Student Records

Arizona State University shares with other colleges and universities a tradition of service and academic excellence that is hundreds of years old. Its purpose is the exchange of knowledge and the pursuit of wisdom. ASU is committed to providing a setting where faculty and students are challenged to exchange ideas and information within an atmosphere of intellectual honesty.

The university offers its students unique opportunities to enjoy both a rich cultural heritage and a diverse student population. Anyone giving evidence of suitable preparation, by way of acceptable academic credentials, is welcome to the university without regard to race, religious creed, or national origin.

Under the constitution and the laws of the State of Arizona, jurisdiction over ASU has been vested in the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). The regents, in turn, grant broad legal authority to the president, the administration, and the faculty to regulate student life within reasonable limits.

By enrolling, a student voluntarily assumes certain obligations of conduct and performance. These obligations include acting with honesty, integrity, and fairness in all campus and community activities. They also include avoiding certain behaviors, such as: the irresponsible use of alcohol; the use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs; and verbal or physical assaults. Should a student intentionally or inadvertently become involved in questionable campus-related actions or activities, the university will investigate the circumstances and will enforce its standards of conduct through prescribed procedures contained in the ABOR Student Code of Conduct.

The primary purpose for the ABOR Student Code of Conduct is to set forth the standards of conduct expected of students who choose to join the university community. Students and student organizations are expected to become familiar with and adhere to this code. Violations of the ABOR Student Code of Conduct will result in university disciplinary action being taken and appropriate sanctions being imposed for the misconduct. Copies of the ABOR Student Code of Conduct are available in Student Life, SSV 263, or on the Web at www.asu.edu/studentlife/judicial.

The university further reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the safety and welfare of the campus community and will cooperate with appropriate law enforcement agencies in their efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Enrollment Services at ASU

Arizona State University is a richly diverse academic setting with more than 60,000 students. The ASU student may be a traditional 18- to 24-year-old, a recent high school graduate, a community college transfer, someone returning to college to pursue a degree, or a professional studying for an advanced degree or career change. Each of the 50 states and more than 150 countries have students enrolled at ASU.

The university is organized into several distinct administrative areas. University Undergraduate Initiatives, one of these areas, is responsible for the delivery of a variety of services in support of students’ educational experiences.

Special attention is given not only to the recruitment of a high-achieving, culturally diverse student body, but also to the creation of an energetic campus environment that both catalyzes the mature development and advances the academic endeavors of students.

Enrollment services to students begin with recruitment, admissions, student financial assistance, on-campus housing, and registration programs. ASU encourages students to explore the facilities, services, and human resources available.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

A primary goal of Undergraduate Admissions is to identify, inform, recruit, admit, and enroll high quality, diverse undergraduate students through admission programs and services, including early outreach, high school and community college contacts, on- and off-campus programs, applicant services, orientation, and parent programs. Students are highly encouraged to apply online. For admission requirements and application procedures, access the Web site at www.vpsa.asu.edu/uga/requirements, or call the Polytechnic campus at 480/727-3278, the Downtown Phoenix and Tempe campuses at 480/965-7788, or the West campus at 602/543-8203.

Student Financial Assistance

Pursuing a college education is an important life decision as well as a major financial investment. The cost of a college education can be a major concern for many students and their families. The ASU Student Financial Assistance Office is committed to helping students, within the limits of available funds, meet college costs. Options range from scholarships to financial aid awards—grants, loans, and employment.

Approximately two-thirds of ASU students rely on some form of financial assistance to meet their educational expenses. For more information, call the Tempe campus at 480/965-3355, or the West campus at 602/543-8178, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/fa.

University Registrar’s Office

Management of the registration system and maintenance of academic records are the primary responsibilities of the University Registrar’s Office. Registration is available through the ASU Interactive Web site at www.asu.edu/interactive; the SunDial telephone registration system at 480/350-1500; or in person at the Records Information counter at the Tempe campus, Registration Services at the West campus, or Registration Services at the Polytechnic campus. The Student Information System stores academic records and improves the quality of data used in academic advising. The University Registrar’s Office coordinates applications for graduation; undergraduate readmission; course changes and scheduling; transcript services; applications for residency; verification of enrollment; and veteran’s educational benefits. For more information call the Tempe campus at 480/965-4747, or the West campus at 602/543-8203, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/registrar.

Veterans Services

This office offers complete educational services for U.S. veterans and their eligible dependents. Counseling about admissions, registration, and veterans benefits is available. Veterans programs provide service by advising all interested veterans and dependents about educational benefits and their optimum use. Students must apply each semester to receive veterans benefits. The program also assists students in obtaining suitable paid tutors, when needed, using their federal benefits. Students receiving veterans’ educational benefits are not eligible to receive pay for audited courses. Veterans must achieve satisfactory GPAs and earn semester hours that progress toward their academic programs for continued educational benefits, as stated under Satisfactory Academic Progress. The university must report this progress to the Department of Veterans Affairs each term. Failure to maintain the minimum GPA established by the university and/or the veteran’s college may result in academic probation or disqualification. Although veterans may be eligible for educational benefits while on academic probation, benefits could be affected by a continuing probation status. The Veterans Services section is located in SSV 140. For more information, call 480/965-7723.

Full services for veterans are also available at the West campus in UCB 120. For more information, call 602/543-8220.

Undergraduate Admission

ASU welcomes an application for admission from any individual seeking to benefit from the university’s broad spectrum of educational programs and services.

Prospective students may access information about admission requirements and procedures via the Web at www.asu.edu/admissions. Prospective students may call any campus about visits and tours or to request materials at the following numbers:

Downtown Phoenix and Tempe: 480/965-7788

Polytechnic: 480/727-1359

West: 602/543-8550

Admission Procedures for Applicants

Individuals interested in admission to an undergraduate program at ASU must submit the following materials to Undergraduate Admissions: the required application, fee, official transcripts, and test scores. Non-U.S. citizens should see International Student Admissions, for additional requirements.

Application for Admission.

Prospective students must complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission. As with other state-supported colleges and universities, ASU distinguishes between resident and nonresident students with regard to tuition. Residents of Arizona are required to provide residency information, which is part of the admission application. Any student who does not provide residency information is classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes. For more information about residency, call Residency Classification at 480/965-7712.

Students who do not enroll for the semester in which they are admitted must submit a new application and application fee if they wish to apply for a subsequent semester. All documents are destroyed one year after the semester for which the student has applied if the student is not enrolled in a degree program.

Any misrepresentation or falsification on the admission application, including failure to report any college or university attendance, is cause for cancellation of admission and enrollment and/or any credits earned.

Application for admission may be made via the Web at www.asu.edu/apply.

Application Priority Dates and Fees.

The nonrefundable application fee is $25 for Arizona residents and $50 for nonresidents. Applications for admission and application fees should arrive according to the appropriate priority date. However, applications for admission (other than for international admission) are accepted after the date.

See Priority Dates for Submitting Applications and Application Fees.

Official Transcripts

Applicants are responsible for requesting transcripts from each educational institution attended. Official transcripts must be mailed or sent electronically directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts sent or carried by hand by the applicants themselves or transmitted by fax. High school transcripts must show GPA and date of graduation. ASU requires an English translation of all foreign language transcripts.

Applicants who have completed an AGEC or an associate’s or higher degree need not submit high school transcripts unless the application is being submitted to the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering or the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

ACT or SAT

A report of test scores should be sent to Undergraduate Admissions directly from ACT or The Educational Testing Services.

Scores may be used to meet university admission requirements and determine English placement. While an AGEC or an associate’s degree is used to meet university admission requirements, test scores may be used to determine eligibility for admission to the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering or the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Students applying to the W. P. Carey School of Business are not considered for admission without ACT or SAT scores.

Undergraduate Admissions may investigate any test score that is inconsistent with a student’s academic record or previous scores.

Mailing Address

The mailing address for applicants is

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 870112

TEMPE AZ 85287-0112

Admission Before Receipt of Final Transcript

Admission may be granted to high school seniors who submit a six-semester or seven-semester transcript that shows academic quality or rank in class in keeping with admission standards and who complete the steps in the undergraduate admission procedures. Admission is official when verification of high school graduation showing the final GPA and the date of graduation has been received in the mail by Undergraduate Admissions directly from the high school. Final transcripts must be received a minimum of 45 days in advance of the start of the semester. An admission may be canceled if the final verification shows that the applicant has not met the university requirements for admission.

Applicants enrolled in other colleges and universities may be considered for admission on the basis of meeting all admission requirements, except for a final transcript of work in progress. This final transcript must be sent to Undergraduate Admissions directly from the issuing institution immediately after the work in progress has been completed. Transcripts carried by hand are not accepted. Admission is official only after the final transcript has been received showing that the applicant has met the university admission requirements. In the event the applicant does not qualify or has falsified application documents, admission and registration are canceled, and any registration fees paid are returned according to university refund policies.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The Arizona Board of Regents establishes undergraduate admission standards for the university. Colleges, schools, divisions, and departments within the university may establish stricter standards. For more information, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/admissions/howtoapply.

To be eligible for admission to ASU, applicants must meet the graduation, aptitude, and competency requirements as shown in Fall 2006–Spring 2007 Admission Requirements, and Competency Requirements.

For information about international student admission, see International Students.

 

Fall 2006–Spring 2007 Admission Requirements
	Applicants with No College Credit			Applicants with College Credit
	Arizona Residents	Nonresidents		Arizona Residents	Nonresidents
Graduation requirement	Must be a high school graduate	Must be a high school graduate		Must be a high school graduate	Must be a high school graduate
				or	or
				Have completed an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or an associate’s or higher degree	Have completed an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or an associate’s or higher degree
High school aptitude requirement	Meet class rank or test score or GPA	Meet class rank or test score or GPA		Meet class rank or test score or GPA	Meet class rank or test score or GPA
				Applicants who have 24 or more transferable college semester credits and have graduated from high school in a calendar year before their planned year of enrollment at ASU do not need to meet high school aptitude requirements.	Applicants who have 24 or more transferable college semester credits and have graduated from high school in a calendar year before their planned year of enrollment at ASU do not need to meet high school aptitude requirements.
	Class rank—top 25% of the high school graduating class	Class rank—top 25% of the high school graduating class		Class rank—top half of the high school graduating class	Class rank—top 25% of the high school graduating class
	Applicants in the top 26 to 50% of their graduating class may be admitted with conditions.	Applicants in the top 26 to 50% of their graduating class may be admitted with conditions.		Applicants in the top 26 to 50% of their graduating class may be admitted with conditions.	Applicants in the top 26 to 50% of their graduating class may be admitted with conditions.
	or	or		or	or
	ACT Composite—22	ACT Composite—24		ACT Composite—22	ACT Composite—24
	or	or		or	or
	SAT Reasoning—1040	SAT Reasoning—1110		SAT Reasoning—1040	SAT Reasoning—1110
	or	or		or	or
	GPA—3.00 (4.00=A) in competency courses	GPA—3.00 (4.00=A) in competency courses		GPA—3.00 (4.00=A) in competency courses	GPA—3.00 (4.00=A) in competency courses
	Applicants with a 2.50 to 2.99 GPA in competency courses may be admitted with conditions.	Applicants with a 2.50 to 2.99 GPA in competency courses may be admitted with conditions.		Applicants with a 2.50 to 2.99 GPA in competency courses may be admitted with conditions.	Applicants with a 2.50 to 2.99 GPA in competency courses may be admitted with conditions.
College aptitude requirement	Does not apply	Does not apply		2.00 cumulative GPA (4.00 = A)	2.50 cumulative GPA (4.00 = A)
					Applicants with a cumulative 2.00 to 2.49 GPA may be admitted with conditions.
				Many programs have higher GPA requirements for admission to their professional programs. See departments for details.	Many programs have higher GPA requirements for admission to their professional programs. See departments for details.
Competency requirements	See the Competency Requirements.	See the Competency Requirements.		See the Competency Requirements.	See the Competency Requirements.

Competency Requirements

Competencies may be met with high school courses or acceptable test scores or transferable college courses. See Competency Requirements. Applicants with a maximum of one deficiency in no more than two competency areas, provided the areas are not both mathematics and laboratory science, will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or an associate’s or higher degree at the time of initial enrollment are not required to meet competency requirements for admission to the University, but will be required to meet competency requirements for some majors.

Competency Requirements
	High School Courses		Test Scores		College Courses
English	(minimum 2.00 GPA) Four years high school English composition/literature-based courses	or	ACT English—21 or higher SAT Reasoning Critical Reading—530 or higher	or	One transferable three-semester-hour college-level course in English composition
Mathematics	(minimum 2.00 GPA) Four years, including algebra I, one year of geometry, algebra II, and one year for which algebra II is a prerequisite	or	ACT Math—24 or higher SAT Reasoning Math—540 or higher	or	One transferable three-semester-hour college-level course in mathematics for which algebra II is a prerequisite
Laboratory science	(minimum 2.00 GPA) Three years high school courses, including three of the following:     biology chemistry earth science integrated sciences physics   An advanced-level course may be substituted for one subject area.	or	Two years of high school lab science (see subjects at left) plus minimum SAT II subject test score on one of the following:   Biology Achievement—590 Chemistry Achievement—600 Physics Achievement—620 ACT Science Reasoning—20     The test score may not be from any subject from which high school credit is earned.	or	Three transferable four-semester-hour college-level laboratory science courses in different subject areas
Social science	(minimum 2.00 GPA) Complete A and B: A. One year high school American history B. One year high school social science (e.g., anthropology, European history, geography, government, world history)	or	Complete A and B: A. Minimum SAT Subject Test score on American History and Social Studies Achievement—560 B. Minimum SAT Subject Test score on World History Achievement—580	or	Complete A and B: A. One transferable three semester-hour college-level American history course B. One transferable three-semester-hour college-level social science course
Foreign language	(minimum 2.00 GPA) Two years of the same foreign language	or	not applicable	or	Two transferable three- or four-semester-hour college-level courses in the same foreign language
Fine arts	(minimum 2.00 GPA) One unit or a combination of two semesters of fine arts	or	not applicable	or	One transferable three-semester-hour college-level fine arts course

ASU College/School Admission Requirements for Freshman and Transfer Applicants

Some ASU colleges/schools have established admission requirements beyond ASU’s undergraduate admission requirements and professional program admission standards.

This information is for domestic freshman and transfer applicants; international students should read requirements at www.asu.edu/admissions/international (choose Admission and Application).

Students who do not meet admission requirements for the chosen major(s) [students may select 3 majors from more than 140 undergraduate degree programs on their applications for admission] but who meet general university admission requirements will be admitted as Exploratory majors in ASU’s University College.

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

Freshman Admission Requirements

Professional Program Status

To qualify for the professional program, the student must

1. 1. earn a SAT Reasoning score of 1400 or a 32 on the ACT,
2. 2. have no math or science competency deficiencies, and
3. 3. earn a 3.50 or higher GPA in college transfer courses taken before high school graduation.

Preprofessional Program Status

To qualify for the preprofessional program,´ the student must

1. 1. have no math or science competency deficiencies,
2. 2. earn a 1140 SAT Reasoning or 24 ACT score or 3.00 ABOR (competency courses) GPA or be in the top 25 percent of his or her high school class, and
3. 3. earn a 3.00 GPA in college transfer courses taken before high school graduation.

To be admitted to the Professional Program from the Preprofessional program, freshman applicants must meet performance levels in a set of required skill courses as set by each department in the school.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Preprofessional Program Status

To qualify for the preprofessional program, the student must

1. 1. have at least 24 transferable college credit hours taken after high school graduation,
2. 2. earn a 3.00 cumulative transfer GPA, and
3. 3. have no math or science competency deficiencies.

Students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours must also meet Freshman Admission Requirements for the Preprofessional Program listed above.

To be admitted to the Professional Program from the Preprofessional program, transfer applicants must meet performance levels in a set of required skill courses as set by each department in the school.

Transfer applicants will not be admitted directly into the Professional Program.

For more information, access the Web site at www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/transfers

W. P. Carey school of business

Freshmen Admission Requirements

Professional Program Status

To qualify for professional program status, the student must

1. 1. earn a 3.6 ABOR (competency courses) GPA,
2. 2. earn a 1250 SAT Reasoning or 28 ACT score,
3. 3. have no English or math competency deficiencies, and
4. 4. earn a 3.50 transfer GPA in college courses taken before high school graduation.

Preprofessional Program Status

To qualify for preprofessional program status, the student must

1. 1. earn a 3.5 ABOR (competency courses) GPA or be in the top 25 percent of their high school class,
2. 2. earn a 1200 SAT Reasoning or 25 ACT score,
3. 3. have no math or science competency deficiencies, and
4. 4. earn a 3.00 transfer GPA in college courses taken before high school graduation.

Students must apply to the Professional Program in the sophomore year for junior/senior-level courses. To be admitted to the major of first preference in the Professional Program, students must achieve a 3.50 cumulative ASU GPA and a 3.50 skill GPA.

Prebusiness Program Status

To qualify for the preprofessional program, the student must

1. 1. meet the ASU general freshman Admission Requirements and
2. 2. submit an SAT Reasoning or ACT score.

Students must apply to the Professional Program in the sophomore year for the junior/senior-level courses.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Prebusiness Program Status

With 30 or more transferable college credits earned after high school graduation the student must

1. 1. have a 3.00 transfer GPA and
2. 2. submit a 1040 SAT Reasoning or 22 ACT score.

With fewer than 30 transferable college credits earned after high school graduation the student must

1. 1. have a 3.00 transfer GPA,
2. 2. submit a 1040 SAT Reasoning or 22 ACT score, and
3. 3. meet freshman admission requirements.

Transfer students must apply to the Professional Program for the junior/senior-level courses.

For more information, access the Web site at wpcarey.asu.edu.

Walter cronkite school of journalism and mass communication

Freshman Admission Requirements

Preprofessional Program Status

To qualify for the professional program, the student must

1. 1. earn a 3.00 ABOR GPA,
2. 2. have no English competency deficiencies,
3. 3. meet one of the following:
   (a) top 25 percent of the high school class or
   (b) 1040 SAT Reasoning or 22 ACT, and
4. 4. earn a 2.50 or higher GPA in college transfer courses taken before high school graduation.

Freshman applicants must apply to the Professional Program (junior/senior level) when they have completed a minimum of 56 credit hours. The committee considers a variety of criteria, including major and cumulative GPA, media experience at the college level, writing ability, and commitment to the field.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Preprofessional Program Status

To qualify for the preprofessional program, the student must have 12 transferable college credit hours. Students with fewer than 12 transferable college credit hours must also meet Freshmen Admission Requirements above, and

1. 1. earn a 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA and
2. 2. have no English competency deficiencies.

Transfer applicants must apply to the Professional Program (junior/senior level) when they have completed a minimum of 56 credit hours. The committee considers a variety of criteria, including major and cumulative GPA, media experience at the college level, writing ability, and commitment to the field.

For more information, access the Web site at cronkite.asu.edu.

Admission Appeal Procedure

An applicant who does not meet the specific admission requirements may file a letter of appeal and three letters of recommendation with the Undergraduate Admissions Board:

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BOARD

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 870112

TEMPE AZ 85287-0112

Applicants to a degree program at the West campus may file their appeal letter and letters of recommendation with:

ADMISSIONS APPEALS COMMITTEE

ADMISSIONS SERVICES, MC 0250

PO BOX 37100

PHOENIX AZ 85069-7100

The decision of the board or committee is final, and any conditions set by the board or committee for future admission supersede all other admission criteria or exceptions. The applicant must be able to meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered for appeal:

1. 1. an upward grade trend during the high school career or an upward grade trend during the senior year;
2. 2. positive recommendations from secondary school administrators, faculty, or counselors based on considerations such as academic potential, work experience, and leadership ability; or
3. 3. completion of at least 12 semester hours of college-level academic studies with a minimum 2.00 GPA.

Transfer Credit

Credit is awarded for traditional course work successfully completed at institutions of higher learning as indicated by ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents. Whether the specific credits can be applied toward a degree depends on the requirements of the department, division, school, or college in which the student is enrolled. There are several qualifications:

1. 1. Transfer credit is not given for courses in which the student has earned a grade below “C” (2.00).
2. 2. While some courses successfully completed but evaluated on nontraditional grading systems (e.g., pass/fail) may be acceptable for transfer, colleges in the university may not accept such credits to fulfill graduation requirements.
3. 3. Grades and honor points earned at other colleges and universities are considered for admission but are not included in computing the student’s cumulative GPA at ASU.

The following types of credits cannot be transferred to ASU:

1. 1. credits awarded by postsecondary institutions in the United States that lack candidate status or accreditation by a regional accrediting association;
2. 2. credits awarded by postsecondary institutions for life experience;
3. 3. credits awarded by postsecondary institutions for courses taken at noncollegiate institutions (e.g., governmental agencies, corporations, industrial firms); and
4. 4. credits awarded by postsecondary institutions for noncredit courses, workshops, and seminars offered by other postsecondary institutions as part of continuing education programs.

Acceptable academic credits earned at other institutions that are based on a different unit of credit than the one prescribed by the Arizona Board of Regents are subject to conversion before being transferred to ASU. Once a transfer course equivalency is determined, it stands unless the student changes majors and the course is required by the new major.

Students who feel they have been unjustly denied credit for transfer courses they have taken may appeal to the standards committee of the college in which they have enrolled. This procedure does not apply to community college transfer of credit greater than the 64-semester-hour maximum. The decision of the committee is final.

Veterans Exception

By Arizona statute, no failing grades received by a veteran at an Arizona university or community college before military service may be considered when determining admissibility. This exception applies only to veterans who

1. 1. are honorably discharged;
2. 2. have served in the armed forces of the United States for a minimum of two years; and
3. 3. have previously enrolled at a university or community college in Arizona.

Military service records must be submitted, including form DD 214.

Community Colleges

A maximum of 64 semester hours are accepted as lower-division credit when transferred from community, junior, or two-year colleges.

Students Attending Arizona Community Colleges

To determine the equivalency of courses offered by Arizona public community colleges and courses offered at ASU, a student should refer to the Course Applicability System in consultation with an academic advisor. For more information, access the Web site at az.transfer.org/cas/students.

The Course Applicability System addresses the acceptability of a course, not its applicability to any specific major.
Community college students who plan to transfer to ASU at the end of their first or second years are strongly advised to follow the ASU transfer guides when taking courses to meet the requirements of the curriculum they select. ASU transfer guides are available on the Web at www.asu.edu/admissions/transfer. Provided college attendance has been continuous, students are permitted to follow the degree requirements specified in the ASU catalog in effect at the time they began Arizona community college work. See Guidelines for Determination of Catalog Year.

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

The Arizona public community colleges and universities have agreed upon a common structure for a general education core. This curriculum provides students attending any Arizona public community college with the opportunity to build a general education program that is transferable to any other state institution without loss of credit. This common agreement is called the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC).

The AGEC is composed of 35 semester hours of lower-division general education course work in which a student may prepare for transfer.

The AGEC has three forms: AGEC-A, AGEC-B, and AGEC-S. Refer to www.az.transfer.org/cas/atass/student/agec.html for a detailed description of each AGEC.

Community colleges are responsible for certifying the date of completion of the AGEC on the official institutional transcripts.

Completion of the appropriate AGEC will fulfill university lower-division general education requirements of the baccalaureate degree with which the AGEC articulates but may not apply to degrees articulated with the Transfer Guide Pathway TG-XR. Students completing the AGEC will still be required to fulfill lower-division program requirements and prerequisites within their college and major/minor area of study. To complete a degree program most efficiently, students should select courses that concurrently satisfy AGEC and major requirements.

Completion of any AGEC guarantees admission to the university provided that a GPA of 2.00 (for Arizona residents) or 2.50 (for nonresidents) has been achieved. AGEC completion, however, does not guarantee admission to any specific university program. Many majors (e.g., architecture, engineering, business, fine/creative arts, or health professions) have significant prerequisites and/or program requirements that must be completed before a student may be admitted to upper-division course work. Community college students who are undecided about which of the universities they plan to attend or what program of study they intend to pursue are advised to explore educational options while they complete the AGEC. In all cases, students have the responsibility for selecting general education course work that is relevant to the requirements of their intended major and degree.

Students who complete both the AGEC and an approved associate’s degree will be assigned junior-class standing by the state universities. Junior-class standing is based on the number of semester credits a student has earned and does not necessarily indicate the remaining number of semester credits needed to complete degree requirements. Course prerequisites, major requirements, and upper-division requirements continue to be specified by each university. Appropriate sequencing of courses and timely completion of course prerequisites are essential to ensure efficient progress toward a baccalaureate degree. Students who have identified the university they plan to attend and/or a major area of study are advised to fulfill requirements and prerequisites identified by these programs through transfer guides and/or curriculum check sheets provided by the state universities. The AGEC does not replace articulation agreements developed to enhance the transfer process between specific institutions, e.g., Associate Transfer Partnership Degrees (ATP). Nor does the AGEC eliminate the possibility that students who have identified the university they plan to attend and/or a major area of study will follow transfer guides provided by the state universities.

International Student Admissions

To comply with U.S. government regulations, any student who plans to attend ASU on an F-1 or J-1 visa must

1. 1. have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 = A) from secondary school course work if a freshman applicant, or have a minimum GPA of 2.50 (4.00 = A) from college or university course work if a transfer applicant (although the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering requires a minimum GPA of 3.00);
2. 2. meet basic competency requirements if he or she attended four years of high school in the United States;
3. 3. submit a financial statement not more than six months old from a financial institution assuring adequate resources to support himself or herself while in residence at the university;
4. 4. have all required admissions materials and credentials reach Undergraduate Admissions by May 1 if applying for the fall semester or October 1 if applying for the spring semester (an English translation of all foreign language documents is required);
5. 5. pay a nonrefundable application fee of $50 in U.S. funds; and
6. 6. meet all appropriate immigration standards and requirements.

Credit from a Foreign Institution

Transfer credits or advanced standing is granted for academic course work completed at foreign tertiary institutions that are either recognized by the home government/Ministry of Education as a degree-awarding institution or attached to a regionally accredited U.S. college or university as a Study Abroad Program. No credit is awarded for English composition courses completed at foreign institutions (credit may be awarded at the discretion of ASU when the credit was completed in a country whose native language is English). There are no advanced credits for the international affiliation programs overseas unless they comply with this general policy. For more information, call Undergraduate Admissions at 480/965-2688.

Nondegree International Applicants

All students with F-1 and J-1 visas must maintain full-time status while studying in the United States. Undergraduate full-time status is defined as a minimum of 12 semester hours. However, students with F-1 and J-1 visas may be permitted to take a maximum of eight semester hours at ASU as a nondegree student while maintaining full-time status at other higher education institutions or in the American English and Culture Program (AECP) at ASU. Approval by the responsible office at the other institution and/or AECP is required to ensure that the student maintains full-time status in compliance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations.

TOEFL

Applicants whose native language is not English (identified by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Public Affairs) must provide evidence of English language proficiency as indicated by acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as follows:

The TOEFL requirement for general admission (preprofessional) to the university is 500 (paper-based) or 173 (computer-based). The TOEFL requirement for admission to the preprofessional programs in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and the College of Nursing is 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based).

The following exceptions apply to the TOEFL requirement:

1. 1. Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States are exempt from the TOEFL.
2. 2. Applicants who have completed 48 transferable semester hours at a U.S. college or university—including two semesters (six semester hours) of freshman composition that satisfy the ASU First-Year Composition requirement—with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
3. 3. Applicants who have completed four years of high school in a U.S. high school may be admitted to ASU without a TOEFL score but are subject to competency and aptitude requirements.
4. 4. Applicants who have completed their junior and senior years of high school in a U.S. high school may be admitted with a minimum SAT verbal score of 550 or an ACT English score of 23 in lieu of a TOEFL score.
5. 5. Applicants who have completed Advanced 2 Level of the American English and Culture Program are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.

American English and Culture Program

The American English and Culture Program (AECP) features an intensive course of study designed for adult international students who desire to become proficient in English as a second language for academic, professional, or personal reasons. Inquiries about the curriculum, fee schedule, and other topics should be addressed to

AMERICAN ENGLISH AND CULTURE PROGRAM

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 873504

TEMPE AZ 85287-3504

Acceptance into the AECP is separate from admission to the university. For more information, see English as a Second Language, call 480/965-2376, or access www.asu.edu/esl on the Web.

Applicants with Disabilities

Some classroom accommodations, such as Braille, audio tapes, interpreting services, enlarged print, and lab material conversions, may require an extended preparation time (i.e., one semester). For this reason, applicants with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Resource Center (DRC) upon application to the university to request information regarding disability documentation/eligibility requirements and deadlines to ensure accommodations for the beginning of the semester. (If students miss DRC deadlines, DRC attempts to provide, but cannot guarantee, requested accommodations. Effective alternatives may be necessary.) Disability identification to DRC is confidential and cannot affect eligibility for admission.

Students applying to the Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, or Polytechnic campuses should call 480/965-1234 (voice) or 480/965-9000 (TTY). For more information, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/drc, or write

DISABILITY RESOURCE center

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 873202

TEMPE AZ 85287-3202

Students applying to West campus should call 602/543-8145 (voice) or 602/543-4327 (TDD). For more information, access the Web site at www.west.asu.edu/drc, or write

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 37100, MC 1050

PHOENIX AZ 85069-7100

Admission of Undergraduate Nondegree Applicants

Any high school graduate is invited to enroll for eight or fewer semester hours per semester of undergraduate course work as a nondegree student. Students currently enrolled in high school and persons under the age of 18 may be admitted as nondegree students by submitting official ACT or SAT scores that meet the high school aptitude requirements of the university. Persons admitted as nondegree students for a specific year and term must remain nondegree until the next semester.

Nondegree applicants must complete an Undergraduate Admissions Application at www.asu.edu/apply. Arizona residents must submit a nonrefundable $25 application fee, and nonresidents must submit a nonrefundable $50 application fee. Applicants who are not high school graduates or who are younger than 18 years of age must also submit ACT or SAT scores.

No more than 15 hours of completed nondegree work may be applied to a degree program. A nondegree student who decides to work toward a bachelor’s degree must apply for admission to a degree program with Undergraduate Admissions and meet normal admission requirements.

Once registered in a regular degree program, a student is not permitted to register again in a nondegree status. Nondegree students are not eligible to receive most types of financial aid, nor are they eligible to receive certain benefits, such as veteran benefits.

Steps from Admission to Registration

Certificate of Admission.

After being admitted, students receive a Certificate of Admission, an Immunization Verification form, and information about orientation. International students additionally receive a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019), which enables them to apply for the appropriate visa.

Upon receipt, students should check their admission information for accuracy and report any errors or changes. For Polytechnic and Tempe campuses, call 480/965-7788. For West campus, call 602/543-8203.

Freshman Orientation

University orientation programs for new students and their parents are provided at numerous times during the year, including the beginning of each semester. Most orientation programs include academic advising, campus tours, special events, and an introduction to university resources and procedures. Some programs offer sessions for parents. Newly admitted students are sent information preceding each orientation program. Students are expected to attend orientation activities. For more information, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/admissions/orientation.

Transfer Orientation

Transfer students receive information about orientation via mail.

Immunization Requirements

Every newly admitted student born after December 31, 1956, must provide proof of measles/rubella immunity to the Campus Health Service. Students are not permitted to register or live in any ASU residence hall until proof of immunity to measles/rubella is on file with the Campus Health Service. Students who do not provide proof of immunity will not be permitted to live in any ASU residence hall, or attend classes on any ASU campus.

The following proof of measles/rubella immunity is considered adequate: (1) two vaccinations of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), at least one of which must have been given after December 31, 1979; or (2) a copy of laboratory test results that show immunity to both measles and rubella.

Measles/rubella immunity proof can be faxed to the Campus Health Service at 480/965-8914. Verification that the Campus Health Service received a student’s proof of measles/rubella immunity can be confirmed by going to www.asu.edu/interactive on the Web two working days after the information has been faxed to the Campus Health Service.

In addition, it is recommended that students also be immunized against mumps, tetanus, hepatitis-B, diphtheria, and meningitis. Special populations may need other vaccines. For more information on measles requirements, visit the Campus Health Service’s Web site at www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/health.

International Student Enrollment.

International students must complete these additional steps.