2. Settling In and Taking Care of Business

A. Finding a Place to Live

B. Utilities

Electricity

Gas

Southwest Gas Corporation
889-1888
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Telephone

Water

C. Banks

D. Driver's License and Vehicle Registration

All new Arizona residents must obtain an Arizona driver's license. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate and previous license, permit, or other document(s) for proof of age and identity. Also, you will need to pass all required examinations and pay all required fees.

To register you vehicle in Arizona, you will need your vehicle title, current registration, and "old" driver's license. First have the missions tested (see the blue government section in the Tucson phone book for locations). Then obtain new license plates (the cost of the plates will be based on a percentage of the value of the vehicle).

By the way, you may or may not be required by law to register your vehicle in Arizona. If you are a full-time student here in Arizona for the expressed purpose of getting an education, you might not have to register in Arizona. Arizona statues 28-302 and 28-102 talk about registration and resident definitions respectively. Look at these statues, read the book published by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and talk to the DMV to get the facts for your situation!

If you need more information or have questions:

These are general numbers, and there are several locations for each office (hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays). Bring along a screwdriver to remove your old plates in order to exchange them for new plates. Arizona issues only one plate, for the rear of the car.

However, it is always a good idea to call the MVD ahead of time to confirm what types of documentation you need.

E. Other Stuff You Might Want to Know

Other Phone Numbers You Might Find Useful

F. Cool Stuff to do Around Tucson

Points of Interest in and Around Tucson

Biosphere 2
35 miles north of Tucson near Oracle
838-6200

Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Old Spanish Trial, 22 miles east of Tucson
647-7275

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E. University Blvd
621-STAR

Kartchner Caverns State Park
49 miles southwest of Tucson
856-CAVE

Kitt Peak National Observatory
56 miles southwest of Tucson
318-8726

Old Tucson Studios
201 S. Kinney Rd.
883-0100

Reid Park Zoo
1030 S. Randolf Way
881-4753

San Xavier Mission
1950 W. San Xavier Rd.
294-2624

Tohono Chul Park
7366 N. Paseo del Norte
472-6455

Tombstone
73 miles southeast of Tucson
457-3929

Tubac
45 miles south of Tucson
398-2704

Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N. Alvernon Way
326-9686

Tumacacori National Historical Park
I-19, 48 miles south of Tucson

Museums of Interest In and Around Tucson

Amerind Foundation Museum
Dragoon Rd., Off I-10 at Exit 318
586-3666

Arizona Historical Society Tucson Museum
949 E. 2nd St.
628-5774

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Rd.
883-2702

Arizona State Museum
Park Ave./University Blvd.
626-5886

Center for Creative Photography
Olive Rd., North of 2nd St.
621-7968

International Wildlife Museum
4800 W. Gates Pass Rd.
629-0100

Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E. Valencia Rd.
574-0462

Tucson Children's Museum
200 S. 6th Ave.
792-9985

Tucson Museum of Art
140 N. Main Ave.
624-2333

UA Mineral Museum
NE corner of University Blvd and Cherry Ave
621-4227

UA Museum of Art
Speedway Blvd./Park Ave.
621-7567

Tucson Region Parks and Recreation

Catalina State Park
At the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains
628-5798

Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalina Mountains)
576-1400

Pima County Fairgrounds
11300 S. Houghton Rd.
792-9100

Pima County Parks and Recreation
1204 W. Silverlake Rd.
740-2690

Sabino Canyon
17 miles east of Tucson, via Tanque Verde Rd.
749-2861 or 749-3223

Saguaro National Park
Old Spanish Trail, 1 mile east of Tucson
733-5100

Sentinel Peak Park
Off Broadway, West of I-10 or Cuesta
791-5909

Tucson Mountain Park
8 miles west on Speedway, Kinney Rd.

Tucson Parks and Recreation Department
791-4873

Tucson Rodeo Grounds
4823 S. 6th Ave.
741-2233

G. Graduate Teaching & Research Assistants

Approximately 1,200 graduate students are employed as graduate teaching and research assistants. Graduate teaching and research assistantships are available through departments. The primary purpose is to provide undergraduate students excellent classroom and laboratory instruction. In addition, they provide graduate students with training for careers in teaching and research. For teaching assistants, the work involves teaching and related activities such as reading and grading papers, leading discussions, and instructing and guiding students in the lab. For research assistants, the work involves research-related activities.

At the UA, Graduate Assistantships/Associateships in Teaching (GATs) are salaried positions, in contrast to fellowships or stipends. They are a means of monetary support for graduate students and offer the opportunity to develop teaching skills. Their primary purpose is to provide undergraduates excellent classroom and laboratory instruction.

GATs in the UA are given responsibility for a significant proportion of the total undergraduate instruction. Responsibility for their selection, training, supervision, and evaluation rests in each academic department, with oversight by the Graduate College. The Graduate College has been given the mandate to assure that the departments comply with the Arizona Board of Regents' policy for GATs.

Board of Regents' Mandate

At its October 1985, meeting, the Arizona Board of Regents adopted the following policy:

A. Each university will develop and maintain programs to provide training in basic teaching methods and skills for all graduate teaching assistants and associates.

B. Each university will require that an appropriate regular faculty member formally assess the teaching performance of each graduate teaching assistant and associate every semester and submit a written report of the assessment to the department chair and to the graduate teaching assistant or associate.

C. Each university shall require the department chair or other appropriate administrator to certify in writing that each graduate assistant or associate has clearly demonstrated the high level of oral and written skill in English necessary for effective classroom teaching.

Status and Definitions

Primary Lecturer: GAT is responsible for syllabus and materials design, course planning, and grading, under supervision and within the parameters of a basic course framework provided by the department or major professor.

Discussion Leader: GAT attends and participates in a large lecture course and is responsible for leading a small recitation or discussion section(s).

Assistant Lecturer: GAT works in the classroom with, or under the close supervision of, a faculty member. He or she is responsible for a substantial portion of class lecturers.

Grader or Scorer: GAT has little or no contact with students but is responsible for scoring or grading assignments submitted to primary professor.

Lab Assistant: GAT is responsible for instruction in a laboratory in fields such as science and engineering, or in a practical in a field like music.

Research Assistant/Associate (RA): Graduate student assists a faculty member with academic research.

International Teaching Assistant/Associate (ITA): The Graduate Council Guidelines provides specific policies for training, supervision, and evaluation of GATs and RAs for whom English is not the first language.

Terms of Appointment

A Graduate Assistant must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at the University of Arizona and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all University graduate credit courses. A Graduate Associate must be a student enrolled in a doctoral degree program at the University and have either a master's degree or 30 units toward the doctoral degree, and must also maintain a 3.00 cumulative grade point average for all University graduate credit courses. Students must be recommended by a department in order to receive an appointment. See "Academic Eligibility" for more information.

The work load hours range over five categories, from 1/4-time to 3/4-time (20-60 hours/pay period). All assistants are required to carry a minimum of six units of graduate from 10-16 hours depending on the number of hours of work. Nonresidents of Arizona are eligible for nonresident tuition waivers. See "Enrollment Limitations" for more information.

This information comes from the Graduate College publication, Graduate Assistantships/Associateships Hiring Manual.

Academic Eligibility

Graduate Assistants must:
a. Be a student admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree program at UA. International Special students may hold an assistantship for no more than one year. Any Graduate Assistant in this status will, however, be subject to the same enrollment and academic requirements as any degree candidate holding an assistantship.
b. Have an admitting GPA of 3.0 or higher if a new student, or maintain a 3.00 cumulative grade point average for all UA graduate credit courses.

Graduate Associates must, in addition to the above:
a. Be enrolled in a doctoral program with either a master's degree or 30 units of doctoral work at the UA.
b. Retain associate status unless converted to a nondoctoral degree program as a Graduate Assistant or change hiring departments.

Employment Status and Limitations

Graduate Assistants and Associates are classified as student employees. As such, they are:
a. Limited to no more than 30 hours per week total campus employment (including Supplemental Compensation) during periods of enrollment to maintain student employee status. Employment for International Students on an F-1 or J-1 visa must be limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session (Summer Session is voluntary and is not limited). This is a Federal regulation and the department is responsible for adhering to it. For any questions regarding this regulation, please contact International Student Programs and Services, 621-4627.
b. Exempt from deductions for Social Security taxes (FICA) during semesters or summer sessions when officially enrolled. Minimum enrollment for the exemption is six (6) units per semester for fall/spring or three (3) units per summer session.
c. Not eligible for participation in the University of Arizona employee benefits program or the State of Arizona Retirement Program.
d. The maximum number of hours per week employment, within the 30 hours/ week allowable, varies by enrollment status. Please see the chart on the following page for specific limits. Officially audited courses, dissertation, thesis, undergraduate courses, and supplementary registration are included in this total.
e. Students may hold appointments as GATs in a maximum of two (2) departments, simultaneously.

According to Arizona Board of Regents' policy, Graduate Assistants/ Associates are not eligible for concurrent employment as staff or faculty. They may, however, be eligible for additional compensation on Supplemental Compensation.

Enrollment Limitations

Additional Requirements for Graduate Assistants / Associates in Teaching

1. No Commercial Activity: The Graduate Council has ruled that GATs not be allowed to engage in any commercial activity relative to the course with which they are assisting at this University (e.g., selling course materials or conducting paid review sessions for courses in which they are directly involved as a GAT).

2. Assignment to Graduate Level Courses: GATs may not be the instructor of record for classes giving graduate credit. Duties of GATs involved in graduate level classes should be restricted to non-subjective grading, lab setup, web site maintenance, and general advising.

3. Training: All GATs must complete training assignments before assuming direct instructional responsibilities at the UA. Any GAT who fails to comply with all requirements will be violating the conditions of employment agreed to in the Notice of Appointment for Graduate Assistants/ Associates and may not engage in direct instructional contact.

Minimum Training Requirement

1. GATO: All GATs who will have direct instructional contact with students are required to participate fully in a one day Orientation (GATO), sponsored by the Graduate College and coordinated by the University Teaching Center. This orientation provides information on university policies and procedures, as well as professional development opportunities. Students who have previously attended the GATO need not attend again. Screen 8 in SIS indicates if a GAT has attended previously.

2. Departmental Orientation: GATs must receive training within their own department. This will consist of a minimum of eight (8) hours of instruction on the proper execution of the specific instructional duties which they will be assigned. This is to cover specific information relevant to the individual department and course(s) to be taught. Departments shall submit to the Graduate College a copy of their updated departmental training program each year.

English Proficiency

The University Teaching Center assists the Graduate College and the Departments in screening the oral language proficiency of non-native speakers of English who are applying for Teaching Assistantships. International graduate students are required by the Board of Regents to take the SPEAK Test or the TSE Test to be eligible for a Teaching Assistantship position at the University of Arizona. Applicants must have a permission slip filled out by their Department and stamped by the Graduate College and register online to take the test on one of the available dates. The fee for the SPEAK test is $60.

Departmental Reporting Requirements

1. TA Training Record: Trianing records are due shortly after the beginning of each regular semester. This report provides the Graduate College with a list of the GATs' class assignments, duties, and name(s) of the supervising professor(s). A sample, summary, or copy of the departmental training material must be submitted with the fall training record.

2. TA Evaluation: Evaluations are due at the end of each regular semester and notifies the Graduate College of the quality of the GATs' performance and fitness for reappointment. GATs without a current evaluation on file are not eligible for rehire as a GAT. GATs receiving low evaluations are not eligible for rehire without prior Graduate College approval.

For any questions regarding GAT training, please contact Julie Treanor at 621-5193 (e-mail: jtreanor@lorax.admin.arizona.edu).

Supervision

Each teaching assistant must be assigned to a faculty member who is responsible for his or her supervision. The faculty supervisor shall provide guidance and direction for the graduate assistant throughout the semester. Faculty supervisors are responsible for evaluating the teaching assistant's performance and the classroom / laboratory environment where he or she teaches and for submitting a complete written evaluation to the department head. Evaluations are then made available to the Graduate College.

Supervisors are committed to the creative and ongoing development of:

• effective pedagogical teaching strategies; and,
• effective teachers

The following checklists will aid supervisors in planning competitive GAT development and mentoring programs. The checklists serve only as outlines of suggestions as you develop your program.

1. Departmental Orientation:

• pre semester and ongoing
• know what resources are available for teaching and make sure GATs can use them (e.g., overhead, slide projector, copy machine)

2. Coordination Meetings:
Deal with pedagogical theory as applied to specific disciplines. Weekly meetings may be used to discuss:

• Teaching strategies - how to
  • develop lesson plans
  • develop instructional objectives
  • prepare effective presentations
  • study content
  • integrate different teaching techniques; e.g., lecture, modified lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, experiential learning, team teaching, etc.
  • evaluate teaching sessions
  • design tests
  • develop a variety of learning modules
• Classroom dynamics - how to:
  • foster intellectual curiosity
  • maintain discipline
  • create a successful learning environment
  • get to know students and their individual cultures
  • match kinds of learners with teaching activities
  • motivate students
  • give timely and positive reinforcement
  • accommodate learning disabilities
  • deal with differences among students

3. Observations and Timely Feedback After Observations:
Supervisors may develop a schedule of announced and unannounced visits to the GAT classroom. They may want to develop a teaching portfolio with each GAT, so that the class observations can be reviewed and progress charted. UTC staff are available to tape classes and review the tape with you and students.

4. Daily Communication:
Supervisors may establish a daily communication network with GATs about successes, failures, or problems.

5. Lecture Series:
Supervisors may incorporate outside lecturers into GAT training. There are resource persons at UTC and other units who will attend the coordination meetings as consultants or troubleshooters.

6. Keeping Records:
GATs should be instructed in efficient and consistent record keeping to insure fairness in grading.

Evaluation

Evaluation and feedback are crucial components of effective teaching and should include both faculty and student input based on the supervisor' direct observation. Feedback from supervisors can serve to improve teaching skills. Faculty supervisors are responsible for evaluating the GAT's performance and the classroom/laboratory environment where he or she teaches, as well as the use of instructional materials. Faculty supervisors are responsible for submitting complete individual evaluation forms for each GAT to the departmental secretary, to be forwarded to the Graduate College with the departmental report at the end of the semester when final grades are due. The supervisor's evaluation shall include a summary of the students' evaluations of the GAT.

GATs whose performance is scored "low" by their supervisors during the first semester are required to undergo additional training by the department of the UTC before the beginning of the second semester or very early in the second semester. GATs who show no improvement in their teaching by the end of the second semester will not eligible to continue on a teaching assignment. GATs whose graduate GPA falls below 3.00 are also not eligible for further appointments.

GAT performance evaluations may be appealed to the Department Head, and, if not resolved at this level, to the Dean of the Graduate College. Appeals will not be considered beyond the Dean's level, except in cases which allege unlawful discrimination. Such complaints must be filed in the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office.

*LEGAL TIP *
Informal Dispute Resolution Options:
If you are a part of the University community (including student, faculty, staff, administrator, or professional) and have a university related dispute, the Ombudsperson Program is intended to assist you in providing confidential, informal problem resolution. See the homepage at http://web.arizona.edu/~ombuds/home.htm

H. GAT Paperwork

Hiring documents cannot be processed without "you". If you have not already done so, please see the payroll representative in you hiring department. Bring along at least two forms of identification (such as a birth certificate, passport, an original social security card, valid driver's license, etc.) to prove "citizenship." If you are an international student, you will need to provide visa information. This is a University requirement which is strictly enforced. A good rule of thumb is to ALWAYS check and double-check everything you do that is paperwork-related. Also, make photocopies of everything.

The benefits associated with a graduate appointment are: payment of the premium for individual health insurance through Campus Health Services (if carried). The Notice of Appointment reads: "I understand that, should I choose to take advantage of this benefit, I must enroll in the plan each major (fall/spring) semester that I want coverage. Registration for health insurance is completed through the UA course registration system (R.S.V.P.). The enrollment period ends two(2) weeks after the first day of classes. Deadline dates, coverage periods, and instructions are published in the Schedule of Classes and on the web at http://garnet.ccit.arizona.edu/cgi-bin/schedule/schedule.cgi. I understand that my University of Arizona student account will be credited the full premium for individual coverage once the Graduate College is notified that I have enrolled in the plan and that my hiring documents have been processed. Should my official start date fall after the hiring deadline, I will be credited a prorated amount. If my graduate appointment ends before the designated end date on this contract, the University of Arizona will prorate the insurance credit and bill my student account for the difference. Once I have enrolled in the plan I cannot cancel the coverage, even if I resign or am terminated. If I resign or am terminated during the period of coverage I will be personally responsible for payment of the premium for the remaining coverage." For benefit information please call the Campus Health Insurance Office at 621-5002 or visit http://www.health.arizona.edu.

Other benefits include a 10% discount at ASUA bookstores and a waiver of non-resident tuition. Students on appointment are responsible for payment of their registration fees.

All non-resident students who have assistantships will receive a waiver of non-resident tuition. As a Graduate Assistant, you are responsible for registration fees and any charges that may be assessed. If your assistantship is being processed after the date that payment is due, have your department contact the Graduate College immediately so that your waiver may be credited appropriately. Otherwise, you may pay fees in full and then apply for a refund once your waiver has been processed per you hiring documents. Regardless of the circumstances, your bill must be paid by the due date to avoid late penalties. If you or your departmental representative have any questions regarding your assistantship, please contact the Graduate College at 621-3471.

I. Residency Status

Specific information and guidelines for establishing residency are available from the Residency Classification Office. Residency is a complex issue and although there are many criteria taken into consideration in making a determination, the minimum requirements may include the following:
1. Proof of continuing physical presence in this state for a period of no less than 12 months; coupled with,

2. Simultaneous intent to make Arizona your permanent home which may include all of the following:
a. Arizona vehicle registration;
b. Arizona driver's license;
c. Employment history in Arizona;
d. Voter registration and voter record;
e. State and Federal Income Tax returns filed as Arizona residents;
f. Changing your permanent address on all important documents; and,

3. Proof of financial independence, specifically from out-of-state parents for two years.

All inquires should be addressed to the Residency Classification Office, Education Building, Room 122 (621-3636).

Information about residency is available on-line at http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/Residency/residence.htm

J. Class Registration

Be sure to notify the Office of Curriculum and Registration, the Graduate College, and your department if you have a new address in Tucson. Next, obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) by going to the Office of Curriculum and Registration (Administration 210) with a picture identification, or call 621-0983 to hear a recorded message regarding requesting a PIN by mail.

By following the instructions written in the Schedule of Classes, you can register online through student link. You will need a touch tone telephone. Read the entire front of the Schedule of Classes as it contains a lot of valuable information. Course add/drop, student health, course schedule review, etc., are also available over the phone, so don't stand in the "manual" line! Questions can be answered at 621-3113.

To access the on-line Schedule of Classes, go to http://www.arizona.edu/schedule.

K. Paying Tuition & Fees

Read the appropriate sections in the Schedule of Classes for fee amounts, and how to pay with Visa/MasterCard. You may access this information on-line at http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/schedules/general.htm. Questions can be directed to either the Bursar's Office on the second floor of the Administration Building.

You must have all fees paid by the date indicated in the Schedule of Classes or your registration will be canceled.

L. Obtaining a CatCard

The CatCard is the official University of Arizona identification card for faculty, staff, and students. CatCard services are available through The CatCard Office, located at Student Union Rm 278. The card contains a digitized photo and signature and a uniquely assigned ISO number. Please bring identification and your hiring form. The CatCard will be issued immediately.

The CatCard is the key to the "one-card" system on campus, allowing access to services including libraries, the Campus Recreation Center, building entrances, meal plans, and discounts. The "smart chip" on the card is used for printing, copying, and microfiche services in the libraries, vending purchases, food purchases in some dining facilities, at the UofA Bookstores, and for payment on parking garages.

All CatCards cost $25. Stolen cards are replaced free of charge if the cardholder presents a copy of a police report. The CatCard office welcomes you and invites your questions and comments. We are available for you from 8:00- 5:00, Monday thru Friday and may be reached by phone at 626-9262.

M. Activating Your CatCard for Library Use

To receive library privileges, stop by the Circulation Desk at the Main or Science and Engineering Library, or any of the branch libraries. Staff will link the magnetic strip on the back of your Cat Card with your name, address, phone number, etc. It only takes a few minutes, but waiting until school starts means another long line!

For other library services, including databases, catalogs, and reference materials, visit the library's homepage at http://www.library.arizona.edu.

N. Purchasing Books

A large selection of new and used textbooks are available at the UofA Bookstore, located east of Old Main on the UA Mall. Shop early for the best selection and to avoid the rush.

To help you locate your course materials, shelf tags indicate the department, course number, instructor, author, title, and whether the item is required or optional. The Bookstore also carries course packets (Class Notes) ordered by the professors.

Purchase your textbooks and supplies on-line with the O.T.E. ("Oh-Tee") Order Textbooks Electronically program and avoid the back-to-school rush. Simply visit http://www.bookstore.arizona.edu, click on the Textbooks Department link and follow the steps outlined there. Your text-before classes begin at Wildcat Gifts Etc... in the Park Student Union.

Save your receipt. The last day to return textbooks for a full refund is the last day to drop a course with a "W". Signs are posted each semester indicating this date. To return a textbook for a full refund you must have your receipt.

After textbooks are used they can be sold back to the UofA Bookstore for cash, at up to 67% of the used book price. Representatives will be available in front of the Main Bookstore to exchange your used books for cash at the beginning and end of each semester. Daily buy backs are held throughout the year at Wildcat Gifts Etc... in the Park Student Union. Contact the Textbook Department at 520-621-2811 for dates and times.

The UofA Bookstore also provides the option of the online Used Book Classifieds, which allows students to buy and sell their textbooks by posting them on-line.

O. Getting Keys

KEY ISSUANCE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES:
(Telephone authorization WILL NOT be accepted)

*When an authorized signer needs keys, another signer must authorized the forms outlined below. EXCEPTION: Deans, Directors, and / or Department Heads.

1. IDENTIFICATION:
a. University of Arizona CatCard, or appropriate ID as determined by Facilities Management for personnel requesting keys to the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

2. ROOM PRIVILEGE CARD (SOF #0100 0552):
a. Atcual updated validation sticker must be on the card
b. Rooms/doors for which keys are to be issued must be shown on card.
d. Signature of the department's current authorized signer is required.*
d. Additions/corrections must be initialed by an authorized signer adjacent to the addition/correction.

3. KEY AUTHORIZATION/RECEIPT FORM (SOF #0100 8145):
a. Each form allows for the issuance of up to six different room/door keys per form. If more than six keys are being requested, another form is necessary.
b. Complete the unshaded sections ONLY (shaded area for Key Desk use). Multiples of the same key will not be issued to individuals or departments.
c. Cross through any unused lines AND/OR put the number of keys being requested in the box located on the form. Keys WILL NOT be issued if one OR the other has not been done.
d. Signature of the department's current authorized signer is required.*
e. Corrections made to a form must be signed adjacent to the correction by an authorized signer.
f. Form not valid after 30 days of date on form.
g. SEND ALL FOUR (4) COPIES OF THIS FORM TO THE KEY DESK.

4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
a. RESTRICTED keys require a memo of authorization from the department's current authorized signer.*
b. Requests for building MASTER keys require a memo AND the building monitor. (Exception: AHSC does not have building monitors.)

5. PICKING UP KEYS FOR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL:
Department runners must have all paperwork referred to above, including the runner's ID. Photocopy of Room Privilege Card and University ID will be accepted.

6. KEY ISSUANCE BY MAIL:
For security reasons, key CANNOT be mailed. Keys must be picked up in person from the Facilities Management Key Desk.

7. REPLACEMENT OF LOST KEYS (SOF #0100 8260):
All above requirements apply. In addition, a Request for Replacement Key form, signed by the Department Head ONLY must accompany the request. Only those keys requested on the form will be issued regardless of what is shown on the Room Privilege Card.

For further assistance, please call the Key Desk at 621-1612 or check our web page at http://www.fm.arizona.edu.

P. Parking Permits

Parking and Transportation Services
1117 E. 6th Street
PO Box 210181
626-PARK
http://parking.arizona.edu

Campus parking is limited. Parking and Transportation Services recommends that you do not bring your vehicle to campus until permit assignment has been made. Current permit holders receive priority for renewal. Remaining permits are then assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking permit request forms are available by calling the permit section at 621-PARK.

There are several permit categories, with fees dependent on the level of the service offered. Zone 1 is surface parking located throughout campus. Lot Specific areas allow parking in one designated area. Gated Area/Garage parking is in a specific area, protected by gate equipment. Low Cost Commuter parking is available off campus at four close-by locations. UA shuttle service is available from the commuter parking locations. Call 621-PARK for prices and availability. Check the parking and transportation webpage for campus maps: http://parking.arizona.edu.

Alternative Transportation

The UA encourages faculty, staff, and students to use alternative transportation as a more economical, efficient, and healthy way to travel to, from, and around campus. Parking and Transportation Services offers the following commuter options:

1. Campus Shuttle: Parking and transportation Services operates a free shuttle service from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., depending on route (subject to change), Monday-Friday. Summer service 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and no service during Winter recess. During Fall and Spring semesters, the shuttle runs every 15-20 minutes. For more information on times and routines, call 621-7721.

2. Rideshare: Please consider Rideshare (carpool program) as an option. You can share the cost of your parking permit. Please contact 884-RIDE for more information. The Rideshare Program Office will send you a carpool matching list.

3. Bicycles: The University has regulations regarding the operation and parking of bicycles on campus. For more information see: http://www.parking.arizona.edu/pdf/regulations-bicycle.pdf.

Bicycle information and regulations include:
- Free bicycle registration, available through out the year at Parking and Transportation, 1117 E. Sixth St., 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Wednesday and Friday; 9-6 Thursday.
-Bicyclists are subject to the same regulations as motor vehicle operators on public streets and roadways. When on campus, park in designated areas, obey signs, and don't ride on sidewalks. Regulations are enforced.
-Be courteous to foot traffic when riding on campus. Walkers cannot anticipate bicyclists' sudden turns and movement. Serious injury can result if caution is not used.
-When operating a bicycle at night, it must have a light on the front visible from 500 feet, and a red reflector on the rear visible from 30-500 feet in the upper headlight beam of motor vehicles.
-Bike route maps of Tucson and the University are available in a variety of places throughout campus. Remember - ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!

4. Bus Passes: Discounted bus passes on SunTran, Tucson's public transit system, are available via the U-Pass program to eligible students, faculty, and staff. For eligibility requirements and more information, call 621-PARK. For SunTran map information and guide, call 792-9222.

5. Other Services: Other services include a daytime cart services for specialized assistance for temporarily or permanently disabled students. For information and arrangements, call 626-CART. A free Motorist Assist Program (on UA property) includes jump starts, unlocking vehicle doors, and tire sealant. Call 621-AUTO.

6. Travel Reduction Survey: All employees, including GATs, are required to participate in a mandated annual state / federal travel reduction survey. Details are sent in August/September.

Q. Suggestions

1. Remember, everyone else is also trying to get all these things done at the same time that you are. Avoid wasting time getting frustrated in long lines - be "wherever" first thing in the morning. You will be pleasantly surprised how quickly lines move early in the day! Use the phone or the internet whenever possible; it is faster than standing in lines!

2. Most of the University staff with whom you come in contact will be quite helpful and friendly. Keep in mind that a number of temporary staff are added during registration to deal with the rush and these temporary employees may not seem to know everything. Be nice to them and you will be amazed by the positive reaction. Keep in mind that as anxiety producing as the process is for you, they have to face 35,000 people just like you!!!

3. Make photocopies of everything. Sooner or later it will pay off when something is misplaced. Expect that some of your paperwork will be misplaced, not lost. Rarely does the University actually lose something, but paperwork has been known to get sidetracked on more than a few occasions. By anticipating this and carrying copies of everything with you, you will avoid many problems.

4. Check and double-check all information and deadlines (that includes verbal AND written information).

If in doubt, confused, or just plain lost ... ask. It is a very friendly campus!

R. Arizona Student Unions

The Arizona Student Unions provide a sense of community and "a home away from home" to tens of thousands of students. The mission of the Arizona Student Unions is to balance the diverse educational, recreational, cultural and social needs of the University of Arizona 's students, community and visitors with its facilities, programs, and services.

The Arizona Student Unions provide the following key services to students and the UA campus community:

• Dining Services (see below)
• Center for Student Involvement & Leadership: (520) 621-8046 (see below)
• Meal plans
• Art galleries
• Automated teller machines
• Campus concessions
• Catering services
• Convenience stores
• Event, Room & Mall scheduling
• FastCopy (quick copy, graphic design services)
• Gallagher Theater
• Locker rentals
• Lounge and study areas
• Retail services: Wells Fargo bank, Kaplan test prep, Great Clips hair salon, STA travel
• Union Food Stops
• US Post Office
• Wilbur's Underground: games room, TV lounge, Computer lab, Cellar lounge & restaurant

The majority of these services are located in the new Student Union Memorial Center (SUMC), situated on the Mall, and at the Park Student Union (PSU), near the Arizona-Sonora and Coronado residence halls. For more information on the Arizona Student Unions, call (520) 621-7755 or go online to: www.union.arizona.edu

Dining Services

Meal Plans

The University of Arizona provides students with responsive food programs and nutritious meal plans. The four different meal plans are each designed to meet the various dining needs of today's student. All plans are exempt from state tax and the plus plans offer additional discounts up to 10%. All meal plans are accessed through your UA CatCard at all campus dining locations and work just like a debit account. You simply present your card at time of purchase and the amount is deducted from your meal plan account.

The Commuter Meal Plan requires no minimum deposit and the unused balance carries over from semester to semester. This plan is exempt from the 5.6% sales tax and is recommended for students who live off campus, in fraternities, sororities, or occasionally eat on campus.

How to sign up
To open a meal plan account, submit an application to the Meal Plan Office, or call (520) 621-7043, or apply online at: www.union.arizona.edu/mealplans.

Student Union Memorial Center features:

• 3 Cheeses & a Noodle -homemade pastas, sauces, lasagna, Italian specialties, sandwiches, salads, and more.
• Cactus Grill -homemade breakfasts, hot lunches and dinners, grilled sandwiches, IQ smoothies, desserts and salad bar
• Cafe Sonora -homemade, specialized Mexican food and salsa bar
• Canyon Café & Bistro -specialty coffees, deserts, ice cream, sandwiches
• Cellar Restaurant -gourmet burgers, grill specialties, late night breakfasts
• Chick-fil-A -chicken sandwiches, salads, specialties
• Domino's -pizza and salads
• IQ Fresh -wraps, smoothies and salads
• McDonald's -great burgers and fries
• On Deck Deli -gourmet custom sandwiches
• Panda Express -gourmet Chinese food
• Redington Restaurant -all-you-can-eat buffet
• U-Mart -groceries, grab and go sandwiches, drinks, ice cream and snacks

Park Student Union features:

• PSU Food Court & Market -Hotline Entrees, IQ Smoothies, On Deck Deli, Route 66 Grill, Cereal & Salad Bar, Sunset Strips; groceries, snacks, yogurt and bakery specials
• Bruegger's Bagels- bagels and sandwiches
• Domino's -pizza and salads
• Panda Express -gourmet Chinese food

Other dining services:

Quick meals and snacks are also available at the Union Food Stops located at:

• AME building
• Bookend Café at Main Library
• Highland Market at Villa Del Puente
• Eller Deli at McClelland hall
• McKale Center
• Student Recreation Center

For students on the go, check out the Union Food Stop Hot Dog & Coffee Carts located at:

• Harvill building
• McClelland hall
• Modern Languages building
• Nugent building
• Social Sciences building

For complete information on campus dining and meal plans, call 621-7038 or visit: www.union.arizona.edu/dining.

Center for Student Involvement & Leadership

The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (CSIL) offers many comprehensive programs and services including:

Arizona Blue Chip Program . 621-8046

Leadership enrichment is a necessary and vital component of the college experience. The Arizona Blue Chip Program is designed for students from all backgrounds, with or without leadership experience. A range of resources, programs and activities are offered to help students identify and develop personal qualities and enhance leadership skills.

Commuter Student Affairs . 621-8046

Students who live off-campus, whether ten miles away or just across the street, are considered "commuter students." Commuter Student Affairs (CSA) is committed to helping students achieve a successful experience at the University of Arizona by providing information and opportunities to get students involved and connected to campus life. Some services offered include:

• Commuter Student Lounge
• Off-Campus Housing Services (Off-Campus Housing Guide, Weekly Housing List, Roommate Matching Service)
• Commuter Student Association
• 25+ CATS (club for undergraduates 25 years and older)
• Transportation Information

Greek Life . 621-8046

Approximately 15% of the UA undergraduate population is affiliated with more than 45 fraternities and sororities.

A tradition on campus since 1915, Greek Life offers students unique opportunities in leadership, service, athletics, and social arenas. Recruitment and intake are offered at varied times of the year by each chapter.

Wilbur's Underground . 621-1450

Comprising the lowest level of the SUMC, this area features: the Games Room (video and pinball games, pocket billiards); the Cellar Restaurant ; a Computer Lab : a TV Lounge ; and, The Cellar (entertainment venue/non-alcoholic night club). Wilbur's Underground is the one campus place where students can meet, study, relax, eat or just have fun in a safe, secured space that's open late daily.

Student Organization Recognition Services . 621-8046

More than 400 student clubs and organizations are recognized at the University of Arizona . Leadership education programs, funding opportunities, and advisement are offered regularly to student organizations and their advisors. Log on to: www.union.arizona.edu/clubs for a complete and current listing of organizations and contact information.

Union Galleries . 621-5853

Art is an excellent media for learning and involvement. The Union Galleries are unique spaces that reflect the culture of Arizona . Art, from a variety of media-featuring local and national artists displayed year round. The Union Gallery is the main space in the SUMC.

University Activities Board . 621-0763

The University Activities Board (UAB) is a student run, non-profit organization providing UA students and the Tucson community with campus wide, affordable, and diverse activities. Get involved in one of their fun committees to expand your horizons, meet new people, and increase your program planning and leadership skills. The UAB committees are:

• Arts
• Comedy Corner
• Concerts
• Eye on Diversity
• Family Weekend
• Films
• Project Volunteer
• Special Events

The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership is located in Room 404 of the new Student Union Memorial Center . For more information call 621-8046 or go online to: www.union.arizona.edu/csil.

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