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IT'S TIME TO GET

#WILDCATREADY

HEY, NEW WILDCAT!

Orientation is the first – and perhaps most important – step as you transition to the University of Arizona. Get ready to learn about the institution that you will soon call home. This includes everything from understanding campus resources, to learning about student life, to ultimately deciding what courses are right for your first semester!

Ask questions, explore, and remember that your time at the university is yours to shape. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

After you're admitted, follow the steps below to set yourself up for success!

Go to Next Steps Center and complete all of the tasks and modules that are available, including the entire Path to Enrollment tile.

You'll learn how to set up two-factor authentication, confirm your residency, pay the Enrollment Fee, submit immunization records, and more.

Go to Next Steps Center > Orientation > Academic Connection Date and choose an available date that works best for you!

ONLY AVAILABLE TO FIRST YEAR, SUMMER/FALL STUDENTS

Register guests, parents, family members, or supporters for the Family Essentials Orientation!

To add a guest, go to Next Steps Center > Orientation > Academic Connection Date and click the red “Make Changes” button.

If you have dual enrollment / transfer credit, have your previous institution(s) send official, electronic college transcripts to REG-transcripts@arizona.edu.

We’ll also need any AP scores, CIE grades, CLEP scores, IB scores, or ACT / SAT Math scores once they’re available!

Both First-Year and Transfer students must complete the sections in the tile.

You must complete your required placements in the Next Steps Center > Placements tile. The sections in the tile will guide you through the entire placement process and tell you which placements you need to take.

Even if you have past credit, AP/CIE/CLEP/IB scores, or recent ACT Math/SAT Math scores on file, you must still complete all of the sections in the "Placements" tile to confirm your information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PLACEMENTS

The Virtual Orientation Experience is required for all new Main Campus first-year and transfer students.

1) ARIZONA ARRIVAL

Arizona Arrival is a self-paced portal where you'll learn about your academic unit, campus resources, and everything else you need to know as an incoming Wildcat!

AVAILABLE STARTING APRIL 1, 2025

2) ACADEMIC CONNECTION DATE

This is when you'll register for your first semester classes! You’ll use Zoom to meet virtually with your academic unit, review your first semester schedule, and briefly chat with an Orientation Leader to get any remaining questions answered.

On your Academic Connection Date, follow the steps below:

Connect Zoom with your student account and test it on a laptop, computer, or tablet.

Make sure your microphone input, speaker output, and camera are working correctly!

TEST YOUR ZOOM SETTINGS

Go to CatCloud Calendar and select "The University of Arizona" login option. This is how you'll access your meetings for the day.

*ELLER STUDENTS, you will not be using CatCloud Calendar. Instead, you'll receive special instructions (via CatMail) for your meetings.

End your Academic Connection Date by checking out with an Orientation Leader. They'll make sure you have everything taken care of and all of your questions answered!

If you need help on your Academic Connection Date, join us in the Orientation Hub (open from 8am to 5pm).

After your Schedule Review, check out our Registration Assistance options if you need help signing up for classes or have questions about placement.

After your Virtual Orientation Experience, join us on FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 and SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 for Destination Arizona, an ON-CAMPUS, in-person celebration that welcomes you to the University of Arizona just before classes kick off.

Get ready for a weekend of adventure filled with academic engagement, community building, and fun!

Your DESTINATION awaits

QUESTIONS?

Be sure to check out the FAQ page. If your question is not answered there, you can reach out to our office! We are here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Home

Ask questions, explore, and remember that your time at the university is yours to shape. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Click the graphic for a helpful general overview on how to get #WILDCATREADY!

For a more detailed walkthrough, keep scrolling.

After you're admitted, follow the steps below to set yourself up for success!

Go to Next Steps Center and complete all of the tasks and modules that are available, including the entire Path to Enrollment tile.

You'll learn how to set up two-factor authentication, confirm your residency, pay the Enrollment Fee, submit immunization records, and more.

Go to Next Steps Center > Orientation > Academic Connection Date and choose an available date that works best for you!

ONLY AVAILABLE TO FIRST YEAR, SUMMER/FALL STUDENTS

Register guests, parents, family members, or supporters for the Family Essentials Orientation!

To add a guest, go to Next Steps Center > Orientation > Academic Connection Date and click the red “Make Changes” button.

If you have dual enrollment / transfer credit, have your previous institution(s) send official, electronic college transcripts to REG-transcripts@arizona.edu.

We’ll also need any AP scores, CIE grades, CLEP scores, IB scores, or ACT / SAT Math scores once they’re available!

Both First-Year and Transfer students must complete the sections in the tile.

You must complete your required placements in the Next Steps Center > Placements tile. The sections in the tile will guide you through the entire placement process and tell you which placements you need to take.

Even if you have past credit, AP/CIE/CLEP/IB scores, or recent ACT Math/SAT Math scores on file, you must still complete all of the sections in the "Placements" tile to confirm your information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PLACEMENTS

The Virtual Orientation Experience is required for all new Main Campus first-year and transfer students.

1) ARIZONA ARRIVAL

Arizona Arrival is a self-paced portal where you'll learn about your academic unit, campus resources, and everything else you need to know as an incoming Wildcat!

AVAILABLE STARTING APRIL 1, 2025

You must complete Arizona Arrival and your required placements at least 5 business days before your Academic Connection Date.

2) ACADEMIC CONNECTION DATE

This is when you'll register for your first semester classes! You’ll use Zoom to meet virtually with your academic unit, review your first semester schedule, and briefly chat with an Orientation Leader to get any remaining questions answered.

On your Academic Connection Date, follow the steps below:

Connect Zoom with your student account and test it on a laptop, computer, or tablet.

Make sure your microphone input, speaker output, and camera are working correctly!

TEST YOUR ZOOM SETTINGS

Go to CatCloud Calendar and select "The University of Arizona" login option. This is how you'll access your meetings for the day.

*ELLER STUDENTS, you will not be using CatCloud Calendar. Instead, you'll receive special instructions (via CatMail) for your meetings.

End your Academic Connection Date by checking out with an Orientation Leader. They'll make sure you have everything taken care of and all of your questions answered!

If you need help on your Academic Connection Date, join us in the Orientation Hub (open from 8am to 5pm).

After your Schedule Review, check out our Registration Assistance options if you need help signing up for classes or have questions about placement.

After your Virtual Orientation Experience, join us on FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 and SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 for Destination Arizona, an ON-CAMPUS, in-person celebration that welcomes you to the University of Arizona just before classes kick off.

Get ready for a weekend of adventure filled with academic engagement, community building, and fun!

Your DESTINATION awaits

QUESTIONS?

Be sure to check out the FAQ page. If your question is not answered there, you can reach out to our office! We are here to help.

Home

Ask questions, explore, and remember that your time at the university is yours to shape. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Click the graphic for a helpful general overview on how to get #WILDCATREADY!

For a more detailed walkthrough, keep scrolling.

After you're admitted, follow the steps below to set yourself up for success!

STEP 1 - Complete "Path to Enrollment"

Go to Next Steps Center and complete all of the tasks and modules that are available, including the entire Path to Enrollment tile.

You'll learn how to set up two-factor authentication, confirm your residency, pay the Enrollment Fee, submit immunization records, and more.

STEP 2 - Choose an Academic Connection date

Go to Next Steps Center > Orientation > Academic Connection Date and choose an available date that works best for you!

STEP 3 - (OPTIONAL) Register guests for Family Essentials Orientation

ONLY AVAILABLE TO FIRST YEAR, SUMMER/FALL STUDENTS

Register guests, parents, family members, or supporters for the Family Essentials Orientation!

To add a guest, go to Next Steps Center > Orientation > Academic Connection Date and click the red “Make Changes” button.

STEP 4 - Send in dual enrollment credit & scores

If you have dual enrollment / transfer credit, have your previous institution(s) send official, electronic college transcripts to REG-transcripts@arizona.edu.

We’ll also need any AP scores, CIE grades, CLEP scores, IB scores, or ACT / SAT Math scores once they’re available!

STEP 5 - Complete the "Placements" tile

Both First-Year and Transfer students must complete the sections in the tile.

You must complete your required placements in the Next Steps Center > Placements tile. The sections in the tile will guide you through the entire placement process and tell you which placements you need to take.

Even if you have past credit, AP/CIE/CLEP/IB scores, or recent ACT Math/SAT Math scores on file, you must still complete all of the sections in the "Placements" tile to confirm your information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PLACEMENTS

The Virtual Orientation Experience is required for all new Main Campus first-year and transfer students.

1) ARIZONA ARRIVAL

Arizona Arrival is a self-paced portal where you'll learn about your academic unit, campus resources, and everything else you need to know as an incoming Wildcat!

AVAILABLE STARTING APRIL 1, 2025

You must complete Arizona Arrival and your required placements at least 5 business days before your Academic Connection Date. WHY?

2) ACADEMIC CONNECTION DATE

This is when you'll register for your first semester classes! You’ll use Zoom to meet virtually with your academic unit, review your first semester schedule, and briefly chat with an Orientation Leader to get any remaining questions answered.

On your Academic Connection Date, follow the steps below:

STEP 1 - Test your Zoom settings

Connect Zoom with your student account and test it on a laptop, computer, or tablet.

Make sure your microphone input, speaker output, and camera are working correctly!

TEST YOUR ZOOM SETTINGS

STEP 2 - Attend your meetings

Go to CatCloud Calendar and select "The University of Arizona" login option. This is how you'll access your meetings for the day.

*ELLER STUDENTS, you will not be using CatCloud Calendar. Instead, you'll receive special instructions (via CatMail) for your meetings.

STEP 3 - Departure with an Orientation Leader

End your Academic Connection Date by checking out with an Orientation Leader. They'll make sure you have everything taken care of and all of your questions answered!

HELP & REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE

If you need help on your Academic Connection Date, join us in the Orientation Hub (open from 8am to 5pm).

After your Schedule Review, check out our Registration Assistance options if you need help signing up for classes or have questions about placement.

After your Virtual Orientation Experience, join us on FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 and SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 for Destination Arizona, an ON-CAMPUS, in-person celebration that welcomes you to the University of Arizona just before classes kick off.

Get ready for a weekend of adventure filled with academic engagement, community building, and fun!

Your DESTINATION awaits

QUESTIONS?

Be sure to check out the FAQ page. If your question is not answered there, you can reach out to our office! We are here to help.

You must complete Arizona Arrival and your required placements at least 5 business days before your Academic Connection Date.