Freshman Admission Requirements, Preferential Deadlines and Steps

Admission Requirements
Preferential Application Deadlines
Application Steps

Admission Requirements

Students applying for freshman admission must meet graduation, aptitude and competency requirements. A freshman is a student who is applying to ASU while enrolled in high school or a student who has not attended college since high school graduation.

Graduation Requirement

Must be a high school graduate.

Home School students, upon completion of secondary school education, should complete the Affidavit of Completion of Secondary School Education. Affidavit must be completed by parent/guardian and notarized. Laboratory sciences must be conducted in real labs. (Lab Questions? - contact 480.965.7788) Home School students with a GED score of 500 or above may be admissible without transcripts.

Aptitude Requirement

Students must meet one of the following aptitude requirements:

  • 3.0 GPA in competency courses (2.5 - 2.99 considered)
  • Top 25% (top 26-50% considered)
  • ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
  • SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Competency Requirement

Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies in both math and laboratory science are not acceptable. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses. See Detailed Competency Requirements for more information.

  • English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
  • Math - 4 years - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
  • Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
  • Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
  • Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
  • Fine Arts - 1 year

 

Higher Requirements for Some ASU Schools/Colleges

Some colleges/schools have higher requirements for admission to their majors. To learn more about requirements, find the major of your interest at Degree Search. You should select a second major on your application if your first choice has higher requirements.

 

Preferential Application Deadlines

You must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission, along with the application fee, by the deadline specified for each semester. In order to expedite the evaluation of your application, submit your official transcripts, test scores and supporting credentials concurrently.

Fall Semester 2008

We strongly recommend that you apply well in advance of the deadline, as early as possible in your senior year in high school. ASU’s preferential application deadline for Fall Semester is February 1. Freshman applications received after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. Preference will be given to well-prepared students with high aptitude. Space is limited in some programs and admission to these programs is more competitive.

Please be aware that your application for admission serves as your application for merit scholarships. Students who apply before December 1 will be automatically reviewed for merit scholarships. Students who apply after December 1, including National Scholars, will be awarded merit scholarships based on academic profile and availability of scholarship funds.

Summer Sessions 2008

Apply now.

Winter Session 2008

Preferential deadline is December 26, 2008

Spring Semester 2009

Preferential deadline is December 1, 2008

Application Steps

  1. Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application. ASU prefers that you apply online.
  2. Submit the nonrefundable application fee
    • Arizona Residents - $25
    • Non-residents - Fall 2008, Winter 2008, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 the application fee is $50. Starting Fall 2009 the application fee is $55.
  3. Have your ACT or SAT scores (TOEFL score for international students) sent directly to ASU.
  4. Request that an official transcript be sent directly from your school(s) to Undergraduate Admissions. Upon graduation or completion of the semester, request that a final transcript be sent directly to ASU to determine final admission status. NOTE: Receipt of your final transcript impacts financial aid disbursement and eligibility to register for future classes.

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PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112

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