Orientation
This interactive online orientation will guide you through everything you need to start the semester strong. You’ll get access as soon as your enrollment deposit is received. Complete this before you attend your virtual Academic Orientation Session.
This is a live hosted experience designed to welcome new Sun Devils to campus life. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with your academic college and register for your first semester classes.
Kick off your new life as a Sun Devil by immersing yourself in the spirit, pride and tradition that is unique to ASU. A celebration across all campus locations, Welcome activities help you meet fellow students, learn about campus resources and acclimate to your new home. Soak it all in.
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First Year Student
Orientation at ASU starts as soon as you deposit and continues through Welcome Week.
We’re thrilled that you’ve chosen to join the Sun Devil family! Your adventure at Arizona State University starts with your New Student Orientation—an essential launchpad for your college success.
Find your fit at ASU. Our orientation process will help you seamlessly transition into college life, connect with your future classmates, discover services designed to help you thrive, and explore exciting opportunities to get involved on campus. We can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish as a Sun Devil. Forks up!
New Student Orientation Experience
Get Sun Devil Ready - Your Orientation Experience Starts Here!
Sun Devil Ready is your first step toward an incredible first semester at ASU. By completing this you will be prepared to hit the ground running! Get ready to unlock opportunities, make informed decisions, and elevate your Sun Devil experience before you register for classes. Your future at ASU starts here!
As part of your Sun Devil Ready experience, you’ll discover valuable resources to help you succeed from day one:
Virtual Academic Orientation Session
Your Virtual Academic Orientation Session is an engaging and interactive experience designed to welcome new Sun Devils to campus life. Through interactive activities and breakout sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with your academic college and finalize your class schedule.
Feel the Heat: Your ASU Welcome Experience
Welcome events are open to all Sun Devils designed to help you prepare for a successful college experience and meet new friends. Featuring high-energy welcome events, festive involvement fairs, and more, Welcome Week is packed with events for you to explore! Students can expect a variety of activities throughout the first six weeks of the semester.
Experience Sun Devil life to the fullest — inside and outside of the classroom.
As you prepare for the start of the semester, immerse yourself in ASU spirit, pride and tradition where you’ll discover a thriving community of spontaneous, ambitious, innovative and fun-loving students. Whether it’s taking advantage of our great facilities or joining an organization, you’ll never be bored here. Discover what ASU life is all about.
Transfer Student
Transfer Orientation at ASU starts as soon as you deposit and continues through Welcome Week.
We’re excited you have decided to become part of the Sun Devil family! We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish during your time at Arizona State University. As a transfer student you have already invested time and energy into your studies, and you understand what it takes to succeed in college.
Getting Started
Once you’ve been admitted and decide you want to attend ASU as a transfer student, your next step is to reserve your spot in the incoming class by submitting the $250 transfer enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit allows you to begin your next steps toward enrollment, which include registering for classes and completing the New Student Orientation Experience.
New Student Orientation Experience
- ASU Essentials Take care of essential tasks, including submitting your immunization records, uploading an ASU ID photo, and completing financial aid steps.
- Advising and Class RegistrationTake the necessary steps to become an enrolled Sun Devil! Pay the transfer enrollment deposit, meet with an academic advisor to review your transfer credits, degree plan, academic resources, and opportunities in your program.
- ASU ReadyComplete your final steps to learn about the ASU community and success as a Sun Devil as you prepare to embark on your journey.
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Immerse yourself as a new Sun Devil
Once you’ve completed your New Student Orientation Experience, it’s time to begin making the most of your new life as a Sun Devil. There are a range of campus resources and engagement opportunities to help you succeed at ASU, including: