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Who is eligible for the Blue Chip Program?
Any undergraduate student at University of Arizona or Pima Community College can apply to join the Blue Chip Program.
What does it take to be in the Blue Chip Program?
A student must be open to personal growth in the development of their leadership skills and willing to participate to the maximum extent possible. A good attitude helps. Involvement in the program ranges from one to four years depending on student interest.
What is Pima Lodge?
As a Blue Chip student you have the opportunity to live in our Blue Chip living learning community, Pima Lodge. Not only is the Lodge one of the nicest residence halls on campus, it is also a fun and exciting way to continue your leadership education. Several Blue Chip events including team meetings, socials, and Fireside Chats occur within the Lodge. As well, because of its smaller size there are a lot of opportunities to get to know all residents and bond as a community. This leadership community promotes academic success, encourages leadership development, and provides a variety of out-of-class learning experiences that challenge and engage Blue Chip students.
How do I apply to live in Pima Lodge?
The application for the Lodge is found at the end of the Blue Chip application. So when you apply for the program, you can also apply to live in the Lodge. Your acceptance to Blue Chip is separate from your acceptance to live in Pima Lodge. You will be notified of the status of your application to join Blue Chip within 2 weeks of submitting the application online. Application review will begin the first week of May. Please note that if you are accepted to Blue Chip, it does not mean that you have been accepted to live in Pima Lodge. We will review all applications to live in Pima Lodge and notify those students chosen to live there in early July. If you are selected to live in Pima Lodge, we will notify Residence Life and have your assignment changed from your current hall to Pima.
Returning Blue Chip students who want to live in the Lodge during Phase II will have the opportunity to apply during the Housing Reapplication process. PIMA LODGE IS FULL FOR THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR.
What does it cost to be in the Blue Chip program?
Incoming Blue Chip students pay a nonrefundable fee of $300/year to participate in the program. This fee is used in its entirety to offset the administrative cost of running the program. There are several financial need scholarships available. We often get questions about why there is a fee for Blue Chip and "What do I get for my money?" This fee is an administrative fee that helps offset the costs to run the Blue Chip Program. The fee does not necessarily cover individual costs to be a member of the program. We are fortunate to get funding from other sources besides fees to make the cost to participate more affordable than if we charged the whole cost to each participant. It costs us about $500 per year to have someone in Blue Chip. The $300 fee helps cover some expenses, but not all. We also have a commitment to offering scholarships to those students who show the desire to develop themselves as leaders who demonstrate a financial need. We would say that what you get for your money is priceless-friends, networks, leadership skills, leadership opportunities, to mention just a few things!
When and Where do I apply?
We are now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year. Applications are accepted yearly from April 1st through July 15th for the upcoming academic year. Scroll down for the application.
Why should I apply?
Leadership skills are life skills. The Blue Chip Program will enhance your success at school and enrich your overall college experience. It will also better prepare you to achieve your career ambitions.
Applications
Blue Chip Application-New or Continuing University of Arizona Student: Any undergraduate student of any year in school can apply to join the Blue Chip Program. Applications are due July 15th each year for a start date in the Fall semester. There is no application fee. Click here for the new or continuing UA student application.
Blue Chip Application-Pima Leadership Institute and PEAK Leadership Institute Transfer: Pima Community College students who have completed Levels 1 and 2 of the Pima Leadership Institute and Paradise Valley Community College students who have completed the Gold or Platinum levels of the PEAK Leadership Institute are eligible for entry to Blue Chip directly into Phase II. Applications are due by April 15 each year for a start date of Fall semester. There is no application fee. Click here for the PLI and PEAK Transfer application.
Blue Chip Scholarship Application: Blue Chip would like to ensure access to the program by offering several financial need scholarships for program fees. After you have submitted your application to the program, if you would like to apply for a scholarship please use the following link. We have a limited number available and we will be making our decisions in early August. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN AWARDED AT THIS TIME.
Blue Chip Payment Plan Application: Blue Chip provides a payment plan option for students who demonstrate the need for financial assistant in paying the Blue Chip yearly fee. The Payment Plan Option is available to students who have financial aid and/or family/personal budgeting conflicts with having the $300 fee charged in total at the beginning of the Fall semester. The payment plan will entail the fee being split into two segments. $150 will be charged to the Bursar's account in the fall and $150 will be charged in the spring. Click here for the payment plan application.
Contact Us
If you ever have any questions or concerns about the program, please feel free to come talk to any Blue Chip Staff members about it-that's what we are here for! We are located in the Student Union Memorial Center Room 404 or can be reached at 520-621-8046. We can also be reached by email at arizonabluechip@gmail.com.