Apply to ASU Local
At ASU Local, we’re prepared to guide you through the admission process. Follow the steps below to submit your application to join our community of scholars. If you have any questions, please call or text our help line at 213-784-4430.
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Review competency requirements
Freshman applicants who possess a high school diploma and meet the following requirements will be admitted to ASU.
- 4 years math.
- 4 years English (non-ESL/ELL courses).
- 3 years lab sciences (1 year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics).
- 2 years social sciences (including 1 year American history).
- 2 years same second language.
- 1 year fine arts or 1 year career and technical education.
Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies in both math and laboratory science are not acceptable.
Note: Some colleges within ASU have higher competency requirements than the general university admission standards.
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Review other admission requirements
Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:
- Top 25% in high school graduating class.
- 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A).
- ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents)* or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)*.
*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.
Don’t meet admission requirements?
You can still earn your way into ASU through the Earned Admission track. To begin, submit an application to ASU. If Earned Admission is right for you, an enrollment advisor will reach out with more details.
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Complete online application
You’re almost there! Complete the undergraduate admission application online. The application will take approximately 30 minutes, and you only need a copy of your transcripts. If you have any questions, please call or text our help line at 213-220-5291.
Note: When you complete your application for admission, you’ll be asked to submit your payment for the application fee. This fee will be waived by ASU Local, so please select the option to pay later.
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File your FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can help you find federal student aid. Submit the FAFSA online. ASU’s Federal School Code is 001081.
FAFSA year:
Depending on when you start classes, you may need to complete one or two FAFSAs. Explore this page to determine which FAFSA you need to complete.
Learn more about ASU Online financial aid services and scholarship opportunities.
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Request ACT or SAT scores
Request your ACT or SAT scores be sent directly to ASU from ACT or from the College Board, for SAT scores.
ACT or SAT scores are not required. However, these scores can be used for merit scholarship consideration and ASU course placement.
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Send in your transcripts
Request to have your transcripts sent directly to ASU from each educational institution you attended. Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Admission Services by the records office of the issuing institution. ASU does not accept transcripts transmitted by fax. High school transcripts must show GPA and date of graduation. ASU requires an English translation of all foreign language transcripts.
If sending by stamped mail:
Admission Services Applicant Processing
Arizona State University
PO Box 871004
Tempe, AZ 85287
If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS:
Arizona State University Admission Services Applicant Processing
1150 E. University Drive Building C, Room 226
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Check application status
Once your scores, transcripts and all other materials have been submitted to ASU, your application will be reviewed. Most applicants will be notified of an admission decision within two to four weeks.
To see if you have any missing items and to view your admission status, sign in at My ASU using your ASURITE ID, which is sent to you after you apply for admission.