diversity programs

asu prep in biomedical sciences is designed to help prepare underrepresented students with recent baccalaureate degrees pursue a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences.

interdisciplinary research colloquium (IRC) is a one credit hour course open to all ASU scholars and required for first year graduate students who receive funding from the Graduate College Diversity Support Programs.

explore graduate school seminar series is designed to provide prospective graduate students with resources, programming and assistance necessary to achieve their graduate school aspirations.

gates millennium scholars program is an initiative of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to promote academic excellence and increase the number of underrepresented students in graduate degree programs.

Graduate Pathways is a three-day conference open to current junior-/senior-level undergraduates, recent college graduates and master’s students preparing for graduate studies.

graduate partners in science education (GPSE) is a middle school outreach program that was developed and run by graduate students to educate our young people about the sciences.

mathematical and theoretical biology institute and institute for strengthening the understanding of mathematics and science (MTBI/SUMS) supports the development of students through educational, research and mentorship activities including intensive multiple-summer research training institutes.

mcnair scholars program ASU recognizes McNair Scholars as students coming from some of the most competitive undergraduate programs in the country to graduate school at Arizona State University and proudly supports the ASU Graduate McNair Student organization.

residential mentor program is a collaborative effort between the Graduate College and Barrett, the Honors College to develop an on-campus living learning community of scholars. For more information on this program or graduate housing contact jennifer.cason@asu.edu.

shades multicultural mentoring program is a multicultural peer mentoring program. Shades is a strong peer mentor program for underrepresented students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Originally, designed for future scientists, now Non STEM majors participate in Shades as they prepare to be future educators, designers, artists, clinicians, practitioners, and etc. ASU students have joined Shades, creating a truly interdisciplinary assembly of scholars that spans across disciplines, promotes professional development and encourages networking within the ASU community. Interested students will be matched and mentored by their peers (graduate and undergraduates) from the same or similar programs of study.

social and academic mentoring program (SAM) supports academic success, diversity and professional development through peer mentorship. The program supports the development of peer-to-peer mentorship.

stem doctoral enhancement program (STEM) consists of partnerships between ASU Graduate College and other educational institutions to facilitate pathways to graduate education.