The University of Arizona Office of Parent & Family Programs keeps you in the loop throughout your Wildcats’ time on campus. Explore resources such as their Cat Tracks handbook, and connect with fellow Wildcat families on the University of Arizona Parents & Family Association’s social media accounts.
The UA organization that keeps parents and family members informed and involved in campus life, funds projects that benefit UA students and gives parents a voice with University administration. Join hundreds of students and families across the University of Arizona campus as they come together to celebrate their achievements.
As the parent or family member of an Arizona Wildcat, there are tons of opportunities for you to get involved, make connections, and support your student along their journey. When your student is accepted to the University of Arizona, they’ll attend an Orientation session where they will complete any final steps before the first day of classes.
Get to know the ins and outs of being a Wildcat – up close and personal. Family Weekend gives parents a glimpse of their student’s life at the University of Arizona and a chance to spend quality time with their student around campus.
Orientation. When your student is accepted to the University of Arizona, they’ll attend an Orientation session where they will complete any final steps before the first day of classes. Orientation.
The University of Arizona is planning for most courses to be fully in-person. All in-person classrooms will follow CDC guidelines and we will continue to offer online options for students who are not yet comfortable returning to in-person courses.
UArizona is worth the investment. Your student will be part of an elite, global university recognized for outstanding academics and return on your tuition dollars.
The University is located near the heart of Tucson, a college town that blends the beauty of the Sonoran Desert with the amenities of a thriving city. Your student will live in affordable housing on or near campus, and will be close to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and cultural activities, and won't even need a car!
Everywhere they go, University of Arizona graduates are building successful careers and making an impact. A recent study shows that Arizona alumni are happier, healthier, and more successful than peers nationally.
The University of Arizona is ranked 69th in the world by the Center for World University Rankings. Arizona ranks in the top 150 in the 2019 QS World University Subject Rankings for a range of subjects. More recently, Arizona has been recognized as:
Our new Global Center is the focal point of campus activities for international students. In this welcoming center for students and faculty from across the globe, people gather, have fun, eat great food, and collaborate and learn from one another.