Your Student Path at the University of Arizona Global Campus

At the University of Arizona Global Campus, we are committed to the success of our international students from application to graduation. Our Admission Specialists  are standing by to answer your questions, help you find the right program for your academic goals and navigate the simple and free application process.

We offer a Conditional Admission period for all international students at any degree level, which ensures that you are familiar with classroom expectations, time and technology requirements, and other factors that may impact your experience as a student. It also allows you time to determine, risk free, whether the University of Arizona Global Campus is the right university for you. That’s the University of Arizona Global Campus Promise.

The Application Process

It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

• Start by talking with an advisor about your goals.
• Apply online. We’ll guide you through the process.
• Get ready for your first day at the University of Arizona Global Campus. It could be as soon as next week.*

Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements

If you are seeking first-time international admission to an undergraduate degree program at the University of Arizona Global Campus, you must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of your first course:

• Earned an equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma according to approved Foreign Evaluation services.
  • Qualified applicants self-certify as to their high school education on the application for admission. The University of Arizona Global Campus also requires that an applicant provide a high school transcript, high school diploma, and/or evidence of passing the GED or state certificate awarded. Failure to provide documentation by Day 7 of Week 3 will result in the student being denied admission.
  • If no high school diploma was earned, but the applicant has successfully completed at least a two-year, post-secondary program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by the University of Arizona Global Campus transfer credit policies, they may be admitted. Unofficial transcripts must be provided. Failure to provide documentation by Day 7 of Week 3 will result in the student being denied admission.
• Have access to a computer with an Internet connection for the Web-based programs and meet the minimum technology and minimum computer skills, abilities, features, system configurations, hardware, and software outlined in the Catalog.
• Have the ability to study and complete assignments in English as indicated by one of the following^†:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination taken within the past two (2) years. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6 is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission;
  • Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English^‡; or
  • A minimum of 30 transferrable credits have been earned from a U.S. regionally or approved U.S. nationally accredited colleges/universities or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English.

Additional Conditional Admission Requirements for Applicants with International Academic Credentials

The following requirements are applicable to applicants relying on academic credentials earned outside the United States for admission. Please note that visa services are not provided and that the University will not vouch for a nonimmigrant student’s status or associated charges. In addition to the conditional admission requirements outlined in the admission policy for undergraduate degree programs, copies of documentation indicating that the student meets the following admission requirements are required for conditional admission. Documentation must be submitted at time of application:

• Submit copies of an official evaluation from an approved evaluation service indicating that the student has met one of the following requirements:
  • Completion of a two-year program from an appropriately accredited post-secondary institution, as defined by the University of Arizona Global Campus transfer credit policies.
  • A record of having achieved the equivalency of a United States high school diploma.

Note: Applicants who have already had their international credentials evaluated prior to applying to the University of Arizona Global Campus may petition the Office of the Registrar for acceptance of evaluations from other credible agencies.

Master’s Degree Admissions Requirements

If you are seeking first-time international admission to any master’s degree program, you must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of your first course at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

• Must have a U.S. regionally or nationally approved accredited bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree with minimum GPA of 2.0, or the equivalent of a U.S. regionally or nationally approved accredited bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Applicants with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.74 will be placed on Academic Watch. Applicants must provide an unofficial or official transcript or diploma demonstrating degree completion by Day 7, Week 3 of their first course or they will be denied admission.
• Have access to a computer with an Internet connection for the Web-based programs and meet the minimum technology and minimum computer skills, abilities, features, system configurations, hardware, and software outlined in the General Academic Information & Policies section of the Academic Catalog;
• Have the ability to study and complete assignments in English as indicated by one of the following:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination taken within the past two (2) years. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted prior to full admission; or
  • Earned a bachelor’s degree in which the primary language of instruction was English.

You are conditionally admitted to a master’s degree program when you submit a completed application indicating that you meet admission requirements outlined for that program and are approved by the Registrar’s Office.

Doctoral Degree Admissions Requirements

If you are seeking first-time international admission to any doctoral degree program, you must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of your first course at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

• Provide proof of a master’s degree from a U.S. regionally or approved nationally accredited institution with a graduate level cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or an earned doctoral degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution, or the equivalent of a U.S. regionally or nationally approved accredited master’s degree or postgraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Have access to a computer with an Internet connection for the Web-based programs and meet the minimum technology requirements and minimum computer skills, abilities, features, system configurations, hardware, and software outlined in the General Academic Information & Policies section of the Academic Catalog.
• Have the ability to study and complete assignments in English as indicated by one of the following:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination taken within the past two (2) years. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. Copies of unofficial scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted prior to full admission.
  • Earned a bachelor’s or master's degree in which the primary language of instruction was English, or achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English.

You are conditionally admitted to a doctoral degree program when you submit a completed application indicating that you meet admission requirements outlined for that program and are approved by the Registrar’s Office. As an applicant in a conditional admission status, you are not eligible for Title IV funds and are not considered a regular student until granted provisional or full admission.

* Certain degree programs may not be available in all U.S. states or foreign countries.

^† Satisfying the English Language Requirement does not exempt a student who earned his/her high school diploma outside of the United States from the additional admission requirements for applicants with international academic credentials.

^‡ If satisfying the English Language Requirement through a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent not completed in the United States, additional documentation may be required. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for further information.