Navigating Your Journey: The ASU New Student Orientation Guide
Welcome to Arizona State University (ASU), the nation's most innovative and forward-thinking university! As a first-year Sun Devil or a transfer student, you're embarking on an exciting adventure. This guide will help you navigate the essential steps to ensure a smooth transition into university life.
First-Year Student Next Steps
Activating Your ASURITE User ID
Your ASURITE User ID is your key to accessing My ASU and other essential university services. Activate it through My ASU.
Paying Your Enrollment Deposit
On-campus students confirm their place in the incoming class by submitting an enrollment deposit. Check My ASU regularly for any Priority Tasks that need to be completed.
Submitting Your FAFSA and Applying for Scholarships
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is crucial for financial aid. You'll need to create an account to electronically sign and submit the FAFSA. ASU's Scholarship Universe will open for admitted students, which allows students to build their profile, search, and apply for scholarships.
Submitting Your Immunization Record
All students must meet the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunization requirement before classes begin. You can provide proof of two MMR vaccinations or a copy of a Measles IgG or MMR IgG lab test showing positive immunity. Upload the required documentation in My Health Portal.
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ASU's New Student Orientation Experience
Completing the New Student Orientation Experience
ASU’s New Student Experience, accessed online in My ASU, helps you prepare for classes by completing essential enrollment steps. All students must complete the New Student Orientation Experience to enroll in classes. As part of the New Student Orientation Experience, you’ll meet with your academic college and finalize your class schedule.
Confirming Your Housing and Dining
ASU first-year students often live in the residential college of their academic major. Barrett, The Honors College students live in the Barrett residential community for their first two years.
Transfer Student Experience
Embracing the Transfer Orientation
Transfer Orientation at ASU starts as soon as you deposit and continues through Welcome Week.
Getting Sun Devil Ready
Sun Devil Ready is your first step toward a successful transition to ASU. This virtual orientation experience prepares you to navigate your new academic home. You'll explore opportunities, make informed decisions, and maximize your Sun Devil experience before registering for classes.
Advising and Class Registration
Connect with your academic advisor, who will help you make the most of your transfer credits, map out a personalized degree plan, and explore the wide range of academic resources designed to support your success. Along the way, you’ll discover hands-on learning opportunities, career-building experiences, and campus support services that will help you thrive from your very first semester at ASU and beyond.
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Leveling Up Your Transfer Experience - ASU Welcome
Welcome events are designed to help transfer students feel at home at ASU, prepare for a successful college experience, and build connections with fellow Sun Devils. From high-energy welcome events and festive involvement fairs to opportunities tailored for students new to ASU, Welcome Week is packed with ways to explore campus, get involved, and find your community.
Immersing Yourself as a Transfer Sun Devil
Dive into all the resources, programs, and opportunities designed to help you thrive on campus.
Essential Requirements for All ASU Students
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
All ASU students are required to complete their Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) set-up. MFA adds an extra layer of authentication to verify a user's identity for a login. All ASU students have two authentication methods set-up on their Office365 accounts.
Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov as soon as possible.
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Orientation
Investing in Yourself
Welcome to the community of exceptional ASU Engineering students! This Fulton Schools new student orientation will guide you in getting established as a new ASU Engineering student and help you customize your college experience. As a new ASU Engineering student, you can create your own path to make a difference in the world.
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Online Orientation Sessions
The Fulton Schools offers online New Student Experience sessions.
Community Service and Social Entrepreneurship Program
This program provides the opportunity to get a hands-on approach to problem-solving while making an impact in the community. Learn how to tackle complex social issues in the areas of health, energy, sustainability, security, and education.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Solve real-world problems; investigate possible career paths; build a mentoring relationship with a faculty member outside of class; gain a competitive advantage for graduate school or jobs and internships; and gain essential skills for career success. Learn to leverage an entrepreneurial mindset to advance your ideas for the benefit of our economy and society.
Living on Campus
Living on campus gives you the best access to resources on campus, social and academic activities, and other opportunities that help you feel connected to the Fulton Schools and ASU.
Graduate Student Resources and Orientation
Graduate College Resources
The Graduate College offers services, training, events, tools, and other resources to graduate students throughout the year.
Welcome and Orientation Events for International Students
Newly admitted international graduate students will receive invitations to learn more about ASU resources and engagement opportunities and hear from current students and college representatives.
Grad15 Mini-Webinar Series
Grad15 15-minute webinars provide helpful advice and information on professional and personal development topics. These are free and open to all ASU graduate students.
New RA/TA Resources
Information about RA/TA roles. Newly appointed TAs are expected to attend the virtual TA Orientation.
Graduate College Orientation Video
A 3-minute overview of Graduate College resources available for students.
Graduate College New Student Welcome Webpage
New students get an at-a-glance view of the support and resources available from the Graduate College.
Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) Video
iPOS tracks student progress and provides students with a roadmap to success. Students are required to submit their iPOS in the first semester of their degree program.
Mentoring Initiatives
Several programs for students to find mentors and connect with peers and faculty beyond their academic unit. The PFx program helps graduate students and postdocs explore careers in and outside of academia, build career confidence, and critically engage with an interdisciplinary group of peers and mentors. Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars resources are open to graduate students and postdocs.
Training for Graduate Students
The Graduate College Field Guide addresses common challenges for new graduate students and offers solutions and resources. The RA Field Guide provides an overview of the experience of being a new RA. The TA Field Guide is a resource for new teacher assistants (TAs) to help them get started, prep for day one, and adopt inclusive teaching and active learning strategies.
Distinguished Awards
The Graduate College can help graduate students and postdoctoral researchers find, apply for, and compete in widely recognized distinguished fellowships and awards.
Funding for Graduate Students
The Graduate College provides funding and support to a number of awards, fellowships, training, and development opportunities for entering and continuing students.
Graduate Faculty Finder
Doctoral students can search a database of graduate faculty who can serve as dissertation committee chairs or members.
Academic Integrity
All Arizona State University graduate students are required to complete the Graduate College Academic Integrity Tutorial in the first semester of their graduate study.
Additional Information
Student Accounts
Associated with a student’s education, as well as any payments and credits. For paying all debts to the University for which they are liable.
Parking Permits
An ASU parking permit.
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