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Spring Break 2021 Announcement
Liesl Folks, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost | October 14, 2020
Last week, the faculty senate approved a decision to replace the 2021 Spring Break with a series of Reading Days spread throughout the Spring 2021 semester.
This adjustment to the Academic Calendar is a necessary component of our ongoing commitment to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the Tucson community and across the nation by reducing travel by faculty, staff and students. We are joined by many of our PAC-12 and American Association of Universities (AAU) peers, including the University of Michigan, Ohio State University, University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University, Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Florida, Indiana University, Boston University, Iowa State University, Carnegie Mellon University, and more in eliminating Spring Break 2021.
The following days will be designated as Reading Days and will allow students and instructors to take needed breaks during the academic term:
- Thursday, February 25, 2021
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
- Friday, April 2, 2021
- Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The schedule of Reading Days will allow for the same number of class meetings as would normally occur during our regular Spring session for on-campus classes.
The Academic Calendar and the Schedule of Classes will be updated before opening Registration for the Spring 2021 semester next month.
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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.
October 19: Instructor's and dean's signatures are required on all Change of Schedule forms to ADD or CHANGE classes
November 1: Last day to file for Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO)
November 1:
- 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 2:
- 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
Spring 2021 Registration Schedule
The spring 2021 schedule of classes is now available! Use your UAccess Shopping Cart to search for and add classes. Refer to the dates below for your registration dates.
- 11/2: Enrollment begins for Arizona Online students
- 11/2: Enrollment begins for athletes
- 11/2: Enrollment begins for Distance Campus students
- 11/2: Enrollment begins for Foster Care scholarship students
- 11/2: Enrollment begins for Junior and Senior honors students
- 11/2: Enrollment begins for students who have used the GI Bill in the current term
- 11/5: Enrollment begins for First-Year and Sophomore Honors students
- 11/5: Enrollment begins for post-baccalaureate education certification students
- 11/5: Enrollment begins for Seniors (90+ units)
- 11/9: Enrollment begins for Juniors (60-89 units)
- 11/12: Enrollment begins for Sophomores (30-59 units)
- 11/16: Enrollment begins for First-Year (0-29 units)
- 11/19: Enrollment begins for degree seeking readmits
- 11/23: Enrollment begins for non-degree seeking undergraduates
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Alumni Career Panel, 10/22 @ Noon/12 pm AZ time
Topic: Tips to Thrive After a Recession
Student Engagement & Career Development and the Arizona Alumni Career Lab are excited to host an alumni career panel with professionals who graduated into the Great Recession of 2008 and one recent graduate. This panel will focus on job search strategies in a recession. Each alum will explain details on how they each navigated their job search process and will share about their personal career journey.
Confirmed Panel Members
- Charles Wollin ’09 | Sports Broadcaster and Associate Major Gifts Officer at University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- Jared Cohen ‘09 | Digital Communications Manager at Troon
- Nicollette Daly 10’ | Chief Financial Officer Primavera Foundation
- Hunter Lindgren ’20 | Looking for Careers in Advertising, Media, and Digital Marketing.
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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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Virtual Global Internships for Spring 2021
Virtual Global Internships are an exciting opportunity to enhance your resume and grow your global network virtually, while earning credit during Spring semester! Develop your professional skill set remotely with partner companies in Spain or France.
- Gain international work experience
- Develop intercultural communication skills
- Build a global professional network
- Earn 3 Units of UA Credit (Financial Aid may be available!)
- Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors
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5 Steps to Build Your Network
Informational Interviews are great for students looking for ways to explore careers before taking on a long-term commitment like a three-month internship, or who are looking for insider information that will help them make important career decisions.
The 5 Steps to Build Your Network course will take students through the steps of identifying professionals and preparing for and conducting an informational interview. They can jump in and move quickly or take their time. There no quizzes, just the information and structure they need to feel confident moving forward.
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Save the Date! Friday, 12/18 @ 9am
It's your time to shine and thank those who helped you succeed! To celebrate our December 2020 graduating students, CALS is creating a dynamic, virtual experience that will be live-streamed on Friday, December 18, at 9am AZ time via the CALS Facebook page.
Save the date now!
Additional details, opportunities for individual recognition, and Senior Speaker selection info will be shared through the CALS Graduation eNewsletter!
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UArizona GradFest: Cap, Gown, Ring & Portraits
Fall 2020 GradFest scheduled October 21-23, 2020 come get your commencement regalia, diploma frames, announcements, etc. to celebrate this milestone in your academic journey.
GradFest makes getting ready for graduation easy and convenient, bringing all of your grad and post-grad needs into one event that celebrates not only your academic accomplishments, but your exciting venture into the work force and your successes in the years to come!
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Important: Cap and gown are NOT required to watch the live-stream CALS Virtual Graduation. However, students will need to use their own cap & gown for portrait taken at GradFest.
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Sponsorship to Attend ASA/CSSA/SSSA Annual Scientific Meeting
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) will jointly hold a virtual scientific meeting entitled Translating Visionary Science into Practice on November 9-13.
As stated on their website, “it’s the premier opportunity for professionals working in agronomic, crop, soil, and related sciences to hear about the latest research, meet and learn from their peers, expand their knowledge base, and take advantage of virtual networking opportunities to enhance their career.” Descriptions of the keynote speakers can be found at https://www.acsmeetings.org/speakers.
Bayer Crop Science will provide complimentary meeting registration and membership (ASA/CSSA/SSSA and MANRRS) to 10 UArizona CALS students to encourage diversity and inclusion among undergraduate and graduate students in attendance. This opportunity is designed to provide you with an immersive Annual Meeting experience and membership will keep you connected for a full year.
If you are interested in being selected for this opportunity, please complete the following survey by 5pm on 10/26: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8oaOd9aqxAHZLjn
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STAR Lab Data Science Volunteers
Students Taking Advantage of Research (STAR) Lab is looking for undergraduate volunteers with college research, computer science and data science experience to support high school students in their research!
We welcome all UA sophomores-seniors with research experience and good communication skills but we are in particular need of volunteers who have experience and skill in computer programming, Matlab, R / SPSS for statistical analysis as well as Excel and data management skills.
- Volunteer position: Virtual STAR Lab Meeting Coordinator
- When: October 2020 through January 2021
- Where: On Zoom (of course!)
- What: Weekly hour long lab meetings with a cohort of 4-6 high school students
- Why: To support student research in data science & to establish a collaborative scientific community in which students can see themselves as scientists
- How: If interested please fill out information in this form
- Questions?: contact margaret@sarsef.org
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Fostering Success & Approaching Inclusion Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Fostering Success is a community for UA students that have experienced foster care or housing insecurity. We will discuss our mission as a program, how we experience inclusion on campus and in the community, and how others can begin to expand their definitions of diversity to consider our lived experiences. Our student participants and staff members drive the direction of the program and will provide insight into the barriers, challenges, and tools that they have encountered through this work.
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Virtual Grad School Fair: 10/21, 1 PM - 4 PM
Is Grad School for you? This year's Virtual Graduate School Fair will feature more than 45 graduate school programs. Any students - both curiously look or serious about applying - is welcome to meet different graduate schools and learn about the programs they offer.
Students can sign-ip for group sessions to get an overview or individual 1:1s where they can speak directly with a recruiter. In order to access the scheduling features, students must register first.
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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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Virtual Drop-in Advising
Need help figuring out your classes this semester? Our advisor hold weekly virtual drop-in hours.
Drop-in Schedule, Week of October 19 (all hours are AZ time)
- Monday: 9 am - 4 pm
- 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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Have questions? Wayfinders have answers!
Join the Wayfinders for some evening Coffee Chats and get some guidance on your road to academic success (coffee is optional!). Each week in October has a specific focus but feel free to drop by with any general questions you may have.
We’ll end the series of events with some virtual games (like “Among Us”!) because we know that everyone could use a break around midterms. Hope to see you there!
Wayfinders Coffee Chats
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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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