Newly Admitted Graduate Students
Prepare for the next steps in your Wildcat Mining Engineering journey
Congratulations on your admission to the program!
Your official acceptance letter will come from the University of Arizona Graduate College. You can then accept your admission to the program on GradApp, under "My Active Applications." Taking that step makes you an official graduate student, and you can begin the enrollment process.
Below you’ll find information to help you enroll as a graduate student in mining engineering.
Submitting Official Transcripts
Upon admission to the University of Arizona, please send any official transcripts requested by the Graduate College directly to their office. You may check which transcripts are needed by viewing the Application Processing Checklist in the Next Steps box via GradApp.
If your degree is from a U.S. institution, your final official transcripts are required. However, if your required documents are from the University of Arizona, there is no need to order official transcripts – the Graduate College will access your records internally. If your degree is from an international institution that does not issue transcript and degree documents in English, both the original language and official English translations are required.
These official documents are necessary for registration and the disbursement of fellowship or scholarship funds. Official electronic transcripts received from the institution or clearinghouse may be sent electronically to Graduate Admissions. You may also mail or deliver required documents to: The University of Arizona, Graduate Admissions, Administration Bldg, Room 322, PO Box 210066, Tucson, AZ 85721-0066.
International Students
After accepting your admission, the next step is to request your student visa. To start the I-20 process, please go to International Student Services and follow the instructions under the "Travel" heading. For any questions regarding that process or travel for new international students, please contact an advisor.
The ISS office also provides up-to-date information regarding immigration services and advising services regarding immigration questions and inquiries.
Campus Health Information
Immunization Requirement
All students must provide proof of an MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination. You will not be permitted to register for classes or attend University of Arizona campus without meeting this requirement.
University of Arizona policy requires that all students born after December 31, 1956 meet immunization requirements for both measles and rubella. If you never received an MMR vaccination, or cannot find proof of vaccination, Campus Health can provide this vaccination for you. For more information, go to their graduate student portal or contact their office at 520.621.4068.
Please do not send medical documents to staff at MGE. Only authorized medical personnel at the Campus Health can verify this information.
Health Insurance
Visit the Student Health Insurance page for information on the plan, including premiums, eligibility, enrollment, deadlines, coverage periods, benefits and exclusions. Enrollment opens upon class registration and ends 14 days after the official start of classes. Students will be automatically renewed upon class registration. For any questions, go to Campus Health or contact their office at 520.621.6490.
International students are required to enroll in Student Health Insurance.
Orientation
The Graduate College offers an orientation at the start of each fall semester, usually on the Wednesday prior to the beginning of classes. Attendance at this half-day event is not mandatory, but incoming students are strongly encouraged to attend. Topics include policies, services and funding resources. You will also meet other incoming students and connect with the Graduate and Professional Student Council.
The ME, MS, and PhD programs have a seperate orientation session each fall and spring semester as well. Enrolled students will be contacted with details one month prior to the start of classes. Attending this orientation is not required, but it is also recommended.
International Students
New international students must complete four online check-in requirements, which are provided by the International Student Services (ISS) Office prior to initial registration. After completing these items, the registration hold should be removed within two business days. To complete the check-in requirements, visit the ISS graduate students page and follow the instructions under the heading "Check-In".
Graduate Teaching Assistants/Associates (GTAs)
If you have been offered a Teaching Assistantship, you are required to complete three mandatory online trainings: Title IX, FERPA and TATO. Each of these trainings will provide you with knowledge in UArizona policies and procedures that regard teaching. To access these trainings, you must be enrolled and know your UA NetID. The deadline for completion is two weeks after the start of classes. Additional information can be found at the online training page.
CatCard
The CatCard is the official University of Arizona identification card. All students, faculty and staff affiliated with the university are required to have a CatCard for indentification. It can also be used to purchase a meal plan, pay for parking and athletic tickets, obtain a discount at the UA Bookstore if you are a GTA, gain access to the Campus Recreation Center, the UA Library system, Student Health Center, and much more. For more information, visit the CatCard page.
UAccess and Registration
UAccess is an online service at the University of Arizona that allows you to manage your personal information, register and access other important university resources.
To use the service, first-time University of Arizona students will need to create a UA NetID. This requires your assigned student identification (SID) number and personal identification number (PIN). Anyone with current or previous affiliation with the university may already have their UA NetID and password established.
Schedule of Classes and Enrollment
The class schedule will provide you with a list of available courses each semester/term.
It is strongly recommended to enroll in core courses first, as available. Please view the curriculum page for the list of those classes and elective course options.
Video tutorials are available to help you learn how to register for classes. Additional tutorials and business processing guides for UAccess are available at the knowledge base. For questions about learning tools, please contact the university 24/7 Technical Support at 520.626.8324.
Graduate Registration Requirements
All graduate students are required to register in 500-level courses and above in order to receive graduate credit. To meet the continuous enrollment policy, you must register for a minimum of one graduate-level unit each academic semester until degree completion. Failure to register every spring and fall will result in an automatic discontinuation from the program and will require a new application for admission to the Graduate College.
If you will be receiving and accepting federal student loans, you need to enroll in a minimum of five units to be considered a part-time student. A total of nine units is considered full-time.
If you receive a graduate assistantship/associateship, the Graduate College requires that you register for and maintain enrollment of a minimum of six units of graduate coursework each semester. There is no maximum limit to the number of units for which you can register, but it is not recommended to enroll in more than 12 units per semester. If needed, you may consult with the Graduate Programs Manager for MGE prior to registration.
D2L (Desire2Learn)
Many professors use a platform called D2L to supplement the coursework for the class, for both in-person and online courses. If the first day of class is less than 1 week away and you do not see a D2L course site for your class, feel free to contact your instructor via email to see if they will be utilizing this platform.
CatMail (University of Arizona Email)
After you have accepted your admission and created a UA NetID, you can access your official University of Arizona email account (known as CatMail). Per University of Arizona policy, CatMail is the official contact method for all communications to students, faculty and staff. It is imperative that all students regularly check and use their CatMail.
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA)
As a graduate student, you may be eligible to receive a federal unsubsidized loan and/or a Graduate PLUS Loan. We urge students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible in order to maximize your funding possibilities. For your information to be released to the University of Arizona, you must add the school code 001083 to your FAFSA. Although your financial aid eligibility is based on income you earned last year, you can meet with a counselor at the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) for a re-determination of your aid to reflect yourto reassess your application to reflect your current income as a graduate student.
Financial aid refund checks, if applicable, are mailed to your local address or disbursed electronically no earlier than seven days prior to the first day of class. This amount is the residual aid after registration, tuition and fees have been deducted. If your student account has a balance due, financial aid funds will be applied to your account balance before any residual amounts are disbursed to you. Further information can be found at the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. You may also check the Finances tab in your UAccess Student Services Center.
Verify your FAFSA and get more information at the OSFA Student Forms page.
You may also contact an OSFA representative by email, phone at 520.621.1858, or visit their office in the Administration Building, room 208.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Registration Deadlines
Each semester there are important dates and deadlines you should be aware of. Please review this information carefully from the Office of the Registrar. You must register via the UAccess Student Center prior to a specific deadline each semester. Although registration may be possible after a specific deadline, we strongly encourage you to enroll as soon as possible.
Tuition and Fee Payment Deadlines
The Bursar's Office is responsible for billing and student account information, as well as receiving payments for tuition, fees and miscellaneous campus charges. They also deliver refunds and manage delinquent account collection.
You can access their website for a detailed description of payment methods and deadlines or contact their office directly at 520.621.3232.
Miscellaneous Information
Arizona Residency
If you are an Arizona resident or you believe you are qualified to be an Arizona resident, and you were classified as a non-resident, you must submit a domicile affidavit to the Residency Classification office as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding this process or residency status, contact the office via email or phone at 520.621.3636. Tuition differs greatly depending on your residency status, so this should be checked immediately. You can check your status at the UAccess Student Center.
Address Changes and Corrections
It is essential that you notify the university of your local address as soon as you have one. Bills, grades, financial aid, fellowship checks and new information will be mailed this address. If we do not have a local address for you, information will be sent to your permanent address. You may update your address through the UAccess Student Center or visit the Registrar's Office in the Administration Building, room 210.
Parking and Transportation
Parking permits are required to park on campus for all students, faculty and staff. There are several pay parking garages and limited metered visitor parking. For more information concerning parking lots, maps, permits or alternative forms of transportation to campus, please visit the Parking and Transportation website or contact their office at 520.626.7275.
Residence Life
On-campus housing information can be found at the Housing and Residential Life page or call their office at 520.621-6501.
Off-campus lving information can be found at the Off-Campus Housing page or by contacting their office at 520. 621.5859.
Campus Tours and Visitor Information
Campus tours are available both in-person and virtually. To register for a campus tour, please go to the Admissions website.
You can also learn more at the UA visitor information website or general information about the Tucson area.