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Experiencing Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19?
The Richard H. Tyler Student Emergency Fund is intended to cover temporary costs that may hinder a student from succeeding academically or from meeting basic needs.
Traditionally students may only apply for assistance once per academic year but, due to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has provided additional funds for those demonstrating exceptional need and all students enrolled for Spring 2021 are eligible to apply at this 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.
April 21: Reading day, no classes
May 5: Last day of class--no registration changes can be made after the last day of class and last day to file a Complete Withdraw
May 6: Reading day, no classes
May 7: Final exams begin
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Fall 2021 Registration Schedule
April 12: Enrollment begins for Juniors (60-89 units)
April 15: Enrollment begins for Sophomores (30-59 units)
April 19: Enrollment begins for First-Year (0-29 units)
April 22: Enrollment begins for degree seeking readmits
April 26: Enrollment begins for non-degree seeking undergraduates
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How are Things Going? Actually?
We ask, because we know the stress related to classes, finances, COVID, politics and protests can sometimes be overwhelming. We’re all feeling it.
Wildcats R.I.S.E. offers a safe place for you to connect with trained peers and talk about the stresses you may share. Connect in a group setting or in a on-demand, one-on-one consultation. It’s completely up to you.
Talking through stress helps, especially when you’re talking to people who get it. And, they totally get it. That’s why we thought you should know that you can now get support right when you need it, for free, from people who understand.
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Overwhelmed? Talk it Out.
No-cost life management counseling is available for all students in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Ryan Daily, a licensed professional counselor, provides confidential counseling designed to assist CALS students in reaching your educational and life goals. Free individual therapy for:
- Varied mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, etc.)
- Life & Student Success
- Life Management Consultations
- Mental wellness
- Success topics
All services are virtual via Zoom, no-cost, and confidential. Schedule an appointment through eSMS. New to eSMS? Reference our How-to Guide when scheduling your appointment.
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Happening in March & April
--All times are AZ
- Thursday, April 15: Study Abroad 101 Live Information Session, 1 pm, Zoom
- Thursday, April 15: Event Canceled - CALS Leadership Summit
- Thursday, April 22: Centering Inclusion in Engagement: Avoiding the Illusion of Inclusion, 12/Noon - 1 pm, Zoom
- Thursday, April 22: CALS Connections Mentor Info Session, 5 - 5:50 pm, RSVP in eSMS (open to all CALS majors)
- Friday, April 23: CALS First Cats Paint & Chill, 11 am -12/Noon, RSVP
Additional Virtual Events
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New: Event RSVP in eSMS
Connecting with CALS events just got easier! CALS students will now use eSMS to RSVP for CALS events including workshops, information sessions, and more. Once you RSVP you'll receive email reminders so that you don't miss out!
Browsing events is similar to making an appointment:
- Log in: student.esms.arizona.edu
- Appointments: Add RSVP
- Search: CALS Students, Event Type (e.g. information session, workshop, etc)
- RSVP: Choose the event you want to attend!
Even better? As events are added to eSMS you'll receive direct RSVP links like this.
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RSVP Now Open: UArizona/CALS Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all CALS Class of 2021! The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and the University of Arizona are eager to celebrate your success.
We're excited to share that we're hosting one in-person graduation ceremony - a combination college and university celebration. This student-only ceremony will be a unique combination of a college convocation and a University commencement.
UArizona/CALS Graduation Ceremony*
Thursday, May 13, 2021
7 pm, Arizona Stadium
- Guests Limited: The ceremony will be streamed live and recorded.
- RSVP Required: RSVP will open the week of April 5. Instructions will be sent to students at their CatMail address. Students will have the option to RSVP for the in-person ceremony or to RSVP to participate virtually.
*The UArizona/CALS ceremony will also include graduates from the College of Education.
Updates will be provided regularly; check the University's Commencement site for the most current information: commencement.arizona.edu
Tip: Make sure to have your graduation photo and Thank You message ready when you RSVP.
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Through 4/16: Submit Your Video Congrats!
As we prepare for the May 2021 combination CALS/UArizona graduation ceremony, University Marketing has expanded options for students, faculty, staff, family and supporters to capture graduation congrats videos.
Now through Friday, April 16 you have two ways (in-person or self-record & submit) to record/submit a video.
#1: Be Filmed in Person, On Campus
Sign up for a 15-minute slot to be filmed on-site!
- April 15: 9 am–noon: Arizona State Museum Lawn
- April 15: 1–5 pm: Highland Bowl just east of the Tree Ring Lab
- April 16: 9 am–noon: Greek Heritage Park, South of 1st between Cherry and Vine
- April 16: 1–5 pm: UAHS Courtyard, between Nursing and Skaggs, North of Mabel
- Sign up for in person filming
#2: Self-Record and Submit by 4/16
Now through April 16 you can self-record and submit your video! This is a great option for parents, family and supporters. Please encourage your supporters to record and submit videos!!
- Use your phone to record a HORIZONTAL congratulations or thank you message for the Class of 2021 Graduation.
- Upload an .mp4 or an .mov file (most cameras use these formats).
- Be personal and brief (:30 or under)
- Find a place with great lighting
- Cellphone video is just fine! Zoom video is good too.
- UArizona NetID: Submit Here
- General Audience: Submit Here
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Make a Difference: Become a CALS Connections Mentor!
Did you know CALS has a mentor program that matches new students with current students like yourself?
As a CALS Connections mentor you'll develop your own leadership and mentor skills as you share info and tips including:
- ways to get involved
- connecting students to clubs and activities
- strategies to balance school, work, and personal life
- how to find and use resources and support services
Want to more info? RSVP for the CALS Connections Mentor Info Session to learn about the program and hear from current mentors.
CALS Connections Mentor Info Session
Thursday, April 22
5 - 5:50 pm, RSVP in eSMS (open to CALS majors)
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Job: Field Ecologist II
Field Ecologist II - NEON Program - Instrumentation- D14 - Arizona. This position is in Tucson, AZ.
The Field Ecologist II is the technical lead for performing routine maintenance and inventory management on all terrestrial and possibly aquatic instrumentation and sampling equipment. The Field Ecologist II will provide guidance to temporary field crews while working in the field and laboratory.
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Job: Marketing & Sales Associate
The Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council (ACRPC) is a state agency through which Arizona cotton growers provide funding for research and applied technology to address industry needs relating to pest control and crop production.
The role of the AF36 Marketing and Sales Associate is to establish retail distribution, accelerate the adoption rate and enhance sales of AF36 from the Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council. This position will promote AF36 to agricultural distributors, retail locations, salespeople/PCAs, and growers.
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Virtual Summer Internship: Policy & Sustainability
The Policy and Sustainability intern will be responsible for supporting the Science and Technology, and/or Legislative and Regulatory Affairs teams in developing strategies for advocacy on behalf of the Produce Marketing Association membership and the industry.
What You’ll Do
- Attend meetings (virtually) with stakeholder groups (including regulators and legislators), participate in meetings with outside groups, attend public hearings, etc.
- Assist in the leading of research projects, aimed at accurately surveying global legislative and regulatory landscape on relevant issues.
- Contribute to, or conceive tactics for regulatory or legislative engagement on fighting nutritional insecurity, supporting development of life-long healthy eating habits, minimizing risk of food-borne illness, etc.
- Prepare documents for public hearings, public comments, case and business studies, and for use in PMA membership, marketing and research delivery vehicles.
- Participate in member interviews to gather information and draft case studies on members sustainability initiatives.
- Research, summarize, categorize and create a comparison matrix of the existing sustainability audit schemes in use in the industry globally.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduate or undergraduate student in a degree program at an accredited college or university in good standing (Junior or Senior preferred).
- Pursuing a degree in at least one of the following areas: food science, agriculture, environmental science or policy, political science, public administration or a closely related field.
- Must have a current GPA of 3.0 or above.
To Apply
- Interested individuals who possess the minimum qualifications should submit a resume and a statement of interest via email to alawson@pma.com.
- Questions? Email mteplitski@pma.com.
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Summer Internships: Zoetis
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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Internships: Financial Support for Summer Interns
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.
How to Apply
- Submit application via Scholarship Universe
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- May 15, 2021: Final Deadline
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Student Job, 2021/22: Coca-Cola Campus Commandos
A year long job that starts with virtual training. Students will meet over 100 other students alike from around the country. Job tasks include posting social content and representing the brand on campus virtually.
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Student Job, Spring 2021: Special Events Parking Monitor
Parking & Transportation Services is currently seeking students to fill the role of Parking Event Monitor for our Special Events Department. As a Parking Event Monitor, you will assist with managing traffic/parking for COVID vaccination distribution, UA Presents, and athletic events, including football and basketball. It is expected that students could potentially work 250 event hours during the academic year.
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Student Job, Fall 2021: Upward Bound/TRIO
Who inspired you to be a Wildcat? Chances are, someone supported you in your journey from high school to college. Now you, too, can help be the person that motivates and helps high school students to envision themselves at a university and be the first in their family to be a college graduate by being an Upward Bound TRIO (UB) mentor or tutor.
Applications for student staff positions are now open! UB at the College of Education seeks highly motivated individuals for the 2021-2022 academic year to work as mentors and tutors (English, Math, Chemistry, Spanish).
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Student Job, Fall 2021: SALT Center Peer Tutors
SALT Tutors support students as they develop strategies specific to their needs and strengths. Tutors introduce students to a wide variety of methods, demonstrating how to use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities to begin, develop, and refine their work. The goal is to create an optimal learning environment that facilitates independent and lifelong learning.
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Use eSMS to Schedule Career Center Appointments
Starting Monday, March 29, 2021 all CALS students will now use eSMS to schedule appointments with the CALS Career Center! Appointments are available for a variety of career and professional development coaching including:
- resume or cover letter review
- interview preparation
- career exploration
- Grad/Professional School Application Assistance
- CALS Career Competencies Exploration
- and more!
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Zoom Refresh: Download CALS Branded Backgrounds
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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 April 12 (all hours are AZ time)
- Monday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Tuesday: 9 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am - 3 pm
- Thursday: 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday: 9:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 - 5 pm
Join the CALS College Advising Virtual Drop-in Queue: student.esms.arizona.edu
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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
Log into eSMS to schedule an appointment or join a drop-in queue. 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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Student Feedback Sessions: Academic Catalog
The University of Arizona is currently in the early stages of searching for a new Academic Catalog software for the institution. The Academic Catalog is comprised of the Course Catalog, Program Requirements and other information about academic programs, the Academic Calendar, and Academic Policies.
We hope to hear directly from students what features and improvements you would like to see, as well as what pain points you currently experience when interacting with the Academic Catalog.
Please join us remotely for one of the following feedback sessions:
We will record these interactive sessions so our team can learn from your experiences. Please direct any questions about the feedback sessions to catalog@email.arizona.edu.
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Poultry Science Scholarship Award
Zinpro Corporation understands the value of education and the importance of supporting individuals belonging to gender, racial or ethnic groups that have been historically under-represented in the United States, to promote diversity in this industry.
Zinpro Corporation sponsors a $5,000.00 scholarship, to be awarded to a rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student in the field of Poultry Science. This scholarship will be awarded to a student belonging to gender, racial or ethnic groups that have been historically under-represented in the United States, based upon scholastic achievement and service and an interest in continuing to learn and promote the role of the poultry industry in feeding the world’s growing population.
In addition, preference will be given to those who intend to pursue a graduate education in poultry science or related fields.
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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. Learn more and connect with resources:
- Now arranged by topics including Time Management, Reading Strategies, Learning Strategies, Exam Strategies, Online Strategies, and Well-Being.
- On each page you'll find a brief description of the topic’s importance, self-paced modules, resources, and link to accessing the Academic Skills Tutoring and workshops.
- Peer tutors who help students with their study skills both individually or through our workshop series.
- Meet 1:1 with an Academic Skills Tutor: students can attend drop-in hours or make an appointment to meet with an AST. For more information click here
- Academic Skills Workshops: FREE workshops on strategies for success in online classes, time management, test preparation and more! For more information click here
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Survey: Sleep Strategies
Researchers at the University of Arizona are currently evaluating a sleep schedule change to see if it can improve sleep. Eligible subjects should be between 18-60 years of age, generally healthy, and have a typical sleep schedule of ≤ 6 hours per night.
This study does NOT include sleep deprivation. Participants will be able to keep the Fitbit Charge 2 device and will be compensated with a Visa/Mastercard gift card, ranging from $25 to $200 at the conclusion of the study. To find out if you qualify, go to: https://sleephealthresearch.com/tracker
An Institutional Review Board responsible for human subjects research at The University of Arizona reviewed this research project and found it to be acceptable, according to applicable state and federal regulations and University policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research.
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Survey: Princeton Review - Win a $50 Gift Card!
The Princeton Review requests your direct feedback about your experience at the University of Arizona. Your insights on academics, fellow students, social life, sports, clubs, school traditions, professor/student interaction, dorms, food (you’re getting the picture here) provide invaluable guidance for college bound students searching for their best fit schools. We've also included a few questions about your life and studies during the pandemic.
- The survey only takes only a few minutes to complete.
- All college students completing the survey have a chance to win one of one hundred $50 Amazon.com Gift Cards!
Your anonymous feedback drives the narrative, rankings and ratings inherent to many of The Princeton Review’s college admissions titles and website. Thanks for the time and for sharing your unique perspective on your college experience!
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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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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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Summer 2021
ENTO 160D1: Busy Bees and Fancy Fleas: How Insects Shaped Human History
- Bugs have built and destroyed human empires!
- Gen Ed course, Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures
- Self-paced online, 5 weeks, July 12 to Aug 21
- Instructor: Shujuan (Lucy) Li, lucyli@email.arizona.edu
ENTO 170C2: Secrets of Success: How Insects Conquered Earth
- An interactive exploration of our tiny neighbors!
- Gen Ed, Tier 1 Natural Sciences
- 7-week first session: iCourse, AZ Online, Global
- Instructor: Tristan McKnight, tmcknight@email.arizona.edu
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Fall 2021
ENTO 160D1: Busy Bees and Fancy Fleas: How Insects Shaped Human History
- Bugs have built and destroyed human empires!
- Gen Ed course, Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
- In-Person, 16-week: MWF 10 - 10:50 ILC Room 140
- Online 7-week second session: AZ Online/Global
- Instructor: Tristan McKnight, tmcknight@email.arizona.edu
ENTO 170C2: Secrets of Success: How Insects Conquered Earth
- An interactive exploration of our tiny neighbors!
- Gen Ed, Tier 1 Natural Sciences
- MWF 12-12:50 in Cesar Chaves Bldg. Rm 111
- Instructor: Luciano Matzkin, lmatzkin@email.arizona.edu
ENTO 415: Insect Biology
ENTO 468 / EIS 568: Integrated Pest Management
- Interactive exploration of ideal IPM and current reality!
- Self-paced online course for students and pest control professional
- Instructor: Xianchun Li, lxc@email.arizona.edu
ENTO 432/532: Comparative Immunology
- How immune systems work across the tree of life!
- TTh 9:30-10:45am Harvill Room 115
- Instructor: Todd Schlenke, schlenke@email.arizona.edu
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