Students who are not enrolled in the SIRLS MA Program, but who are eligible to take graduate classes at the University of Arizona, may apply to take SIRLS classes through our division of Continuing Education. These students are called Continuing Education (CE) students.

Continuing Education students may register for SIRLS classes on a space-available basis and with SIRLS approval. The admissions process is described below.

CE Students Intending to Enroll in the SIRLS MA Program

CE students may apply to the SIRLS MA Program and after their information is reviewed, if they are admitted, may apply up to six (6) credits of coursework taken as a CE student to the SIRLS program requirements.

CE students intending to apply to the SIRLS MA Program must take IRLS 504 (Foundations of Library & Information Services) as their first class. This is because IRLS 504 is a required first class of all new MA Program students. IRLS 504 is excellent preparation for the MA Program and provides the foundational knowledge for new students to succeed in the Program.

In addition, CE students are strongly urged to take IRLS 506 (Research Methods) as a second class. If IRLS 506 is not available, then CE students should work with the SIRLS Academic Advisor, Tom Wilding, to select an appropriate alternative course.

CE students must be aware that admitted degree-seeking students have priority in course registration. CE students intending to enroll in the SIRLS MA Program are strongly urged to do so at the earliest time possible.

Admissions Process

In order to take classes at SIRLS through continuing education, students need to follow a simple, 3-step application process.

1. Apply to the Graduate College for graduate, non-degree status by sending in an application and a $35 application fee.The CE (non-degree) online application for the UA Graduate College is required. Please let us know when you have completed it.
2. Apply to SIRLS Continuing Education division by submitting a SIRLS-CE application (non-degree) and a copy of the completed Graduate College application. Send both completed applications to:

   Continuing Education: SIRLS
   1515 E. 1st Street
   Tucson, AZ 85719

   OR fax to: 520-621-3279

3. Send a Statement of Interest via email to Geraldine Fragoso.

Cost 

- For current information and costs, please send an email to Geraldine Fragoso..

 - The Graduate College requires a $35 fee for each Continuing Education application.

- Please note that when UA tuition is increased, the cost per CE course will also increase.

- Tuition reimbursement benefits sponsored by the State of Arizona for UA, ASU, & NAU eligible employees and dependents are not accepted for continuing education classes at SIRLS.

Students will be responsible for all tuition, fees, and extra SIRLS PROGRAM FEES.