MERITS Overview

MAXIMUM EDUCATIONAL RESULTS IN TWO SEMESTERS, or MERITS, is designed to create an atmosphere of community and support for students in their first year at the U of A, to facilitate students’ understanding of the purposes and benefits of a higher education, to allow students to recognize their abilities to set and achieve personal and academic goals, to help students develop a working knowledge of the resources available to them on campus, and finally, to familiarize students with the U of A policies, procedures and physical surroundings.

MERITS is a two semester, goal-oriented incentive program open to all First Time Freshmen at The University of Arizona. It is primarily intended for students who completed the New Start Summer Program.

While MERITS is based on the idea that students should be the most active and responsible participants in their own success, they have guidance and support from MERITS peer advisors and staff.