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FALL 2014Application for Admission to Communication (COMM) Major
Submission deadline:Friday, September19th3:00PM MST*Late submissions are not accepted*
Submit a hard copy of your application in person or by mail(faxed or emailed applications will be discarded) so that it arrives before the submission deadlineto:
Department of Communication Application Review
COMM Bldg. #25, Room 211
University of Arizona
1103 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0025
Name: ______Student ID: ______
Phone #: ______Email address: ______
Directions
- Attach supporting documentation (e.g., transcript, advisement report, test score report, etc.; unofficial transcripts/reports are fine) for any course/grade/test score you provide on this form. Information without documentation will not be considered (e.g., if you list a course you took from another university but do not include that university’s transcript, that course will not be considered). Applications without any supporting documentation will be denied admission. If you are currently enrolled at the University of Arizona or have completed UA coursework you must attach your UA transcript (unofficial is fine) or UAadvisement report.
- Do not provide a letter of recommendation; it is not necessary and will not be considered.
- We will contact you within three weeks of the submission deadline. Do not contact the department to ask about your application prior to three weeks after the deadline.If admitted you must still follow the procedures (about which you will be notified) to finalize becoming a COMM major.
- If you are currently enrolled in courses which will finish before this application is due, we encourage you to wait until the grades post on your unofficial transcript before submitting this application.
- You must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA to apply.
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Rank: ____ / ____# below cut: ______
Admit: Yes No60+ Hours: Yes NoPrevious app: Yes No
Write a short essay describing your understanding of the communication major and why you want to major in communication. Use this as an opportunity to demonstrate to us that you know what the major is about and what our department will teach you.You should present your work professionallyand you should write no more than 150 words. Essays will be rated in terms of their demonstrated understanding of the field of communication, the fit between your needs/interests and our curriculum,and overall presentation. Typing this portion of the form will make it easier for us to read – you can attach as a separate sheet.
List anyCOMMUNICATION coursework you have completed (e.g., high school communication, speech, debate, community college orCOMM courses taken at another university, University of Arizona COMM courses, etc.). NOTE: “Related” coursework (e.g., journalism courses) goes in the next section; do not include it here.If none, write “none.”
COMM Course Name Institution (name of school) ______Grade Received
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List any coursework you have in the disciplines of anthropology,family studies,journalism,linguistics, political science, psychology, or sociology.List only college/university courses. If none, write “none.”
Course Name_____ Institution (name of school) ______Grade Received
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Provide the following informationif available; otherwise write “none.”
SAT Math score: ______SATWriting score: ______
ACT Math score: ______ACT English score: ______
Math courses at the college/university level (list ALL courses/attempts and grades):
Course Name Institution (name of school) Grade received
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English/Writing courses at the college/university level (list ALL courses/attempts and grades):
Course Name Institution (name of school) Grade received
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Study abroad question:We offer an International and Intercultural Communication certificate within the major. It requires a study abroad experience in communication. More information is available at: you interested in this opportunity (select one)?
Yes, definitely Maybe Probably not
Final question:Are you currently enrolled at the University of Arizona or have you taken University of Arizona courses in the past (select one)?
Yes; Cumulative GPA:______No
*****If you answered “Yes” to the final question: you must attach your UA transcript (unofficial is fine) orUA advisement reportto this application or it will not be considered.*****