College of Science First Years Program is aimed specifically at entering STEM majors in the College of Science, which includes the following majors: Applied Physics; Artificial Intelligence; Astronomy; Biochemistry; Bioinformatics; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Ecology & Environmental Biology; Geosciences; Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics; Molecular & Cellular Biology; Neuroscience; Neuroscience & Cognitive Science; Physics; Planetary Geoscience; Psychological Sciences (BS); Speech Language, and Hearing Sciences; Statistics and Data Science.
In addition, students should also meet at least one of the following requirements:
First generation college student (neither parent or guardian has completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree)
Demonstrated financial need, or come from a limited income family – often through a Pell Grant award
- Individualized support from staff and peer mentors to guide your academic and personal goals
- A community of STEM scholars from similar backgrounds
- Success courses to accelerate and enhance your involvement in STEM opportunities at the University of Arizona and beyond
- Guidance in STEM undergraduate research, internship, and career preparation opportunities
- Workshops related to professional development, personal wellness, graduate/professional school preparation, etc.
- Study spaces and community building events just for ASEMS scholars
- ASEMS community specific kitchenette and food pantry
- Access to tutoring opportunities for STEM courses
- And more!
- Attendance at ASEMS Welcome Orientation (Fall) and STEM Engagement Workshop (Spring) in your first year.
- 2-3 required meetings with a Student Success Specialist each semester in your first year, with additional meetings as needed in returning years.
- Regular meetings with a Peer Mentor throughout each semester in your first year
- Completion of two 1-credit ASEMS success courses:
- SCI 195B Success in STEM
- SCI 297B Research Readiness
- Grade Report Reflection activity each semester as a check point on your goals
- ASEMS course and program evaluations
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open! To complete our brief application, click on the following link: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uf0xDjj5V8Q3oW
Once we've received your application, our Student Success Specialist will follow up with you for next steps!
College of Science First Years Student Success Specialist: Michelle Lopez (michelleannis@arizona.edu).