Graduate Info
General Policies and Procedures
Address Changes
It is extremely important that the University and the Department have current, accurate addresses and phone numbers for all students. Whenever this information changes, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator and update your information on Student Link. Contacting the Graduate Program Coordinator by email is preferred.Updating your information on the Student Link insures the receipt of your grades, schedules, and bills.
As you approach graduation, you will need to contact the Degree Certification office to let them know where you want your diploma mailed.
The Registrar's Office mails a PDF (personal data form) once a year to every student for the purpose of verifying and updating address information. Please use these forms when necessary.
Campus ID Cards
Fee Payment and Financial Aid
Payment of out-of-state tuition and registration fees must be made by the posted payment deadline date.You can view each semester's Calendar on Student Link.
- Graduate Assistant Tuition Waivers
All graduate Teaching and Research Assistants are eligible for a waver of their out-of-state tuition. This waiver will be entered automatically on the assistant's university account by Graduate College once your contract has been signed and submitted. This is done each term an assistant position is held. Depending on when your contract is signed, it is possible the waiver will not be posted to the students account before bills are mailed by the Bursar's Office. Please check Student Link. for updated account information.
Dissertation and
Thesis Tuition Waivers
Graduate Tuition
and Registration Scholarships
- Graduate Assistant Payroll deduction plan
- Graduate Assistants may choose to pay the Registration fees using Payroll deduction. You must indicate this option when signing you Notice of Appointment.
- Other Financial
Aid
Financial aid in the form of a stipend or a loan is usually applied to your university account. If you have outstanding fees or encumbrances, the amount of the stipend will be applied to any existing balance on your account. For additional information about financial aid, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 621-1858.
- Register Early
Please register for classes as early as possible each semester. Late registration and payment penalties will be assessed according to the schedule listed on Student Link. Registering early not only saves you money, but also insures an accurate count of students by department. This count determines the number of GTS and GRS awards allocated to departments.
Grading Policies
Health Insurance
For specific policy and fee information about University of Arizona Student Health Insurance, call 621-6486. You can purchase the UA Student Health Insurance using Student Link.
All international students are required by law to have health insurance and, per university policy, must purchase the insurance through the University Student Health Office.
Leave of Absence
Minimum and Maximum Enrollment Requirements
- Enrollment Requirements for Graduate Assistants
- Half-time Research Assistants and Teaching Assistants must be enrolled in six graduate level units per semester. Fellowship holders should register for 12 units if their fellowship covers the increased cost relative to registering for six units. This policy does not effect the summer sessions; normal Graduate College minimums only apply.