How to Apply
To apply, you must be a current Bachelor of Science in Information Science student with a 3.3 GPA, 75 units earned, with 90 units (Senior Standing) pending. Complete the University of Arizona Graduate College online application. Follow these steps:
- Create a GradApp account
- Complete your GradApp profile under "My Account".
- Select "Apply to a Program" from the sidebar.
- Choose "Degree Seeking" under application type
- INFOMSINFOMSAMP under program of study
- Use the AMP code: UAAMP721X01.
- Choose the semester during which you wish to enter the program.
- Your application should now be initiated under "My Active Applications."
Application: https://apply.grad.arizona.edu/users/login
Upload ALL the requested materials. You're required to have a 3.3 GPA and completion of 90 units (senior standing). You can apply once you have 75 units, but you must have earned 90 (Senior Standing) before you can officially begin taking graduate classes as part of the AMP program.
Deadlines
Unlike the standard MA and MS program, the AMP program has rolling deadlines. You can apply to the AMP at any time if you meet the criteria (3.3 GPA, 90 units (Senior standing) pending, 75 units completed), but please let the Manager of Administration and your academic advisor know immediately when you have applied. Due to the rolling deadline, the department relies on you to let us know when you have submitted your AMP application so it can be processed in a timely fashion.
Registration
Once accepted into the AMP program, you must register for graduate classes using the Undergraduate Registration in Graduate Classes form. You cannot register for 500-level classes in UAccess student center when you are an undergraduate and must use the form. AMP Students are strongly advised to take 500-level, not 600-level graduate classes while an undergraduate. Discuss any 600-level course with your advisors.
Important Additional Information
Non-College of Information Science majors who are qualified seniors can consider registration in graduate classes with assistance from their advisor and permission from the department using the Undergraduate Registration in Graduate Classes form for graduate credit or honors credit. But only Accelerated Masters Program students have permission to double-dip graduate classes towards both an undergraduate and graduate degree.
What happens when I graduate with my bachelor’s degree?
AMP students must apply to the MS program in their final (senior) year. The application fee can be waived.
That means you must apply twice: 1) to the AMP program, to participate in double-dipped graduate classes your senior year and 2) to the MS program during your senior Year, before you graduate with your bachelor’s degree.
Following graduation from the BSIS, you move into the Master of Science in Information Science degree.
For additional information or assistance, please contact your advisor.