Admitted student next steps
First-year student
Welcome, first year Sun Devil!
You're now on your way to becoming part of the most innovative and forward-thinking university in the nation.
They say the longest journey begins with a single step. Well, enrolling at ASU isn't really a "long journey," but it does begin with one step, followed by a few more. Start taking your steps and check them off as you complete them so you can get closer to becoming a Sun Devil.
Complete these first
Start here! These steps are important to secure your spot and access MY ASU
Activate your ASURITE User ID
Your ASURITE User ID is the official login name you’ll use to access most ASU systems and services. You’ll get your ASURITE User ID and activation instructions shortly after you submit your application.
A message from [email protected] with the subject line "ASU Account Activation" will be sent to the email address you provided in your application.
If you can't remember you ASURITE User ID you can look it up at: asu.edu/lostpassword
Trouble activating your ASURITE User ID
After you are admitted to ASU, your ASURITE User ID is the login you’ll use for My ASU and other university systems. Most admitted students receive activation instructions at the personal email address used on their admission application.
If you did not receive the ASU activation email
Search your inbox and spam folder for the subject line “ASU Account Activation.” If you still cannot find the message, use ASU’s account recovery tool to look up your ASURITE User ID or reset your password.
If your ASURITE account is locked
If your account is locked after too many login attempts, reset your password or contact ASU support before trying again. Once access is restored, return to My ASU to review your Priority Tasks and next steps for admitted students.
Can I access My ASU from a mobile phone?
Yes. You can sign in to My ASU from a mobile browser using your ASURITE User ID and password. Use My ASU to check Priority Tasks, financial aid, billing, housing and orientation updates.
After you are admitted to ASU, your ASURITE User ID is the login you’ll use for My ASU and other university systems. Most admitted students receive activation instructions at the personal email address used on their admission application.
If you did not receive the ASU activation email
Search your inbox and spam folder for the subject line “ASU Account Activation.” If you still cannot find the message, use ASU’s account recovery tool to look up your ASURITE User ID or reset your password.
If your ASURITE account is locked
If your account is locked after too many login attempts, reset your password or contact ASU support before trying again. Once access is restored, return to My ASU to review your Priority Tasks and next steps for admitted students.
Can I access My ASU from a mobile phone?
Yes. You can sign in to My ASU from a mobile browser using your ASURITE User ID and password. Use My ASU to check Priority Tasks, financial aid, billing, housing and orientation updates.
How to log in to My ASU
- Navigate to my.asu.edu.
- Enter your ASURITE User ID.
- Enter your password. (Forgot your password? Visit asu.edu/lostpassword.)
- Click the "Sign In" button to access your account.
After you enroll in classes, visit asu.edu/emailsignup to activate your official @asu.edu email address. Once activated, you will access and check your official ASU email through your ASU Gmail account.
Be sure to check both your non-ASU personal email address and your ASU Gmail inbox regularly.

What you'll do in My ASU after admission?
- View Priority Tasks and admitted student next steps.
- Find your academic advisor and admission team contact information.
- Review financial aid, scholarships, billing and payment information.
- Confirm housing and dining tasks when available.
- Access orientation details and prepare to enroll in classes.
Give your parents access to your records and account
- Through My ASU Parent Guest Access, you can share your academic records with your parent or guardian, and even better, give them access to pay your tuition and bills.
- Got to My ASU, select Profile tab at the top and find "Add a Guest" under My ASU Guest Access Permissions.
Complete your enrollment
Follow these steps in order as provided below.
Pay your enrollment deposit (on-campus students only)
- Through My ASU Parent Guest Access, you can share your academic records with your parent or guardian, and even better, give them access to pay your tuition and bills.
- Go to My ASU, select the Profile tab at the top and find “Add a Guest” under My ASU Guest Access Permissions.
For Arizona residents only
- Eligible Arizona residents may request to delay payment of the $300 enrollment deposit through My ASU. If approved, the charge will be added to your account about 30 days before the semester begins, allowing eligible financial aid or scholarships to be applied.
Confirm your housing and dining
- ASU first-year students live in the residential college of their academic major. Barrett, The Honors College students live in the Barrett residential community for their first two years.
- The housing portal will open in early January 2027 and the priority deadline to apply for housing is May 15. Students who do not meet the deadline will need to seek alternative housing arrangements for the 2027-2028 academic year.
- Once you've paid your enrollment deposit, you can select your housing and dining preferences.
Please note that it may take one to two business days for your enrollment deposit status to be reflected in the housing portal.
Attend ASU's New Student Orientation
If you are a nonresident or international student, you must confirm your housing plans before registering for an Academic Orientation Session.
- Through ASU’s New Student Orientation, accessed online in My ASU, you will prepare to take classes in the fall by completing essential next steps for enrollment.
- There are three steps — view details here and check My ASU for updates.
- As part of the New Student Orientation Experience, you’ll meet with your academic college and finalize your class schedule.
- All students must complete the New Student Orientation Experience in order to enroll in classes.
Financial Aid and Scholarship
Complete these financial aid and scholarship steps to prepare for paying for college.
Submit FAFSA and explore scholarships
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2027–2028 academic year opens Oct 1, 2026, but you can set up your Studentaid.gov account now to get ready to file the FAFSA. The priority filling date for FAFSA is January 15, 2027.
- You’ll need to create an Studentaid.gov account to electronically sign and submit your FAFSA.
For Arizona residents only
- Eligible Arizona residents may request to delay payment of the $300 enrollment deposit through My ASU. If approved, the charge will be added to your account about 30 days before the semester begins, allowing eligible financial aid or scholarships to be applied.
If you are a dependent, your parent (contributor on the FAFSA) will also need to create an Studentaid.gov account.
- Financial aid offers for the 2027–2028 academic year are expected to begin appearing in My ASU in December 2026 for students who have submitted their FAFSA and any requested financial aid documents.
ASU’s 2027-2028 Scholarship Universe will open for admitted students in October 2026. Students can build their profile, search and apply for scholarships.
ASU first-year student merit scholarships
Upon admission, ASU automatically awards scholarships to incoming first-year students with outstanding academic ability. ASU begins awarding these merit-based scholarships in October. ASU will award scholarships based on core competencies and GPA. See how much you could receive through ASU’s Scholarship Estimator tool.
Get ready for your first semester
Prepare for a successful start at ASU
Submit your immunization record (on-campus students only)
- All students born after Jan. 1, 1957, are required to meet the following MMR immunization requirement before classes begin:
- Option 1: Provide proof of two MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations. The first MMR must be given on or after your first birthday; The second MMR must be four weeks from the first, or later.
- Option 2: Provide a copy of a Measles IgG or MMR IgG lab test showing positive immunity.
- Upload required documentation in My Health Portal.
- Questions?
- Read additional information about MMR.
- Read additional information about ASU’s immunization policy.
Prepare to take your next steps to become a Sun Devil
Check My ASU to stay on top of things like the New Student Orientation Experience module, where you will become prepared to attend classes in the fall by completing essential next steps for enrollment — including academic advising and finalizing your class schedule.
Need help?
We're here for you.
ASU admission team members can answer your questions and guide you through each step of your enrollment process between now and the time you get started. Connect and get to know your admission team member.
Important deadlines
To help you stay on track with the fall 2027 admission and financial aid processes, check out our important deadlines page.
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