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Tuesday, 2/2: 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 the Career Fair between 8 am - 2 pm AZ time!
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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.
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
February 9: Last day to change from pass/fail to regular grading or vice versa with only instructor approval on a Change of Schedule form
February 10: Instructor's and dean's signatures are required on a Change of Schedule form to change from pass/fail to regular grades or vice versa
February 25: Reading day, no classes
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Happening in February
- Tuesday, 2/2: All Ag & Food Majors Virtual Career Fair, 8 am – 2 pm (AZ time), Registration Required agcareers.com
- Thursday, 2/4: Virtual Engineering iExpo, 10 am – 4 pm, Register on Handshake
- Friday, 2/5: Career Center Coffee Chats: GreenGate Fresh, 10 - 10:45am, Zoom - Register on Handshake
- Tuesday, 2/9: Education Career Day, 3 – 5:30 pm, Register on Handshake
- Tuesday-Thursday, 2/9-2/11: Spring Career Days, 11 am – 3 pm, Register on Handshake
- Thursday, 2/18: CALS Virtual Club Fair, 2 – 3:30 pm, arizona.zoom.us/j/81010461109
- Friday, 2/19: Career Center Coffee Chats: FMC – An Agricultural Science company, 10 - 10:45am, Zoom - Register on Handshake
- Thursday, 2/25: UA Reading Day, No Classes
- Thursday, 2/25: ALVSCE Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series, 12 pm/Noon – 1 pm, Zoom, Register online
- Friday, 2/26: Career Center Coffee Chats: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10 – 10:45 am, Zoom - Register on Handshake
Additional Virtual Events
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Join the Marine Awareness & Conservation Society!
The Marine Awareness and Conservation Society (MACS) is a student-run organization that promotes the conservation of marine ecosystems through public outreach events, philanthropy, and the promotion of scientific discovery, advocacy, and solutions.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are holding our meetings via Zoom this semester, and are holding meetings every other week at 6pm. We plan on having guest speakers regularly come to our meetings to speak about work in marine science, conservation, and education and plan on creating activities that members can be involved in!
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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 February 1 (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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Eager to Develop Transferrable Skills?
UArizona, Student Engagement & Career Development
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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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.
Attend an Info Session to Learn More
Join us for an informal discussion and Q & A about our Summer Impact Awards - $2500 funding to support students in unpaid or underpaid summer internships. This event will not take a full hour, please drop in when you can!
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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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CALS Student Professional Dress Needs Survey
The CALS Career Center is always looking for ways to support students. From initial job searches to interviewing practice to cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset, we strive to provide students with all the necessary knowledge and tools to help students be successful.
Nationwide research has indicated that there are growing numbers of students who are unable to access the professional clothing required of these interviews and positions. In order to better assess the need of our CALS students, we ask that you take the time to complete this survey.
Responses are anonymous and information collected will be utilized to provide additional resources to students in need. Please make sure you are logging in with your UA Google account.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Bridget Radcliff, Assistant Director of the CALS Career Center, at bewrad@arizona.edu. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your professional dress needs!
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Video: Career Fair Prep Tips
Are you participating in the AgCareers.com Fair and/or UArizona Spring Career Days? If so, make the most of the events! Watch this video, created by the CALS Career Center, for tips and advice!
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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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Virtual Event: Inspiring Women in STEM
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
5:30 - 7:00pm
Are you a woman STEM researcher? Do you have questions or concerns about being a woman in STEM? Would you like to learn from women who have distinguished themselves in the STEM field? An interactive panel of inspiring women from cross-disciplinary STEM fields share their unique journeys at this event.
Panelists represent different career stages to offer the broadest perspective possible. Following the panel discussion is a one-on-one networking session where panelists providing attendees with an opportunity to gain further insight.
This event is open to local community members, high school students, and the UArizona community at large and is designed to inspire women in their pursuit of a STEM education and/or career.
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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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