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DEFER YOUR ENROLLMENT

Deferment Options for
Admitted Students:

Main Campus

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Main Campus Domestic for Summer/Fall 2026Ìý

The deferment form for fall 2026Ìýmain campus domestic U.S. studentsÌýopensÌýonÌýJune 1, 2026. The deadline to request a deferment for fall 2026 isÌýAugustÌý1, 2026. Any requests that come after the deadline will not be considered;Ìýrequests are not guaranteed and areÌýsubject to review based on individual circumstances and timing.ÌýStudents must have paid their enrollment fee to qualify for a deferral request.ÌýÌý


Main Campus International for Summer/Fall 2026Ìý

The deferment form for fall 2026Ìýmain campus international studentsÌýopensÌýonÌýJune 1, 2026. The deadline to request a deferment for fall 2026 isÌýAugustÌý31, 2026. Any requests that come after the deadline will not be considered;Ìýrequests are not guaranteed and areÌýsubject to review based on individual circumstances and timing.ÌýStudents must have paid their enrollment fee to qualify for a deferral request; it is recommended to have an I-20 on file and to complete Arizona Arrival before requesting a deferment.

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Steps to Request a DefermentÌý

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1. Withdraw From Classes*

If you are enrolled in classes, you will have to withdraw from your classes before you canÌýsubmitÌýthe deferment request form. It is your responsibility to withdraw from classes. You must withdraw from all classes before the end of the refund period based on the session or term you are enrolled in, or you willÌýbe responsible forÌýall tuition charges.Ìý

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Log in to yourÌýUAccessÌýStudent Center to drop your classes. If you withdraw after the refund deadline, you do not need toÌýsubmitÌýaÌýdeferment;Ìýyou will remain active and able to register for the next term. Any financial aid or scholarship disbursements must be returned.Ìý

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*If you are not enrolled in classes,ÌýproceedÌýtoÌýcomplete step 2.Ìý

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2.ÌýSubmitÌýYour Deferment Request FormÌý

Log in to your , click on your application, and go to the "Defer Admission" tab to fill out andÌýsubmitÌýthe form.Ìý

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When youÌýsubmitÌýyour deferment request form, you are also canceling your housing application, if applicable. You willÌýbe responsible forÌýany nonrefundable university charges you might have on your account. You can view yourÌýUAccess Student Center to see if you have any outstanding charges.Ìý

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Terms & ConditionsÌý

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Conditions of Deferment Ìý

  • The deferment is not to exceedÌýfourÌýsemesters, based onÌýqualifying reasons.ÌýApprovedÌýdefermentsÌýinclude military service, religious commitments/faith-based mission,Ìýhealth/medicalÌýreasons, or visa issues (international students).Ìý

  • Students are not eligible to begin in a term not typically available to them by standard policy (i.e.,Ìýfirst-year students are eligible for fall term only).Ìý

  • If your original major is not available for your requested term, your majorÌýwillÌýbe updated to another major with a similar focus within your academic college.ÌýÌý

  • You may not attend another university before your enrollment. Your record will be reviewed through the National Clearinghouse to confirm that you were not enrolled at another university prior to your enrollment at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.ÌýIf applicable, merit scholarshipsÌýfrom theÌýinitialÌýadmit term will be honored; attending another institution during deferment will result in cancelationÌýof merit scholarships.Ìý

  • Transfer students who enroll at another university andÌýareÌýoffered a merit scholarship will no longer be eligible for thatÌýscholarship;ÌýyourÌýmeritÌýscholarshipÌýwill beÌýcancelled.Ìý

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How to Return to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ After DefermentÌý

  • Please allow 3-4 weeks for your deferment request to be processed. Once your application has been deferred to your desired term, please watch for emails fromÌýAdmissions to sign up forÌýOrientation and complete any other necessary steps for enrollment in when that term becomes available.Ìý

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When to Request a Deferment (International only)

Spring 2026

The deferment form for spring 2026 opens on October 23, 2025. The deadline to request a deferment for spring 2026 is January 21, 2026. Any requests that come after the deadline will not be considered.

Summer/Fall 2026

The deferment form for summer/fall 2026 opens on July 1, 2026. The deadline to request a deferment for summer/fall 2026 is August 31, 2026. Any requests that come after the deadline will not be considered.

Steps to Request a Deferment (International only)

1. Withdraw From Classes

If you are enrolled in classes, you will have to withdraw from your classes before you can submit the deferment request form. It is your responsibility to withdraw from classes. You must withdraw from all classes before the end of the refund period based on the session or term you are enrolled in, or you will be responsible for all tuition charges.

  • Log in to your UAccess Student Center to drop your classes.
  • If you withdraw after the refund deadline, you do not need to submit a deferment, you will remain active and able to register for the next term. Any financial aid or scholarship disbursements must be returned.
  • If you are not enrolled in classes, complete step 2.

2. Submit Your Deferment Request Form

Log in to your Future Wildcat Account, click on your application, and go to the change of admission start term tab to fill out and submit the form.

When you submit your deferment request form, you are also canceling your housing application, if applicable. You will be responsible for any nonrefundable university charges you might have on your account. You can view your UAccess Student Center to see if you have any outstanding charges.

Terms & Conditions (International only)

Conditions of Deferment

  • The deferment is not to exceed five semesters, based on the qualifying reason outlined above.
  • If your original major is not available for your requested term, your major will be updated to another major with a similar focus within your academic college.
  • If you have been awarded a scholarship, you may not attend another university before your enrollment. Your record will be reviewed through the National Clearinghouse to confirm that you were not enrolled at another university prior to your enrollment at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
  • Transfer students who enroll at another university and were offered a merit tuition scholarship will no longer be eligible for that scholarship, your admission will be cancelled and you will have to reapply for admission and submit updated transcripts.

How to Return to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ After Deferment

  • Please allow 3-4 weeks for your deferment request to be processed. Once your application has been deferred to your desired term, please watch for emails from admissions to sign up for orientation and complete any other necessary steps for enrollment in Next Steps Center when that term becomes available.

Arizona Online

Admitted first-year, transfer, returning, and non-degree seeking applicants for Arizona Online – both domestic and international – may request to change their admission start term for up two semesters for any reason.

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Students needing to change their admission start term due to military orders may defer their start term up to four semesters.

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Students needing to change their admission start term due to a faith-based mission may delay their start term up to five semesters.

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When to Request a Deferment

Admitted undergraduate students can request a change of start term up to one year from the start of their original admit term:

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Spring 2026

The deadline to request a deferment for spring 2026 is March 1, 2027. Any requests that come after the deadline are not guaranteed.

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Summer/Fall 2026

The deadline to request a deferment for summer/fall 2026 is October 1, 2027. Any requests that come after the deadline are not guaranteed.

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Steps to Request a Deferment

1. Withdraw From Classes

If you are enrolled in classes, you will have to withdraw from your classes before you can submit the deferment request form. It is your responsibility to withdraw from classes. You must withdraw from all classes before the end of the refund period based on the session or term you are enrolled in, or you will be responsible for all tuition charges.Ìý

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Log in to your to drop your classes.

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If you withdraw after the refund deadline, you do not need to submit a deferment, you will remain active and able to register for the next term. Any financial aid or scholarship disbursements must be returned.

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If you are not enrolled in classes, complete step 2.

2. Submit Your Deferment Request Form

Log in to your click on your application, and go to the change of admission start term tab to fill out and submit the form.

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When you submit your deferment request form, you are also canceling your housing application,Ìýif applicable. You will be responsible for any nonrefundable university charges you might have on your account. You can view your to see if you have any outstanding charges.

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Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Deferment

  • The deferment is not to exceed five semesters, based on the qualifying reason outlined above.
  • If your original major is not available for your requested term, your major will be updated to another major with a similar focus within your academic college.
  • If you have been awarded a scholarship, you may not attend another university before your enrollment. Your record will be reviewed through the National Clearinghouse to confirm that you were not enrolled at another university prior to your enrollment at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
  • Transfer students who enroll at another university and were offered a merit tuition scholarship will no longer be eligible for that scholarship, your admission will be cancelled and you will have to reapply for admission and submit updated transcripts.

How to Return to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ After Deferment

  • Please allow 3-4 weeks for your deferment request to be processed. Once your application has been deferred to your desired term, go to the to sign up for orientation and complete any other necessary steps for enrollment.

Near You Network

Admitted first-year, transfer, returning, and non-degree seeking applicants for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Near You Network locations may request to defer.
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Students can defer for up to two semesters.*

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*Students needing to change their admission start term due to military orders may defer their start term up to four semesters.

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*Students needing to change their admission start term for a faith-based missions may delay their start term up to five semesters.

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When to Request a Deferment

Admitted undergraduate students can request a change of start term up to one year from the start of their original admit term:

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Spring 2026

The deadline to request a deferment for spring 2026 is March 1, 2027. Any requests that come after the deadline are not guaranteed.

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Summer/Fall 2026

The deadline to request a deferment for summer/fall 2026 is October 1, 2027. Any requests that come after the deadline are not guaranteed.

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Steps to Request a Deferment

1. Withdraw From Classes

Before you can submit the deferment request form, you will have to withdraw from your classes. It is your responsibility to withdraw from classes. You must withdraw from all classes before the end of the refund period based on the session or term you are enrolled in, or you will be responsible for all tuition charges. Log in to your to withdraw from classes.

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If you are not enrolled in classes, complete step 2.

2. Submit Your DefermentÌýRequest Form

Log in to your click on your application, and go to the change of admission start term tab to fill out and submit the form.

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When you submit your deferment request form, you are also canceling your housing application and canceling your orientation sessionÌýif applicable. You will be responsible for any nonrefundable housing charges or university charges you might have on your account. You can view your to see if you have any outstanding charges.

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If you have been awarded a merit tuition scholarship award, your merit tuition scholarship award will be retained for the future term upon submission of your deferment form. If the tuition awards change for the term you changed to, you will not be eligible for the new award amount.Ìý

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Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Deferment

  • The deferment is not to exceed five semesters, based on the qualifying reason outlined above.
  • If your original major is not available for your requested term, your major will be updated to another major with a similar focus within your academic college.
  • If you have been awarded a scholarship, you may not attend another university prior to your enrollment at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Your record will be reviewed through the National Clearinghouse to confirm that you were not enrolled at another university.
  • Transfer students who enroll at another university and were offered a merit tuition scholarship will no longer be eligible for that scholarship. Your admission will be canceled and you will have to reapply for admission and submit updated transcripts.

How to Return to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ After Deferment

  • Please allow 3-4 weeks for your deferment request to be processed. Once your application has been deferred to your desired term, go to the to sign up for orientation and complete any other necessary steps for enrollment.
  • If you didn’t enroll at another university, your scholarship will automatically be reinstated
  • If you attended another university, your admission will be canceled and you will no longer be eligible for your scholarship. You will need to submit all official transcripts from any institutions attended and reapply for admission

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