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Arizona Wildcats dream, play, and obsess about a better everything. For everyone. At any given moment, someone here is planning for what might be, what will be, and what we hope will never be so that our shared future is bright. Their people define universities, and you could say the people here were born to challenge "business as usual." The University of Arizona existed before Arizona was a state. Our first graduating class in 1895 consisted of two women and one male. Since then, we've learned that we're better together. We do more when we work across backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That's how we've become long-time partners with NASA, leaders in both the arts and sciences and able to prepare students to succeed in a world where most of the jobs today's kindergartners will have don't even exist yet. We know how to converge. Our mission is "To improve the prospects and enrich the lives of the people of Arizona and the world through education, research, and creative expression." Through cross-cutting innovations distinctive to the University of Arizona, we will expand the student experience through engagement, advance knowledge through innovations in creative inquiry and collaboration, and forge novel partnerships to impact our community positively. No matter your vision or starting point, choose from more than 300 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and applied to learn opportunities to build your path. Distinguished faculty, community partners, and a supportive Wildcat family will prepare you for tomorrow and maybe some of the best friends you'll have for life. We are a comprehensive team of specialists with vast international knowledge and diverse global backgrounds. We care deeply about the world and connecting its people because great things happen when collaboration engenders bold ideas: barriers are shattered, challenges are overcome, and problems are solved. We are eager to interact with one another to awaken global awareness. And we take each connection seriously, approaching the world's people with respect and understanding. For us, intercultural competence is not just a priority. It is a responsibility. Opening minds for a lifetime inspires us. Creating a UA Global community drives us because the world is better when we work together. The Wildcat spirit of curiosity and ambition is felt throughout campus. Here, you will get to know yourself thoroughly, apply to learn beyond the classroom through multiple life experiences, and meet incredible people like yourself who want to make the world better. One example is the UA's 100% Engagement program. Through various careers and experiences co-created by you and your mentors, you will apply your learning, reflect and adapt, and discover whom you want to be. The people that surround you here are dedicated to your journey. Wildcats embrace the cultural identity, a boundless spirit that pushes forward no matter what, and heartfelt traditions. Within the 100% Engagement initiative, you pursue your purpose. Collaborating with your mentors, you get to try various careers and identities, fail safely, and win big to discover whom you want to be. The UA believes these experiences are so valuable that we note them on your transcripts for the world to see. At the University of Arizona, students develop crucial skills to succeed in today's global marketplace. We provide accessible, engaging environments that inspire creativity, enhance our ability to think critically and challenge us to realize our leadership potential fully. As a result, we approach some of society's most complex problems without hesitation, enriched by many perspectives, and challenge the status quo to achieve excellence in our teaching, research, and service. The University of Arizona office of Continuing & Professional Education (CaPE) provides innovative and engaging learning experiences that transform the lives of individuals, organizations, and communities in Arizona and around the world. Our mission is to help adult workers gain the knowledge and skills they need to achieve career success. Whether you want to change careers, advance in your current career, keep current in a rapidly-changing profession, or improve your employees' performance, we are here to help. Our vision is to deliver high-quality, relevant, and accessible learning opportunities that help individuals, businesses, and communities grow and prosper. The University of Arizona is proud of its collaborative and inclusive culture and reputation for being an exceptional place to build a career. We offer the opportunity to work with dynamic colleagues in one of the nation's leading public research universities, a competitive benefits package, generous tuition reductions for employees and their dependents, innovative leadership development initiatives, and family-friendly options such as paid parental leave and award-winning work/life programs. The more you learn about the University of Arizona, the more you will want to join our community. Established in 1885, the University of Arizona is the state's land-grant university and a member of the Association of American Universities, a group of 62 leading public and private research universities. With campuses throughout Arizona, a presence in every county in the state, and a commitment to 100% student engagement, the UA produces graduates who are real-world ready. Recognized as a global leader for its research, the UA is advancing the frontiers of interdisciplinary scholarship and entrepreneurial partnerships. Our faculty and staff appreciate the UA's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to diversity and shared decision making. Members of the University community enjoy a competitive benefits package, a nationally recognized work/life program, innovative leadership development initiatives, generous tuition reductions for employees and their dependents, and family-friendly options such as paid parental leave. Arizona is a spectacular setting, perfect for outdoor recreation. The more you learn about the University of Arizona, the more you'll want to join our community. View full university

ASU is committed to helping students create success — not just academically, but throughout their lives. Learning to thrive means access to an education that inspires students to become master learners capable of learning anything during their time in classrooms, laboratories, and on campus, as well as after graduation. This approach is vital in a rapidly changing world where new careers are continually evolving and emerging, while others become obsolete. The university takes a "students-first" approach, creating a variety of groundbreaking opportunities designed to help students learn and thrive in personalized ways. Studying at an innovation powerhouse delivers access to use-inspired technology, the vast resources of a Research I university, and programs that are unique to students' needs. Building on a legacy of excellence, ASU has rapidly enriched its research enterprise. In just ten years, the university has more than doubled its research funding and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing research enterprises in the United States (NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey). By redefining the 21st-century university as a knowledge enterprise, ASU has inspired its faculty and students to lead discovery, notably space exploration, electron microscopy, sustainability, and human origins. Our interdisciplinary, solutions-focused approach to research, entrepreneurship, and economic development is centered on the discovery that matters and the fusion of intellectual disciplines to solve complex problems. Before Arizona became this country's 48th state in 1912, athletics were deeply embedded in the college campus scene. From the beginning — a baseball game in 1891 vs. a team from the nearby Mormon settlement of Stringtown — and through more than 125 years of competitions, Arizona State University's sporting teams have been a part of the fabric the state, and also the nation. Today, Sun Devil Athletics boasts a robust roster of 26 NCAA varsity sports and more than 600 student-athletes. The greats — from across the country and around the world — have come to ASU to represent the Sun Devils. From Floyd Bannister to Dustin Pedroia in baseball Curley Culp to Art and Benny Malone in football and Lafayette "Fat" Lever to Byron Scott in basketball, Sun Devil student-athletes have garnered headlines. Women's sports have produced their fair share of accolades: softballers Erica Beach and Marilyn Rau, golfers Heather Farr and Grace Park, and track and fielders Gea Johnson and Linda Tolbert are among the countless letter winners who have brought glory to Sun Devil Athletics. The Arizona State University faculty is at the forefront nationally in advancing research and discovery. Our more than 3,400 faculty members inspire new ways of thinking, innovating, and solving social, cultural, and economic problems in our region and the international community. We aspire to create an accessible academic experience and attract faculty not bound by traditional disciplinary distinctions but embrace an inclusive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment defined by excellence and impact. ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed in advancing research and discovering the public value and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU has created a vibrant environment of discovery, interdisciplinary research and innovation focused on solving society's most significant challenges. ASU is one of the fastest-growing research enterprises in the U.S., with research expenditures nearly tripling over the last decade. ASU's Entrepreneurship + Innovation group provides a range of services to faculty, staff, student entrepreneurs, and startups outside of ASU. Our entrepreneurship programs offer training and mentorship, seed funding, office space, and collaboration opportunities among entrepreneurs at various stages in their ventures. ASU helps make our local communities attractive places to live, work, and play. We connect with private industry, local governments, and community leaders to drive regional economic development that promotes human well-being. ASU International Development identifies and pursues projects that address the most complex challenges facing the developing world today. We provide a link between ASU's world-class researchers and international development funding agencies around the world. We engage NGOs, the public sector, and foundations in strategic partnerships that leverage our strengths to create solutions for long-term, sustainable development. Skysong Innovations is the exclusive intellectual property management and tech transfer organization for ASU. Skysong Innovations works with faculty, investors, and industry partners to speed the flow of innovation from the research laboratory to the marketplace while protecting intellectual property rights. Arizona State University Research Enterprise (ASURE) is a not-for-profit organization that performs applied research and development, delivering focused innovation and real-world solutions to meet our customers' needs in the Department of Defense, intelligence community, federal government agencies, and industry. The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) was founded to recognize and encourage academic inventors who have a patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The goals are to enhance the visibility of university technology and academic innovation, encourage the disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor innovative students, and translate the inventions of its members to benefit society. The Arizona State University chapter of the NAI, launched in March 2017 under the leadership of Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan, recognizes inventors and promotes innovation across all institution disciplines. View full university

ACU is an accredited, private, non-profit, Christian university in Phoenix offering numerous bachelor's degrees including a recently added Psychology major and programs of study such as Criminal Justice, Healthcare Policy, Nonprofit Management, Coaching, and Early Childhood Education. All students graduate with a minor in Biblical studies. With a notable student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, ACU's distinguished professors are committed to developing the complete person through the integration of faith, learning, and Christian leadership. ACU competes as a member of the NAIA with athletic opportunities, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and spirit squad. Students have multiple campus involvement opportunities, including mission trips, Urban Outreach, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, chorale, worship bands, and study abroad options. Arizona Christian University provides a biblically-integrated, liberal arts education equipping graduates to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects of life, as leaders of influence and excellence. Arizona Christian University exists to educate and equip followers of Christ to transform culture with the truth. Arizona Christian University is the only accredited, evangelical Christian university or college in Arizona where all trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and students declare that they are followers of Jesus Christ. We embrace the size of our student body because it creates an environment full of opportunities to connect. After your first semester, you will likely know someone in every class, and your professors will know your name. On top of this naturally-formed community, our leadership teams strive to help students engage through campus activities and community groups. If you are going to live off-campus while attending ACU, there are many ways for you to get involved. You are invited to join the Student Leadership Council and help lead the campus through student and spiritual life activities. You may also choose to get involved by asking staff or faculty member to mentor you or join a small commuter group available throughout the week. Watch for commuter lunches, and quick connects as another way to meet with other students who are living off-campus. ACU seeks to develop a campus that is connected and unified in spirit and truth, is vibrant and full of life, and provides a variety of opportunities to serve and connect. The ACU Student Leadership Council's mission is to develop leaders through providing opportunities to serve Arizona Christian University and our community. SLC seeks to connect with and unify the students, faculty, & staff through providing creative events, programs, ministry, and outreach opportunities. Intramural sports at ACU is where the fun happens. Every Tue. And Thur. Night there is a sport of the month that students are playing from dodgeball to basketball. There are also individual weekend tournaments throughout the year to keep everyone involved. If you are curious about fun on campus, check out the gym. Involvement in academic societies and student organizations is a beautiful way to grow in relationships with fellow students, in the knowledge of your primary area and plans, and a fun way to interact with staff and faculty sponsor. Academic societies relate directly to primary or career aspirations. Another way to meet like-minded students is to join or start a club or organization. Organizations and clubs can be started by any student or group of students seeking to make impact students and build community. If you are interested in joining a society or club, please contact the student life office. Founded in 1960 as Southwestern Conservative Baptist Bible College, Arizona Christian University is a regionally accredited, private, non-profit Christian liberal arts university in Phoenix, Arizona. The university traces its roots to Ida Clouse, a Christian missionary and registered nurse who left the Midwest in 1917 and moved to Arizona under the Homestead Act. She opened the Clouse Ranch, which soon became a famous Christian retreat center. Upon her death in 1959, Clouse left 35 acres of her ranch to the Arizona Baptist Convention to create a Christian college. Since its founding in 1960, the university has undergone many name changes, including Southwestern College, until its name was finally changed to Arizona Christian University in January 2011 to recognize its growth from a small Bible college to a Christian liberal arts university. Previously, the university was affiliated with the Conservative Baptist Convention until the university decided in 2009 to transition to a non-denominational Christian liberal arts university. In 1965, Dr. Wallace Woods, the first College President (1965-1975), wrote: "We want to be current in our thinking and up-to-date in our methods. We want to be relevant to the changing needs of people. Nevertheless, there are foundations upon which we stand as a Bible college, and we fix our anchor in the authority of the scriptures. By God's grace, we want to be flexible in applying Biblical principles to the training of students for effective service in their respective careers and yet hold steadfastly to the Statement of Faith, which has characterized the college since its founding." View full university

NAU is built on a student-first foundation—this was true when we opened our doors 120 years ago, and it is right now. The traditions and values of our past inform the innovations that help us shape the future. In every classroom, top-flight research powers personalized teaching. All of our programs—undergraduate and graduate alike—are led by expert faculty who recognize and develop students' talents. Everything we do at NAU is oriented to student success. A comprehensive network of advisers, peers, and coaches, through various programs, complement our talented and dedicated faculty in supporting students of all backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusiveness and a supportive academic community has made it a preferred destination for non-traditional and underrepresented students taking the big step of pursuing a university education. Another role of a major university is to engage in wide-ranging research. NAU faculty contribute to biomedical advances, answer essential questions in earth sciences, and investigate asteroids—of course; those are merely a few examples. And even in research, we open doors to undergraduates, who contribute to labs across campus, as well as in the field. Involvement is a theme found throughout the NAU experience. In the arts and theater, athletics, and student activities, there is always something happening, and opportunities abound to participate actively or as a spectator. Our academic programs, research, public service, and creative endeavors enrich lives and create opportunities in Arizona and beyond. We develop solutions to challenges and drive innovation in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment. NAU leads the way to a better Arizona and a sustainable world through personalized attention to student success and scholarly excellence. We place student success at the center of our academic and service planning, policies, and programs. We operate with fairness, honesty, and the highest ethical standards. We strengthen our community through the diversity of cultures, experiences, and perspectives. In the spirit of collaboration, we partner with our communities to provide services and expertise to support Arizona, the nation, and the world. We engage in innovation to create, share, and apply new knowledge, scholarship, and artistry. We commit to the highest quality in all endeavors. When we pair relevant and rigorous academics with personalized support, we change our students and their families' lives. And when we extend more of these opportunities to more people, we can change the future. ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, AND TECHNOLOGY INTERIM POLICY STATEMENT Northern Arizona University ("The University") will take appropriate steps to ensure equal access in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Act prohibits disability discrimination in any program or activity that receives Federal funds or is conducted by an executive agency. The University will ensure that persons with disabilities have access to all of its programs, services, activities, and information comparable to the access provided to persons without disabilities. As a part of that commitment, the University requires that all Information and Communication Technology (ICT) purchased, developed, maintained, or used by the University meet Federally recognized accessibility standards (Section 508 for ICT generally, WCAG 2.0 AA for web accessibility). The University will comply with all statutory requirements to ensure that employees with disabilities can use ICT to perform their assigned functions. Students with disabilities have access to and use ICT to participate in University programs and services. The accessibility and usability of ICT will be comparable for all employees and students, regardless of disability, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the University. If a necessary product cannot be made or acquired that fully meets these standards, the person or department desiring to acquire the product must submit a plan for equally effective alternative access to the deficient features. View full university