Your University of Arizona Acceptance: A Complete New Student Checklist

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Your University of Arizona Acceptance: A Complete New Student Checklist

Congratulations, future Arizona Wildcat! Receiving your University of Arizona acceptance letter is a major milestone. Now, it's time to navigate the exciting steps ahead! This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from confirming your enrollment to preparing for life in Tucson.

1. Confirm Your Enrollment and Set Up Your NetID:

Accept Your Offer: Officially accept your admission offer through your UAccess Student Center.

Create Your NetID: Set up your NetID and email account, which you'll use for all University communications.

Visit the Next Steps Center: This is your portal to all things enrollment. It’s your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need to do before the first day of classes.

2. Explore Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities:

Pay Your Enrollment Fee: Within your Next Steps Center, you can get details on how to pay the fee by check, credit card, or e-check.

Explore FAFSA If the enrollment fee is a financial burden to you and your family, you can also apply for a deferral as long as you have completed the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA).

Discover Scholarship Universe: This powerful tool has connected students with millions of dollars in scholarships. Here, you’ll find merit-based and need-based scholarship opportunities.

3. Sign Up for Orientation

Register for New Student Orientation: This is your official welcome to the University of Arizona. You’ll get to know the resources, people, and services that will help you be successful over the next few years. You will also meet your fellow classmates and make new friends. Orientation sessions fill quickly, so be sure to sign up ASAP to claim your ideal date.

Learn More About Orientation: Watch Countdown to Orientation to learn more about the big day.

4. Prepare for Campus Life in Tucson:

Explore Student Housing: Research on-campus and off-campus housing options.

Discover Student Clubs and Organizations: Learn about the diverse clubs and organizations available to you as a student.

Get to Know Tucson: Familiarize yourself with the city you’ll soon be calling home!

See for yourself: Watch What’s it like to be a University of Arizona student?

We're excited to welcome you to the University of Arizona! By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to a successful and fulfilling college experience. Bear Down!