Parents & Families
SUPPORTING YOUR FUTURE WILDCAT
Join the Wildcat Family
When your student attends the Â鶹´«Ã½, you’ll be an active and engaged part of their journey throughout their college years. Explore how the Â鶹´«Ã½ supports families from application through graduation – whether they’re a first-generation student, moving to Tucson from out-of-state, or following in your alumni footsteps.
All Â鶹´«Ã½ Our Admissions Process
First Steps to Becoming a Wildcat
- First, review our application process.
- When they’re ready to apply, your student can visit to create a Future Wildcat account and access our online application. The application only takes about 30 minutes to complete, but if your student needs a break, they can save their progress and log back in later to finish.
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Here's what else you should know:
- SAT and/or ACT scores are not required. However, they may be used to supplement your student's application or to help fulfill ourÌýCore Competency Requirements.
- Your student will self-report their grades, so it can be helpful to have a copy of their unofficial high school transcripts.
Application fee:Ìý
- $50 for Â鶹´«Ã½ residents
- $80 for non-Â鶹´«Ã½ residents.
Fee waivers may be available to those who are eligible and can be requested within the application portal.
The best way you can be there for your student is with support and encouragement. It’s most important that your child finds the college or university that feels like the right fit!
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What Comes Next?
- Admitted students will receive instructions on how to finish enrolling in the Next Steps Center. This is where they can pay their enrollment fee, sign up for their Virtual Orientation Experience, and complete their housing application if they plan to live on campus.
Fund Their Future in Four Steps
We’re ready to help you create a game plan for paying for college using financial aid like scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.
STEP 1 ÌýÌý| ÌýÌýApply to Â鶹´«Ã½
When your student applies by our early action deadline ofÌýNovember 1,Ìý they will be considered forÌý. Yes, we make it that easy!
STEP 2 ÌýÌý| ÌýÌýFile Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help determine your student’s financial aid options.
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- Use Â鶹´«Ã½ school code: 001083
- FAFSA application opens: Fall 2025
- Priority submission deadline: April 1
STEP 3 ÌýÌý| ÌýÌýVisit Scholarship Universe
Once your student is admitted, they'll be able to create a profile onÌý and get matched to additional funding opportunities they may be eligible for.
STEP 4 ÌýÌý| ÌýÌýUtilize OSFA for Support
If you have questions about financial aid, ourÌý has plenty of helpful resources and friendly staff to answer your financial aid-related questions.
Safety & Wellness
Your student's well-being is our first priority. Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a that contribute to a safe and secure environment, including its own police department and the UAlert emergency notification system.
When it comes to their physical and mental health, your student will have access to innovative facilities and services. They'll have their choice of three state-of-the-art recreation centers, plus an array of services at our award-winning Campus Health, including mental health support through Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS).
Visiting the Â鶹´«Ã½
What’s it like to be a Wildcat? See for yourself! Our Student Life pages showcase where your future Wildcat could live, the campus spirit they’ll embrace, things to do on-campus, and more.
Get Involved
When your student attends Â鶹´«Ã½, you instantly become a valued member of the Wildcat family, too. You will automatically receive communication from our team, with opportunities to get involved and learn more about our campus and community. Parent & Family Programs keeps you in the loop throughout your Wildcat’s time on campus through Family Weekend and other opportunities.
Email: UAFamily@email.arizona.edu
call: 520-621-0884
or follow: @uarizonafamily
Orientation
When your student is accepted to the Â鶹´«Ã½, they’ll participate in a Virtual Orientation Experience where they will complete any final steps before the first day of classes. We invite you to join us for a Family Essentials Orientation just for you!
Get in Touch
We are dedicated to facilitating a successful enrollment experience for you and your family members. We're ready to assist you with any and all steps in enrollment, and any questions you have along the way.
Contact Admissions
Contact the Office of Admissions to learn more about helping your student transition to the Â鶹´«Ã½
Get in Touch With Your Student’s Recruiter
Our recruiters serve as admissions counselors who will guide you through the admissions process and answer any questions you might have along the way.
FERPA Compliance
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) restricts the amount of student information that advisors can share with outside parties, including parents. and how your student can grant you access to their educational records.
