Welcome to Retailing and Consumer Sciences!
Thank you for considering Retailing and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona. Retailing and Consumer Sciences (RCSC) majors examine retail marketing and management principles that are applied across a broad spectrum of U.S. and global retail businesses including store, catalog, internet, and services firms and other businesses that support these diverse retailers. Academic and research programs focus on retail marketing of products and services to consumers. Outstanding instructional and research programs delivered by RCSC’s energetic and dedicated faculty are responsible for the program’s reputation for excellence and its proven track record for career placement of its graduates.
Checklist for Transfer Students:
1) Go through the admissions program at the University of Arizona for acceptance. NOTE: You MUST be accepted to the University of Arizona before being able to take classes and declare a major in Retailing and Consumer Sciences. See the University of Arizona Admissions website for more information on how to apply and UA polices on transferring.
2) Sign up for a New/Transfer Student Orientation.
3) Use the Professional Program check list to determine your class schedule for the following semester.
4) Contact an advisor with questions regarding Program Requirements and Internships.
You may also wish to see our listing of courses and degree requirements for fullfilling the major. Please note, however that the Retailing and Consumer Sciences division does not offer a minor in RCSC and does not participate in the Interdisciplinary Studies concentration.
University of Arizona Admissions
Visit the University of Arizona Campus
Information for Prospective Students
Career Opportunities
Advising
RCSC Courses
Registering for RCSC Classes
Registration Request Form (PDF)
Undergraduate Program Requirements Checklist (PDF)
Professional Program
Scholarships
Internship Program
"Make Your Business Retailing" Brochure
Undergraduate Program Details
Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing