Graduate admitted students next steps
Admitted student next steps:

Graduate students

Welcome, graduate student

You’re well on your way to an exceptional graduate student experience as part of the most innovative and forward-thinking university in the nation. And by choosing ASU, you will become a part of a community of master learners and doers who will support you during your journey.

We’ve gathered your next steps to help you prepare for your graduate experience at ASU — plus we’ve added some extras for you to enjoy. You’ll be getting a lot of information about ASU in the coming months. This guide highlights the most important things to know so you’ll be prepared for your new Sun Devil status.

Your next steps as an admitted graduate student

After you activate your ASURITE User ID, visit My ASU

Visit My ASU, where you can take care of Priority Tasks, see when registration opens, view your admission letter, get information on your academic department and advising, take care of finances and more.

When you activate your ASURITE User ID, you will select to have your ASU email forwarded to a personal account. It's important to check your email often for time-sensitive notifications and next steps about enrollment. You'll have access to your official ASU email when classes begin. You can check which email your ASU email is forwarding to by looking in the profile tab in My ASU.

Visit My ASU


Download and save your admit letter for future reference

Don’t forget to download and save your admit letter on My ASU for future reference.

Visit My ASU


Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

To apply for financial aid, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. View your FAFSA information on your Finances tab in My ASU, and view your Priority Tasks for important financial aid next steps. Complete any items listed under Priority Tasks early to ensure you do not have any barriers to receiving your aid.

We encourage you to compare financial aid and college costs.

Note: Arizona law requires verification of citizenship or other lawful presence in the U.S. for all students receiving financial aid funded by state money.

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Submit your MMR immunization verification form

You must submit your measles (rubeola), mumps and rubella immunization form before classes begin. You can fax, email or mail your records to ASU Health Services.

You may receive an immunization at an ASU Health Services facility on any campus. Call for an appointment. Fees apply.

Downtown Phoenix campus | 602-496-0721
Polytechnic campus | 480-727-1500
Tempe campus | 480-965-3346
West campus | 602-543-8019

Submit immunization form


Register for classes

First, meet with your academic advisor for more information on how to register for courses. You can find the name, email and phone number for your academic advisor in the Academic Support Team box on My ASU. Click on the Academic Advisor option there to find this contact information and schedule your appointment. Note that you may have a hold on your enrollment that will need to be completed before registering for classes.

Spring admits: Class registration typically becomes available mid-October. Review and complete any outstanding holds you may have under Priority Tasks in My ASU.

Fall admits: Class registration typically becomes available mid-spring.

Register for classes

International graduate student next steps

International students from other countries (F-1 status) should read and complete next steps for securing a visa.

Obtaining an I-20 video tutorials

The process of obtaining an I-20 can take some time, so it is important to start gathering the necessary documents and uploading them early. Learn more about each section with our video tutorials below.