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Join Us! CALS Thanks & Giving Virtual DinnerEach year around Thanksgiving the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences likes to recognize our incredible, resilient, and hardworking students. We are truly grateful to work with you every day. Join us for our virtual dinner where we will connect and create new memories as a college.
Thanks & Giving Dinner
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Fall 2020
Dates listed below are for the regular academic session (15 week courses). For 7 week or 5 week courses, check dates and deadlines. View all dates and deadlines here.
November 25: Last day to file for Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO)
November 25:
- Last day for students to withdraw from a class online through UAccess
- Last day for students to change to/from audit with only instructor approval
- Last day for instructors to administratively drop students
November 26:
- Instructor and dean's signatures required on a Late Change Petition in order to withdraw from class and students must have an extraordinary reason for approval
- Instructor's and dean's permission required on a Change of Schedule form to change to/from audit
November 26: Thanksgiving recess begins today with no classes until Monday. All classes and final exams will finish online after Thanksgiving Break.
December 9: Last day of class--no registration changes can be made after the last day of class
December 10: Reading day, no classes
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Spring 2020 Registration - November 9: Enrollment begins for Arizona Online students
- November 9: Enrollment begins for athletes
- November 9: Enrollment begins for Distance Campus students
- November 9: Enrollment begins for Foster Care scholarship students
- November 9: Enrollment begins for Junior and Senior honors students
- November 9: Enrollment begins for students who have used the GI Bill in the current term
- November 12: Enrollment begins for First-Year and Sophomore Honors students
- November 12: Enrollment begins for post-baccalaureate education certification students
- November 12: Enrollment begins for Seniors (90+ units)
- November 16: Enrollment begins for Juniors (60-89 units)
- November 19: Enrollment begins for Sophomores (30-59 units)
- November 23: Enrollment begins for First-Year (0-29 units)
- November 30: Enrollment begins for degree seeking readmits
- December 3: Enrollment begins for non-degree seeking undergraduates
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Zoom Registration Labs
Spring 2021 registration is underway - drop by our Zoom registration labs and learn to navigate UAccess like a pro! You'll get one-on-one assistance from CALS PALS peer mentors with searching for classes, putting courses in your shopping cart, and preparing for registration.
- Monday, November 23: 9 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday, November 24: 9 am - 2 pm
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Virtual Academic Advising: Appointments
CALS advisors are here to support you. Continue checking your UA email regularly for updates. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
General Advisors, Career & Academic Services
Schedule an appointment or view drop-in availability through Trellis. Questions can directed to advising@cals.arizona.edu or by phone during business hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at 520-621-3616.
- Amanda Armendariz, Senior Academic Advisor
- Juliana Lincoln, Academic Advisor
- Serena Valle, Academic Advisor
- Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta, Senior Director, Advising & Student Services
Zoom AppointmentsMajor Advising
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ALC 410: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture & the Life Sciences
- Interested in building competencies that will help set you apart in today's highly competitive job market?
- Are you looking for a smaller class setting that will enable you to pursue your own ideas?
- Do you want to learn how to be more creative and innovative?
- Curious about how the entrepreneurial process works?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, ALC 410: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture & the Life Sciences may be the class for you!
- Flex In-Person
- Spring 2021 in-person schedule:
- Mondays 12 - 12:50 pm OR Mondays 1 - 1:50 pm
- Location: Innovation Collaboratory (Saguaro Hall, Room 127)
- Instructor: Dr. Matthew Mars, mmars@arizona.edu
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On the Job Hunt? Attend the Ag & Food Major Virtual Career Fair!
Save the date and register today to participate in the AgCareers Virtual Career Fair on Tuesday, February 2, 2021! The event will connect students in agriculture and food with hundreds of employers. Open to all university and college students in ag & food majors
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4-H Internship: Santa Cruz Ranchers 4-H
Santa Cruz Ranchers 4-H is seeking several UA students to fill internship roles as 4-H project leaders or assistants in a new club located in an underserved urban setting. As soon as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, this club will head into its second year with established leadership and membership in place. You will join a team composed of neighborhood leaders and will be mentored by a long time 4-H community club leader who is assisting with the new club’s establishment and growth.
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FPAA Communications Coordinator
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is hiring a Communications Coordinator. Broadly, the person in this position will have to ensure effective communications about the issues and directives of the FPAA with government officials, other U.S. associations, the media and FPAA Members. Additionally, He/She will work with FPAA leadership to develop messaging and communications plans, develop educational seminars, and maintain a broad and effective electronic messaging presence.
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Talon Internship with the Angus Foundation
The Talon Internship is an opportunity for youth to learn firsthand about managing and operating day-to-day life on a ranch, and, in turn, participating host Angus breeders have a hand in mentoring the next generation. This paid internship offers students real world ranch experience.
Internship duties, depending on the host breeder’s program, may include tasks that range from helping prepare show cattle, AI-ing, preg checking, veterinary tasks, as well as feeding, fence maintenance, irrigation and more. Interns may also have the opportunity to participate in other Angus and beef cattle educational events and activities off the farm such as conferences and field days.
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Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP)
Are you looking for a biologically-related research experience for Summer 2021? Apply to the University of Arizona’s Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP)!
UBRP provides opportunities for UArizona undergraduates to participate in a paid, mentored, summer research program involving inquiry, design, investigation, research, scholarship, discovery, and the presentation of experimental results. UBRP students select a faculty mentor and conduct research full time (35 hours/week) for a minimum of 12 weeks, and also participate in professional development meetings on Wednesday afternoons and network with other UBRP students through educational field trips and activities.
UBRP’s programs include:
- UBRP: For students from any major, class standing, and career aspiration interested in conducting biologically-related research (broadly defined).
- ASPET SURF: For students interested in conducting research with a faculty mentor who is also a member of the American Society of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics.
- NACP: For Native American students interested in biomedical research and in exploring careers related to reducing cancer health disparities among Native populations.
- EHS-TRUE: For underrepresented students interested in conducting research on how chemicals in the environment impact human health
Applications are due on February 1, 2021 at 5:00pm.
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Green Growth Network: Sign Up Today!
Sign up for the Green Growth Network if you are looking for environment opportunities on and off the UArizona campus!
This monthly newsletter will provide a one-stop-shop for environment jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
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Cultural Learning Communities
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UArizona Virtual Student Support Services: A one-stop website
Many university resources and supports have online support options at this time. You can check individual department websites, use the search function on the SOS website, or reach out to SOS to find a resource. Do not hesitate to reach out today. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Campus Pantry = Free Food Distribution
The goal of the UA Campus Pantry is to reduce food insecurity in our Wildcat Community. At our distribution events, students and staff can grab important food staples at no cost. All you need is your CatCard!
Fall 2020 Hours: (Starting Aug. 25)
- Tuesdays: 2 - 6 pm
- Wednesdays: 11 am -3 pm
- Fridays: 11 am - 3 pm
- Location: Sonora Room, Student Union Memorial Center
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Study Smarter with THINK TANK
THINK TANK is here to support you from wherever you are! Many of our academic support services are now available online, and this page will be updated as additional services become available.
All online THINK TANK services are held using the Zoom video conferencing software, which is free for all University of Arizona students.
Quick Navigation – Fall 2020
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