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Advising FOR THE NEW ADMIT STUDENT

Welcome to the Eller College!

Learn more about getting started in the Eller College as a new student and connecting to Academic Advisors.

The Eller College provides a variety of specialized advising for new first year and new transfer students to assist in the transition to the University of Arizona and the Eller College. Our Team of academic advisors work to ensure accurate and timely information is shared with all new students and strives to develop academic plans that help each Eller student progress toward graduation. To that end, incoming first year and transfer students will have unique Virtual Orientation Experiences.

New Admit First Year and Transfer Requirements

 

After University of Arizona admissions, the University of Admissions process continues in an online program called the Next Steps Center. Here new students complete a variety of tasks ahead of their "Virtual Orientation Experience". Pre-Orientation tasks include the Next Steps Center > "Path to Enrollment" tile, verifying residency, paying the enrollment fee, sending in transfer dual enrollment or test credits, and completing academic placements. 

The Virtual Orientation Experience continues with 2 mandatory steps for the new student:

  1. Arizona Arrival - a self-paced, informational portal that guides you through everything you need to know as a Wildcat, learning more about your academic unit, campus support services, clubs and organizations, and so much more!
  2. Course Registration Appointment - a 1-1 academic advising appointment to review incoming transfer coursework (AP/IB or dual enrollment), establish and review a plan of classes for the first semester and proceed with information on how to Add/Drop/Swap classes, ensuring an accurate schedule of classes and units for the first semester.

For a successful Virtual Orientation Experience, new UA students must:

  • Read their Catmail regularly, checking for updates and announcements about new student requirements and Orientation.
  • Set up their U of A Zoom account.
  • Complete "Pre-Orientation Tasks" in their Next Steps Center.
  • Finalize all academic placements as soon as possible, understanding that without placements there is no guarantee of an accurate first semester schedule of classes which may hinder a student's graduation goals. New students must address the follow placements:
    1. PPL Assessment for Mathematics
    2. Foundation Writing Evaluation "FWE" for Writing Composition
    3. Second Language
  • Complete all sections of Arizona Arrival, as soon as it opens, and complete it before Academic Connection date.
  • Attend and participate in all virtual meetings on Academic Connection date.
  • Mark the dates for Destination Arizona!

Parents and family have an important role to empower their students to take ownership of their collegiate academics and experiences.  Parents and Families are encouraged to engage with the Family Essentials Orientation program and become a member of the Wildcat Family!

MMAP and First Year Follow Up

Effective Fall 2026, all new University of Arizona first year main campus students are expected to complete the requirement of Mandatory Milestone Advising Program (MMAP). It is a strategic advising program to guide first year students through their college journey, helping them to make informed decisions, find community, connect to necessary personal, academic, and professional resources, and stay on track to graduate. 

The Eller College facilitates first year academic advising by visiting MIS 111 each Fall semester (mid-late October).  Our "First Year Follow Up" presentation to each MIS 111 section, directs the new Eller freshman student in planning what classes to take in the second semester, how and when to register for those classes during their Priority Registration window, and points students to Eller-specific and University resources. 

For additional information about MMAP and Freshman Follow up in the Eller College, contact your Foundational academic advisor.