UA is heading to Mars—your Journey begins next week (Corrected edition)

Welcome to the start of your UA experience.
We are boldly going where no university has gone before
and you get to be part of the journey!

Mars/Back-to-School Edition

Launch takes students to Mars

Meet four students who will make Mars part of their studies this year*. Think they're all scientists? Their academic majors may surprise you.

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* "Year" refers to one orbit of the earth around the sun, as opposed to the Martian year which is 687 days long.

UA Mars Mission

The Delta II rocket carrying the Phoenix spacecraft lifts off from Pad 17A. Image Credit: NASA Take a tour Visit Mission Control with UA senior Rigel Woida-O’Brien. OK, we didn't launch the rocket from Old Main, but it's still pretty cool. [ NASA mission site and launch video ]

mars The Martian Chronicles The University of Arizona takes its place as the first public university to lead a mission to Mars. Follow the Phoenix Mars Mission online.

Get involved with research. Image from nasa.gov Get involved in research At one of the nation's leading research universities, you can do research as an undergraduate.

jobs Find a job related to your career/major Working on campus gives you flexible hours, a convenient work location, and helps you put classes into practice. Find a job today.

Get invovled Get involved in you! Learn more about the ways to get involved and connected through clubs and organizations.

Important Dates and Information
- August 16, 2007: Residence halls open - August 20, 2007: Classes begin - May 14, 2011: Graduation

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