First-Year Apply Guide
As a first-year, first-time college student, you can apply through our Common App profile. You’ll want to set aside approximately one hour to complete your application.
Don’t worry, if you can’t complete it in one sitting, you can return to complete a previously started application at your convenience. Apply early to avoid lengthy visa wait times!
Dates & Deadlines
*First-year students interested in joining our Fall 2027 incoming class on main campus are strongly encouraged to apply by our Early Action deadline of November 1. Applications received after November 1 will move to a Regular Decision deadline and be considered on a space-available basis.
Application Requirements
India
$85 Application Fee
(non-refundable)
Transcripts
Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript.
Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of English proficiency is required. Visit the English Proficiency page to learn how to complete this requirement.
Admission Criteria
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. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review; please see the table below for country-specific grade equivalencies. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.
Curriculum GPA Equivalency
| CURRICULUM | 3.0 GPA EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|
| High School Transcript from Gujarat | 61, Grade B2, or 7 |
| Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | 61, B2, or 7 |
| Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) (Standard X) | 50% |
| CISCE Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard X) Subjects | 5 or Credit |
| CISCE Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard X) Socially Useful Productive Work and Community Service | B or Good |
| Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) (Standard XII) | 50% |
| CISCE Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard XII) Subjects | 6 or Credit |
| Other International Curriculum (IB, IGCSE, etc.) | https://international-admissions.arizona.edu/international-curriculum-g… |
What to expect after submitting your application
Check Status
You can check the status of your application by logging into your Future Wildcat portal.
Early Action
If you submit your completed application by our Early Action deadline of November 1 (fall starts only), you will receive an admission decision by mid-January. At that point, you may accept or decline your offer by May 1.
Regular Decision
If your application is submitted after November 1 (fall starts only), it will move to a Regular Decision timeline. Regular decisions will be released in batches on a space-available basis during the spring after Early Action decisions have been announced.
Spring Applicants
For spring application timelines, please contact your regional recruiter for the most accurate and up-to-date information.