"Embracing diversity is one adventure after another, opening new paths of discovery that connect an understanding to caring, listening, and sharing with others who are different than ourselves. Learning to embrace diversity begins with the attitude of transformation."
—April Holland

Arizona State University and the Graduate College celebrate diversity in faculty, staff, and students and intellectual ideas. At the core of our mission is our commitment to social justice and the belief that multiple perspectives and experiences are essential to our University mission. We will achieve an environment in which students may think, learn, and excel without prejudice, where personal dignity and respect for the individual are recognized by all. The Graduate College embraces equality and worth of all peoples and appreciates the diversity of human culture, language, history, and experience.

To contribute to the recruitment, retention, and completion of graduate students, the Graduate College will actively engage in programs that support diversity. Below are some initiatives we have implemented to ensure underrepresented students are successful at ASU:

• National recruitment and campus visits
• ASU's Diversity Plan: Building Blocks for Success
• Professional development programs
• Financial aid programs
• Graduate student diversity programs
  • Shades
  • McNair
  • Gates
  • Social and Academic Mentoring Program
  • Diversity across Curriculum (DAC) seminar series
• Initiatives currently under development
  • Partnerships between educational institutions
  • Summer research partnership programs
• Diversity Related Organizations at ASU

ASU’s Graduate Student Diversity Rankings

Each year two major publications rank the universities who award master’s, doctoral and first professional degrees to underrepresented students. Click here to view the most recent rankings for ASU graduate programs.

To learn more about graduate diversity programs at ASU, please contact Debra Crusoe (dcrusoe@asu.edu) or Jennifer Cason (jennifer.cason@asu.edu).

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Arizona State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age or veteran status in the University’s services, educational programs, and activities, including, but not limited to, admission to and employment by the University. The Office of Diversity has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies: Director, Office of Diversity, University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, Arizona 85287, Intercampus Mail Code 5612. Phone: (480) 965-5057; TTY (480) 965-0471. For information generally about ASU’s non-discrimination policies and procedures for filing complaints, please see www.eoaa.asu.edu/aa_policies.asp. Some deadlines for filing complaints are as short as thirty days.