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How to Tour the University of Arizona

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The University of Arizona (UA) is one of the nation's top 20 research institutions and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the University of Arizona's main campus is located on 380 acres about a mile from downtown. A college visit to the UA will help you decide if the university and Arizona desert is suited to you. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Take an "Ambassador Tour." These tours are led by Arizona Ambassadors, which are current students who want to share the UA experience. The tours include a short presentation and a 90-minute walking tour of the campus. Walk-ins are accepted, but to ensure that there are enough Arizona Ambassadors it is encouraged that you sign up online for the Ambassador Tour.

  2. Step 2

    Sign up for a UA "Up Close Tour" on the UA website. Up Close Tours are day-long programs that give you a chance to tour the campus, meet with current students and staff, and attend different general interest sessions. The Up Close Tours are free for prospective students but there is a fee for guests.

  3. Step 3

    Get involved with the "Class Cats" program. This allows you the opportunity to sit in on a real college class with a current student. You will have the opportunity to request an area of interest for the class you will attend but what class you will sit in on depends on availability. You need to sign up for a Class Cat at least two weeks in advance on the UA website.

  4. Step 4

    Go on a point of interest tour. Many of the facilities at the UA offer tours to prospective students. Some of the places you can tour are Arizona Stadium, the Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Environmental Research Lab. Check the UA website for a full list of point of interest tours and contact information for each.

  5. Step 5

    Check out the online tours available on the UA website. The online tours offer a look into the art, history and traditions of the UA campus as well as a look at the Tucson area. You can take 360-degree tours of different buildings and areas on the UA campus.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure to come to tours prepared to walk and dressed for the weather in the Arizona desert.
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