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International Arizona
admission guide State
2021–22 University
Top 100 most #1 in the U.S. for #3 in U.S. for Top 10 for U.S.
Welcome to Arizona international global impact and NASA-funded patents issued to
State University universities in
the world.
#5 in the world.
– Times Higher Education
research expenditures.
–N
ational Science Foundation, 2019
U.S. universities and
11th worldwide.
– Times Higher Education –U
.S. National Academy of
Arizona State University is a new kind of university, dedicated to Inventors and the Intellectual
innovative ideas and academic excellence to help you get where you #22 entrepreneurship #16 in U.S. for best Property Owners Association
want to be in life. At ASU, you are joining a community of scholars from #10 environmental MBA in the world. undergraduate teaching.
around the world.
science program – Inc. magazine, 2021 –U
.S. News & World Report, 2021 #6 in U.S. for research
• Courses are taught by a student-focused faculty that includes in the world. expenditure among
Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Fulbright Scholars. –S
hanghai Academic universities without a
• Knowledge delivery goes beyond traditional methods, putting World Ranking 2021 medical school.
students in the middle of active learning experiences. –A
head of Carnegie Mellon University,
Princeton and the University of Georgia
• Many students have opportunities to work with professors as team #3 master’s degree in
members on significant research projects. architecture in the U.S. See more rankings on page 32 and at
ASU is all about inclusion. We believe in it so much that we put it in our – SR Education Group
asu.edu/ourrankings
university charter (you can see an excerpt on page 4).
You’ll thrive in this environment of innovation, excellence and inclusion,
which in turn will prepare you to thrive throughout your life.
The wide range of options we offer to international students can be
accessed via our global partner, Kaplan International.
admission.asu.edu/kaplan
Contents
04 Culture and excellence 22 Graduate degrees
06 Explore Phoenix 24 Preparation and pathways
08 Campuses 28 O
nline high school and 9,000+ 135+ $673M 500+ 400+ 1,000+
university courses international countries in research people now research student clubs
10 Student housing students. represented expenditures. employed at opportunities. (140+ international
12 Career services 30 Admission requirements at ASU. ASU-linked student-specific
14 Resources and safety 32 U.S. ranking highlights startups. clubs) at ASU.
33 Cost of attendance asu.edu/clubs
16 Find your route to ASU
19 Undergraduate degrees 34 Academic calendar
35 Application and admission
2 3
Culture Recent ASU and Mastercard Foundation Scholar
and excellence alumna Ntombizodwa M. from Harare, Zimbabwe
won a full scholarship to study at Cambridge
Culture@ASU University in England to pursue her MD-PhD. While
The ASU community is rich in many cultural, social at ASU, she worked on cervical cancer detection
and global traditions. Culture@ASU promotes identity, and cofounded a project called Female Dreamers
inclusion and expression to build a strong community, that aims to empower girls and women to be
reflective of ASU’s charter. Comprised of students and economically independent. It won several awards,
faculty members, Culture@ASU sponsors festivals, including the Millennium Fellowship with the United
talent shows and other events to highlight these Nations, the Changemaker Award at ASU, Venture
communities and cultures. Follow Culture@ASU on Devils funding, and the Pitchfork Award for Global
social media to learn more about the many celebrations Change and Global Impact Project, which was
and cultural events on campus. presented at the Clinton Global Initiative.
asu.edu/culture
ASU is measured not by
whom it excludes, but
by whom it includes and
how they succeed. Academic colleges
– Excerpt from ASU’s Charter
The university’s schools and colleges each
have expertise and undertake research in
specific academic disciplines or professional
areas. You will belong to one of these
schools when you pursue a degree at ASU:
Barrett, Business, W. P. Carey School of
The Honors College Design and the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Engineering, Ira A. Fulton Schools of
Barrett, The Honors College is designed to enhance
the ASU undergraduate experience. Think of it as Global Futures, College of
having dual citizenship in both Barrett and ASU. Barrett
Global Management, Thunderbird School of
students have access to the vast resources of ASU
while being part of a small living-learning community of Health Solutions, College of
scholars. In addition, they get personalized attention,
Integrative Sciences and Arts, College of
exclusive faculty interaction, and special internship and “I chose Arizona because of the weather, but when I came “ASU has been a very welcoming place. The people, culture
research opportunities. Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, here and studied, I loved it. People would not believe me and environment are very inclusive. It is easy to find help
New College of when I say I have friends from all over the world. I have and resources for anything, it is easy to relax and have fun,
asu.edu/honorscollege
Journalism and Mass Communication, friends from Japan, Korea, Brazil, even Mexico — if you and most importantly, it is not hard at all to succeed
Walter Cronkite School of have friends from different cultures and different personally, academically and professionally, thanks
backgrounds, you can learn a lot.” to the warm, supportive atmosphere at ASU.”
Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of
We know family is
important to your
university experience. Nursing and Health Innovation, Abdulraham A. Wina K.
Watch this video
about welcoming new
Edson College of Kuwait Indonesia
families to ASU.
Public Service and Community Solutions,
English (linguistics) Mathematics and statistics
Watts College of
4 Teachers College, Mary Lou Fulton 5
ASU and the #5 #10
metropolitan Phoenix area — Largest Most high
city tech cities
introducing your new city in the U.S. in the U.S.
– U.S. Census
Phoenix
Just like ASU, Phoenix is a diverse community filled
– Business Insider
with people from all over the world. And like ASU,
Phoenix is a forward-thinking place with lots of
innovative ideas constantly being born and nurtured.
#1
The Phoenix metropolitan area has it all — scenery, Best Phoenix is
good weather and lots to do.
places the sunniest
admission.asu.edu/kaplan/phoenix
to find major city
a job in the world
– World Meteorological
Scottsdale Organization
(Chandler #6,
Tempe #8)
– WalletHub
Denver
Nevada
Utah
San Francisco
Colorado
California Las Vegas
Grand Canyon
National Park
Los Angeles
Lake Arizona
Havasu New Mexico
Phoenix
San Diego 1hr to Las Vegas,
1.5hrs to LA
See Do Taste Travel
Phoenix is home to six professional Arizona is home to three national parks, Offering outstanding and healthy food Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix
sports teams, including an up-and- including Grand Canyon National Park choices from around the world — you’re is one of the busiest airports in the U.S. It’s
coming professional soccer team. (one of the seven natural wonders of sure to find a taste of home. also known as America’s friendliest airport.
the world). Other popular destinations, It’s easy to reach from all of ASU’s campuses,
Access to: art walks, conventions, museums, Access to: award-winning restaurants,
music festivals and concerts, and eclectic like Sedona, are just a short drive from our famous southwestern cuisine, coffee has more than 1,200 flights arriving and
Phoenix and definitely worth the trip. departing every day, and offers service to 22 Phoenix
architecture. shops, food trucks, international dishes, and
vegetarian and vegan options. international destinations.
Access to: Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport, the Grand Canyon and more.
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A university Tempe campus
The largest campus features high-tech research spaces
in many places ASU@Lake Havasu North
in an energetic and historic environment, where you’ll
get to experience all the student sporting events. Think
4-hour drive
ASU has 5 distinct locations: 4 campuses
in the metro Phoenix area, and a location in
West
campus Metropolitan inspiring programs and opportunities.
western Arizona on the California state line Phoenix Student-to-faculty ratio: 20-to-1
Average class size: 39
— each has its own size, feel and academic Number of students: 53,286
focus, but all are the same ASU. In Phoenix,
International students: 6,492
students travel between the 4 campuses for Tempe campus
Downtown
classes, athletics, or social activities. Phoenix campus
asu.edu/asucampuses
Polytechnic
campus
Downtown Phoenix campus West campus
The Downtown Phoenix campus plays an essential role in The West campus offers a close-knit learning community
the health care, journalism, public service and corporate dedicated to 21st-century leadership preparation. Think
communities. Think professional and fast paced. small liberal arts college style.
Student-to-faculty ratio: 15-to-1 Student-to-faculty ratio: 12-to-1
Average class size: 29 Average class size: 25
Number of students: 11,420 Number of students: 4,929
International students: 308 International students: 287
Polytechnic campus ASU@Lake Havasu
The Polytechnic campus is a thriving part of the ASU’s western Arizona location is near the California
enterprising East Valley. Think technical and innovative. state line. Living in a scenic small town with a view of the
beautiful lake, you’ll be part of a welcoming community
Student-to-faculty ratio: 18-to-1
where professors know you and weekends fill with
Average class size: 28
outdoor adventures.
Number of students: 5,243
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12-to-1
International students: 529
Average class size: 8
Number of students: around 150 undergraduates
International students: 30
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17 first-year
Housing for first-year undergraduates residential colleges
Welcome to your new home Housing and meal plan cost per year* across 4 campuses
At ASU, first-year students are guaranteed Phoenix area campuses: up to $16,104
on-campus housing, where you’ll benefit from:
ASU@Lake Havasu: $11,896
• Close proximity to classes, professors, libraries and tutoring *R
ates are for 2021–22. Barrett, The Honors College housing and meal costs will
services. be higher due to the additional costs associated with the Barrett residence halls
and meal plans.
• Nearby access to the fitness complex and dining halls.
• Furnished rooms with Wi-Fi, cable and nearby laundry Residential room types
facilities. Room choices vary by residence hall and campus,
• Common recreation and study areas, and community kitchens. but may include:
• 24-hour security, including secured key card access and front • traditional, shared 2- or 3-person bedrooms with community
desk services. bathrooms
• Special programs, events and amenities tailored to your major. • 4-person, 2-bedroom suites with shared bathrooms
• 2- and 4-person suites with private bedrooms and private or
Live with your classmates
shared bathrooms
You will live in a residential college with others in your academic Residents of Tooker House —
You can view floor plans for student housing options on each
program. From the start of your college experience, you’ll have home to students in the Ira A. Fulton
campus at:
built-in study partners and friends. Schools of Engineering on the Tempe
housing.asu.edu/residential-colleges
campus — take a break during a
Housing is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the
study session at their residence hall.
campus of your major. Confirm your housing with ASU as early
as possible to secure a room in your preferred residence.
Fact: On average, ASU students who live on campus do better academically and are more likely to graduate than
“I lived on campus for four years. I really enjoyed it. First, the
students who live off campus.
convenience — all of your friends are living in the same area
as you. And I’ve made friends by living in the dorms. We
study together and go to the dining hall together. I still have
friends that I came in contact with my first year.”
Housing for transfer, graduate or pathway students Rosa S.
University housing for transfer students, graduate students and students admitted to a pathway or English preparation program is
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limited on each campus and not guaranteed. Computer information systems and accounting
ASU-USA Pathways students can apply to live in one of two West campus residence halls, Las Casas or Casa de Oro.
Off-campus options Homestay accommodations Tooker House residence on Tempe campus. Shared bedroom on West campus.
You may decide to live off campus in an apartment in the If you are a pathways or English preparation student, you can
surrounding communities. The university provides a list of also choose to live in a “homestay” with a local host family.
furnished, apartment-style dormitories near each campus, and This is a great way to practice English and immerse yourself in
other resources to help you find your own accommodations. American culture.
asu.edu/offcampus azhomestay.com
ASU housing finder
This website is a free and effective method for all students to
find a place to live off campus. Landlords can list properties at
rates that are very competitive.
livingasu.com
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Career services Working on campus
ASU offers opportunities for students to earn money by working
ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services offers on campus for the university. International students with an
comprehensive resources to ensure that you are career ready, F-1 visa are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during “I met with an ASU career advisor before all of my
including: the academic year. interviews. They prepare you according to the actual
• Access to our career platform, Handshake students.asu.edu/employment position you’re applying for, and ask you to talk about
(asu.joinhandshake.com), which includes more than how your experience fits the specific job description.
40,000 internship and job opportunities.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) If you can’t answer that, then you know you have
Take part in Optional Practical Training to gain work experience more work to do. They really helped me a lot.”
• International student workshops and presentations.
in your field. OPT allows international students with an F-1 visa
• Virtual resources, including resume review and interview to stay in the U.S. and do paid work related to their degree after Sejal K.
preparation. graduation. You can work for up to 1 year, or up to 3 years if India
• Career and internship fairs. your degree is in an eligible science, technology, engineering or MS Business Analytics, now doing OPT at
• 1:1 career advising appointments. mathematics (STEM) field. To find STEM majors look for the ‘ ’
Choice Hotels International
symbol on degree lists.
• Access to the ASU Mentor Network, a platform for mentorship
issc.asu.edu/students/employment/post-opt
and informational interviewing.
career.asu.edu
3,000+ ASU international alumni
are currently pursuing OPT in their
field of study in the U.S.
Fortune 500
All 5 of Arizona’s
Fortune 500 companies are
based in the Phoenix area.
– Fortune
500,000+ ASU alumni OPT employers of ASU
leading, shaping, international students
and changing our world • Adobe • Google
• Amazon • Intel
Top 10 university • American Express • Microsoft
in the U.S. • Apple • PayPal
• ASU • Qualcomm
for hires by
Silicon Valley employers • Boeing • Starbucks
– HiringSolved • Facebook • Visa
• FedEx • Walmart
• Goldman Sachs • and many more
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Student experience Wellness and safety
and success Supporting healthy campuses
ASU has worked tirelessly to promote the well-being of
International Students and Scholars Center all students during the COVID-19 pandemic. ASU’s own
ASU’s International Students and Scholars Center, or Biodesign Institute created a saliva-based COVID-19 test
ISSC, is here to help you maintain compliance with visa that is available at no cost to students, faculty, staff and
regulations, as well as provide programming and advising community members. At the start of the fall 2020 semester,
to enrich your ASU experience. all students were provided Community of Care kits, which
Through these resources, the ISSC helps students contained sanitizing supplies, a thermometer and face
explore what it means to be a global citizen and engage masks. ASU also developed a smartphone app, enabling all
with others who share a world-community mindset. students, faculty and staff to submit a daily health check.
issc.asu.edu ASU Sync classes were implemented to enable students to
take classes from anywhere in the world. Students studied
International Student Engagement virtually in real time to accommodate various time zones for
Being involved outside of the classroom is an important international students who were unable to travel to ASU.
part of the American college experience. ASU’s
All of these efforts contributed to our ability to keep
International Student Engagement helps you find and
campuses open and students learning, wherever they were
connect with community opportunities.
located. Learn more about ASU’s historic efforts in response
asu.edu/ise
to the pandemic at coronavirus.asu.edu
Get extra academic help
ASU Health Services
ASU offers free tutoring and writing help in all subjects so
If you feel sick, you can go to ASU Health Services. This
you can catch up or get ahead in your studies.
full-service care clinic offers primary care, immunizations,
students.asu.edu/academic-success
acupuncture, allergy shots, women’s health services and
more. If you have specific cultural needs when visiting a
Fitness facilities
doctor, just let ASU Health Services know and they will do
ASU offers a state-of-the-art fitness complex on each “My first impression of ASU is that it is
all they can to accommodate. As an international student,
campus where you can go before or after your classes for a great place for international students.
you’ll need to have health insurance. ASU offers a group
a workout. You get automatic membership to the fitness Many people from various countries
insurance plan:
complex when you enroll at ASU. means there’s lots to share. I’ve come
eoss.asu.edu/health/resources/coverage
here to learn new things, to build up my
Dining on campus confidence, and to get global exposure
Counseling
ASU offers a wide variety of options in the campus dining to culture, diversity, jobs, everything.”
If you ever have trouble adjusting to your new college or
halls, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, Halal and a
Pranav P. country, ASU Counseling Services provides professional
range of international cuisines. You’ll also have access to a
counseling help, as well as free 24-hour crisis counseling.
nutritionist who can answer any questions you may have. India
eoss.asu.edu/counseling
sundevildining.asu.edu Mechanical Engineering
Safety
Join in the fun
ASU is committed to providing all students a secure campus
You can enhance your ASU experience through sports,
ASU’s 53,000+ seat American football stadium. community. From a special app for your smartphone to a
both on campus and off. The metropolitan Phoenix area
full-service police department on campus, you’ll find safety
is home to all of Arizona’s professional sports teams, and
resources everywhere. Check out a list of some of the safety
hosts 13 professional baseball teams during their spring
services you’ll have at ASU.
training. At ASU, you can compete in intramural leagues
asu.edu/campussafety
as well as cheer on all 26 of ASU’s Pac-12 sports teams.
admission.asu.edu/phoenix/sports
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Find your route to ASU
Kaplan helps students gain admission to 350+ bachelor’s degrees, nearly 200 master’s degrees and even For the most up-to-date list of degrees, go to
an online high school diploma at ASU. We will guide you to your best option, whether you’re ready to join now, admission.asu.edu/kaplan/degrees
need extra preparation first, or want to get a head start in your studies.
Conditional admission / For-credit Full-time university degree
Routes and requirements* admission with deficiencies university study or high school diploma Graduation
Secondary school
ASU Prep Digital high school
High school: online study Graduate
can include courses for concurrent
Complete with up to 1 year of with a U.S. high school diploma
CHECK Year 8 completion university credit (self-paced online)
New for 2021 transferable undergraduate credits
CHECK N
o English score for high school
Accelerate ASU
diploma / TOEFL 61+ recommended Undergraduate study
(part-time online)
for Accelerate ASU Recommended Take 15 credits (equal to one full semester) at ASU or another university
18 months into undergraduate Year 1
Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Bachelor’s
Bachelor’s degree: Year 1 admission degree degree degree degree
CHECK Secondary school completion Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Undergraduate English Language
CHECK GPA 3.00+ (on-campus or online)
CHECK TOEFL 61+ (or ELP Advanced 2) for below TOEFL 61
Graduate
Undergraduate pathway with a degree from ASU
ASU-USA Pathways
Undergraduate
CHECK Secondary school completion
4 months Progress with
G PA 2.00 (extended program: 8
CHECK Undergraduate English Language 9–10 credits
weeks ELP + 3-semester pathway) or (on-campus or online)
for below TOEFL 55 or below GPA 2.5 4+1
GPA 2.50 (3-semester program) or Combined
ASU-USA Pathways Further Start your Optional
GPA 2.75 (1-semester) program
12 months Progress with study career Practical
CHECK TOEFL 55 (or ELP Intermediate 2) 25–26 credits (reduces
master’s to at ASU or in your home Training:
1 year for another country 1–3 years’ paid
selected university work in the U.S.
Bachelor’s degree: transfer admission programs)
CHECK 24–64 undergraduate credits
Undergraduate English Language
CHECK GPA 2.50+ (on-campus or online)
CHECK TOEFL 61+ (or ELP Advanced 2) for below TOEFL 61
Master’s degree More program details:
Master’s degree
Graduate
Typically 21 months • Bachelor’s degrees: pages 19–21
CHECK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (some business master’s are 9 months)
Graduate English Language
CHECK GPA 3.00+ • Master’s degrees: pages 22–23
8 weeks (on-campus or online)
CHECK TOEFL 80–100 for TOEFL 80+ • English Language Program: page 25
• ASU-USA Pathways: pages 26–27
• Prep Digital and Accelerate ASU:
*S
ome degrees have higher or extra entry requirements. pages 28–29
See pages 30–31 for details.
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Bachelor's degrees Location
P T W
Program
Sustainability
Degree
BA
For undergraduate program descriptions, P Technology BA
required courses and related careers, T Tourism BA
T Business Data Analytics BS
go to asu.edu/degreelist
T Business Entrepreneurship BS
To view the Computer Information
degree list T BS
online, scan
Systems
the QR code.
T Economics BS
T Finance BS
Your questions answered
P T W Management BS
T Marketing BS
Key T
Digital and Integrated Marketing
BS
Communications
What can I study on each campus? What is conditional admission? D owntown Phoenix
D W West campus T Professional Sales BS
If you meet academic criteria for a bachelor’s degree but do not campus T Supply Chain Management BS
Key: A
SU@Lake
Lake Havasu
H
Polytechnic
currently meet English requirements, ASU may offer conditional
Downtown
P Polytechnic campus Havasu Technological Entrepreneurship
U Undergraduate level P BS
and Management
admission. This gives you time to improve your English level
Phoenix
G Graduate level
Tempe
T Tempe campus T
Undecided—Business
before starting a degree at ASU. Your conditional admission offer
West
Exploratory
Area of interest is valid for up to 3 semesters, during which time you can join
uaranteed progression to this degree on the
G Design and the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Architecture & Construction U G ASU’s English Language Program or submit a qualifying English West campus on successful completion of the T Architectural Studies BSD
Arts U G U test score. ASU-USA Pathways program: see pages 24–25.
Art
Business U G U G U G U Higher GPA and/or higher English test score
T Animation BFA
Finance & Accountancy U G U What is admission with deficiencies? and/or SAT/ACT required to be considered for
T Art Education BFA
admission.
International Management G U If you meet all the criteria for graduate admission but would benefit nly available to transfer students with 2 years of
O T Art History BA
Communication & Media U G U G U G U G U from improving your speaking skills (or your preferred master’s has undergraduate credit from another institution. T Art Studies BA
Computing & Mathematics U G U U an English score requirement of TOEFL 90+), ASU may offer you Conditional admission not offered for this degree. T Ceramics BFA
admission with deficiencies. You must complete ASU’s English raduates of this degree are eligible for a
G T Intermedia BFA
Software Engineering & IT U U G
24-month STEM extension to Optional Practical T Museum Studies BA
Education & Teaching U G U G G U U Language Program at Advanced 2 before starting your master’s. Training in the U.S.
T Painting and Drawing BFA
Engineering & Technology U G U G combined 4+1 program: ASU offers
A
T Photography BFA
Health & Wellness U G U U G U U
What is transfer admission? high-achieving students the opportunity to
combine undergraduate coursework with T Printmaking BFA
Nursing U You can transfer into Year 2 or 3 of a bachelor’s degree if you graduate coursework to complete a bachelor’s T Sculpture BFA
Humanities U G U G U G have already studied at another university or college. Your existing and master’s degree in 5 years.
T Textiles BFA
Interdisciplinary Studies U G U G U U G U undergraduate credit is evaluated for acceptance by ASU: you’ll T Arts BA
Law, Justice & Public Service U G U G U G U find out how many credits will transfer with your offer of admission. Pre-health and pre-law — Interested in becoming T Dance BFA
a doctor, healthcare professional or lawyer?
Tourism & Recreation U U G U
When you complete your degree, it is awarded by ASU. T Dance Education BFA
Whatever your ASU major, you can take advantage
of advising services to help choose the best path to T Digital Culture BA
Science U G U G U U G U
What is the 4+1 Combined program? reach your career goals. T Art BA
Social & Behavioral Sciences U G U G U G U G U
asu.edu/prehealth | asu.edu/prelaw T Arts and Design Studies BA
Psychology U U U G U
The 4+1 Combined program allows you to speed up the time it
T Design BA
takes to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. See ‘ ’ symbol
Sustainability U G U G U G U T English BA
on pages 19–23 for degrees that can be combined. Location Program Degree
ASU-USA Pathways U T Film BA
English Language Program* U G U T Graphic Information Technology BA
Why apply with Kaplan? Business, W. P. Carey School of
Interdisciplinary Arts and
T BA
T W Accountancy BS Performance
* also offered online Through our streamlined form with no application fee, we can help
P T W Business BA T Media Processing BS
you apply to ASU’s programs and degrees. Our education advisors
What is a pathway program? are experts in the university’s admission process and will provide
P W H Business Administration BA T Music BA
P T W H Communication BA T Theatre BA
An academic pathway program prepares you for full admission valuable guidance during your application. T Financial Planning BA T Environmental Design BS
to an ASU degree. It is designed to raise your English level and
P Food Industry Management BA T Fashion BA
academic grades, and build degree-level study skills, while you Still got questions? P Global Agribusiness BA Film
start to earn undergraduate credit on campus. admission.asu.edu/kaplan/contact W Global Logistics Management BA T Film and Media Production BA
T Global Politics BA T Filmmaking Practices BA
W Health Care BA T Graphic Design BSD
P Human Resources BA T Industrial Design BSD
W Information Security BA T Interior Design BSD
T W Language and Culture BA T Landscape Architecture BSLA
T Law BA T Music BA
T Public Service and Public Policy BA T Music and Culture BA
T Sports Business BA T Popular Music BA
W Statistics BA
18 Continued on next page ... 19Undergraduate degrees continued...
Location Program Degree Location Program Degree Location Program Degree Location Program Degree Location Program Degree Location Program Degree
T Music Learning and Teaching BMUS Graphic Information T American Indian Studies BS P W English BA T Politics and the Economy BS Community Advocacy and Social
P BS D W BA
Technology Policy
T Music Therapy BMUS T Anthropology BA, BS T Creative Writing BA BA ,
P T W H Psychology
P User Experience BS BS D Commuminty Development BA
Performance W Applied Science BAS T Linguistics BA
BA ,
P Human Systems Engineering BS W Forensic Psychology D Community Sports Management BS
T Collaborative Piano BMUS P Applied Leadership BAS T Literature BA BS
P User Experience BS T Psychological Science BS D Events BS
T Guitar BMUS P T Project Management BAS T W Secondary Education BA
T Industrial Engineering BSE P Quantitative Science, Applied BS D W H Criminology and Criminal Justice BS
T Jazz BMUS P Technical Communication BAS T Writing, Rhetorics and Literacies BA
T Informatics BS Religious Studies BA Nonprofit Leadership and
T Keyboard BMUS Asia Studies BA , D BS
W H Environmental Science Management
P Information Technology BS BS
T Music Theatre BMUS T East Asia BA T Religion, Culture and Public Life BA
T Family and Human Development BS D American Indian Studies BS
P Manufacturing Engineering BS T Religion, Politics and Global Affairs BA
T Orchestral Instrument BMUS T South Asia BA Parks and Recreation
Materials Science and Film BA D BS
T Voice BMUS T BSE T Southeast Asia BA T Russian BA Management
Engineering T Film and Media Studies BA
T Performance and Movement BA Asian Languages Science, Technology and D Therapeutic Recreation BS
T Mechanical Engineering BSE P BS
W Forensic Science BS Society
T Theatre BA T Chinese BA D Public Service and Public Policy BS
T Computational Mechanics BSE T French BA BA ,
W Social and Behavioral Sciences D American Indian Studies BS
T Acting BA T Japanese BA BS
T Energy and Environment BSE D P H General Studies BA
T Design and Production BA T Asian Pacific American Studies BA Social and Cultural Analysis D Business BS
P Software Engineering BS Geographic Information
BA , T BS W American Studies BA D Criminology BS
Theory and Composition Technological Entrepreneurship T Biochemistry Science
P BS BS
T Composition BMUS and Management BA , Ethnicity, Race and Indigenous Emergency Management and
T Geography W BA D BS
T Medicinal Chemistry BS BS Studies Homeland Security
T Theory BMUS
Global Futures, College of T Biological Sciences BS T Meteorology-Climatology BS W Latin American Studies BA D Health Policy BS
Engineering, Ira A. Fulton Schools of BA , T Biology and Society BS T German BA W Peace Studies BA D Law and Policy BS
T Innovation in Society
BS
T Biomedical Sciences BS T Global Health BA W Queer and Sexuality Studies BA Nonprofit Leadership and
Aeronautical Management BA , D BS
P T Sustainability Management
Technology BS Conservation Biology and T Global Studies BA W Women and Gender Studies BA
T BS D Parks and Recreation Management BS
Ecology
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22 23English and Undergraduate English Language
for students with conditional admission
academic prep Where: on-campus (Tempe or West) or online
with Global Launch “I feel that if I had not come to
Global Launch I would not have
Program structure: 6 ELP levels. Undergraduate students
take a language test on arrival and are placed in the appropriate level:
ASU Global Launch provides English language had the success I had when
and academic preparation for international Advanced 1 or Advanced 2
I entered ASU, because my
students who want to improve their English for Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2
English would not have been
university admission or career advancement. ready for my university classes.” Basic 1 or Basic 2
Global Launch is offered in face-to-face or Please note: ELP levels do not equate with TOEFL ranges. The ELP placement test may have a
different result than the standardized TOEFL test because the placement test requires a broader
online courses. Juan J. understanding of how English functions, and assesses English on a more finely detailed level.
Ecuador
English Language Program Duration: 8 weeks per level
Psychology degree after
(campus or online immersion) English Language Program Intakes: 5 per year (January, March, May, August, October)
This year-round program provides comprehensive
Program content: 21 hours of class time (3 courses) per week, including
language and cultural experiences to improve
18 hours of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students in Basic and
your English and academic skills. When you
Intermediate levels also take a course in communications; those in Advanced
finish the program, you can transfer into all ASU
levels take a specialization course in business, STEM or humanities.
undergraduate degrees and many ASU master’s
programs without a TOEFL score. ELP provides Entry requirements: qualify academically for a bachelor’s degree or
a good fit to graduate students who would pathway program (see page 30).
benefit from improving their speaking skills. See
Progression:
details at right.
• To a bachelor’s degree – on completion of ELP Advanced Level 2 with a
B- (80%) or higher.
ASU-USA Pathways
This program is for first-year undergraduate • To ASU-USA Pathways program – on completion of ELP Intermediate
international students who want to ease into the Level 2 with a B (84%) or higher, OR completion of Advanced 1 Level
American university experience and begin their with a C (70%) or higher.
for-credit degree study while receiving additional
language and cultural support. See details on
pages 26–27. Graduate English Language
for students admitted with deficiencies
globallaunch.asu.edu
Where: on-campus (Tempe) or online
Level: ELP Advanced 2
Duration: 8 weeks
More than 650 Global Launch alumni Intakes: 5 per year (January, March, May, August, October)
are currently enrolled at ASU in undergraduate
Program content: 21 hours of coursework (3 courses) per week. Online
and graduate degrees, including business,
immersion students have 10 hours per week of synchronous sessions.
civil engineering, computer science, electrical
Courses improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and
engineering, finance, supply chain management
you’ll benefit from tutoring, cultural immersion and social activities.
and more.
Entry requirements:
• “admitted with deficiencies” to any ASU master’s degree, except those in
College of Global Futures or Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
• ELP may be required to improve your speaking skills or if your chosen
Did you know? master’s program has a TOEFL 90+ requirement.
Global Launch has helped more • minimum TOEFL 80 or equivalent
than 130,000 learners improve their Progression: to your chosen master’s program – on completion of ELP with
English since 1974, and has served a B- (80%) or higher.
students from 160+ countries.
The ASU Tempe campus has many impressive
research facilities, including the Biodesign Institute.
24 25ASU-USA Pathways program Program structure and curriculum
Your track, duration and intake determine which courses you will take, shown with below.
Earn your ASU degree on time Ease into American university life
You will begin your first-year, degree-seeking undergraduate Surround yourself in the English language and American culture, Global Management track
Business track
coursework on day one, which will keep you on track to take courses with other ASU students and enjoy access to Arts and Sciences track
Course title
complete your degree in 4 years. You will transition into your on-campus housing, dining and activities. 1-semester 3-semester 1-semester 3-semester
degree with transferable credits. program program program program
Learn at your own pace
Academic Skills 1
Guaranteed admission to an ASU degree The ASU-USA Pathways program is offered in various
Progress automatically to many of ASU’s majors in international durations to give you maximum flexibility to progress to ASU Academic Skills 2 and 3
N
on-credit
and general business, as well as arts and sciences, when you undergraduate degree study as soon as you’re ready or extend Academic Foundations 1
language and
successfully complete the ASU-USA Pathways program. your time with Global Launch for additional support. Academic Foundations 2 and 3
support classes
Applied English 1
Applied English 2
Computer Applications and Technology (January start only) (January start only)
Principles of Macro/Microeconomics
Key facts First-Year Composition 1 and 2
Where: West campus Progression to a degree: to transfer into the majors listed
A
SU academic Introduction to Academic Writing
opposite, complete Pathways with the minimum required GPA.
Program duration, by secondary school grade: credit courses Introduction to Human Communication (August start only) (August start only)
• GPA 2.75: 1-semester Pathways (4 months): 1-semester program (progress to year 1, semester 2) College Algebra/Calculus (January start only)
Business, Global Management, or Arts and
Academic credit Student Success in Business
Sciences track Pathways track Non-credit courses
courses The Living World (August start only)
• GPA 2.50: 3-semester Pathways (12 months): GPA 3.25 with no
Business GPA 3.00 Total transferable credits: 10 26 9 or 10 25
Business, Global Management, or Arts and grades below a B*
Courses are subject to change.
Sciences track
Global Management GPA 2.75 with no
GPA 2.75
• GPA 2.00: Extended Pathways (14 months): 8 weeks of / Arts and Sciences grades below a C
English Language Program before 3-semester 3-semester program (progress to year 2, semester 1)
Course content
Pathways; Global Management or Arts and Non-credit language and support classes help you improve your English and academic performance at university level.
Academic credit
Sciences track only Pathways track Non-credit courses Each course has 3 hours of class time per week.
courses
Intakes: 2 per year – January or August for 1- and 3-semester GPA 3.00 with no ASU academic credit courses are first-year undergraduate courses, so you’ll earn credits to transfer to your chosen bachelor’s
Pathways; October or May for the Extended Pathways. Business
grades below a C* degree. Students in the 1-semester program earn 9 or 10 credits, and those in the 3-semester program earn 25 or 26 credits.
GPA 2.50 You will have 18–30 hours of coursework per week. See the curriculum table above for which courses you will take.
English entry requirement: TOEFL 55 or equivalent for all Global Management GPA 2.50 with no
Pathway tracks and durations. See page 30 for details. / Arts and Sciences grades below a C
*A
ccountancy, BS requires a 1230 SAT or 25 ACT in addition to the GPA
requirement.
Degree progression options
Business track: Arts and Sciences track:
• Accountancy, BS • Applied Computing, BS • Latin American Studies, BA
• Business: Communication, BA • Applied Mathematics, BS • Philosophy, Religion & Society, BA
• Business: Global Logistics • Biology, BA/BS • Political Science, BA/BS
Management, BA • Communication, BA/BS • Psychology, BA/BS
93% of ASU-USA • Business: Language & Culture, BA • Environmental Science, BA/BS • Social & Behavioral Sciences, BA/BS
Pathways students • Business: Sustainability, BA • Forensic Science, BS • Social & Cultural Analysis, BA
progressed to • History, BA • Sociology, BS
an ASU degree Global Management track:
• Interdisciplinary Arts & Performance, BA • Spanish, BA
– since the program • Global Management, BGM
was established • Interdisciplinary Arts & Science, BA • Statistics, BS
• International Trade, BS
Please note: T
hese degrees on the West campus offer guaranteed progression to students who successfully complete the Pathways program.
However, all majors at ASU are available if students meet program-specific entry requirements for transfer admission when they exit ASU-USA Pathways.
26 27Accelerate ASU: Key facts for Accelerate ASU
get a head start on a Who: international students in high
school.
bachelor’s during high school Where: online from your home.
Through ASU’s unique Accelerate program, you can complete 5 online When: start in Year 9, 10 or 11; finish
undergraduate courses and earn 15 university credits, the equivalent before high school graduation or in the
of 1 semester of bachelor’s degree study. This can put you on a path to summer immediately after.
completing your bachelor’s degree in 3.5 years instead of 4.
Tracks: business; engineering
Program benefits and technology; global leadership.
• Simple application: transcripts and English score are not required to start. Duration: 12-18 months recommended
• Study in your own time zone through the program’s asynchronous courses. (1 course per semester).
• Learn from the same ASU professors as students on campus. Intakes: varies by course; available on-
• Earn credits that are transferable to ASU or another university. demand and/or starts in January, March,
June, August, October.
• Huge savings: Accelerate costs 1/4th of the equivalent tuition for an ASU
on-campus student. You’ll also save on housing and other living fees while Tuition: $3,500. Package includes 5
studying from home. courses online, a Duolingo English exam,
• Personal Learning Success Coach to help you manage your workload. and a personal Learning Success Coach.
• Invitations to attend ASU’s virtual social and networking events, How to apply:
meet with academic advisors, and connect with on-campus students. complete the application form at
ASU Prep Digital: Key facts for U.S. high school courses Access to ASU’s online career resources from day one. admission.asu.edu/kaplan/asu-apply
online U.S. high Where: online.
Level: grades 9–12, self-paced.
school courses Intakes: Fall, Spring and Summer, with multiple
Experience a U.S. education and prepare for university admission start dates per semester.
from the convenience of your own home. As an accredited high
Tuition: $9,000 per year for the full-time diploma
school, ASU Prep Digital offers students the opportunity to
program. Part-time students pay $750 per
5 university courses
study a full-time U.S. high school diploma or enroll in individual
individual course for most courses. for the cost of 1
courses remotely. All courses are taught completely online,
making it a fully flexible option — you can work where you want, Program structure: full-time students typically take
Save time and money while
on your own schedule, using adaptive learning technology. 6 courses per semester and spend approximately earning transferable credits
To experience Prep Digital’s interactive learning environment, visit 30 hours per week engaged in their courses.
asuprepdigital.org/course-tours The standard course length is 16–18 weeks.
Advantages to you Graduation requirements: to qualify for the
diploma, students must complete 4 years of
• Become familiar with the U.S. education system.
English and mathematics, 3 years of lab sciences
• Receive mentorship and guidance from your personal and social sciences, 2 years of foreign language
Learning Success Coach. and 1 year of fine arts and other electives.
• Option to enroll in concurrent high school and ASU
English proficiency: you need an adequate level
undergraduate courses and earn up to 1 year
to fully participate in English-taught courses.
of transferable university credits, allowing you to saving time
To take university courses, students should have
and money.
TOEFL 61, though some courses may have higher
• Join a global student community, through online clubs score requirements.
and organizations.
Required documents for admission:
• Progress to the next level when you’re ready, without being
complete the application form at
held back by your age or current school year.
admission.asu.edu/kaplan/asu-apply and
• Students who graduate with a 3.0 GPA average meet submit a third-party evaluation of your secondary
the requirements for admission to ASU and other public school transcript ($125 fee). Ask a question about Prep Digital or Accelerate ASU at
universities in Arizona.
kaplanpathways.com/asu-contact/highschool
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