FAQ for PHIL 101:
What do you do once you decide to take PHIL 101?
In the fall, complete the UA high school admissions application and return the signed Parent Permission Form to your course instructor.
What is the process for applying to the UA?
The admissions application can be done online or by completing a paper application. Either process takes about 10 minutes to complete and there is no fee to apply.
What information do you need to have ready before starting your UA application?
The application for high school non-degree seeking students is very straightforward and asks for information that you already know (i.e. name, address, email, ethnicity, etc.). You will not be asked for grades, transcripts, or immunization records.
Do you have to give a social security number?
No, this is not required by UA admissions.
What is the cost and procedure for paying for the textbook?
The textbook is $35. Textbooks need to be purchased at the start of class in August directly from the publisher. Students who register for PHIL 101 will have a $35 credit on their tuition bill..
What if you do not have Internet access?
Printed materials will be available.
When are tuition payments due?
The $465 tuition payment is due by November 15 for the following spring semester.
Are scholarships available?
Partial scholarships (ranging from $200 - $400) will be available to students with demonstrated financial need and who submit a one-page essay by October 15. Instructors will have application information available in early September.
How do you pay your UA tuition?
The UA Outreach College will accept credit card payments via phone (520-621-7724). Full payment may also be completed online: PHIL 101 Tuition
Will registered students receive a UA email address? A CatCard?
All registered students are eligible to receive a CatCard which may be obtained at the UA Student Union CatCard Office. There is a $25 fee. The CatCard gives you access to the University libraries and student discounts around Tucson.
If you have additional questions, please call/email:
Rosie Johnson, Program Coordinator: 520-621-3129 or