CALES ASEMS Program

CALES ASEMS is aimed specifically at STEM majors in the College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences, which includes Agribusiness Economics & Management, Agricultural Technology Management and Education, Animal Sciences, Applied Biotechnology, Biosystems Engineering, Biosystems Analytics & Technology, Environmental & Water Resource Economics, Environmental Sciences, Food Safety, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Nutrition and Food Systems, Nutritional Sciences, Plant Sciences, Precision Nutrition and Wellness, Sustainable Plant Systems, and Veterinary Science. Students follow a different timeline of services depending on whether they are entering as a first-year student or transferring from a community college.

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)
  • Offered or awarded a Pell Grant
  • From a group underrepresented in STEM
  • Community college transfer student

First Semester (Fall)

  • Be a part of a STEM Learning Community
  • Take the Success in STEM 1-credit course led by peer educators 

  • Guidance and support related to study skills, time management, academic and career planning, and connecting with faculty 

  • Meetings with ASEMS Success Staff 
  • Participation in ASEMS Orientation and Inclusive Engagement Workshop 

Second Semester (Spring)

  • Research Readiness 1-credit course in the Fall led by professional staff and STEM faculty 
  • Opportunity to shadow in a research group or lab 

  • 1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors

Year 2 and beyond

  • 1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors
  • Opportunity to serve as a Peer Educator/Peer Mentor/Tutor
  • Opportunity to participate in a paid summer research experience through the ASEMS STARS Program 

Across all years 

  • Ongoing opportunities to connect and build community with faculty and other STEM transfer students 

  • Guidance and support in finding undergraduate research, professional/grad school and career preparation opportunities 

  • Individual support from professional staff 
  • Program workshops and events 
  • Access to free ASEMS tutoring services 
  • Be eligible to receive financial aid (stipends) on a case-by-case basis 

First Semester (Fall)

  • Be a part of a STEM Learning Community
  • Take the Success in STEM 1-credit course led by Peer Educators

  • Guidance and support related to academic and career planning, navigating campus resources, connecting with faculty, etc. 

  • Meetings with ASEMS Student Success Specialist 
  • Participation in ASEMS Orientation and Inclusive Engagement Workshop 

Second Semester (Spring)

  • Research Readiness 1-credit course led by ASEMS Student Success Specialists and STEM faculty partners 
  • Opportunity to shadow in a research group or lab 
  • 1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors
  • Opportunity to participate in a paid summer research experience through the ASEMS STARS Program 

Year 2

  • 1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors
  • Opportunity to serve as a Peer Educator/Peer Mentor/Tutor 

Across all years

  • Ongoing opportunities to connect and build community with faculty and other STEM transfer students 
  • Guidance and support in finding undergraduate research and career preparation opportunities 
  • Individual support from program staff 
  • Program workshops and events 
  • Access to free ASEMS tutoring services 
  • Be eligible to receive financial aid (stipends) on a case-by-case basis 

 

 

Apply

To find out how to apply, visit: https://asems.arizona.edu/apply/cals-asems-application

Questions?

Contact Teresa Cortéz (teresasosa@arizona.edu)