Is the Professional & Technical Writing Certificate worth it? Debating enrolling in a course for it next semester. Thank you so much for any feedback/thoughts!

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I’m an incoming MS in Data Science student for Spring '25, and I’ve been working on narrowing down some electives for my program. I’d love to get some input from current students or alumni who’ve taken these courses or are familiar with the professors.

Here’s the shortlist I’m considering:

INFO 521: Introduction to Machine Learning

INFO 555: Applied Natural Language Processing

INFO 557: Neural Networks

CSC 585: Algorithms for Natural Language Processing

INFO 579: Database Design in SQL

INFO 531: Data Warehousing and Analytics in the Cloud

BIOS 511: Healthcare Data Science

BIOS 576D: Data Management and the SAS Programming Language

ECE 523: Engineering Applications of Machine Learning and Data Analytics

If anyone has any recommendations on which courses are especially valuable or which professors are great to learn from, I’d be really grateful. Also, if there’s a must-take elective I’ve missed, I’d love to hear about that too!

Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions it’s really helpful to hear from those with experience here!

I am considering the online MBA program. One aspect I like about the program is the flexibility. I have a very demanding work schedule currently and I am not in a hurry to complete the program. To anyone that has completed it, or is currently in the program, what time commitment per class per week is necessary? Thanks.

snakes, frogs, cats, strange bugs, etc?

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All this hiring. How is this being paid for? Why are we not hearing about high dollar hiring in academics?

Can I get a CatCard if I’m taking the online MHM program?

Currently in my first semester and was "advised" by my advisor that since I did not place into MATH 120, and placed into MATH 112 this semester, and thusly had to take CSC 101 not CSC 110, that I'm required to take a summer course at some point if I want to get back on track to complete my degree in 4 years. This is an issue as I'm using VA benefits and would essentially have to go out of pocket for that summer semester.

The problem is that on the Computer Science website for the school it states that not only is it possible to complete the degree in 4 years from my starting point, but ALSO that it's possible to complete it without starting at MATH 112 or even taking CSC 101 the first semester.

Has anyone run into this problem before? Does any one know why my advisor would be telling me to take summer classes when, from my research, it appears that is not the case?

Hi, I'm looking for information on the new Hypersonic Wind Tunnel at UA. Has anyone worked in that lab?

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I just recieved a job offer from 'Direct Relief' on my personal on hold and it seems sus... just wanna confirm it's a scam.

I’m considering leaving campus for Thanksgiving break and staying home until the spring semester, as traveling back to Arizona for just a week or two would be difficult for me due to economic reasons. I do not have any in-person finals or tests this semester, and most of my classes are either online or project-based. I understand that my attendance might be affected, but I wanted to ask if there would be any major issues or concerns related to my coursework or final grades if I were to stay home for the remainder of the semester.

Is there ever just pick up games at the gym happening ? Is there a better time of day to show up and see if you can jump in a game ?

Hello everyone,

I am planning to come for a basketball game next year - any recommendations for hotels? I have no idea how the campus layout is, but if there is one that's walking distance to the arena, that would be great.

Why are there 100+ (160?) students in a classroom? Do they get smaller?

I am looking for MS in Computer Science (Fall 2025) with a focus on AI & ML/Data Science. Want to know if the university provides any specialized tracks for them or any separate courses/programs? Or are they just available as electives in main CS program?

If available, will the final degree show any specialization?

I recently toured U of A bc I got accepted. Seeing what it was like during Halloweekend was funny and cool but I also realized, maybe I don’t want to come here. Driving and checking out the towns next to U of A, had me wonder what the hell juniors and seniors did. Juniors and seniors move to apartments, but what do they do? I wouldn’t feel safe walking around down town or want to be at the mall. I enjoy walking around small towns, so the university blvd was nice. tons of strip malls with small grocery stores, restaurants, and shops were a pro for me, but i would need a car. People are lowkey rude too. every restaurant , cafe , store , we went to, they seemed mad at me for ordering so I felt bad every time i wanted to get something lol. i do plan on joining a sorority and everything, i think that would be really fun but something about the vibe here turns me off. i know i don’t have to go here, my parents aren’t forcing me either. but i told everyone it was my top choice so, what do i do now? my dad said its fine if i go here for a year and end up transferring but i dont want to go to a different university during the school year. maybe im over thinking things. just wanted to hear what others would do in my position

Hello everyone,

Really confused about my major this semester and need to reconsider some things. I am concerned if taking interesting classes next year would be best or if I should defer (Sophmore).

I have a full ride with both GPA Scholarships from the University, a scholarship from the Arizona Community Foundation and from another big group.

I really do not think I could attend in the future if these disappeared. Is it true that scholarships only allow deferments for serious circumstances? Should I?

Hiii! I'm just a little confused on a lil something-

I have a Pima credit that I need to transfer over here to the UofA, which is for my math credit. When doing the transcript order on the Pima College website do I send it to the Register's Office or Office of Admissions (High School Transcript) ?? Considering I did this Pima Math credit during my senior year of high school, so I'm confused on where exactlyy send it so my credit can be counted for my math semester.

I'll appreciate the help a lot!

Hi so am an international freshman accepted to uofarizona and I was wondering if there is a sort of deadline to accept the university offer or something . Don’t really know how the process after admissions works….

Hi everyone.

I lost my passport somewhere in Downtown last night. I’m an Indian student on my F-1 visa at UofA. I don’t know what to do now, someone who’s been in the same situation or knows how to proceed, pls let me know!!

I don’t have a state ID or SSN yet.

Pls help.

Reminder that today is the last day for early voting on campus!

The voting site is in the Student Union, Santa Cruz Room, 3rd Floor.

FYI - Arizona is a crucial swing state, so your vote DOES MATTER!

https://www.recorder.pima.gov/earlyvotingsites

I'm just glad I checked the price before scanning my card

I just got accepted into the Cyber Ops program and had finished an associates in Intelligence Operations from Cochise College. Most of the course work looks straight forward but one thing doesn’t make sense. On the degree mapping it says I need a 2nd language course, however none look like they are offered online and all have prerequisites. Has anyone encountered this?

Díaz de la Rubia succeeds Elliott Cheu, who served as UA interim senior vice president for research and innovation, after Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell left, in addition to being associate vice president for university research institutes.