Frequently Asked Questions

Take classes in your foundations, general education, minor, second major, or take upper-division elective classes. If a COMM class is full, you can email the Senior Program Coordinator, Elena Chabolla (ecstauff@arizona.edu), to inquire about the possibility of adding the course to your schedule. 

It is up to the instructor whether additional students can be added so it's worth asking.

Every undergraduate degree program requires satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA). The MCWA is based on students' performance in their second semester English composition course. A grade of A or B in the student’s second semester English course will satisfy this University writing proficiency requirement.  Students earning less than a B grade in their second semester composition course must take one or more additional steps to improve their composition skills so they can meet the writing standards of their major department. 

If you did not earn a grade of A or B in your second semester English composition course, see your major academic advisor to find out how you can satisfy the MCWA requirement.

Yes, every COMM major must choose a minor. You will need a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in your minor in order to graduate from the UA.

Students who wish to declare Communication as their major are encouraged, but not required to have taken or be enrolled in COMM 101. To declare COMM as your major, please visit: https://comm.arizona.edu/major.

Go to UAccess Student Center and view your Advisement Report. After reading your Advisement Report you should meet with an advisor to make sure you are on track.

Majors are required to complete 33 units (18 upper division) in the major, 18 of which must be completed in the COMM department at the University of Arizona. Meet with an Academic Advisor for information on which classes to take to complete 33 units.

Majors must complete 18 upper-division COMM units.

The math requirement for COMM majors is SBS/COMM 200 (Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences). 

For students admitted to the University prior to Fall 2012 and who complete COMM 228 prior to Fall 2013, the math requirement is MATH 109C (College Algebra with Data Analysis) OR MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts and Applications) or higher. A grade of C or better is required to continue in the COMM major.

COMM 101, COMM 228, and COMM 300 are the core courses for the COMM major. Students must earn a minimum of a C grade in COMM 101 and COMM 228, with a combined average of 2.5 or better. This means one grade must be an A or B.

Theory-eligible means that you have successfully completed your math requirement, COMM 101, COMM 228 and COMM 300 with the required grades. Once this has been accomplished, you are eligible for COMM theory classes.

Students need a 2.5 GPA between COMM 101 and 228, and at least a C in both classes, to become eligible for COMM theory classes. You should not take additional hours of COMM courses without having that 2.5 GPA, because you will NOT be able to graduate with a COMM major. Note that both 101 and 228 are restricted to a maximum of two attempts. Please be aware that receiving a W (withdrawal) counts as an attempt. If you try both courses twice and don't make the 2.5 GPA, you must look for another major.

While you may be able to get into COMM Theory classes before completing the COMM core classes with the required grades, you will not be allowed to graduate with a COMM major without meeting the requirements for the COMM core classes.

Yes, view information and requirements about our Internship Program. Be aware that only 3 in-house units (393, 399, 493, 496, 499) may apply to your major without pre-approval from the department.

Undergraduate seniors with 90 or more earned units will be able to access the online application for Degree Candidacy in their UAccess Student Center. Subsequently, students should make an appointment with their Academic Advisor to complete the Degree Audit Worksheet (DAW). For more information, visit the Graduation page.

  • Spring and Summer graduates - February 1st of the intended semester ($50.00 application fee)
  • Fall and Winter graduates - September 1st of the intended semester ($50.00 application fee)

Applications will be accepted after the deadline, however an additional $50.00 Late Candidacy Application fee will be assessed per late application.

Meet with your Academic Advisor, then choose one major to be your primary and the other will be your secondary.

Students may join our clubs and organizations, apply to study abroad, or participate in research opportunites!