The University of Arizona is a premier, student-centered research institution. Established in 1885 as the first university in the Arizona Territory and the state's only land grant institution, the UA embraces its three-fold mission of excellence in teaching, research and public service. Now in its second century of service to the state, the UA has become one of America's top 20 public research institutions. It is Arizona’s only member of the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization that recognizes universities with exceptionally strong research and academic programs.

The University of Arizona resides on 380 acres in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. Tall palm trees, green grass and minimal motor traffic create the feel of an oasis. The UA's warm, colorful campus is in dramatic contrast to the industrial feel of many concrete-dominated institutions. The campus is home to hundreds of trees—a surprise to some who expect an arid desert. On the UA mall, "the" gathering place for students, a long swath of palm trees line grassy areas where students play volleyball, throw Frisbees and listen to live bands. Though the palms are the tallest of our trees, campus is home to an seemingly endless collection of desert-adapted and arid-land trees, many of which are more than 100 years old.

Language of instruction: English

Undergraduate exchange student will not be accepted to the Eller College of Management. All other programs are open to undergraduate exchange students. Courses with prerequisites will require proof of adequate level of study or completion of the prerequisite course first. More information can be found in the schedule of classes and course catalog.

Course description:

• Course descriptions are listed in the General Catalog : 
  http://catalog.arizona.edu/2008%2D09/courses/aaindex.html
• Schedule of classes:
  http://garnet.ccit.arizona.edu/cgi-bin/schedule/schedule.cgi

Academic calendar:

• Fall semester: Late August to Mid December
• Spring semester: Mid January to Mid May

Application deadlines:

Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty’s Student Exchange Program (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.

On campus:

Available on campus are 21 residence halls that are more than just a place to sleep, study or store things. It is a community full of opportunities to make friends and expand horizons. For more information regarding residences, rental rates and hall services, please visit http://www.life.arizona.edu/index.asp.

Off campus:

Alternatively, students may want to consider off campus housing. The Commuter Student Affairs (CSA) provides off campus housing information, including weekly housing & roommate listings, and information on campus events & involvement opportunities (http://www.union.arizona.edu/csil/och/index.php). Another resource available is Off-campus online (http://www.union.arizona.edu/csil/och/offcampus/online/).

• Exchange webpage for incoming exchange students: http://www.studyabroad.arizona.edu/exchange.php
• Office of International Student Programs and Services, University of Arizona: http://internationalstudents.arizona.edu/
• University Homepage: http://www.arizona.edu/

Health Insurance:

The University of Arizona requires that all international students, regardless of classification or number of units, carry the Student Health Insurance unless one qualifies for an exemption. Exemptions must be requested each semester. For more information regarding exemptions, please refer to http://www.health.arizona.edu/webfiles/insurance_exemptions.htm.

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