Welcome to the 2025 – 2026 academic year

Today
Suresh Garimella and Patricia Prelock
Image of Bear Down sign with pink flowers and a tree in the foreground, and students sitting at benches.

Dear Wildcats,

Whether you’re a new student, or returning for another year, we’re thrilled to welcome you to a new semester at the University of Arizona! We hope you had an enjoyable summer and that you’re ready for an engaging and productive fall.

We invite you to watch our video kicking off the 2025 – 2026 academic year, which shares some of the things we have been working on to help you engage and to support your success, including the launch of our new strategic imperatives, Delivering on Our Promise, and a conversation series for you to share your thoughts and perspectives about the U of A.

Everyone here at Arizona cares about you and your success. If you need help, please take advantage of the wide range of services and resources available to you. If you are not sure where to go, reach out to the SOS team and they will assist you. And if you see us on campus, don’t hesitate to say hello! We’re always glad to hear from our students.  

It is wonderful to have our new students join the Wildcat family and to welcome back our returning students. We are looking forward to a productive fall semester.

Welcome home, Wildcats, and Bear Down!

Suresh and Patty

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