Explore Graduate College at ASU

Improve your graduate school experience

 

Earning your graduate degree takes vision, hard work and commitment, and we want to make your experience better, from start to finish, with the resources, the support and the answers you need to begin your degree, progress in your program and thrive in your future career.

Top 10

14 graduate programs rank among the top 10 nationwide

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340+

ASU employs over 340 postdoctoral fellows

450+

ASU offers over 450 graduate programs

Navigate your journey

 

Review policies and procedures

Get familiar with university policies and procedures and communicate directly with you academic unit about its expectations for degree completion

Track your plan of study (iPOS)

Track your progress with your interactive Plan of Study. iPOS is the roadmap to your degree and includes requirements such as coursework, committee and a culminating experience.

Format your thesis or dissertation

Format and submit your document using a tool to ensure it meets publishing standards

Secure funding and graduate appointments

Learn how you can receive financial support through teaching and research assistantships as well as student employment and internships.

Download student forms

Find forms to request a leave of absence or make other special requests.

Defend your thesis or dissertation

Learn about the requirements necessary for preparing for and scheduling your defense.

Enrich your experience

 

Professional development

Hone your communication, critical thinking and collaborative skills and build your professional identity, whether you’re preparing for a career within or beyond academia.

Mentoring

Connect to a diverse graduate population and faculty and community resources for interpersonal support and academic or career guidance to navigate your professional path.

Accelerated Master's program

Earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in less time.

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Recent News

 

Beyond traditional admissions: On-ramp coursework can expand access to master’s degrees

This article is the fifth in a series exploring how reimagining graduate education can contribute to solving global grand challenges. Previously, I shared ideas about the evolving landscape of hybrid degree delivery. Now, let’s focus on how structured coursework can serve as an on-ramp for students seeking admission to a master’s degree program.

Grad15 webinars: Quick and impactful sessions for first-year graduate students

Starting your graduate journey? Looking for expert advice in just 15 minutes? Grad15 is a series of bite-sized webinars designed to support first-year graduate students with essential skills and insights. Each session features a guest speaker who presents for 15 minutes, followed by a live Q&A.

All sessions are held via Zoom and are open to the ASU community. Attendance is free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Graduate College announces 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recipients

Arizona State University’s Graduate College proudly announces the recipients of the 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards. These awards recognize exceptional faculty who go above and beyond to mentor and support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

This year’s honorees are:

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