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The Arizona Board of Regents outlines the undergraduate admission requirements for the Arizona University System, which are designed to ensure that students are adequately prepared to thrive in college. Review the following criteria and then visit your schools of interest to review any additional requirements for admission.

Arizona University Requirements

Arizona universities require the following for admission:

  • High school diploma 
  • 4 years English language arts
  • 4 years math (Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4, and an advanced math class for which Algebra 3-4 is a prerequisite)
  • 3 years lab science, one year each from three of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics (an integrated science or an advanced science may be substituted for one required course) 
  • 2 years social studies, including one year of American History 
  • 2 years of the same foreign language 
  • 1 year fine arts or a combination of two semesters of high school fine arts or Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Assured admission

Students from regionally accredited high schools who complete the core competencies with a 3.0 GPA (4.0=”A”) will be guaranteed admission to Arizona’s public universities.


Application Fee Waiver

Arizona residents for whom payment of the admission application fee would be a financial hardship, may request an application fee waiver. Details within the university applications.<

Arizona Community College Requirements

Admission to a community college in Arizona may be granted to any person who meets at least one of the following criteria:
  • High school diploma or Certificate of Completion
  • GED
  • Is 18 years of age or older and demonstrated evidence of potential success at the community college level
  • Is a transfer student in good standing from another college or university

Assured admission

Students from regionally accredited high schools who complete the core competencies with a 3.0 GPA (4.0=”A”) will be guaranteed admission to Arizona’s public universities.


Application Fee Waiver

Arizona residents for whom payment of the admission application fee would be a financial hardship, may request an application fee waiver. Details within the university applications.<

Standardized Testing (SAT/ACT)

While not required for admission to any of Arizona’s public universities, taking the standardized tests typically occurs through your high school during the spring of your junior year.

Arizona State University

SAT/ACT scores

ASU does not require either test for admission, but may be submitted for course placement or as supplemental information. ASU school codes SAT: 4007 ACT: 0088
University of Arizona

SAT/ACT scores

UA does not require either test for admission to the university, the honors college, or for merit scholarship eligibility, but may be submitted for course placement at orientation or to help fulfill core competency requirements. ASU school codes SAT: 4832 ACT: 0096
Northern Arizona University

SAT/ACT scores

NAU does not require either test for admission, but your scores can help you qualify for scholarships. ASU school codes SAT: 4006 ACT: 0086

Common questions about university admission requirements

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After submitting a university admission application and the FAFSA, there is no separate application needed for the Arizona Promise Program. Eligible students automatically receive funding through the program, ensuring the cost of in-state tuition, and mandatory and program fees are covered.

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Review these FAQs, then if you still have unanswered questions, please contact a representative at the university you are interested in attending.

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