Pronounced AW-THAM-KEE, this phrase translates from the southwest tribes (Hopi and O'odham) languages as "The People's House." This community provides a welcoming, comfortable, and supportive living and learning environment for Native American students that affirms Native American cultural identity and emphasizes education, culture, empowerment, and community.
Download the brochure to learn how U of A strives to provide a positive academic and cultural college experience for all American Indian/Alaska Native students.
Benefits of the O'odham Ki: Community
- Receive academic and personal support in the transition to the U of A
- Acknowledge the role Native American culture can play in your college success
- Attend specialized workshops designed to develop academic and professional skills with other O’odham Ki: residents
- Connect with Native American Student Affairs (NASA) for educational and social programming
- Located in Yavapai
Watch this video to find out more!
Students living in the O’odham Ki: Wing, through collaboration with Native American Student Affairs will have the opportunity to engage in the larger Tucson Native American community. Some of these community resources include:
| Name | Phone | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Indian Center | (520) 884-71319 | 7 E. Congress, Suite 101 Tucson, AZ 85701 |
ticenter.org |
| Pascua Yaqui Tribe | (520) 883-5000 | 747 S. Camino De Oeste Tucson, AZ 85757 |
pascuayaqui-nsn.gov |
| Indian Health Service (IHS) | (520) 295-2405 | 7900 South J Stock Rd. Tucson, AZ 85746 |
ihs.gov/tucson |
| Tohono O’Odham Nation | (520) 383-8700 (Membership Services) |
P.O. Box 837 Sells, AZ 85634 |
tonation-nsn.gov |
How to Apply
- Submit a housing application in My UAHome
- Pay the non-refundable housing application fee
- A fee deferment may be available under certain circumstances. Please contact Denise Morales (contact information below) for a form.
- The community application process, inside your housing application, opens in December. Space is limited.
NOTE: You must have a housing application on file to be considered for this community
Application Criteria
To be considered for admission into the O’odham Ki: Community, you must meet the following criteria:
- Answer all questions on the application.
- Have an interest in exploring Indigenous identity development.
Participating in the O'odham Ki: Community
The O'odham Ki: Community is an engaging living environment where students have access to unique resources and programs designed to support their transition to college. It’s expected that students living in the community take advantage of the array of academically enriching activities offered to members of the community – space is limited, so sign up quickly!
For more information about living in this community, email housing@arizona.edu.
Contact Information
For more program information, contact:
Julian Juan
Interim Director, Native American Student Affairs (NASA)
julianjuan@arizona.edu
Olene Smith
Graduate Assistant, Native American Student Affairs (NASA)
olenersmith@arizona.edu