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New Start students get a half semester ahead of their peers academically!
New Start has major financial benefits for incoming Wildcats
Thank you for your interest in New Start! The application for Summer 2025 is now open!
New Start provides a smooth, comprehensive welcome to the University of Arizona the summer before your first year! If you are an Arizona high school senior graduating in December '24 or May '25, you may apply for our program. Some key benefits of New Start are:
- The ability to earn 6-7 credits before fall even begins
- Gain knowledge of the university layout and resources while campus is quiet
- A peer mentor and coordinated network of support who has your back!
- The chance to experience dorm life during the summer (please note that a dorm space is not guaranteed.)
New Start 2025 will be on the University of Arizona Campus from Saturday, June 7 to Friday, July 18, 2025. Classes begin on June 9!
To apply, first gain admission to UA for Fall 2025, then return to Future Wildcat (where you applied for admission) and find us under the "Supplemental Applications" tab. If you have any questions along the way, we'll be here to help!
See you in the summer!
The New Start Team
Application Steps
Just follow these steps to join the action!
Before you can be a part of New Start, you need to be accepted to the University of Arizona for Fall 2025!
As soon as you are admitted to UA, you can start your New Start application. Deadline is May 15th!
The completion of both your 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 FAFSAs are required for New Start’s financial support!
Finish your enrollment as a new Wildcat by completing your Next Steps!