First-year students
How to apply to ASU
Ready to apply to Arizona State University? Check out our application resources and step-by-step admission guide for ASU Online first-year students. We also have a team of enrollment coaches ready to answer any questions you may have about the application process or your online program.
Who are first-year students at ASU?
First-year students at ASU are students who have never attended college before or have less than 12 transferable credit hours, and have a high school diploma or GED. First-year students are new college students pursuing an undergraduate degree.
The same ASU experience on your schedule
ASU Online empowers first-year students to take charge of their education and create a balance between life, work and school. Arizona State University offers more than 140 online bachelor’s degrees, giving you the option to study the major you want while getting the support you need from our premier suite of support services.
Online learning doesn’t mean sacrificing the quality of your education. At ASU, the same award-winning professors who teach on campus also teach online courses. You’ll have the ability to virtually connect with professors and peers alike and gain hands-on experience in online labs and capstone courses, giving you nearly the same ASU first-year experience as in-person students.
Our first-year student community
4,946
First-year students
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Average age
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What first-year students are saying about us
ASU Online helped me realize I am smart, valued and more than my past. I love that I am graduating Magna Cum Laude from a program that holds a lot of meaning to me.
Support from your first year to graduation and beyond
Navigating college can be stressful, especially for incoming first-year students. ASU Online offers full support to you in your first year of college, providing you with several ways to connect with others, become active members of the ASU community and to make the most of the ASU first-year experience. Student-led clubs are available as well as success coaches, career advisors, online tutoring and more.
Cost to earn a degree
Costs vary from student to student depending on your specific program, transfer credits, residency and course load. Whatever your specific path may be, ASU Online is prepared to help guide you toward an affordable college education.
Find the right degree for you
Browse more than 140 undergraduate degrees, minors and certificates offered online at ASU. Not sure what you want to study? Take the me3® quiz to find the degree that’s right for you!
Resources for online students
The first year of college can be challenging to navigate. Here at ASU, we provide you with the resources you need to drive your success in your first year and beyond.
