ASU-USA Pathways: Common questions
ASU-USA Pathways common questions
Yes. The ASU-USA Pathways program provides additional English and academic support while allowing students to enroll in classes they would usually take during their first year at ASU. This means that you will be on track to graduate within the same timeframe as other ASU students.
Note: Students must make regular academic progress in order to graduate in 4 years. Taking a low number of credit hours per semester or failing courses can delay graduation.
No. As long as you successfully complete the ASU-USA Pathways program, you will be eligible to progress to degree study at ASU without re-taking the TOEFL or IELTS exams, for up to two years from your Pathways completion date.
Program details
Yes. You must have at least a high-intermediate level of English proficiency to be successful in the ASU-USA Pathways program. Visit admission requirements for more information.
A large number of degree programs at ASU are linked to the ASU-USA Pathways and have designated tracks in the program. See ASU-USA Pathways Overview for the full list of tracks and their associated degree programs.
If you are interested in a degree program that is not linked to ASU-USA Pathways, you can still apply to that program, but there may be additional GPA and/or exam requirements you will need to meet. Your academic advisor will meet with you to help you understand these requirements.
Students with any high school GPA are eligible to join ASU-USA Pathways, as long as they have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
ASU-USA Pathways is located at Arizona State University's Tempe campus. You will have access to the library, fitness center, and several other student facilities. The office for Global Launch and ASU-USA Pathways is on the third floor of the Creativity Commons building.
The ASU-USA Pathways program offers for-credit classes that count toward your degree program of choice, and non-credit support classes that help you improve your English and academic performance in the American classroom.
To view the undergraduate degrees offered as part of the ASU-USA Pathways program, visit degree tracks, where you will also be able to view the course maps for each individual degree track to get an idea of the classes you will take.
Tuition and fees
Please visit tuition and fees for more information.
Tuition and fees are due by the 25th day of the month your semester starts. Students who do not pay their fees by the deadline will automatically be put on the ASU Payment Plan.
You can pay using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, traveler's checks or cash. Your tuition and fees will be posted to your My ASU > Finances account. Visit ASU Tuition for more information.
Please know that the application fee is non-refundable.
Students
Yes. All of your for-credit courses will be combined with ASU students. You will have the opportunity to make friends with ASU students and learn from ASU professors.
Please review our pre-arrival articles about immigration and traveling to Arizona for detailed information about:
- How to get your visa
- Documents needed to travel to the U.S.
- What to expect at the U.S. airport
- Local transportation to your new home in Arizona
F-1 visa students can work up to 20 hours per week on campus while taking classes at ASU. However, please talk to your academic advisor before you accept any new position.
You can transfer your ASU academic credits to any other U.S. university, as long as your grades and credits meet the new school's admission standards.
Health
Yes. All students with F-1 visas are required to buy health insurance through ASU unless they provide proof of the alternate ASU-approved health insurance. For questions, contact [email protected].
Yes, all students have access to ASU Health Services, where you can schedule an appointment with a doctor for an affordable price using your student health insurance.
Housing and dining
After you are admitted to Global Launch and activate your ASU student account, you can apply for on-campus housing through your housing portal. See Housing options for more information.
Yes. Global Launch students may choose to live off campus, including in private student apartments or with a host family. Visit Housing options to learn more.
ASU offers many places to eat on campus, including dining halls, cafés, and restaurants. You can choose a meal plan or pay for meals as you go. For details about meal plan choices, see ASU Sun Devil Dining Meal Plan Overview.
