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Share Your Student ExperienceUniversity of Arizona researchers Drs. Jill Williams and Stephanie Murphy are conducting a study to understand STEM student experiences of COVID-19 and how the pandemic is affecting their persistence and success in STEM.
Upon completion of the survey you will be given the opportunity to enter a drawing to receive $100 applied to your UA Bursar’s account.
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Spring 2021
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.
January 20: Last day to use UAccess for adding classes, changing classes, or changing sections
January 21: Instructor approval required on a Change of Schedule form to ADD or CHANGE classes
January 26: Last day to drop without a grade of W (withdraw). Classes dropped on or before this date will remain on your UAccess academic record with a status of dropped, but will not appear on your transcript
January 26: Last day for a refund
January 27: W period begins. A penalty grade of W will be awarded for each withdrawal and the class(es) will appear on your transcript
February 1: Last day to apply for Spring degree candidacy without a late fee. After this date a $50 00 Late Candidacy Application fee will be assessed
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Virtual Drop-in Advising
Need help figuring out your classes this semester? Our advisors hold weekly virtual drop-in hours.
Drop-in Schedule, Week of January 18 (all hours are AZ time)
- Monday: Holiday closure
- Tuesday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Friday: 9 am - 4 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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Job: Soil Conservationist (Direct Hire)
Do you want to work for a premier conservation agency whose mission is to "help people help the land?" The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), works in close partnership with farmers, ranchers, forest managers, non-governmental organizations, local and state governments, and other federal agencies to create and maintain healthy and productive working landscapes.
- Soil Conservationist (Direct Hire)
- Salary: $34,916.00 to $71,250.00 / PA
- Open Period: 2021-01-08 to 2021-07-15
- Locations: Seven locations in Arizona (including Tucson, Flagstaff, Wilcox and Yuma) and multiple locations in California
- Click the link to apply for the AZ or CA positions
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Internships: Zoetis Summer 2021
Zoetis is looking for students for a Summer 2021 virtual internship program. There are opportunities in a variety of areas within the company and students from all CALS majors will find an internship of interest.
The Zoetis Summer Intern Program offers students in the U.S. the opportunity to gain real-world experience in our award-winning culture, grounded in our Core Beliefs. Our summer internships typically occur in the May-August timeframe and openings are posted in the fall of each year.
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Financial Support for Summer Internships
UArizona, Student Engagement & Career Development
The 100% Engagement Summer Impact Award is designed to help you get the most out of your internship experience while providing financial support to do it. If eligible, you can receive $2500 awarded to your Bursar's account. In addition, you’ll receive access to on-demand, online content, live workshops and other resources to help you be successful in your new position.
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On the Job Hunt? Ag & Food Major Virtual Career Fair!
COVID-19 has created challenges around searching for jobs in the agriculture and food industry. While we can’t host an in-person career fair this year, we’re partnering with AgCareers.com to allow you the opportunity to network with employers hiring for agriculture and food professionals virtually. Join us for the All Ag & Food Major Virtual Career Fair on February 2.
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UArizona Career Days: Jobs + Internships + Networking Experience
UArizona, Student Engagement & Career Development
During the Spring semester, there are several opportunities for students to meet employers and learn more about their full-time job roles and internships.
EDUCATION CAREER DAY – February 9
SPRING CAREER DAYS – February 9 - 11
Spring Career Days is a great opportunity to explore, network or to find a summer internship or post-graduation full-time job.
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Are You the Next CALS Student Leader?
Dean's Entrepreneurial Leadership Council (DELC) now accepting applications for Spring 2021
The DELC provides a select group of service leaders with opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial mindset through the creation and facilitation of peer-focused career and entrepreneurial development activities and programs for CALS students.
Students interested in applying to be considered for the DELC should meet the following requirements:
- Should have strong interest and commitment to developing your individual entrepreneurial mindset.
- Should have strong interest and commitment to developing programs to support peer development of the entrepreneurial mindset.
- Be committed to collaborating with peers to support the entrepreneurial mindset in CALS.
- Be a currently active major in CALS.
- Graduating no earlier than Spring 2022.
- Be available to meet in the spring semester on Mondays from 10am-10:50am bi-weekly beginning Monday, February 8, 2021.
- Submit application of interest no later than Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 5pm.
Any questions regarding the DELC or the application may be sent to Bridget Radcliff, Director of the CALS Career Center, via email at bewrad@arizona.edu.
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Eager to Develop Transferrable Skills?
UArizona, Student Engagement & Career Development
Design Thinking Challenge: Join by January 21!
We're living in a time where the job market is hyper competitive, and the problems we face are only getting more complex. In 7-weeks, build practical skills and gain hands-on experience while solving a problem important to the community, and then put it on your resume. Enrollment is now open. Challenge runs January 21 – March 5.
Leadership Endorsement
The Arizona Leadership Endorsement tells future employers and graduate/professional schools that the University of Arizona verifies that you have the leadership skills, knowledge, and values that make you a candidate who will rise to the challenge.
To earn the endorsement, you complete a process that's similar to a job application: to start the process, simply submit a resume and cover letter that highlights your leadership skills and complete your Handshake profile. Apply by February 7.
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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
- Location: Innovation Collaboratory (Saguaro Hall, Room 127)
- Instructor: Dr. Matthew Mars, mmars@arizona.edu
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$1 Million+ in Scholarships Just for CALS Students!
Did you know that CALS has a scholarship fund of more than $1 million reserved specifically for majors and programs in our college? Even better? The majority of CALS scholarships are not GPA based. That means you don’t have to have a perfect GPA to apply.
Curious what scholarships fall under your major? Check out the list here. Ready to submit your application now? Read on!
Apply now for 2021-2022 CALS scholarships- Who: All CALS students. Undergraduate or graduate, any major, any campus - CALS has scholarships that you may qualify for.
- What: Over $1 million in scholarships for 2021-2022.
- When: Apply by 11:59pm, April 1, 2021.
- How: The entire process is done online via Scholarship Universe (SU). Before you apply, be absolutely sure to follow the CALS How-To-Apply Guide. SU has a matching question quirk that this how-to document helps you to navigate in order to maximize your eligibility.
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Wildcat Support: A one-stop website
From remote study strategies to staying organized, check out these resources for student success during COVID-19.
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Cultural Learning Communities
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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!
Spring 2021 Hours: - 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 – Spring 2021
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Need Research Help? Ask the CALS Data Science Ambassadors!
A main goal of DSAs is to help the CALS community find resources they need to conduct amazing research. Check out a few of the many UA data science resources below:
Contact the Data Science Ambassadors
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Survey: Data Science Literacy
Attention all CALS students: Please help the CALS Data Science Ambassadors collect information about data science literacy within CALS by filling out THIS SURVEY! Filling out this 2-minute survey form automatically enters you into a raffle for a $30 Visa gift card.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/ekx53dhbEkVx88Nw9
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