First-year students

Accessible. Personalized. Transformative.

ASU is proud to measure success by whom we include, not whom we exclude. To facilitate your success, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation offers a robust array of personalized resources and a dedicated student support team. Our job is to support you on your academic path to graduation. Our hope is that you are inspired to pursue a professional path that empowers you to positively transform individual lives and communities.

At any time, you can request information about specific academic programs.

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#3 among U.S. public universities for first-year experiences

ASU ahead of Michigan, Purdue and Ohio State

—U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Why MLFC?

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Ready to apply?

Start taking steps toward your first year.

To apply to Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation:

Review admissions requirements and the step-by-step guide.
Complete the undergraduate admission application.
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Next steps

Already admitted?

Tasks may include paying your enrollment deposit and completing ASU’s New Student Experience, which includes three steps:

ASU Essentials: Be sure to fill out your academic advising worksheet as thoroughly as possible to help your academic advisor help you to plan your fall schedule of classes.
Academic Orientation Session: All incoming MLFC first-year students are required to attend one of these Zoom-based sessions facilitated by our academic advising team. Students will be enrolled in courses prior to their orientation, and sessions run from April through July.
Housing and dining: Confirm your choices, if applicable.

Next steps

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