Virtual Orientation Experience

The Virtual Orientation Experience

COMPLETE YOUR PRE-ORIENTATION TASKS

Next Steps Center - Path to Enrollment
After you're admitted, follow the steps below to set yourself up for success!

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Go to Next Steps Center and complete the entire Path to Enrollment tile, which includes tasks such as: NetID+ setup, confirming your residency, paying the Enrollment Fee, and more.

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

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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!

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The sections in Next Steps Center > Placements will tell you what placements you may – or may not – need to take.
IMPORTANT: You must complete the "Placements" module EVEN IF you already have dual enrollment / college credit or past test scores!

What are placements?

VIRTUAL ORIENTATION

Your Virtual Orientation Experience includes two parts: Arizona Arrival and your Academic Connection Date.

IMPORTANT: You must complete Arizona Arrival before your Academic Connection Date.
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1: ARIZONA ARRIVAL

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Arizona Arrival is a self-paced, informational portal that guides you through everything you need to know as a Wildcat. You'll learn more about your academic unit, campus support services, clubs and organizations, and so much more!
NOW AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2025 STUDENTS

You must register for an Academic Connection Date to access Arizona Arrival.

2: ACADEMIC CONNECTION DATE

On the day of your Academic Connection, you'll meet virtually with your academic unit, Orientation Leaders, and register for classes!

01

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 ZOOM SETTINGS

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Go to CatCloud Calendar and select the "University of Arizona" login option. This is how you'll access your meeting(s) for the day.
(Eller students, go here.)

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

CHECK OUT HERE

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NEED HELP?

Visit us in the Orientation Hub!
Open from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) on your Academic Connection Date.
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DROP-IN SESSIONS

Need help with your class schedule? Questions about placements?

AFTER you've met with an advisor for the day, check out our Registration Assistance options!

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BOOKMARK YOUR CATMAIL

Check CatMail every day for important orientation-related updates, announcements, and communication from the university.

Go to CatMail