Located in the heart of Southern Arizona, Tucson is a city of stunning contrast and diversity. From the broad desert valley of world-famous saguaro cacti to 9,000-foot mountain forests of pine trees and snow, the city stands at a crossroads geographically and culturally.
The University of Arizona's athletic excellence is rooted in a strong foundation of Wildcat heritage and history that dates back to the early 1900s. Arizona has finished in the Top 20 of every Director's Cup standings for all-around athletics excellence. Academically, the UA ranks among the top 50 public universities in the nation.
Take a look and follow the links below to learn more about The University of Arizona, it's academic tradition, and life in beautiful and sunny Southern Arizona.
Wildcat student athletes enjoy a rare opportunity to be mentored and guided by the best coaches and teachers in the NCAA.
The Wildcats' success over the years in softball and baseball - a combined nine NCAA titles - and the program's 1997 NCAA Championship in men's basketball underscore the level of competitiveness embraced by all UA sports programs.
Wildcat student-athletes daily cross paths and work side-by-side with national and conference players of the year, Olympic gold medalists, future professional athletes, and academic award winners.
Athletics Facilities
Athletics Traditions
Student-Athlete Services
Tucson is a thriving metropolis that continues to grow by thousands of residents each month, but it has held fast to its small-town ambience.
Southern Arizona is renowned for its superb weather. Warm and sunny throughout most of the year, the air is remarkably dry, with a low relative humidity.
The Sonoran Desert provides a unique setting not to be found anywhere else in the world. Far from the Saharan sand dunes that most first-time visitors expect, the desert boasts a wide range of wildlife, vegetation, and great mountain views.
The University of Arizona is the leading public research university in the American Southwest. The UA produces more than $530 million in annual research and is the state's only member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Fight Song - Bear Down Arizona
Official Mascot - Wilbur Wildcat
Director of Athletics - Desiree Reed-Francois
National Championships - Individual
Pac-12 Championships - Individual
Official Site - ArizonaWildcats.com
