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Select In-Person Classes Resuming October 12
-Liesl Folks, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Arizona
On Monday, October 5, President Robbins announced that we will increase the number of in-person classes on our campuses, starting Monday, October 12, in response to the greatly reduced spread of coronavirus among our students.
As we take this important step forward with our reentry plans, it is imperative that we do not relax our focus on wearing face coverings and staying physically distanced.
To prepare for this next step, we ask that you please check which of your classes is in the Stage 2 In-Person mode, and thus will be delivered in-person on Oct. 12, by reviewing the information on the Office of the Registrar website.
Please also look out for messages from your instructors about the upcoming changes.
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Looking for a Place to Study On Campus? Spaces are available in the SUMC, Harvill, and Shantz Buildings.
Study rooms are free and available to all University students; desks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All University policies, including face covering and social distancing must be followed; cleaning equipment and hand sanitizer stations will be available. Learn more:
Study space is also available in the Weaver Science-Engineering Library All UA students can reserve study rooms at the Weaver Library. Due to COVID-19, we're limiting to one person per room, regardless of size, and requiring face coverings to be worn at all times. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the building, with the exception of drinking from water bottles.
Standard study rooms have tables, chairs, and whiteboards. Some have LCD monitors for connecting a laptop.
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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 18: Last day to make registration changes without the dean's signature
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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Save the Date: 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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Develop In-Demand Transferable Skills
What is Build the Skill? Build the Skill (BTS) is a non-credit micro-credential program for undergraduate students to develop in-demand transferable skills that present real value to employers and graduate schools.
How long does it take? About 10-15 hours to complete, entirely online.
What tracks are available? Leadership, Collaboration, or Professional Communication.
Who's eligible? Any UA student, any major, no previous experience required.
What's the benefit? Once completed, you'll earn a digital badge that can be shared on your resume and on social media including LinkedIn, websites, and Handshake.
Interested? There are three kickoff events, choose one to attend:
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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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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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Just for Students: Live Online with Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky, who joined the University of Arizona faculty in fall 2017, is a laureate professor in the Department of Linguistics in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He is also the Agnese Nelms Haury Chair in the Agnese Nelms Haury Program in Environment and Social Justice. Professor Chomsky is one of the most influential public intellectuals in the world and the founder of modern linguistics. For more information on Professor Chomsky visit: chomsky.arizona.edu
In this student-only LIVE event, ask Professor Chomsky questions on a range of topics!
Live with Noam Chomsky
Wednesday, October 14
3pm (AZ Time)| Zoom Webinar
Registration required with your UArizona email
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Study Abroad Fair: Monday, 10/12 - Friday, 10/16 Top 5 Reasons to Participate in the Study Abroad Virtual Fair - Access to live, drop-in advising from 8am - 8pm all week
- Find brand new resources to navigate your study abroad roadmap!
- Get hands-on help during the #WildcatsAbroad Workshop Wednesday webinars
- Explore your options by region, and hear from UA students who studied there!
- Participate in a workshop or info session (Wed. or Thurs.) for a chance to win the $500 Study Abroad Scholarship!
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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 12 (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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