Graduate College Information

Perusal of this website will showcase just how strong and active our graduate program is. From the strength of our nationally recognized faculty and research to the diversity of our programs and students. The department is large enough to cover major academic and research areas, yet small enough for individual attention.

The information below is a guide to the application process for graduate students. If you have any additional questions or need assistance please feel free to contact Professor Eduardo Saez at esaez@email.arizona.edu.

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Applicants should meet the minimum admission requirements set by the Graduate College before sending application materials. Application materials should be submitted before the Graduate College deadline date. 

After the department receives your completed application materials, it is sent for review to the Department Graduate Review Committee. This committee then makes a recommendation to the Graduate College for student admission. 

Committee members seek candidates who are likely to be successful in the program and later as practicing professionals. Admission standards are high, but we work with students who have extenuating circumstances.

During selection, the committee evalutes past academic performance, letters of recommendation, professional experience (when applicable), and scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Students will receive OFFICIAL notification of acceptance to the program from the Graduate College.

Many of your questions regarding admission and fees can be answered by visiting the Bursars Office website, the Graduate College website and also visiting the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) section of this site. 

There is additional information for International students at the Office of International Student Programs and Services, including visas and the mandatory Orientation program. You may want to take a tour of campus or read more about Tucson and the University of Arizona.

Once you have been accepted, the Graduate & Professional Student Council is wonderful resource. You may also want to download our Graduate Student Handbook (pdf) and visit the Graduate College Forms section to prepare your plan of study. 

International students who receive either a teaching assistantship (TA) or research assistantship (RA) will be required to take the T-BEST. More information about these tests and Graduate TA/RA orientation can be found at the University Teaching Center.