Department of Trademarks & Licensing

Arizona Facts

Traditions make Wildcats feel at home on campus and generate lifelong UA pride. Singing Bear Down, painting "A" Mountain, ringing the USS Arizona bell and many other customs bind Wildcats together as family. Learn about UA's history, its unique traditions and "Bear Down, Arizona!"

Location: Tucson, Arizona (Pop. 1,000,000)
President: Robert Shelton, 19th
Established: 1885
Population: 36,805 Students, 14,466 Employees
Conference: PAC-10, NCAA Division 1A


Take the University of Arizona Traditions Tour

Mascot: Wilbur & Wilma Wildcat

Fight Song: Bear Down

Football Venue: Arizona Stadium

Basketball Venue: McKale Memorial Center

Student Support Group: Zona Zoo

Old Main

PLEASE NOTE: The image of Old Main (including logos, photographs, renderings, paintings, etc.) is a trademark of the University of Arizona and may not be used without prior written authorization from The University of Arizona’s Office of Trademarks and Licensing.