How do I apply to ASU Main?
Complete an application and have transcripts and test scores, if needed, sent directly to Undergraduate Admissions. See “Undergraduate Admission.”
How do I apply to ASU East?
Complete an application. Request transcripts and test scores be sent to Undergraduate Admissions. See “Undergraduate Admission.” For more information, call 602/727–1142.
How do I apply to ASU West?
Contact the Admissions and Records Office at ASU West. See “ASU West.” For more information, call 602/543–8123.
What if I am a transfer student?
Upon admission, note the number of semester hours on your Certificate of Admission. When registering, consult your department advisor to determine how transfer credits fit into the curriculum (see “Academic Advising”). Have you met the First-Year Composition requirement? If you have completed 87 or more semester hours, file a program of study or declaration of graduation.
What if I have a disability or am a veteran?
If you have a disability and will be requesting academic accommodations, see “Disability Resources for Students.” Veteran students using GI benefits, see “Veterans Services.”
How do I get financial aid?
In addition to applying for admission, complete the FAFSA before March 1. If you meet financial aid program criteria, you receive an award notification after April 15. See “Student Financial Assistance” and “Financial Aid.”
How do I find a place to live and purchase a meal plan?
Apply early (four to six months in advance of the semester). See “Residential Life” for information on student housing. Meal plans may be purchased in advance for ASU Main or upon arrival on campus. For more information, call Campus Dining Services at 602/965–3464. For ASU East housing, call 602/988–9160, and for ASU East dining call 602/988–2903, or refer to “ASU East” for more information on dining and housing.
What about orientation?
Attend ASU Main orientation, where questions regarding advisement, class registration, student IDs, on-campus housing, and other pertinent topics are answered. See “Orientation.” Information regarding ASU East orientation can be obtained by calling 602/727–1041.
How do I get an ID, and what about parking?
See “Proof of Identification” for information about obtaining an ASU student ID card. If you are planning to park at ASU Main, purchase a parking decal. Parking on ASU East campus is free.
What about placement examinations and university testing requirements?
See “Placement Examinations.”
Before I register for classes, how do I get an advisor?
Call the college of your major to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. See “Academic Advising.”
When and how do I register?
Refer to the Schedule of Classes for registration procedures and dates or access registration information online at www.asu.edu/registrar. Remember that you must first provide proof of measles immunity to Student Health. See “Immunization Requirements.”
Once I am registered and ready to go, how can I ensure my success at ASU?
Consider enrolling in UNI 100 Academic Success at the University. See “Division of Undergraduate Academic Services.”
Now that the business is over, what’s left to do?
Become involved in the university by getting to know professors, joining student organizations, and taking advantage of the myriad of cultural, recreational, and social opportunities. For more information on ASU Main campus life, call Student Life at 602/965–6547, REACH at 602/965–2255, or ASASU at 602/965–3161; for ASU East, call 602/727–3278. Investigate the challenges and advantages of the University Honors College.
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