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How to Apply for a Graduate Degree Program
- Check with your department concerning deadlines.
- Complete the GRADUATE DEGREE APPLICATION
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee:
- U.S. citizen degree and non-degree graduate: $65
- Non-U.S. citizen degree and non-degree graduate: $80
- Fees may be paid on the application
by credit card or applicant may send a money order or check.
Note: Checks drawn on international banks must identify a corresponding U.S. bank on the check and have bank routing numbers imprinted across the bottom of the draft. International money orders cannot be accepted.
Note: All Checks and money orders must include student's full name as it appears on the Graduate Application, Date of Birth, and Application ID number.
- U.S. citizen degree and non-degree graduate: $65
- One
set of official transcripts from every college and university
from which a bachelor's or higher degree was earned
should be sent to:
Graduate College
When you submit your online application, you will be issued an Application Identification (ID) Number. Please ensure that all documents submitted to the Graduate College include your Application ID Number in the upper left corner of the envelope and documents. Materials submitted without your Application ID Number will delay the processing of your application.
Arizona State University
PO Box 871003
Tempe, Arizona 85287-1003
Note: ASU transcripts do not need to be sent. - Check with your academic unit for possible supplemental materials.
- All documents submitted as part of the Graduate Application become the property of ASU and will not be returned to the applicant.
- Application
Status
After your application has been received, you will receive an email acknowledgement that includes your ASURITE UserID and Activation Code. Once you activate your ASURITE account, you may monitor the progress of your application at www.asu.edu/interactive. If you have already activated your ASURITE account, and cannot log in, please contact computer accounts by calling (480) 965-1211 or by emailing computer.accounts@asu.edu.
The Graduate College notifies all applicants in writing of the admission decision. The Graduate College cannot guarantee a response on or before a specific date.
Although your degree program office may contact you during the review of your application, only the Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate College can make a formal offer of admission.