University of Arizona

Essay prompts (3)

1. why us2026-27500 words

   Why is the University of Arizona the right fit for you and how will your chosen academic area of study align with your interests, goals, and values?

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: University of Arizona has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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2. other2026-27500 words

   Is there anything else you'd like to share that you have not already included?

   This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: University of Arizona has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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3. communityApplicants to the W.A. Franke Honors College2026-27500 words

   The W.A. Franke Honors College emphasizes five core values: We Seek, We Connect, We Create, We Evolve, and We Celebrate. Which of these values resonates the most with you, and how do you imagine pursuing that value/those values as a Franke Honors Wildcat? Please limit your response to 500 words.

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The school's published AI policy

No published AI policy for applicants as of Aug 27, 2026.

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