.

Admitted to Global Start (International Students only)

Through a partnership with Verto Education, select international students may have the chance to defer their admission and participate in a study abroad experience in London, England. During this time, they will take college courses and after completion, have the opportunity to become students at our main campus in Tucson, Arizona.

Recommended to Global Pathway Program (Non-Arizona Resident Students Only)

This option is available to domestic non-Arizona resident students. Through this exciting opportunity in partnership with Verto Education, students who were not admitted to main campus can participate in a study abroad experience that will allow them to earn college credit. After meeting the requirements of the Verto program, students will have an assured pathway to start at the University of Arizona the following year.

Decision Deferred

If a student’s admission decision has been deferred, that means we need more time to consider their application materials and they will receive their decision at a later date. Unless requested, no additional materials are required for applicants who receive this decision.

Decision Waitlisted

Some students may be invited to sign up for a waitlist, which means they haven’t been formally admitted but may express interest in their application continuing to be considered on a space-available basis.

Denied Admission

If a student is denied admission, it doesn’t have to be the end of their Wildcat journey. Reapplying in the future as a transfer student after taking courses at a community college or other institution is always an option.