Visit the College of Science @ the University of Arizona
Visit Our Campus
QUESTIONS ABOUT IN-PERSON VISITS?
- Experience Life as a Wildcat! Visit the Arizona Admissions Office for a wide variety of in-person campus tours and virtual events!
- You can experience campus wherever you are with our Virtual Tour.
- Check out our Self-Guided Tour app of the University of Arizona campus and surrounding area.
- To make arrangements to meet in person with the College of Science, please contact Paula Garcia, Sr. Coordinator of Recruitment, at cos-recruitment@arizona.edu.
*Please provide at least two weeks notice prior to your visit.
Experience Life as a Wildcat!
Welcome to the College of Science and thank you for taking the time to visit us today. We understand there are many factors that go into selecting a University and choosing a major. Our team is dedicated to assisting prospective students and families with their questions and provide the necessary tools for a smooth transition to college. Connect with us so we can share the incredible opportunities awaiting your science student.
Future Student Information Sessions
Learn about our world-class offerings in the physical, computational, pre-med, environmental, brain and behavioral sciences. Hear from staff and students on how to choose a major, get started in undergrad research, gain professional skills, and maximize your college experience alongside the next generation of scientists!
Fall 2024 Schedule
Info Sessions (In-Person)
Offered:
September 9, 13, 23, 27, 30
October 4, 18, 25, 28
November 4, 8, 15, 18, 22
December 2
Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm
Location: Gould-Simpson Building, 10th floor, Room 1027 (1040 E. 4th Street, Tucson, AZ 85721)
To RSVP for Information Sessions: Click here and scroll down to the Admissions Event Calendar. Once on the calendar, click the Academic Info Sessions button near the top of the calendar. Select your date listed above for the College of Science and click the Registration button once you've located the event on the calendar.
Virtual Info Sessions (Online)
Learn about our world-class programs in the physical, computational, pre-med, environmental, brain and behavioral sciences. Hear from staff and students on how to maximize your college experience, engage in undergraduate research and gain professional skills! Join the conversation via live chat and let us know what you’re most interested in.
Offered:
Incoming Freshmen: October 23 and November 13
Incoming Transfer Students: October 9 and December 4
To RSVP for Virtual Information Sessions: Click here and scroll down to the Admissions Event Calendar. Once on the calendar, click the Academic Info Sessions button near the top of the calendar. Select your date listed above for the College of Science (10/23 or 11/13 for freshmen; 10/9 or 12/4 for transfer) and click the Registration button once you've located the event on the calendar.
We also offer separate department-specific information sessions:
Psychology Department Info Sessions
Offered:
9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 and 12/6/24.
Time: 1:00 - 1:45pm
Location: Psychology Building, Room 312 - 1503 E. University Blvd.
Join a member of the Academic Advising team for a brief presentation including the degree requirements, career paths, and student experience as a Psychology student at the University of Arizona. You will also be visiting a faculty research lab to explore some of the exciting research being conducted in the Psychology Department.
Chemistry & Biochemistry Info Sessions
Offered:
10/9 and 12/4/24.
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Location: Chemistry & Commons Building, Room 317 - 1306 E. University Blvd.
The Chemistry & Biochemistry advising team and student ambassadors will provide an overview for prospective students & families. Get your questions answered about academics, future careers and student life.
Making Personal Connections
Connect One-on-One with a current Science Ambassador
1. Find a student that matches your interests
2. Choose how to connect: email, Instagram, LinkedIn or schedule a Video Chat
3. Talk about student life: majors, rigor of science classes, research opportunities, roommates, being an out-of-state student and more!
4. Make a plan to visit campus for a VIP Tour with a Science Ambassador!
Talk to a College of Science Recruiter
Schedule a video chat with Paula Garcia, Sr. Coordinator of Recruitment in the College of Science. Learn more about our majors and our academic and student support services. Paula is ready to answer your questions!
Learn About Our Majors
Hear what it's like to be part of our college and learn about our majors from our student Science Ambassadors.
University of Arizona Virtual Tour
Tour the campus online through the Virtual Tour; or check out this YouTube playlist of student-produced videos about our campus experience.
Learn More About The College of Science
Majors
Our academic departments, schools and research units encompass the range of physical, mathematical, environmental, cognitive and life sciences.
Research
Learn about the wide array of research opportunities for undergraduates at the University of Arizona!
Engagement
Students can participate in outreach through the College of Science in a number of ways; click on the links to the right to explore some of the available options!
Advising
Check out our list of advisors, see their drop-in hours and what they can help you with.
Scholarships
We offer a wide variety of scholarships through the College of Science! Learn about what we offer and find a scholarship that is right for you.
Ambassador Program
Learn about our Science Ambassadors and what it takes to become one!
Learn about our majors from our College of Science Ambassadors!
The Office of Recruitment and Engagement
Feel free to contact us with additional questions about your program, student life, or next steps. We are happy to connect you to an academic advisor or current student in your major. We look forward to working with you and hope to have you join the College of Science family!
We welcome your questions, concerns and suggestions.
Catalina Carlos - Director, College of Science Office of Recruitment and Engagement
Paula Garcia - Sr. Coordinator, College of Science Office of Recruitment and Engagement
Email us: cos-recruitment@arizona.edu