Canceling or deferring your undergraduate admission
Canceling admission to ASU
The steps on this page are for applicants and admitted undergraduate students who want to cancel their admission before the semester begins.
If the semester has already started and you’re enrolled in classes, you must formally withdraw from ASU instead.
If you have not registered for classes
By canceling your admission:
- Any housing assignment and financial aid (including scholarships) will also be canceled.
You may still be responsible for:
- Nonrefundable housing charges
- Other university charges you may already owe
To check your account or pay any charges, sign in to My ASU.
If you have registered for classes
Step 1: Withdraw from your classes
You must drop or withdraw from all your classes before ASU’s refund deadline. If you don’t, you will have to pay all tuition charges.
Registering for classes means you agree to pay tuition and fees.
You will not be dropped automatically if you don’t pay.
To withdraw, sign in to My ASU.
Step 2: Cancel your application or admission
Once you've withdrawn from your classes, click the "Cancel" button below.
Sign in to My ASU using your ASURITE User ID and password.
If you forgot your User ID or password, call the Help Desk at 480-965-6500 for help.
Important Disclaimer
By canceling your application or admission:
- Your housing assignment and financial aid (including scholarships) will also be canceled.
- You are still responsible for any housing or university charges you already owe.
- You can check your balance and make payments in My ASU.
It may take up to two weeks for ASU emails and messages to stop.
Deferring admission to ASU
What is deferred admission?
Deferred admission allows you to start at ASU in a later semester than the one you were originally admitted to.
- Admission is guaranteed to the university, but not necessarily to your original major or program.
- You may request a deferment.
- Deferment may be granted for up to:
- Five terms (2.5 years) for some students (US students doing religious volunteer work or military service)
- One year for most other students including international students on an F-1 visa
- You cannot attend another college or university during your deferment.
- If you defer and plan to return in a different semester than approved, contact Admission Services.
For international students:
- English proficiency test scores must still be valid at the start of the new term and before I-20 is issued.
- Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.
- See full English Proficiency details: English Proficiency requirements
If you plan to attend ASU in a different semester than your approved deferment, contact Admission Services.
When can I defer my admission?
You must request a deferment at least two weeks before the first day of classes in your original semester.
If you haven’t received an admission decision yet, please contact your personal admission representative.
Why should I defer my admission?
You should defer your admission if you need to delay starting at ASU.
Common reasons include:
- Religious volunteer work
- Volunteer service
- U.S. military service
- International military service (for U.S. or non-U.S. citizens)
- Student Visa Denial or inability to obtain a visa appointment
- Financial or personal reasons*
Important note for scholarship recipients
If you are deferring admission for financial or personal reasons and have a scholarship, you must also complete the scholarship deferment form through Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. Approval is required.
Step 01
Withdraw from housing, orientation and classes
If you have not registered for classes
By deferring your admission, you also cancel:
- Your housing assignment
- Your orientation appointment
You may still owe nonrefundable housing or other university charges.
Check and pay any charges in My ASU.
If you have registered for classes
You must withdraw from all classes before the refund deadline or you will owe full tuition.
Registering means you agree to pay all tuition and fees.
You will not be dropped for nonpayment.
To withdraw, sign in to My ASU.
Step 02
Submit your deferment application
If you want to defer your admission to a later semester:
- Withdraw from classes (if registered)
- Submit your deferral request at least two weeks before the first day of classes
Requests received after the deadline will not be approved. You’ll need to submit a new application.
Can’t access the form? Email [email protected] with:
- Your ASU ID
- Your reason for requesting a deferment
- The term you wish to enroll
See Step 3 for important information about scholarships and financial aid.
Step 03
Defer your scholarships and financial aid
Once your admission deferment is approved, your ASU scholarships will be automatically deferred — except if your deferment is for personal or financial reasons.
In those cases, your scholarship will not be automatically approved, and you must submit a scholarship deferment form to Financial Aid and Scholarship Services for review.
If any scholarships or financial aid have already been disbursed, you must return those funds.
Private scholarships cannot be deferred by ASU.
You must contact your scholarship sponsor directly to request a deferment. The sponsor will decide whether to approve it.
Step 04
Have your final transcripts sent to ASU
Request official transcripts from every school you’ve attended.
Transcripts must be:
- Sent directly from the school to ASU (by mail or electronically)
- Sealed in the original envelope if hand-delivered
- Not fax — ASU does not accept faxed transcripts
High school transcripts must include your GPA and graduation date.
Non-English transcripts must include an English translation.
For full details on official transcript requirements, visit: admission.asu.edu/apply/transcripts
Mailing address for all campuses:
Admission Services
Arizona State University
PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
Step 05
Give your parents or family access to My ASU
You can let a parent or guardian view your academic and financial records.
To set this up:
- Go to the Profile tab in My ASU
- Click Add a Guest under My ASU Guest Access Permissions
This is especially helpful if you’re deferring admission and may have limited internet access.
Conditions of deferring your admission
- Deferments are based on your situation and can be approved for up to five terms (2.5 years for U.S. citizens on religious missions or military service).
- You may not attend another school during your deferment. ASU may check enrollment through the National Student Clearinghouse.
- Each deferment is reviewed individually based on your reason for requesting it.
- Changes to deferment not approved by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Services may result in the loss of scholarships or program eligibility.
You may still have outstanding charges or Priority Tasks. Log in to My ASU to review your account and avoid collection activity.
F-1 undergraduate international students:
- You may defer your admission for up to one year.
- You must obtain a new I-20 with updated program start date. You may be required to submit updated financial documents for re-issuance of your I-20. After your request for academic deferral is approved, your I-20 documents will be reviewed.
- Your English Proficiency test scores must still be valid at the start of your new term and before your I-20 issuance (scores are valid for two years).
- You cannot attend another institution during your deferment.
- Any changes to your deferment may affect your scholarship or program status.
- Contact [email protected] to speak with your international coordinator.
Returning to ASU after deferment
Please review the steps below to make sure you're ready to start classes in the semester to which you deferred your admission.
You can keep track of to-do items in My ASU. You'll need an ASURITE User ID and password to log in. Your enrollment deposit will be posted to the term you are entering.
Incoming first-year students
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Your enrollment deposit of $300 will be added to your future bill.
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You may start working your way through ASU's four-part New Student Experience — begin with "Step 1: ASU Essentials."
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Confirm your meal plan and housing.
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Take the math placement assessment.
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Submit the measles, mumps and rubella immunization form, if you haven't already.
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Get your ASU ID card, unless you already have one.
To reinstate a scholarship or program:
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If you need to reinstate a scholarship or program, you must submit a reinstatement request form at least 30 days prior to the first day of the semester.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Services will review your request and supporting documentation to determine whether you are eligible for the reinstatement of your scholarship or program.
Incoming transfer students:
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Contact your academic advisor so you'll be ready to select classes.
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Submit the measles, mumps and rubella immunization form, if you haven't already.
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Get your ASU ID card, unless you already have one.