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No, you can apply to a graduate program while in the final year of your undergraduate degree. The graduate application will ask for your junior-senior GPA, but you can provide your best estimate if you are still completing your bachelor’s degree. You can submit unofficial transcripts as a part of your application, but you will need to later send official transcripts if you are accepted.

Graduate application deadlines vary by program, but you’ll usually have to apply at least a month or two in advance of your chosen start date. If you’re looking to start a graduate program right after you finish your bachelor’s degree, you might need to apply while you’re still in your undergraduate program.

Use the ASU Online tuition calculator to get an estimated cost before applying or enrolling. The tuition calculator will estimate the potential costs of your degree before any financial aid. You can also speak with an enrollment coach about financial aid options and how to pay for college. Contact an enrollment coach at 866-277-6589 or enrollmentonline@asu.edu.

No, your diploma and transcripts will say "Arizona State University." As an online student, you will follow the same curriculum and earn the same degree as on-campus students.

ASU faculty use a variety of methods and technologies to share materials, promote collaboration, offer hands-on learning opportunities, provide feedback and monitor your progress through the course. One of the benefits of completing your degree online is flexibility. Our programs are designed so you can study on your own schedule as long as you meet syllabus deadlines. Explore how online courses work.

There is no minimum number of credits you need to take per semester. Most of our degrees and certificate programs can be taken part-time to accommodate your schedule. Some graduate programs do require you to complete the program at a certain pace along with your cohort.

However, many scholarships require full-time enrollment (9 credits per semeser for graduate students) and other loans require at least half-time enrollment, so be sure to check the requirements when applying for financial aid.