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Important Update: Academic Fee Approval Timeline Shifting to Fall Cycle ONLY

The Arizona Board of Regents is transitioning back to a fall-only approval cycle for tuition and academic fees. This change significantly accelerates internal timelines for proposal development and submission.

Updated Approval Timeline

-For ALL academic fee proposals; i.e. new academic fees, changes exceeding the approved growth rates, and changes within approved growth rates.

  • August 1 - July 1:  Proposal deadline – Submit to Curricular Affairs.
  • September: The University Fees Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the UA President.
  • October: Proposals are submitted to the UA President for review and approval.
  • By November 15: UA President submits proposed tuition and fee rates to ABOR.
  • By December 15: The university publishes the proposed rates for tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans.
  • By December 31: ABOR releases official tuition and fee rates for all three state universities

*Please note that these dates may be changed per ABOR or senior leadership request.

Proposal Preparation

Units are encouraged to begin preparing materials in advance. The required forms and templates are available here:
https://curricularaffairs.arizona.edu/university-fees/forms-resources

Key required materials include:

  • Internal Academic Fee Forms
  • ABOR Forms
  • Student Consultation
  • Budget Template (#13)
  • Market Comparison (#14)

Financial Guidance

All financial planning, projections, and budget-related questions should be directed to the Office of Budget and Planning (OBP).