Overview

University of Advancing Technology(UAT) is a for-profit, family owned institution of higher   education located in Tempe, Arizona. Founded in 1983, UAT is a university with multiple areas of study in technical fields, while retaining liberal arts requirements in the Fine Arts and Humanities.

Sometimes misunderstood to be a vocational school due to the history of their offerings in a vocational context, UAT purports a general education comparable to typical universities such as Arizona State University, with specific emphasis on how its specialized mission integrates technology into its general education requirements.

The institution offers unique core classes (e.g., Information Research Strategies, Technology and Society, Project Management, Intellectual Property Law), as well as all traditional ones.

An independent institution, UAT's mission is to educate students in the fields of advancing technology to become innovators of the future. The university's goals are to foster knowledge and maintain academic excellence in an environment embracing modern technology. Students learn how technology has evolved so that they may participate in its evolution.
The institution offers 20 degrees in the following areas:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science

In addition, the institution has an online college.
UAT offers Associate's Bachelor's and Master's degrees, as well as online continuing education. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students.

History, Accreditations n Authorizations:
Founded in 1983, the institution later named the University of Advancing Technology received accreditation in 1987 by ACECT at the diploma and occupational associate's level. First known as the CAD Institute, it offered classes in computer aided design.

In 1992, CAD Institute shifted to a new accrediting agency, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which certified it as a junior college. In 1996, it was accredited as a four-year institution.

That same year, the CAD Institute began offering educational programs outside the CAD focus. This first non-CAD program was successful, developing into what is now the Multimedia College. UAT is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association to award diplomas, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees and master's degrees.

UAT was designated a Center of Academic Excellence by the National Centers of Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) sponsored by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Homeland Security Department.

Network Security programs certified by the US National Security Agency's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation program for 4011 CNSS National Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals and 4013 National Standard for System Administrators in Information Systems Security (INFOSEC).

Location & Facilities

UAT provides a rich campus life for students and faculty. Our unique technology-infused campus facilities have been designed to enhance collaborative learning. Students, staff and faculty learn, create, live and play together in a team environment. Residence Life is a unique aspect of the college experience that fosters the emotional, intellectual and social development of students.

Below, you will find important information about every aspect of being a member of the UAT Residence Life Community. The Residence Life Community provides an enriched social atmosphere and collegiate living for UAT students and many choices for where they live. There are 2 housing types at UAT:

On-Campus Living

University-Sponsored Off-Campus Apartments

Next Steps to Become a Member of the Residence Life Community

Don't forget! Living in the Residence Life Community means getting all of your paperwork finished, finding a roommate and much more. Here, you'll find a checklist of all the important steps you'll need to take to become a member of the Residence Life Community.

Housing Cost Per Year

The Residence Life Community apartments feature dorm-style living arrangements with double occupancy rooms.

The price per student is set at $7,320 per calendar year at all of our Residence Life Community buildings.

Housing Deposit

A deposit of $550 is required to reserve your space. $400 of the deposit is refundable if all move-out procedures are followed correctly. $150 is a non-refundable administrative fee.

Payment Schedules

Summer 2011 Payment Schedule

May 3, 2011 - August 19, 2011

Summer: $2408

Fall 2011 Payment Schedule

August 29, 2011 - August 17, 2012

Fall: $2440

Spring: $2440

Summer: $2440

Spring 2012 Payment Schedule

January 3, 2012 - August 17, 2012

Spring: $2440

Summer: $2440

Summer 2011 Payment Schedule

May 1, 2012 - August 17, 2012

Summer: $2440

At the end of each payment cycle, students may choose to renew their lease and continue to reside within the Residence Life Community. A lease renewal will put students in the Fall Payment Schedule regardless of when they began classes. Please refer to the UAT License Agreement for information about our Cancellation Policy.

UAT is a small private college focused exclusively on advancing and emerging technology disciplines, our academic programs tend to be unique among colleges, and often emerge years ahead of other schools. After we identify which emerging technologies will resonate with our students, we develop them into undergraduate and graduate programs.

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

UAT offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 20 areas of concentration.

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science
  

General Education
All undergraduate programs at UAT incorporate general education. General education courses create graduates who can place their technologies within appropriate world contexts and provide a meaningful link between an emerging technology and the society it will serve.

Research
As an institution, UAT is dedicated to planning, implementing and sharing its research with others in technology and academia. The UAT research centres operate within UAT to further knowledge creation, to foster institutional and community awareness, and to improve initiatives in their focal areas. Additionally, each research centre acts to publish works to the broader community through a variety of channels (technology journals, online journals, conference papers and others)

• The Centre for Technology Studies
• The Centre for Learning Experience
• The Centre for Institutional Research
• The Centre for Information Assurance Education

DEGREES OFFERED

The University of Advancing Technology (UAT) delivers collegiate education and research in a variety of technology areas. UAT's academic programs are offered in a Year Round Balanced Learning environment in arts and sciences, which means that students attend year-round.

UAT academic programs result in Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degrees. UAT offers 14 undergraduate majors and 5 areas of emphasis at the graduate level:

Bachelor of Arts

• Digital Media
• Digital Video
• Game Art and Animation
• Game Design
• Serious Games and Simulation
• Virtual Modelling and Design

Bachelor of Science

• Advancing Computer Science
• Artificial Life Programming
• Enterprise Software Development
• Game Programming
• Human Computer Interaction
• Network Engineering
• Network Security
• Robotics and Embedded Systems
• Strategic Technology Development
• Technology Forensics
• Technology Product Design
• Technology Studies
• Web and Social Media Technologies
• Open Source Technologies

Master of Science

• Advancing Computer Science
• Emerging Technologies
• Game Production and Management
• Information Assurance
• Technology Leadership

UAT Faculty

UAT's amazing faculty body are thinkers, teachers, technological gurus, industry experts and student mentors. They are a group governed by their passion for technology, their students and their own academic and professional growth. Take a second to meet our featured faculty.

Courses Offered

Scholarships

An education at UAT is an investment, and we understand the amount of aid you receive may be a deciding factor in whether or not you attend. Therefore, UAT is committed to providing all our students with the information they need to finance their education.

Incoming UAT students have the opportunity to receive scholarships in the following categories: Application Scholarships and Academic Scholarships. Application scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students who apply and demonstrate financial need and embody the mission of the university.

Academic scholarships are conditionally awarded to students who meet specific academic requirements at application and officially awarded to students who submit official documentation to UAT.

In order to be considered for an Academic Scholarships, a student needs to remit official transcripts of ACT scores, SAT scores, GED scores, High School completion, or Associate's/Bachelor's completion by the 15th day of the month prior to the start of the semester. For example, a student starting January 2011 will need to remit transcript prior to December 15, 2010.

This allows for the university to process and apply scholarship funds in a timely manner.

Financial Aid Resources
Federal Student Aid (FSA) is financial help for eligible students to help pay for their educational expenses while enrolled in college. Here you will find information on federal grants, loan, and work-study, as well as steps to obtaining federal aid. Additional Financial Aid Resources: Sometimes savings, scholarships, grants, and federal loans are not enough to cover the entire cost of attending UAT. Here are some other sources of financial aid for you to consider.
UAT Scholarships:
Incoming students have the opportunity to apply for a wide range of individual scholarships that reflect the many facets of the UAT community.
Additional Scholarship Resources for scholarship tips, strategies and external scholarship websites.
Military and veteran's benefits contains information on how your benefits can cover the costs of your UAT education.
Private Student Loans information on lenders and cosigners.

Parents and financial aid what parents can do to support their child through college.

Tuition and costs the cost of attendance at UAT

Scholarship deadlines for first time entering students are as follows:

• Spring Semester: September 30 prior to start date
• Summer Semester: February 28 prior to start date
• Fall Semester: February 28 prior to start date

Intake

Enrollment deadline: Within 30 days of notification of an award

Summer 2011 Semester
Semester: May 9 - August 19, 2011
Orientation: May 5
Midterm Break: July 1-4

Fall 2011 Semester
Semester: September 6 - December 21
Orientation: August 31- September 2
Midterm Break: October 28-30

Spring 2012 Semester
Semester: January 9 - April 27

Midterm Break: March 12 - 16

Summer 2012 Semester

Semester: May 7 - August 17

Midterm Break: July 2 - 4

Fall 2012 Semester
Semester: September 4 - December 19

Midterm Break: October 19 - 21

Major intake is on spring

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