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First year student checklist

 Complete your Fulton Schools Welcome

Enroll in and complete the Fulton Schools Welcome for Online students.

 Enroll in your starter kit course

Starter kits help new online students  prepare for success with ASU Online.

Choose the option that fits you:

First year student starter kitUber student starter kitStarbucks student starter kitMilitary and military affiliated students

 Prepare for registration

Submit transfer courses for evaluationTake math placement exam (if required) Connect with your academic advising office

Visit My ASU to find your academic advisor, who will help you

  • Determine your first math class at ASU
  • Determine your first English class at ASU
  • Register for your first semester classes

When registering, please consider the following when choosing your ASU 101 course.

ASU 101
Required for first-year students (with 23 or fewer transferable credits)

ASU 101-EEE
Required for all Electrical Engineering students

ASU 101-TPS
Required for Information Technology, Human Systems Engineering and Technological Entrepreneurship & Management students

ASU 101-GIT
Required for Graphic Information Technology students

ASU 101-CAI
Required for Engineering Management and Software Engineering students​

ASU 101-MEE
Required for Mechanical Engineering students

 Plan for success

Finalize financial arrangements (if applicable)Connect with your Success Coach in My ASUBecome familiar with the ASU Academic CalendarUpload your photo ID

 Secure materials for classes

Refer to your class syllabus for more information.

  • Computer applications required for classes
  • Textbooks
  • Lab kits
  • Academic Planner

 The last steps

Once you’ve completed the checklists above, you should be ready to successfully start classes at ASU.

 Did you run out of time?

If you did not have enough time to complete these checklists prior to your anticipated start date, consider delaying your start until the next 7.5 week session.

In the meantime you will have access to advisors, success coaches, and resources on your MyASU account to help you get ready.

 Keep checking My ASU and your ASU email

Action items for new online students are always communicated via My ASU and your ASU email. Check often!

Have credits to transfer?

Visit the Transfer Credit Guide to see if you can transfer your credits. If a course is not listed, contact a transfer specialist to have your course credit evaluated.

Transferring your credits will help your academic advisor determine how the credits could apply towards your degree.

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