First Steps After Admission

Log into My ASU & Set-up ASU Email Account

ASU students are required to have a working ASU email address. You can access the mail feature in MyASU by clicking on the "Profile" tab in the menu bar at the top.  

More information on ASU email addresses can be found here.

Resolve Registration Holds  

You may see registration holds in red font on your MyASU page under the 'Priority Tasks' box. 

Send Official Transcripts 

ASU needs one set of transcripts from every college and university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.  If you submitted unofficial copies (e.g., PDF or screen shots), you'll need to send official  transcripts. You will be restricted from registering in your second semester if they are not on file.

Register for Classes

Once all holds are removed, you can register for classes. Knowing what classes you have to take, what flexibility you have, and other items related to classes is very important. The Class Registration page tells you how to enroll in classes.  

To Search for sustainability classes:

1. Type  SOS or EMS acronyms under the “subject” in the Class Search to see the available options. 

2. Select "level", then "graduate" to filter to graduate courses only. 

3. Be sure to double-check the prerequisites on the class search under ‘enrollment requirements’ to ensure that there are no required courses needed prior to enrollment.

Note: The ASU academic calendar consists of three different blocks within each semester:  two concentrated 7.5-week blocks (session A, session B) and a 15‐week/full semester block (session C). Students can take classes in any combination of blocks.  Enrollment in one session counts for enrollment in the entire semester.

Review and Follow Graduate College Policies and Procedures and the Academic Calendar

Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook contains policies that you will be responsible for following as a graduate student at ASU. 

University Academic Calendar Page 

Schedule an Advising Appointment 

You should schedule an appointment with an advisor to discuss your elective classes and iPOS submission. To schedule, log in to My ASU and then navigate to the SOS Grad Advising page, and then select the advising appointment that corresponds to your program. 

Get an ASU ID Card (SunCard)

All ASU students must upload a picture to MyASU or obtain an ID card. Some features of online classes will require this picture ID on file.  Online students can have their SunCard's mailed via USPS. Select this option after uploading your picture to My ASU. Initial card and replacements cost $25.

Pay Your Tuition Bill

Pay your tuition through MyASU. Click on the "Finances" tab of your My ASU page. Your tuition bill, financial aid, TA/RA tuition waiver information, etc. all appears on the Finances page.

Learn How to Use Canvas to Access your Classes

FAQ for Students: http://asu.force.com/kb/articles/FAQ/Canvas 

Quick overview video: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Video-Guide/Canvas-Overview-Students/ta-p/383771 

Optional orientation for online students: https://canvas.asu.edu/enroll/FH8RG7

Graduation and Beyond

Steps for Graduation

1. Coordinate final iPOS approval

Your final semester, your iPOS should be reviewed by the Graduate Support Coordinator to be sure all courses, grades, and exams have been recorded appropriately.

2. Apply to graduate  

To apply for graduation, click on the Graduation tab located under the ‘My Programs’ box on My ASU, then click on the ‘apply for graduation’ button. This will take you to an online graduation application and information on how to register for the graduation ceremony (there are no ceremonies if you are only enrolled in the certificate). 

The deadline to apply (without paying a $35 late fee) is listed here. 

Applying to graduate with the certificate is free, but you will need to pay for the application for any other degree programs you are graduating with. **If you are graduating with your certificate AND another program, be sure to apply for graduation for BOTH PROGRAMS**. 

3. Check the progress of your graduation application 

Check My ASU periodically and contact your Graduate Student Coordinator with any questions. You are responsible for ensuring that your graduation is processed, so please keep abreast of all updates and deadlines!

Applying to Master's Programs/Using Certificate Credits toward Master's Degree 

 The School of Sustainability Graduate Admission page  has more information on applying. Please reach out to the contacts listed below prior to applying.

Master of Sustainability Solutions (MSUS).

• • • Campus options: ASU Tempe campus 

    • Admission to: Fall semester only

    • Complete application deadline: December 15th of the preceding year

    • Recommended submission deadline: November 15th of the preceding year

    • GPA Requirement: Equivalent to 3.00 on a 4.00 scale*

    • Application includes: Educational history, resume/CV, and statement of intent (see Application Requirements for details)

    • Supplementary requirements: Transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation

    • GRE requirements: GRE scores will not be required for admission 

    • Contact:  melissa.dengler@asu.edu (your certificate advisor) or schedule an MSUS admissions appointment, the link can be found on the School of Sustainability graduate advising page.  

Master of Sustainability Leadership (MSL)

Be aware that the MSL program has only 6 credits of electives, so you should plan on taking at least one class that has EMS subject (e.g., EMS 522, EMS 523, EMS 524, EMS 525). 

• Campus options: ASU Online

• Admission to: Fall and spring semester

• Complete application deadlines: August 1st for fall semester, or December 15th of the preceding year for spring admission

• Recommended submission deadline: All materials, transcripts and test scores (English proficiency if required), must be viewable to the department by the deadline, which can take 24-48 hours after submission. We recommend applicants submit the application and supporting materials at least one month prior to the deadline to allow sufficient processing time for materials and review by the Committee. 

• GPA Recommendation: Equivalent to 3.00 on a 4.00 scale**

• Application includes: Educational history, resume/CV, and statement of intent (see Application Requirements for details)

• Contact: Prospective students should contact ASU Online directly for further information at asuonline@asu.edu or 1-866-277-6589.

Using Certificate Credits toward the Online Master's of Sustainability Leadership or On Campus Master's in Sustainability Solutions (Tempe Campus)

Students can utilize all 15 credits from the certificate for the Online Master's of Sustainability Leadership or Master's in Sustainability Solutions (MSUS) based on the Tempe campus. 

 The pre-admission rules apply to these courses (i.e., the graduate classes must have been taken within 3 years of admission and earned a B grade or better). For more information on pre-admission credits, refer to the Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook  and be sure to check with your advisor.  

There are two pathways to use certificate credits toward a master's degree. In either case, you *must* apply to the master's program. You can't simply transfer in courses.  

1. You complete the certificate, and all it's requirements prior to enrolling in the MSL/MSUS. In this case, you’ll need to complete the certificate iPOS and apply to graduate the semester in which you plan to graduate with the certificate. 

2. You do not complete the certificate. If you are admitted and enroll in the MSL/MSUS prior to completing the certificate requirements, you won’t earn the certificate or need to apply to graduate. You'll need to have the certificate removed from your program. This requires a Voluntary Withdrawal form to be signed and sent into graduate admissions. Speak to your MSL or MSUS advisor once you are admitted to the program.