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Arizona State University (Fulton)
Work Box 879309 Tempe, AZ 85287-9309
Work(480) 965-6113
Admissions E-mail : grad-q@asu.edu Web site : http://www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/
Electronic application : http://www.asu.edu/graduate/

Overview : Arizona State University (Fulton)

Admissions

Application deadline rolling

Application fee $65

Academics

2007 Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 3.2

2007 Full-time faculty 192

Fall 2009 Financial Aid Information

In state, full-time: $6,228

In state, part-time: $426
(per credit hour) Out of
Tuition
state, full-time: $17,920
Out of state, part-time:
$847 (per credit hour)

Required fees $950 per credit hour

Student Body

2007 Total graduate engineering enrollment 2,019

Fall 2009 Admissions Information

Application deadline rolling

Application fee $65

Application fee for international students $80

Director of admissions Michael Dickson

2007 New entrants in master's program

Average GPA of new entrants in master's

N/A
program

Average verbal GRE score of new entrants in

511
master's program

Average quantitative GRE score of new entrants

762
in master's program

Average analytical GRE score of new entrants in

N/A
master's program

Average writing GRE score of new entrants in

4
master's program

Average GPA of new entrants in both master's

N/A
and doctoral programs

Average verbal GRE score of new entrants in

509
both master's and doctoral programs

2007 Average quantitative GRE score of new

763
entrants in both master's and doctoral programs

Average analytical GRE score of new entrants in

N/A
both master's and doctoral programs

Average writing GRE score of new entrants in

4
both master's and doctoral programs

TOEFL

TOEFL required for international students? Yes

Minimum TOEFL score required for computer

213
test

Minimum TOEFL score required for paper test 550

Engineering Department Contacts

Mechanical engineering phone number (480) 965-3291

 Mechanical engineering E-mail mae@asu.edu

http://mae.fulton.asu.ed
Mechanical engineering website
u/

Students specializing in mechanical engineering 5.0 %

GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate Application for Degree-seeking Student

• Nonrefundable application fee:

• U.S citizen degree graduate: $65

• Non-U.S. citizen degree graduate: $80

• Applications will not be processed until the fee is received. All checks and money orders
must include student's full name as it appears on the Graduate Application, Date of Birth,
and Application ID number.

• Accepted forms of currency to pay the application fee include:

• Credit card (VISA or MasterCard)

• U.S. check or U.S. money order, made payable to Arizona State University

• Cash, only if paying in person. Please do not mail cash.

Note: Checks drawn on international banks must identify a corresponding U.S. bank on
the check and have bank routing numbers imprinted across the bottom of the draft.
International money orders cannot be accepted.

Note: Doctoral students who have an approved Leave of Absence prior to their departure
and are re-applying to the same program are exempt from the application fee. Please re-
apply online, indicate you will pay the fee by check, submit your application, and notify
Graduate Admissions at (480) 965-6113.
•

• Official Transcripts. One set of official transcripts from every college and university from
which a Bachelors or higher degree was earned should be sent to:

Arizona State University

Graduate College
Interdisciplinary Building, B-Wing, Room 170
PO Box 871003
Tempe, Arizona 85287-1003
 If additional transcripts are required, the Graduate College will notify you.

Note: ASU transcripts do not need to be sent.

• Official Test Scores. Take required tests and have the official scores sent directly to Graduate
Admissions. Test scores must be received directly from the agency administering the test.
Photocopies are not acceptable.

• U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S.
bachelor's degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country. A
bachelor's degree in the U.S. is a four-year degree that follows 12 years of primary and
secondary schoolwork.

• Equivalent to a "B" average (in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of
undergraduate coursework). If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, your
application may still be considered although the degree program office may require additional
supporting documents.

• Prepare required support materials for application to your degree program. These may
include letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose or writing sample, a portfolio, a
vita/biographical sketch/résumé, to name a few.

• Submit your application and all supporting materials. Consult our checklist and be sure to
include the application fee for every application you submit.

• Proof of Measles Immunization on file with Student Health (please see

www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/health/nurseclinic/immunizations)

• Non-U.S. citizens (residing in the USA) must provide proof of USA visa/immigration

Please write your Application ID Number on all documents and envelopes submitted to the Graduate
College. Materials submitted without your Application ID Number will delay the processing
of your application.

The mailing address for application materials appears below.

Application Fee

Applications will not be processed until the fee is received:

• $65 for each U.S. citizen graduate degree and non-degree application.

• $80 for each Non-U.S. citizen graduate degree and non-degree application.

Accepted forms of currency include:

• Credit card (VISA or MasterCard)

 • U.S. check or U.S. money order, made payable to Arizona State University

• Cash, only if paying in person. Please do not mail cash.

NOTE: Checks drawn on international banks must identify a corresponding U.S. bank on the check and
have bank routing numbers imprinted across the bottom of the draft. International money orders
cannot be accepted.

Official Transcripts/Academic Credentials

One set of official transcripts/mark sheets from every college and university from which a bachelor's or
higher degree was earned must be submitted. You do not need to submit Arizona State University
transcripts. If additional transcripts are required, the Graduate College will notify you.

We prefer transcripts in sealed envelopes, stamped and verified by the issuing institutions.

International students should review additional information available at

graduate.asu.edu/admissions/international.html.

Nondegree applicants do not need to send transcripts.

Official Test Scores

Have the official test scores required by the degree program sent to the Graduate Admissions Office by
ETS.

English Proficiency

If you are from a country whose native language is not English, you must provide evidence of English
proficiency as indicated by acceptable scores on the TOEFL or IELTS as follows:

1. The minimum TOEFL requirement is 550 (PBT) or 80 (iBT).

 2. The minimum IELTS is an overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band below a 6.0.

3. Individual academic units may have higher requirements. Please consult your department's
website.

Applicants who have met one of the following conditions at a regionally accredited college/university in
the United States do not need to submit evidence of English proficiency:

1. earned a bachelor's degree or higher

2. completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate level study with a cumulative graduate
GPA of 3.00 or higher

3. completed at least 90 undergraduate semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or
higher

4. completed the American English and Culture Program Advanced Level II and have the
recommendation of the Director of the AECP

Application Semester English Proficiency Test must be taken after the date shown below

Fall 2009 August 1, 2007

Spring 2009 January 1, 2007

Summer 2009 June 1, 2007

TOEFL and IELTS scores are only valid if taken after the date shown above. Applications will not be
processed without valid evidence of English proficiency.

The TOEFL is administered by TOEFL/TSE Services, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA.
Information is available on the internet at www.toefl.org or by email at toefl@ets.org. ASU's
institutional code is 4007.

The IELTS is administered by the University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations, 1 Hills Road,
Cambridge, CB1 2EU, United Kingdom. Information is available on the internet at www.ielts.org. There
is no institutional code for IELTS.
Financial Guarantee

If you are an international student, the Financial Guarantee form must be accompanied by the required
bank statement.

Federal Scholarship Verification

If you will be attending ASU on a federal scholarship, please fax or mail a letter from the sponsor
documenting your affiliation with this program to:

Graduate Admissions Office

Graduate College
Arizona State University
Interdisciplinary B #170 (formerly Administration B)
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003

Fax: (480) 965-5158

USA Visa Requirement

Non USA Citizens (residing in the USA) must provide proof of USA visa/immigration.

Supplemental Materials

The academic unit(s) to which you have applied may require additional application materials. We
recommend that you communicate directly with the academic unit(s) to determine additional
requirements.
Mail application materials to:

APPLICATION
Graduate College
Arizona State University
Interdisciplinary B #170 (formerly Administration B)
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003

Please include your Document Reference Number on all materials you send to us.

If you have any questions pertaining to admissions that have not been answered, feel free to visit our
FAQs or call us at (480) 965-6113.

General Admission Requirements

To apply to Arizona State University, please see the requirements and follow the procedures listed at
graduate.asu.edu/admissions/index.html.

Official Academic Credentials To process your application, all international records must be
submitted in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Translations must be
literal, complete versions of original records, and the documents must be translated by a university, a
government official, or an official translation service. You cannot do your own translation.

Some educational systems promote students on the basis of periodic examinations and not on grades
received in individual courses. In those cases, transcripts will be reports of the results of these
examinations. If an educational system uses annual mark sheets, then all mark sheets must be
submitted (not just those for the final examination). Degrees must be verified by official copies of
diplomas or degree certificates from the institutions that awarded them and include the dates on
which the degrees were conferred.

Academic credentials must provide detailed information on the content and quality of your
performance, courses taken each year, and the grades/marks received. Please do not send documents
that cannot be easily replaced; please do not send intermediate or secondary education documents.

All academic credentials and test scores must be official. The Graduate College accepts the following
documents as official:
 • Original academic credentials issued by the registrar of the institution attended, bearing the
original raised or colored seal of the institution and the signature of your institution's registrar,
academic official, or recognized international organization.

• Photocopies of international academic credentials that have been verified as true copies of the
original by a responsible official of the institution attended or by an educational representative
of the country's government or embassy. Each page must bear the verifying official's signature
and stamp.

• Photocopies of academic credentials that have been certified by a recognized international

education organization-such as the U.S. Educational Foundation, AMIDEAST, or the Institute for
International Education.

Note: Photocopies certified by a notary public are not official.

Physical Address:
APPLICATION
Graduate College
Arizona State University
Interdisciplinary B-Wing, Room 170
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003

English Proficiency

If you are from a country whose native language is not English, you must provide evidence of English
proficiency as indicated by acceptable scores on the TOEFL or IELTS as follows:

1. The minimum TOEFL requirement is 550 (PBT) or 80 (iBT).

2. The minimum IELTS is an overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band below a 6.0.

3. Individual academic units may have higher requirements. Please consult your department's
website.

Applicants who have met one of the following conditions at a regionally accredited college/university in
the United States do not need to submit evidence of English proficiency:

1. earned a bachelor's degree or higher

2. completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate level study with a cumulative graduate
GPA of 3.00 or higher
 3. completed at least 90 undergraduate semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or
higher

4. completed the American English and Culture Program Advanced Level II with grades of B or
better and have the recommendation of the Director of the AECP

Application Semester English Proficiency Test must be taken after the date shown below

Fall 2009 August 1, 2007

Spring 2009 January 1, 2007

Summer 2009 June 1, 2007

TOEFL and IELTS scores are only valid if taken after the date shown above. Applications will not be
processed without valid evidence of English proficiency.

The TOEFL is administered by TOEFL/TSE Services, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA.
Information is available on the internet at www.toefl.org or by email at toefl@ets.org. ASU's
institutional code is 4007.

The IELTS is administered by the University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations, 1 Hills Road,
Cambridge, CB1 2EU, United Kingdom. Information is available on the internet at www.ielts.org. There
is no institutional code for IELTS.

Obtaining a U.S. Visa

This pdf document is a step-by-step outline of the U.S. visa application procedures:
www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/pdfs/gettingavisa.02.03.pdf

ICE Information

In order to apply and/or receive a visa to study in the United States, you are required to provide a
permanent street address in the country in which you are a citizen. The U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) also requires us to obtain additional information about you in order to process your
visa application. Once we receive your application, you will receive additional information and
instructions in our acknowledgement letter. Please be sure to follow those instructions fully.
International Student Office (ISO)

The International Student Office provides many services-including initial orientation, counseling and
advising, visa administration, and support activities on campus and in the community that promote
international awareness. International students must report to this office, located in Room 265 in the
Student Services Building, as soon as they arrive on campus.

The International Student Office can be contacted at:

International Student Office

Arizona State University
PO Box 870512
Tempe, AZ 85287-0512

Internet: www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/iso
Email: iso@asu.edu
Phone: (480) 965-7451

Spoken English for Teaching Assistants (TA)

Teaching assistants whose native language is not English must meet spoken English requirements
before they are allowed primary teaching responsibilities. The Graduate College urges applicants
interested in teaching assistantship positions to take the TSE or the iBT which contains a speaking
section in their home country and have the score sent directly to the Graduate College. The TSE is
administered by TOEFL/TSE Services, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA, or call (609) 771-
7100/(609) 771-7714 (TTY). The iBT is administered by the Educational Testing Service. Information
can be found at www.ets.org.

Note: Please consult your program office regarding additional testing requirements.

Graduate Policies: Admissions

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Admissions
Applications

• Submission of an Application and Deadlines

• Application Fee

• Application Requirements

Additional International Requirements

• International Applicants: Additional Requirements

• English Language Requirement

Admission

• Graduate College Admission Requirements

• Admission Decisions

• Deferral of Admission Decisions

• Admission Status

Applications

Submission of an Application and Deadlines

For admission information and procedures, see graduate.asu.edu/admissions. Students are
encouraged to apply via the website to expedite processing time. The application deadlines are set by
the degree programs so applicants are urged to contact the programs directly. For fall enrollment,
international applicants must submit application materials by the previous December. For spring
enrollment (when allowed by the academic unit) international applicants must submit application
materials by the previous August. Not all programs accept applications for both fall and spring
semesters. Applicants are advised to contact the specific degree program departments for this
information.

Application Fee
Each application to an ASU graduate program must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application
fee. For current fees please see the Graduate Admission website.

Application Requirements
All applicants must submit official transcripts to the Graduate College from all post-secondary
institutions previously attended (see graduate.asu.edu/admissions). Degree programs, departments, or
colleges, may have admission requirements in addition to those of the Graduate College. Many
graduate programs require scores from a national admissions test such as the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or the Miller Analogies Test. Some
programs require a portfolio, letters of recommendation, and/or a statement of goals.

Applicants should contact the degree program for specific additional requirements. Degree programs
will make a recommendation to the Graduate College dean regarding their willingness to admit an
applicant.

Because ASU receives applications from many highly qualified students, some applicants may be
denied admission for reasons not related to their academic performance (e.g., program capacity,
mentor availability, program match).

Additional International Requirements

International Applicants: Additional Requirements

Applicants who will hold an F-1 or J-1 visa must:

1. Meet the regulations of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.

2. Obtain insurance coverage against illness and accident before being permitted to register.
Insurance must be maintained throughout the student's enrollment at the university.

3. Must submit additional materials as stated on the Graduate College's website at

graduate.asu.edu/admissions.

4. Verify that they have the financial resources to cover their expenses during graduate study at
ASU. The Financial Guarantee form is available through the Graduate College website at
graduate.asu.edu/forms.

The I-20 or the DS-2019 (documents needed to obtain a student visa) is issued only after the
completed and properly verified Financial Guarantee form and supporting documents have arrived.
International students may enroll at ASU only if they have been admitted to a degree program, a
certificate program, or the post-baccalaureate teacher education program. Immediately upon
arrival on campus, students must report to an advisor in the International Student Office
(ISO), http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/iso/.

English Language Requirement

Applicants from a country whose native language is not English must provide evidence of English
proficiency as indicated by acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or
the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), as follows:

1. The minimum TOEFL requirement for entry into any graduate program is 550 (paper-based) or
83 internet based TOEFL (iBT).
 2. The minimum IELTS requirement for entry into any graduate program is an overall band score of
6.5 with no individual band score below 6.0.

3. Individual degree programs may have higher TOEFL or IELTS requirements for their various
programs. Consult the individual department websites for more information.

The following exceptions apply to the English proficiency requirement:

1. Applicants who have completed at least 90 semester credit hours (or equivalent) with a
cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) at a regionally accredited
institution in the United States are exempt from the English proficiency requirement.

2. Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited
university in the United States are exempt from the English proficiency requirement. This study
must have been done within the United States.

3. Applicants who have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate level study at a
regionally accredited college or university in the United States with a GPA of 3.00 or higher are
exempt from the English proficiency requirement.

4. Applicants who have completed the ASU American English and Culture Program Advanced 2
Level (with grades of "B" or higher) are exempt from the English proficiency requirement.

All international applicants who are from a country whose native language is not English and who wish
to apply for teaching assistantships must pass an examination that certifies their skill in speaking
English-either the Test of Spoken English (TSE), which may be taken in the student's home country, or
the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) test, which is administered at ASU. Some
degree programs also require TSE or SPEAK scores of applicants whose native language is not English.
For specific information about TSE requirements, contact the head of the program.

Admission

Graduate College Admission Requirements

An individual who holds a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a graduate degree from a regionally-
accredited college or university of recognized standing is eligible to apply for admission to the
Graduate College. Remedies for undergraduate deficiencies may be assigned by academic units if the
undergraduate degree is based on credits not accepted by ASU, such as life experience, or noncredit
workshops and seminars.

Generally, an applicant must have a GPA of 3.00 (scale: 4.00 = A), or the equivalent, in the last two
years of work leading to the bachelor's degree. A student who enters a graduate degree program is
expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that
are similar to those required for the baccalaureate degree at ASU. The Graduate College evaluates the
equivalency of the student's bachelor's degree to determine if the degree is acceptable for a graduate
program at ASU.

Admission Decisions
Only the Graduate College dean can make formal offers of admission. The Graduate College notifies all
applicants in writing of the admission decision. Applicants are admitted into the university for the
semester and year indicated on their admission letter and must initiate their program by registering
for courses in that semester.

All academic credentials and supporting materials received by the university in connection with an
application for admission become the property of ASU.

Deferral of Admission Decisions

A student may, with the recommendation of the degree program, defer his/her initial semester and
year of admission to the next semester in which the program is admitting students. No further
deferrals are allowed.

Admission Status
There are several admission status levels which can be applied to a student's application:

Regular Admission Status:

Regular admission status is assigned to an applicant who fulfills all requirements for admission and is
academically acceptable to both the degree program and the Graduate College.

Regular Admission with Deficiencies Status:

Regular admission with deficiencies status is assigned to an applicant whose grades and test scores
are at an acceptable level but who does not have the undergraduate background expected by the
degree program and the university. Deficiency courses may not be applied toward the minimum hours
required for the degree program.

Provisional Admission Status:

Provisional admission status is assigned to a student who does not meet minimum academic standards
but has additional evidence to suggest the potential for success. This status provides the degree
program with an opportunity to better evaluate the student's academic potential. Students who do not
meet the provisions of their admission will be withdrawn from their program. When students have
completed their provisional requirements, they should check with their advisors to make sure that
change of status has been recommended. A provisional student may also be assigned deficiency
courses. Students with Provisional Admission are not eligible to submit their Plan of Study.

Post-baccalaureate Non-degree Admission Status:

Students not immediately intending to earn a degree may enroll as post-baccalaureate non-degree
students. The application process does not require submission of test scores or transcripts unless the
student is applying to a graduate certificate program as well. For post-baccalaureate non-degree
admission information and procedures, access the website at
graduate.asu.edu/admissions/nondegree.html. See the Pre-Admission Credits paragraph in the
Graduate Degree Requirements section of these policies for maximum credit hours that can be applied
to a degree program. Please note that courses in some academic units are open only to degree-
seeking students.