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Programs at Arizona State University

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Kaplan can help you apply directly to an ASU degree, or transfer to complete a bachelor’s if you have already started a degree elsewhere. If you don’t meet all the entry requirements, you can join a preparation program leading into a bachelor’s or master’s degree at Arizona State University.

Search for degrees at Arizona State University

Study levelRoute to ASUWhat will you do?
UndergraduateDegree admissionEnter a bachelor's degree directly with no conditions, if you meet all admission requirements
Transfer admissionComplete a bachelor's degree you started at another university
ASU-USA PathwaysRaise your academic grades and English level to meet the requirements of bachelor's admission
English Language ProgramRaise your English level to meet the conditions of your bachelor's admission (study on campus or online)
GraduateDegree admissionEnter a master's degree with no preparation, if you meet all admission requirements
Graduate English Language ProgramImprove your English skills for full admission to a master's degree (study on campus or online)
High schoolAccelerate ASUStudy university courses online and get a head start on a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, global management or technology
ASU Prep Digital onlineTake an online US high school diploma or even earn college credit courses

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Enter a bachelor’s or master’s degree directly

If you meet all academic and English requirements, we can help you apply to an ASU undergraduate or graduate degree. Our education advisors are experts in the University’s admission process and will provide valuable support during your application. Choose from 350+ bachelor’s degrees and nearly 200 master’s degrees in the following academic disciplines:

Art and DesignEngineeringMathematics
Building and ArchitectureEnvironment and AgricultureMusic and Performing Arts
Business and FinanceHospitality and TourismSTEM
ComputingLawScience and Health
EducationMarketing and MediaSocial Science and Humanities

See general and program-specific entry requirements.

Download undergraduate degree list

Download graduate degree list

Transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree

You can transfer into Year 2 or 3 of an Arizona State University bachelor’s degree if you have already studied at another university or college. Your existing undergraduate credit is evaluated for acceptance by ASU, and you will find out how many credits you can transfer with your offer of a place. When you complete a bachelor’s degree and graduate, your degree is awarded by ASU. Transfer admission is possible to most majors.

Note: Not all credits may transfer. The minimum number of credits you need for transfer admission is 24 and the maximum is 64.
See transfer entry requirements by degree.

 

ASU-USA Pathways

This program lets you start undergraduate studies at ASU while you raise your English proficiency and academic grades. You’ll take a combination of English language and academic courses, and receive extra support to prepare you for degree-level study in the USA. By successfully completing ASU-USA Pathways, you will earn transferable credits and are guaranteed admission to selected ASU majors:

Pathway typeDuration and creditsProgress to these degrees:
Business
Pathway		1 semester: 10 credits
(transfer into semester 2 of Year 1)		Accountancy, BS
Business: Communication, BA
Business: Global Logistics Management, BA
Business: Language and Culture, BA
Business: Sustainability, BA
Business
Pathway		3 semesters: 26 credits
(transfer into Year 2)		Same as above
Global Management
Pathway		1 semester: 9 credits
(transfer into semester 2 of Year 1)		Global Management, BGM
International Trade, BS
Global Management
Pathway		3 semesters or 3.5-semester extended:
25 credits (transfer into Year 2)		Same as above
Arts and
Sciences
Pathway		1 semester: 9 credits
(transfer into semester 2 of Year 1)		Applied Computing, BS
Applied Mathematics, BS
Biology, BA/BS
Communication, BA/BS
Environmental Science, BS
Forensic Science, BS
History, BA
Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance, BA
Interdisciplinary Arts and Science, BA
Latin American Studies, BA
Philosophy, Religion and Society, BA
Political Science, BA/BS
Psychology, BA/BS
Social and Behavioral Sciences, BA/BS
Social and Cultural Analysis, BA
Sociology, BS
Spanish, BA
Statistics, BS
Arts and
Sciences
Pathway		3 semesters or 3.5-semester extended:
25 credits (transfer into Year 2)		Same as above
Successfully complete a pathway and you are guaranteed progression to these bachelor’s degrees taught on ASU’s West or Downtown Phoenix campus. However, students can transition into any ASU undergraduate program if they achieve the major-specific requirements.
See pathway entry and exit requirements.

Download ASU-USA program details

Accelerate ASU

If you’re a high school student, you can get a head start on a US bachelor’s degree with the Accelerate ASU program. This gives you the chance to study a semester’s worth of courses online, while you’re still in high school. You can count these credits towards an ASU bachelor’s degree, or to a degree at another US university.

With Accelerate ASU, you can choose from 3 distinct academic tracks:

  • Engineering and technology
  • General business
  • Global leadership

 

Find out more about Accelerate ASU

ASU Prep Digital Online

ASU Prep Digital is an accredited online high school where you can study from anywhere in the world at your own pace. All you need is an internet connection.

You can choose to take a single high school or university course, or even enroll in a full-time, high school diploma-granting program. You’ll also have the option earn high school and university credit at the same time — it’s a great way to accelerate your path to ASU.

Download ASU Prep Digital program details

Contact an advisor about ASU Prep Digital

Undergraduate English Language Program (ELP)

With ELP, you can study either on campus at ASU or online while you raise your English level to meet the requirements of your conditional admission to:

  • ASU-USA Pathways
  • All bachelor’s degrees (except journalism) – Year 1 or transfer admission

There are 6 Intensive English Program levels, from basic to advanced, each lasting 8 weeks. When you pass the required level, you can progress to an ASU undergraduate degree or Pathways program without needing to submit a TOEFL score.

See English language entry requirements by program.

Download ELP program details

Graduate English Language Program (ELP)

With ELP, you can study either on campus at ASU or online for 8 weeks while you strengthen your English skills to meet the requirements of your admission “with deficiencies” to:

  • Most ASU master’s degree, except those in College of Global Futures or Walter Cronkite School of Journalism

When you pass Graduate ELP, you can progress to your ASU master’s degree.

See English language entry requirements by degree.

Download Graduate ELP program details

What are the entry requirements?

Please note: the information below shows general requirements for ASU admission and exceptions for some popular programs. Other degrees may have higher or extra requirements. Our education advisors can also provide details specific to your chosen major or degree.

Bachelor’s degree entry requirements:

  • Academic level
    Most undergraduate majors

    For most bachelor’s degrees, applicants need:

    • GPA 3.00 in high school studies OR top 25% of high school graduating class

    Degrees with higher minimum grades:

    • Bachelor of Science majors in W. P. Carey School of Business – GPA 3.40 OR top 8% of high school class OR SAT/ACT exam
    • BSN Nursing – GPA 3.30 OR graduate in the top 25% of high school class
  • English language

    Most majors:

    • TOEFL/KiBT 61 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.0 (no band below 5.5) / PTE 53 / DET 95 / KIE Advanced level

    Higher English level majors:

    • Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering majors on the Tempe campus – TOEFL 79 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    • BS Software Engineering – TOEFL 79 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    • BSN Nursing – TOEFL/KiBT 76 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
    • Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication majors – TOEFL 100

    PLEASE NOTE: Conditional admission may be offered to applicants with lower English levels. After completing the Intensive English Program Advanced 2 level with B grades, students progress to their degree with a TOEFL waiver.

  • Admission tests and other requirements

    Bachelor of Science majors in W. P. Carey School of Business

    • SAT score 1230 or ACT score 25 or top 8% of high school (if GPA in core competencies is below 3.4)

    Bachelor’s degrees in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Tempe campus

    • SAT score 1210 or ACT score 24 or graduated in top 25% of high school (if GPA in core competencies is below 3.0)

    BSN Nursing

    • SAT score 1170 or ACT score 24 or graduated in top 25% of high school (in addition to GPA 3.30)

    Journalism majors

    • SAT score 1120 or ACT score 22 (in addition to GPA 3.00)

Requirements to transfer into a bachelor’s degree:

  • Academic level

    Required grades in transferable undergraduate credits (minimum 24 and maximum 64 credits):
    – Most majors – GPA 2.50
    – BSE Engineering Management – GPA 2.75
    – BA/BS Sustainability – GPA 3.00
    – Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering majors on the Tempe campus – GPA 3.00
    – W. P. Carey School of Business majors – GPA 3.00
    – Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication majors – GPA 3.00

  • English language

    Due to on-going testing centers closures, Arizona State University has approved the use of the Duolingo English test (DET) for Spring and Fall 2021 applications. More information.

    Most majors:
    – TOEFL/KiBT 61 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.0 / PTE 53 / DET 95 / KIE Advanced level

    Higher English level majors:
    – Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering majors on the Tempe campus – TOEFL 79 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    – BSN Nursing – TOEFL/KiBT 76 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
    – Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication majors – TOEFL 100

    PLEASE NOTE: Conditional admission may be offered to applicants with lower English levels. After completing the Intensive English Program Advanced 2 level with B grades, students transfer into their degree with a TOEFL waiver.

ASU-USA Pathways requirements:

  • Academic level

    Entry to 3.5-semester extended pathway program: completion of high school with GPA 2.00
    Entry to 3-semester pathway program: completion of high school with GPA 2.50 or top 35% of high school class
    Entry to 1-semester pathway program: completion of high school with GPA 2.75 and no mathematics competency deficiencies

    Progression to Global Management and Arts and Sciences majors:
    – from 1-semester pathway: GPA 2.75 in credit courses, with no grades below a C
    – from 3-semester or 3.5-semester extended pathway: GPA 2.50 in credit courses, with no grades below a C

    Progression to BA degrees in W. P. Carey School of Business:
    – from 1-semester pathway: GPA 3.25 in credit courses, with no grades below a B
    – from 3-semester pathway: GPA 3.00 in credit courses, with no grades below a C

    Progression to BS Accountancy:
    – from 1-semester pathway: GPA 3.25 in credit courses, with no grades below a B. Additionally, SAT score 1230 or ACT score 25.
    – from 3-semester pathway: GPA 3.00 in credit courses, with no grades below a C. Additionally, SAT score 1230 or ACT score 25.

  • English language

    Due to on-going testing centers closures, Arizona State University has approved the use of the Duolingo English test (DET) for Spring and Fall 2021 applications. More information.

    Entry to Pathways:
    – TOEFL/KiBT 55 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 5.5 / PTE 39 / KIE Higher Intermediate / DET 90

    Progression to Global Management and Arts and Sciences majors with TOEFL waiver:
    – from 1-semester pathway: GPA 2.75 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses
    – from 3-semester or 3.5-semester extended pathway: GPA 2.50 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses

    Progression to W.P. Carey majors with a TOEFL waiver:
    – from 1-semester pathway: GPA 3.00 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses
    – from 3-semester pathway: GPA 2.50 in ASU-USA Pathways non-credit courses

    PLEASE NOTE: Conditional admission may be offered to Pathways applicants with lower English levels. After completing the Intensive English Program at Intermediate 2 level with B, students progress to their pathway with a TOEFL waiver.

Master's degree entry requirements:

  • Academic level and background

    Minimum grades in your last 60 credits of undergraduate level courses:
    – Most programs – GPA 3.00

    Degrees with higher minimum grades:
    – MS/MCS Computer Science (all concentrations) – GPA 3.25
    – MS Global Sustainability Science – GPA 3.25
    – MA/MS Sustainability – GPA 3.25
    – MS Industrial Engineering – GPA 3.20
    – MA Religious Studies – GAP 3.30
    – MSW Social Work – GPA 3.20

    Many master’s programs require applicants to have an undergraduate degree in a related subject.

  • English language

    Due to on-going testing centers closures, Arizona State University has approved the use of the Duolingo English test (DET) for 2021 applications. More information.

    Most programs – TOEFL/KiBT 80 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5 / PTE 60 / DET 105

    Degree with higher TOEFL requirement:
    – MA American Studies – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
    – MS Chemical Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    – MCS/MS Computer Science – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
    – MS Computer Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
    – MSE/MS Electrical Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    – MA History – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    – MS Industrial Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0
    – MS Materials Science and Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    – MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 6.5
    – MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0

    – MS Software Engineering – TOEFL 90 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0

    Programs requiring TOEFL 100:
    – MA Investigative Journalism
    – MMC Master of Mass Communication
    – MA Sports Journalism

    Programs requiring TOEFL 100 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.0:
    – MS Biology
    – MFA Creative Writing
    – MA English Education
    – MA English
    – MA Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
    – MA Philosophy
    – MTESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
    – MS Technical Communication
    – MS User Experience

    Programs requiring TOEFL 100 / IELTS or IELTS Indicator 7.5 / Duolingo 125:
    – Master of Global Management (MGM)

    PLEASE NOTE: “Admission with deficiencies” may be offered to most master’s degree applicants who have at least TOEFL 80 but require further development in their English speaking skills. After completing Graduate ELP with 80% or higher average, students progress to their degree.

  • Admission tests and other requirements

    GMAT or GRE score required by many programs:
    • GMAT or GRE for all degrees in W.P. Carey School of Business and Thunderbird School of Global Management
    • GRE for many degrees in Fulton Schools of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and College of Health Sciences
    • GRE or GMAT for many degrees in Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
    • GRE required for all degrees in School of Sustainability and School of Journalism

    Most master’s degree applications require one of more of the following supporting documents:
    – personal statement
    – writing sample
    – short essay questions
    – portfolio
    – resume
    – work experience
    – letters of recommendation

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