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WELCOME, FUTURE WILDCATS
First Things First
What does education after high school look like to you? We’ll guide you on your path, give you more to explore, and help you streamline and refine your skills … plus add a few that set you apart. Envision yourself as a Wildcat. Then choose your adventure.
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Student Stories
Advantages of Applying Early
Learn the benefits of completing your application by the Early Action deadline of November 1, 2025.
The Road to Research as an Undergrad
A guide to getting started on research early in your college career with all the tips and resources you’ll need to be successful.
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Apply to the W.A. Franke Honors College
Enhance your education as a member of the W.A. Franke Honors College. Benefits include the opportunity to make an immediate impact with a First Year Project; priority class registration; access to the Honors Village dorm and learning community; plus honors-only research, clubs, internships, and study-abroad opportunities.
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Get a sneak-peek of student life on Instagram, keep up with the latest U of A news on Facebook, and hear from students about U of A clubs, fun things to do in Tucson, and what a day in the life of a Wildcat really looks like on YouTube.