First-year student admission requirements
ASU application for first-year students
You are considered a first-year student for application purposes if you have not attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours (with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA).
Review competency requirements
To be admitted to ASU, you need the following coursework:
- Four years of math.
- Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses).
- Three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics).
- Two years of social sciences (including one year American history).
- Two years of the same second language.
- One year of fine arts or career and technical education.
Note: You cannot have course deficiencies in both math and lab sciences competencies.
Review other admission requirements
First-year applicants must meet at least one of the following:
- Top 25% in your high school graduating class.
- 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A).
- ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents).
- SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents).
Don’t meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
Note: Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Complete online application
Complete the undergraduate application online. To expedite the admission decision, self-report your high school grades in the application.
Self-report high school grades → spend more time on the application but receive an admission decision faster.
Don’t self-report high school grades → complete the application faster but wait longer for an admission decision.
If you’re applying as a future-dated high school student you’ll need to submit at least all of your anticipated senior year courses and grades.
Pay your application fee
All ASU applicants are required to submit a nonrefundable application fee. You will need to pay your application fee to receive an admission decision.
- $70: ASU Online programs.
You can pay using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover) when you submit your application or later in My ASU. You can also mail a check to Admission Services (payable to Arizona State University) at the address below.
Admission Services Applicant Processing
Arizona State University
PO Box 871004
Tempe, AZ 85287-1004
File your FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can help you find federal student aid. Submit the FAFSA online. ASU’s Federal School Code is 001081.
- Submit the FAFSA every year to maximize your eligibility for financial aid. You may qualify for more financial aid than you realize. Learn more about the FAFSA.
- Use this guide to get started on your FAFSA so you know what to expect.
- Learn more about ASU Online financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Request ACT or SAT scores (optional)
Request your ACT or SAT scores be sent directly to ASU from ACT or from the College Board, for SAT scores. ASU doesn’t require the writing portion of these tests.
ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission but may be submitted for ASU course placement.
Send in your transcripts
For first-year admission, request to have your transcripts sent directly to ASU from each educational institution you attended. Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Admission Services by the records office of the issuing institution. ASU does not accept transcripts transmitted by fax. High school transcripts must show GPA and date of graduation. ASU requires an English translation of all foreign language transcripts.
If sending by stamped mail:
Admission Services Applicant Processing
Arizona State University
PO Box 871004
Tempe, AZ 85287
If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS:
Arizona State University Admission Services Applicant Processing
1150 E. University Drive Building C, Room 226
Tempe, AZ 85281
Check any next steps for an admission decision
Your application will be reviewed once you submit your official transcripts and pay the application fee. You’ll receive an admission decision within 2–6 weeks. If you self-reported all your high school grades, you may be able to receive an admission decision in less than one week.
To see if you have any missing items and to view your admission status, sign in at My ASU using your ASURITE User ID, which is sent to you after you apply for first-year admission.
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