First-year student admission requirements
ASU application for first-year students
Explore the steps to be an ASU first-year student, from understanding admission requirements and the application process to preparing for student aid.
You’re a first-year student if you haven’t attended college or have less than 12 transferable post-high school college credits (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 one year of career and technical education.
You’ll need a minimum 2.00 GPA in each competency area. Admission may be granted when there is one deficiency in no more than two competency areas, but you can’t have deficiencies in both math and lab sciences competencies. Review all course competency requirements.
Review additional 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
The undergraduate application is available online. During the application, you’ll:
- Provide information about yourself.
- Select your program and start date.
- Tell us about your school history.
- Report your grades or notify ASU that you’ll send a transcript.
- Help us determine your Arizona residency.
- Review and submit your application.
Applicants are not required to self-report high school grades, but self-reporting grades expedites your admission decision. If you don’t self-report your grades, then you’ll need to send your official transcripts. Future-dated high school students must submit all anticipated senior year courses and expected grades.
Pay your application fee
All ASU applicants must submit a nonrefundable 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, your online account that’s activated after submitting your application. 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
Note: A few days after submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with the subject “ASU Account Activation,” which contains your ASURITE UserID and activation code for My ASU, which is where you’ll pay your fee if you are paying later.
Send in your transcripts
ASU requires you to send official transcripts from each high school, college, university or technical school you previously attended. High school transcripts must show GPA and date of graduation. Learn about requesting official transcripts.
If sending electronically:
Transcripts sent via email may be accepted if sent directly from an authorized school official at the issuing institution, or from a third-party verified source, to ASU at transcripts@asu.edu.
You may also use services such as Parchment, eSCRIP or National Clearinghouse to send electronic transcripts. Choose Arizona State University on the request form to make a request for your institution to send us your official 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
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 financial aid eligibility. The FAFSA becomes available in December for the upcoming academic year that starts in the fall.
- 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 general admission but may be submitted for ASU course placement. Some programs do require particular ACT or SAT scores. Check your program from degree search to verify your program’s admission requirements.
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.
If you haven’t heard back about your admission decision, you may be missing some items. You can view your admission status through My ASU using your ASURITE User ID, which is sent within three days after you apply. Common missing items include:
- Paying your application fee.
- Sending your official transcripts.
- Completing your English proficiency exam if you are an international student. Learn more about applying as an international student.
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