Honorific Graduate College Fellowships carrying a stipend are awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding candidates. Graduate College Academic Scholarships paying registration fees are available each semester to qualified students. Nonresident tuition is waived for students who hold graduate assistantships. A broad range of locations, prices, and accommodations exists in the Tucson Metropolitan area. Moderately priced off-campus housing is available within easy walking or biking distance of the campus.
Living costs are such that most students can support themselves on their stipend.
The Department had 55 graduate students enrolled for Fall, 2000. Most of the present students anticipate going into research and teaching positions following postdoctoral experience. The Graduate Student Association in EEB gives students representation in Departmental matters. It also provides another avenue for obtaining research and travel funds. A university-wide Graduate and Professional Student Council acts on behalf of all graduate students.