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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.
August 24 - First fay of Fall Classes. Also,
- UAccess still available for registration
- First day to file for the Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO)
- First day to add classes for audit and instructor signature is required
August 31 - Last day to add or change classes using UAccess. After today, instructors approval will be needed to add or change a course
September 1 - Last day to apply for fall 2020 or winter 2020 graduation without a late fe
September 6 - 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.
September 6 - Last day for a refund
September 20 - Last day to file for Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO)
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Virtual Drop-in Advising: Extended Hours
Need help figuring out your classes this semester? Our advisors are offering a special first week of class schedule:
Drop-in Schedule, Week of August 24 (all hours are AZ time)
- Monday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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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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CALS Life Management Counseling
No-cost life management counseling is now available for undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and 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 & Confidential
Email Ryan Daily directly for the scheduling link.
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Wildcats R.I.S.E. (Resilience in Stressful Events)
Your mind is carrying a lot. And sometimes it gets heavy. School. Finances. COVID. The world is stressful, especially right now. But, talking about it helps. Wildcats R.I.S.E. is a new, safe place that brings UArizona students together to sort it all out, whatever it is.
Our free group and individual sessions offer UA students a chance to connect and talk with peers who are dealing with similar stressors. Because talking helps, especially when you’re talking to someone who gets it.
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UArizona Jobs, Experiences & Programs
Learn more about the wide variety of opportunities available through UArizona Office of Student Engagement & Career Development! Students will be able to connect to other Wildcats, engage with campus employers and starts on their college – and career – journey all in an online or hybrid format. Make note of these programs, which start as soon as school does:
Opportunities for all students including
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Part-time Jobs for Full-time Students Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Highlights This Year:
- Held virtually via Handshake
- Hundreds of part-time positions & internships available on and near campus
- Focus on potential internships on campus related to your major
Why Work on Campus?
- Become an "insider" fast by getting involved in the local community
- Interact with faculty and participate in research projects...and get paid for it
- Build skills and gain experience for your future career
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Bring Research-Driven Inventions to the Public: Apply at Tech Launch Arizona!
TLA (Tech Launch Arizona) has opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work, gain experience, and make a difference. If you're inspired by new technologies and want to make a meaningful contribution to building a better world, explore an opportunity to work with TLA
Student Entrepreneurial Fellow - The Tech Launch Arizona Venture Development team facilitates the creation of new ventures founded on UArizona inventions.
- The Student Entrepreneurial Fellow Program allows students, working on behalf of UArizona, to gain practical startup company and technology commercialization experience.
- To Apply: Search Handshake for posting #3304908, Student Entrepreneurial Fellow.
Market Research Student Analyst - Are you analytically-minded? Are you fascinated by the latest scientific research and innovation coming out of the University of Arizona? Then this might be the job for you.
- To Apply: Search Handshake for posting #3296855, Market Research Student Analyst.
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Coming Soon: CALS Virtual Club Fair
We know you're interested in learning more about our amazing student clubs! Stay tuned - we're planning a CALS Virtual Club Fair sometime soon. The date, time and zoom link will be shared broadly including through email, from your advisors, and on CALS Instagram.
In the meantime, watch our new club video below and see why joining a club is a great way to get connected!
CALS Club Leaders: August 26 is the deadline to submit the 2020/21 Club Survey. If you haven't done so yet, email Gabrielle Syles-Casavant for the link!
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Are You Interested in Veterinary Medicine?
Join the Pre-Veterinary Club where you will be able to gain hands-on experience in the field, work with real veterinarians, and listen to guest speakers from all different sectors of veterinary medicine. Attend our first info meeting on Tuesday, September 1 at 6pm via Zoom. We look forward to meeting all you future veterinarians!
Join Zoom Meeting
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First Cats Family Welcome Event
The First Cats Family Welcome is around the corner, August 29 at 1pm. We invite ALL first-generation college students (FGCS) and their family members & supporters to join us for an engaging program to welcome you into the University of Arizona’s First Cats family.
At this virtual and online event, you will show your first-gen pride, hear from dynamic speakers, demystify the college experience, and connect with uplifting resources.
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Library Updates: Technology Borrowing & Spaces
Keeping everyone safe is our top priority. For several months, the University of Arizona Libraries have been providing remote services while working hard to prepare our on-campus reopening plan in phases.
Technology Checkout & Return
Starting Monday, August 3, enrolled students can borrow and pick up technology (including laptops, video cameras, projectors, and cords) from 10am-2pm Sunday-Thursday in the Main Library lobby on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Students can also schedule an appointment with us by contacting library@arizona.edu if these hours aren't convenient.
- We'll send notices to students about due dates.
- University faculty and staff can contact Gear-to-Go to reserve equipment for instructional use such as webcams, monitors, laptops, mobile hotspots, and digital cameras.
Buildings & Spaces- The Albert B. Weaver Science-Engineering Library is open from 9am-9pm seven days a week for study space
- Designated sections of the Main Library will potentially reopen later in the semester.
- The Health Sciences Library is open to UA Health Sciences affiliates. Learn about the pilot reopening.
- All library buildings will require face coverings, per campus policy.
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Financial Aid: Know Before you Go
Need to speak with someone in our office? Save yourself the virtual wait and read through some commonly asked questions and topics from the image linked below. You may even find the answer you were looking for! If you still have questions, no problem! We are happy to meet with you.
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Curious about Flex in-person Classes?
Over the course of your college career, you will have the opportunity to experience different types of learning environments. While you are probably already familiar with most of these learning environments, the flex in-person model may be new to you. In this video, we will introduce you to the flex in-person classroom and provide tips to excel in this area of your academic journey.
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Fall 2020 Course Highlights
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BE 483/583: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is here to stay!- It’s in the air, it’s everywhere from farms to roofs and enclosed in buildings with greater control than ever before, but isolated from the challenges of nature. Controlled Environment Systems 483/583 presented by Prof Gene Giacomelli will be offered for 3 credits undergraduate 483 and graduate 583 for Fall semester Tu 1 – 2:50 and Th 1 – 1:50 at the CEA Classroom in the CEA Building [Campbell at Roger Rd]. Learn about the engineering and the science of plant production in CEA.
- See the industry for potential job opportunities at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nDt8z9sFZEgL7nhE5pIvc2FLl4oQA6Y3/view
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