Getting Started
- View departmental admissions requirements in our Graduate Admissions Guide. You can also explore curriculum for specific graduate programs in the University Catalog.*
- Apply online using GradApp, our convenient, online Graduate Admissions Application.
- Create a profile and be prepared to upload unofficial pdf versions of all transcripts and diploma/degree certificates.
- Determine which campus you will be applying to. Students may not be simultaneously enrolled on multiple campuses. If you are already enrolled in a graduate program on one UA campus, you must complete or discontinue your current program before enrolling in a new program on a different campus.
- Carefully review departmental application instructions and be prepared to upload miscellaneous documents such as a personal statement, test score data, recommender contact information, etc. Some departments require official transcripts be sent to them directly for review purposes.
- After completing all the modules, applicants must complete the last 3 steps. 1. Pay the application fee**, 2. Review your application details, and 3. Submit the application, to complete the process. You will receive an email when your application has been successfully submitted.
- Failure to submit departmental documents promptly can delay the review of your application.
- You may return to GradApp and view your Application Processing Checklist to track application review progress.
*Applicants to the PharmD program or the Law JD program do not use the GradApp system for application. Please use the appropriate program link to access those applications.
**If you are applying to multiple programs, you must complete and pay for each application.
Awaiting a Decision - Your Application Status
- Once submitted, your application and electronic documents are available for your department of interest to review.
- The Graduate College does not make initial admission decisions. Departments have varying timelines for review and the Graduate College must await an official admission recommendation from your department of interest.
- If recommended for admission, the Graduate College will notify you same day via email. We then perform a final verification to affirm that minimum admissions requirements to the University of Arizona have been met. If additional documents are necessary we will request them via email at this time.
- Applicants can check the status of their submitted applications in GradApp. Questions related to application status should generally be directed to the academic unit admissions contact(s).
After Admission – All students
- Admitted students will receive same day email notification of formal admission.
- Login to GradApp to accept (or decline) your admission and view your official Certificate of Admission.
- View the Status field on your Certificate of Admission document.
- Students with “Subject To” status must still submit necessary documents as listed on your Certificate of Admission. Please refer to our Subject To page for more information.
After Admission – International students only
- After admission, students will receive an email from International Student Services (ISS) with instructions on how to request an I-20/DS-2019.
- Students should review Financial Guarantee requirements to determine the amount of funding they will be required to show.
- ISS will review the request and email the I-20/DS-2019 directly to the student.
- For more information on the I-20/DS-2019 request process, applying for a visa, online check-in requirements and travel, check the New Graduate Students page on the ISS website.