Your Journey is About to Begin
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Destination Arizona is the University of Arizona’s extended orientation program designed to welcome all new students to campus prior to the start of classes. Through this program, students will engage in inclusive programming that will lead them to become successful Wildcats and reinforce the University’s mission, vision and values. This full-day program allows you to connect with academics, campus resources, current and incoming students!
Discover all that The University of Arizona has to offer at Destination Arizona. Take the next step in your transition to Wildcat life. Register here.
With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations such as ASL interpreting, closed-captioning, wheelchair access, or electronic text, etc., please contact us at destination@arizona.edu.
Program Details
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. |
Check-In Check-in with our Destination Arizona Leaders, receive your exclusive Destination Arizona goodies and prepare for the day ahead! |
Diamond Atrium, Student Union Memorial Center |
| 9:30 a.m. | Welcome
Kick-off your Destination Arizona experience with a welcome from University staff, student body president and some special guests. |
South Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center |
| 9:50 a.m. | Arizona Top 10
Hear from Destination Arizona leader about how to succeed as a student at The University of Arizona! |
South Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center |
| 10:20 a.m. | Break | Student Union Memorial Center |
| 10:30 a.m. | Academic Component
Learn more about your college's / academic unit's expectations and make connections with peers in the same academic area as you! |
Student Union Memorial Center |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch | Student Union Memorial Center |
| 12:30 p.m. | The Wildcat Way Our Readers’ Theatre program provides you with an inside look into what being a University of Arizona Wildcat is really all about. During this program, you’ll hear about different college experiences and have a chance to meet other new Wildcats during your Small Group Debrief. |
South Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Resource Fair
Begin making connections with campus resources and hear more about how these departments are here to support you as a student. |
North Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center |
| 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Arizona Arrival
End the day with some fun! Join us on the Arizona Mall for various activities, music and treats before your first day of classes. |
Arizona Mall |
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.