University of Arizona

“Strong applicants will have a minimum recalculated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 over the course of their last three years of academic coursework.”

“FALL 2027 (August)”

“regardless of citizenship, must prove English Proficiency.”

“Immigration regulations require us to verify that you have enough funds to cover the cost of tuition and fees, living expenses, health insurance and (if applicable) dependent expenses before issuing an I-20 or DS-2019.”

“We strongly encourage applicants to complete the 500-word application essay because it's the perfect chance to tell us more about yourself and why you want to be a Wildcat.”

“Official transcripts, exam results, or certificates are required at the time of enrollment.”

“Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts or self-reported grades may be used for the initial admission evaluation.”

“Living on campus as a first-year, main campus student is required*.”

“Living on campus is required for first-year students attending the main campus. Exemptions will be available after you have paid your Admissions enrollment fee.”

“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”

“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”

“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”

“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”

“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”

“Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”

“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”

“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”

“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”

“The Department of Computer Science offers an Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) that will enable currently enrolled, qualified, and motivated University of Arizona undergraduates to complete a BA/BS and MS in computer science in 5 years.”