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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet certain requirements, including:
- Have completed at least four (4) semesters at an accredited high school
- One or more forms of academic history (cumulative high school GPA, SAT/ACT score, GED/military equivalent score or college transcripts with at least 12 credit hours earned)
- Completed thorough answers to essay questions addressing the essay topic (at least one paragraph).
- High school graduate date/GED testing date
- Major of interest
UAT utilizes a rolling acceptance process that determines eligibility and accepts students year-round. This means you will receive a decision within a few weeks of submitting your application to our Office of Admissions.
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Academic Programs
University of Advancing Technology (UAT) delivers collegiate education and real-world training in a variety of technology areas. UAT has developed a vibrant, multifaceted academic environment flexible learning model where students are challenged to explore new and traditional concepts, and to independently and collaboratively practice what they learn in real-world situations to achieve their full potential.
Our private University offers a range of innovative academic and honors programs in advancing technology fields of Software Engineering, Business and Innovation, Creation and Simulation, Digital Arts, and complete continuum suites of our highly sought after Game Studies and Cyber Security majors, among others.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, UAT provides a personalized and immersive learning experience. UAT's Synchronic Learning model combines the benefits of online and on-campus education, allowing students to attend classes remotely in real-time. This flexible format enables students to manage their schedules effectively while pursuing their academic and career goals.
UAT-Online offers the same rigorous academic content as on-campus programs, with the added convenience of flexibility. With over 20 years of experience in online, asynchronous education, UAT provides students with a mentored education and one-on-one attention from seasoned instructors with real-world experience, eliminating the barriers of time and place.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Empowering innovators and game-changers, University of Advancing Technology (UAT) offers a comprehensive range of 23 undergraduate and graduate technology majors, designed to fuel students' passions and drive innovation. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, UAT provides a unique learning environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and hands-on experience, preparing students to thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape.
UAT academic programs result in associate, bachelor's, or master's degrees. Students can achieve these degrees in the Arts for Advertising Art, Digital Video, Game Art and Animation, and Game Design. Or, in the Sciences for Advancing Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Technology, Data Science, Digital Maker and Fabrication, Digital Marketing, Game Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Network Engineering, Network Security, Robotics and Embedded Systems, Technology Forensics, Technology Studies, and Virtual Reality.
UAT offers a tailored graduate technology education, providing working professionals with advanced knowledge and credentials in fields like Cyber Security, Game Production, Technology Leadership, Technology Innovation, and Software Engineering. With focus on innovation and collaboration, UAT's Master of Science degrees offer an intellectual atmosphere for students to thrive and extend knowledge. Through skills-based learning modules across expansive and emerging technology disciplines, students can leverage their learning daily, combining modules for certificates or customizing their degree with electives.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Programming, Other.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Computer Software Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, Other.
Computer Software Engineering.
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COST PER SEMESTER
There is a seat deposit of $250 is required to complete enrollment for all undergraduate and graduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition (On-Campus and SyncFlex): $13,200
Graduate (Master's) Tuition: $9,500
UAT-Online Tuition: $7,150 per 9 credit semester
The Resource Fee for all students is $450 per semester. This includes all textbooks and electronic textbooks for your courses.
Our campus also offers commuter and resident on-campus caf? and meal plans ranging from $350$2,700 per semester.
Parking permits are $35 for a motorcycle and $75 for a vehicle
There is a one-time $100 transfer credit fee for transfer students.
UAT's Tuition Guarantee: We're committed to helping you set expectations and plan for an investment in your future. New students establish their tuition rate at the time of enrollment and will be locked into this rate for the entirety of their studies, as long as they remain continuously enrolled at the University.
Learn more at uat.edu/tuition
University of Advancing Technology offers on-campus student housing at Founder's Hall ranging in cost from $9,804 to $12,120 for the year, with payment and discounted rate options. Unlike typical student housing agreements, UAT students sign a 12-month lease and are welcome to stay in their room in Founder's Hall over University breaks and all three (3) academic terms. The Residence Life housing deposit is $550 (with a guarantor) or $750 (without a guarantor).
Learn more at uat.edu/student-housing
Financial Aid
Our University is dedicated to making technology education accessible and affordable, and ensuring all qualified students can attend with the help of financial aid, scholarships and grants. Our Financial Aid office is committed to providing personalized support to students and their families, offering a range of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. To learn more about the types of financial aid and scholarships available and their requirements, please visit uat.edu/tuition.
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At the heart of UAT's curricula is our technology-infused, urban campus, located in Tempe, Arizona. While attending and living on our private campus, students are surrounded in a true living-learning technology environment that incubates their ideas into innovations that students can patent and take to market, with 24/7 access to campus technology labs for all students, no matter their major.
UAT's residence life is also a unique aspect of the collegiate experience that fosters students' emotional, intellectual, and social development. Steps from UAT's main campus building, Founder's Hall is full of innovators, passionate technologists, and future industry leaders who have found their home away from home at UAT.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Central facilities like the UAT Large Commons are outfitted with an abundance of computer workstations and extensive technology infrastructure. All classrooms are outfitted to be able to stream live, record, and deliver UAT's innovative curriculum and education to students. The Resource and Creation Center, Movement Studio, Podcast Studio, Food Services, Admissions Portal, Bindery store, and Student Social Areas are adjacent and easily accessible to enhance student life, fostering a collaborative living and learning environment.
UAT's private on-campus student housing, Founder's Hall, offers full wireless coverage as well as innovation spaces such as Think Tanks, soundproof rooms equipped with whiteboards, monitors, and workspace to help students collaboratively or individually plan out their next big innovations. UAT's dorm facility also includes its own kitchen, laundry, various lounge and entertainment spaces, and a Video Game lounge to stream and compete with friends.
UAT offers a variety of state-of-the-art technology labs where students can access 24/7, regardless of their major. The Maker Lab is filled with the latest 3D printers, maker bots, CNC cutters, software, and knowledge guidance that students need to bring innovative ideas to life. The Engineering Lab is designed for tinkering with IoT devices and building robotics and embedded systems. The New Technologies (NT) Lab provides an innovation sandbox where students can explore and shape new ideas in Game Development or Virtual Reality and collaborate in a shared learning environment.
University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and has its own onsite Security Operations Center (SOC). Students can work alongside faculty, mentors, and industry groups to learn how to manage SOCs for virtually any organization.
UAT's Motion Capture Studio offers a green screen and compositing features that provide technology degree students the opportunity to capture photo, film, and digital media into other works, predominately animation, games, and digital content production. Perimeter83, UAT's onsite coworking space and UAT's Community Theater were designed to host large meetings and events. These spaces are also where students showcase their Student Innovation Projects (similar to a master's thesis at state schools), demonstrating mastery and earning Tech Respect in front of their community, family, peers, faculty, and industries.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Overall, the University of Advancing Technology's location in Tempe, Arizona, provides students with a wide range of off-campus opportunities for growth, networking, and exploration. From internships and job opportunities to cultural events and professional associations, UAT students can take advantage of the vibrant Phoenix metropolitan area to enhance their educational experience.
Tempe, Arizona, offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreation, making it an attractive location for students. The city is surrounded by natural beauty, including South Mountain Park and Tempe Town Lake, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, Tempe's climate is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Tempe offers a vibrant cultural scene, with shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/