Blue Chip Leadership Experience Enrollment Form

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Ready to lead, connect, and stand out?
Join a community of Wildcats building leadership, career skills, and lifelong friendships right from your first semester. Thousands have participated in Blue Chip, and now it’s your turn to take the next step. Whether you’re brand new to leadership or already involved, we’ve got a place for you.

Enroll in the 2025–26 Blue Chip Leadership Experience
Complete this form to officially join Blue Chip Leadership Experience for the 2025–26 school year. Enrollment includes:

Having one of our Blue Chip classes added to your fall class schedule
A $250 Blue Chip Program Fee posted to your bursar’s account
- Good news: If you were selected to receive a Blue Chip Leadership First-Year Experience Award or Blue Chip Leadership Award, a $250 scholarship will automatically offset the program fee. Check your email for a notification. Didn’t receive one? You’re still encouraged to enroll and unlock everything Blue Chip offers!

First Year Experience and Transfer Experience

Who can join?
Blue Chip is open to new first-year students, sophomores, and transfer students at the University of Arizona who are curious about leadership, want to build their career readiness, and are ready to make meaningful connections. No previous leadership experience is required!

What does it mean to be in Blue Chip?
You’ll join a supportive team, take a 1-credit class, and participate in hands-on leadership experiences that go far beyond the classroom. Blue Chip members:

Build skills in teamwork, communication, and professionalism
Get connected to career events and internships
Develop lifelong friendships and a sense of purpose
Serve the community and make a impact on and off campus

For details and testimonials, visit bluechip.arizona.edu.

What class will be added to my schedule?
First-Year Students:
You’ll be enrolled in HED 297A, a 1-credit course featuring weekly in-person team meetings, a community project, and Blue Chip-wide events.

Sophomores and Transfer Students:
You’ll start in Year 2 and enroll in EDL 396B or EDL 371 (your choice). Both include bi-weekly meetings with a team of 15–20 peers and tailored leadership opportunities.

What does the $250 fee include?
Your Blue Chip fee covers:

Your course instruction and materials
Exclusive Blue Chip events and workshops
A signature Blue Chip apparel item
Ongoing access to mentors, employers, and unique campus opportunities

This fee is posted to your bursar account and can be paid just like your tuition or housing fees.

Start your journey. Grow your skills. Make your mark.
Enroll now, your future self will thank you.

Personal Information

Name and email MUST match those submitted on your University of Arizona application.

First Name*

Preferred Name*

Last Name*

Personal Email Address*

University of Arizona Email Address*

Cell Phone*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Birthdate*

Pronouns*

Gender*

Race/Ethnicity*

Do you have any dietary restrictions?*

Yes

No

Please specify your dietary restrictions.*

Academic Information

Are you currently enrolled in courses at the University of Arizona?*

Yes

No

Entering As*

College Entry Term*

Current or Most Recent School Attended*

Participant Information

Participation Status

Did you transfer to the University of Arizona, are you a current U of A student OR are you a new incoming first-year student?*

Transfer Student/Current Student at the University of Arizona

Incoming First Year Student

Accessibility Statement

With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in Blue Chip Leadership such as ASL interpreting, CART captioning, captioned videos, Braille, wheelchair access, or electronic text, etc., please contact Blue Chip Leadership at bluechip@arizona.edu.

First-Year Experience

Commitment to Events*

To give you an idea of what to expect and the average time commitment, please see the following breakdown of the First-Year Experience requirements:

Fall Semester (Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/week)

1 Credit Leadership Course (Hybrid): HED 297a: Topics in Leadership: Blue Chip Leadership First Year Experience - comprised of weekly Team Meetings, online leadership content, and service and teambuilding events.

Spring Semester (Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/week)

1 Credit Project Based Leadership Course (EDL 293: Internship) and leadership events

For more information about the Blue Chip requirements, please visit: https://career.arizona.edu/blue-chip-leadership-experience/#FYE

I agree to attend all required events

How do I enroll in the required EDL 297a course?

Step 1: Visit nextsteps.arizona.edu to officially register as a student at the University of Arizona.
Step 2: Sign up for New Student Orientation. Sign up for a New Student Orientation date in the Next Steps Center.
Step 3: Our staff will add EDL 297a to your fall course schedule. Check your U of A email for course enrollment confirmation from us

Transfer Student/Current Arizona Sophomore

As a transfer student or a current sophomore at the University you will move directly into the second year of our program.

If you are planning to transfer to the University in the Spring semester please email us at bluechip@arizona.edu about how to join when you transfer.

Year 2 of Blue Chip

EDL 396B: Design Thinking for Social Change - a 3-credit hybrid (half online, half in person) leadership course. You will learn about creating social change through an innovative problem solving framework and will engage in social change-related activities throughout the year.

OR

EDL 371: Leadership for Social Change – a hybrid course that allows you to explore grand challenges and connect with a community partner (3 credits)

If you are not sure this is the right option for you or you would like more info about joining Blue Chip as a Year 2 student, we would be happy to speak with you and talk about your options! Please contact us at: bluechip@arizona.edu.

Commitment to Events*

To give you an idea of what to expect and the average time commitment, please see the following breakdown of the Year 2 Experience requirements:

Fall Semester

3 credit class
Bi-weekly team meetings, 1 hour every other week.

Spring Semester

Peer Education & Leadership – our spring Year 2 Blue Chip course that will help you to lead a team in any environment. We will share more course information with you when it is time to enroll in spring courses.
Equiss – a student favorite! Our weekend retreat focused on leadership and perspective for Year 2 students.

I agree to attend all required events

Co-Curricular Program*

Blue Chip Leadership at the University of Arizona is a co-curricular program meaning that it includes both curricular experiences (for academic credit) and extra-curricular experiences (outside of class).

How do I get enrolled in the Year 2 fall course?

Step 1: If you are a new student, visit nextsteps.arizona.edu to officially register as a student at the University of Arizona.
Step 2: If you are a new student, sign up for a Transfer Orientation date.
Step 3: Add either (EDL 396B with instructors Eli Burke and Anupam Singh) OR EDL 371 (with instructor Ariana Torrejon) to your fall course schedule.

Note: Our staff will follow up with you if you do not add one of these classes to your UAccess class schedule. If you have not enrolled in one of these courses before August 11, then we will enroll you in a course that fits in your class schedule. If you need help enrolling in the course, are having enrollment issues, or did not visit us at orientation please contact us (bluechip@arizona.edu or at alexusaustin@arizona.edu).

I understand that participating in Blue Chip includes being enrolled in a 3-credit course. I understand I will be added into a class that fits my schedule.

How do I enroll in the required EDL297a course?

Step 1: Visit nextsteps.arizona.edu to officially register as a student at the University of Arizona.
Step 2: Sign up for New Student Orientation. Sign up for a New Student Orientation date in the Next Steps Center.
Step 3: Our staff will add HED 297a to your fall course schedule. Check your U of A email for course enrollment confirmation from us

Please Note:

Our staff are the only ones who can enroll you in this course.
If you are participating in New Start, you may think these classes are the same, but they are not, and you will still need to take our HED 297a course. You can earn credit in both courses.

I understand that Blue Chip is a co-curricular program that contains credit based experiences and I agree to be enrolled in the HED 297a course.

Blue Chip Program Fee*

I understand that by completing and submitting this enrollment form, I am agreeing to be a part of the Blue Chip Leadership Experience for the 2025-2026 school year and agree to pay the $250 annual fee.

Bursar Charge: By mid-July, Blue Chip Leadership will post a “Blue Chip Fee” of $250 to my University of Arizona's bursar's account. I understand that if I am not solely responsible for paying fees which are applied to my bursar's account, that it is my responsibility to inform those who have accepted the financial responsibility (parents or guardians) of the fees associated with my participation in fee-based programs.

Please do not allow the program fee to be a factor in your participation. We have financial aid options if the program fee presents a significant financial burden. Email us to learn more: bluechip@arizona.edu

Select students have been awarded the Blue Chip Leadership Award, which includes a $250 award for the 2025-'26 academic year, which contributes to their overall financial aid package and supports their participation in Blue Chip.

Program Withdraw Policy

Fee Reversal/RefundStatement: I understand that I have until September 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. to have requested via email to withdraw from Blue Chip Leadership in order to qualify for a fee reversal or a refund. I understand that if I choose to stop participating in Blue Chip and/or request to withdraw from Blue Chip at any time after the September 1 deadline, I cannot receive a fee reversal or a refund and I accept responsibility for paying the entire program fee.

Course Withdrawal: The last day to withdraw from the fall course without getting a 'W' on your transcript is September 1, 2025. It is your responsibility to drop the Blue Chip course on your UAccess before this deadline if you decide you no longer want to participate in Blue Chip Leadership. You also understand that just dropping the course alone is not enough to be withdrawn from Blue Chip or make you eligible for a fee reversal and/or refund. You must complete all of the withdrawal steps and meet our withdrawal deadline.

Withdrawal Steps: If I decide I do not want to participate in Blue Chip, I must notify Blue Chip staff of my decision to withdraw in writing by emailing the program at bluechip@arizona.edu. Then I must drop any Blue Chip course I am enrolled in on UAccess, and I must complete Blue Chip's Withdraw Exit Survey that will be emailed to me once I request to withdraw. I must email the program staff by 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2025, in order to not be responsible for the annual Blue Chip fee. I must also have dropped the Blue Chip class before September 1, in order to not get a 'W' on my transcript.

I understand that a $250 fee will be applied to my Bursar account.

I understand that if I choose to withdraw from the program, the final date for a refund is September 1, 2025.

I acknowledge that if I choose to withdraw from the program, I must email bluechip@arizona.edu to request to withdraw from Blue Chip, drop the Blue Chip course on UAccess, and complete the Withdraw Exit Survey.

Photo Release*

I, the undersigned, hereby grant Student Engagement & Career Development (SECD) and/or Blue Chip Leadership Experience the absolute, exclusive and royalty-free right to copyright, edit, publish, and/or utilize my voice, image, and/or likeness in whole or in part, composite or edited or altered, used with my own or a fictitious name, collected by Blue Chip Leadership Experience or an outside party for educational, research, marketing or promotional purposes through any media or medium, publication, electronic or digital without condition or restriction.

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