Newly Admitted Students
Follow these steps that a new College of Pharmacy MS or PhD student should take immediately after he or she is admitted to a graduate program.
- Get your UArizona NETID
- Submit your Immunization Record
- Register for your required Graduate College Online Training
- Register for classes and get your CatCard
- Complete your UArizona Gradpath Forms
- Learn about UArizona Research Policies & Procedures
- Learn about the UArizona Code of Academic Integrity
- Get training on Library Tools
Housing
Read the Student's Guide to College Housing for tips on choosing a type of housing and finding a place to live.
LA ALDEA
Rent includes all utilities, as well as phone, extended cable and UA high-speed Internet in bedroom and living room
This list is not a comprehensive representation of all possible service providers available in the area, but rather includes companies or services commonly used by UA students.
Visit Tucson
TUCSON CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU
100 S. Church Avenue
520-624-1817
Call and ask for "For Rent" magazine (listings of apartments), their housing guide, and maps of the city, rental areas and shopping malls. Specify whether you want to rent or buy.
UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES
Student Union Memorial Center, room 411
520-621-2588
Telephone & Internet Services
CENTURY LINK - PHONE
1-866-624-0444
CENTURY LINK - INTERNET
520-884-2530
COX - PHONE
1-888-738-5645
COX - INTERNET
520-300-5292
DIRECTTV
1-877-798-6070
Electric & Gas
Tucson Electric Power Company
520-623-7711
Southwest Gas
520-889-1888, or 1-800-428-7324
Water Service
City of Tucson Water Department
520-791-3242
If possible, call two or three days before service is needed.
Fire Services
Rural Metro Fire Dept.
520-297-3600
Yearly fee, depending on square footage.
Driver's License
AZ Department of Transportation
The State of Arizona issues all drivers' licenses. An out of state resident moving to Arizona has 30 days in which to apply for an Arizona license. It is required by law that the state of Arizona also be notified within 10 days of a change address. Students taking 7 units or more are not considered Arizona residents, and therefore do not need to apply for an Arizona Driver's License. If you plan on obtaining residency in Arizona, you have 30 days to apply for a license. Be prepared to pay $25 for your license, it seems a hefty fee, but it won't expire until late in the 21st century. You can visit AZDOT for basic services or email mvdinfo@azdot.gov.
Driver's License, Title and Registration:
North
7330 N. Shannon Rd
520-629-9808
Central
3565 S. Broadmont
520-629-9808
Emissions Inspection
AZ Department of Environmental Quality
520-628-5395 or 1-800-284-7748
Emissions inspections are required annually in Arizona. You must present the title to your vehicle at the time of testing, before registration of your vehicle.
Voter Registration
Service Arizona
A county office of the City Hall where you live can register you to vote. Call the Pima County Recorder at 520-623-2649 for information. When you apply for an Arizona driver's license, the website also gives you the option to register to vote at that time.
Major Banks
Choose carefully as not all banks offer the same services at the same prices. Many of the banks in the university area offer special deals for University employees and students; be sure to ask your representative when setting up your new account. Also, check into credit unions. University employees are eligible to joint Saguaro Credit Union and Arizona State Employees Savings and Credit Union.
The inclusion of these companies and organizations does not equate to an endorsement by the UA College of Pharmacy.
Parking & Transportation
Cat Tran is a free campus shuttle service provided by the University of Arizona. For routes and Cat Tran stop times, see UArizona Parking & Transportation's CatTran
Sun Tran is the regional public transportation (bus) system in Tucson
- U-Pass transit passes provide unlimited rides on the Sun Link streetcar, Sun Tran, and select Sun Shuttle routes
- U-PASS Discounted Bus Pass Program University pays up to 50% (prices below are after discount)
- For more information, visit the Sun Tran Website
Tucson's modern streetcar connects the UA campus to Fourth Avenue business district and downtown Tucson
- The eastern-most stop of the streetcar's route, at Helen Street and Warren Avenue, is closest to the College of Pharmacy
- Discounted passes for UA students, faculty and staff
- U-PASS Transit Passess provide unlimited rides on the Sun Link streetcar, Sun Tran, and select Sun Shuttle routes
- For more information, visit the Sun Link Website
Visit UA Parking and Transportation Carpool for more information
Tucson is one of the country's most bicycle-friendly cities
- Vist UA Parking and Transportation Bicycle Services for more information
Zipcar is a car-sharing company. Members are able to make automobile reservations and then pay by the hour or day
- Visit UA ZipCar for more information
More information about UArizona Parking & Permits