Bachelor of Sustainability at Arizona State University

    Bachelor of Sustainability at Arizona State University

    Bachelor of Sustainability at Arizona State University

    The Sustainability is a Bachelor degree offered by Arizona State University across its TEMPE, WEST, Online, Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix, and ASU Local campuses in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study across its TEMPE, WEST, Online, Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix, and ASU Local campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 17, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Sustainability

    Students in ASU's School of Sustainability are rethinking and reinventing the future of a world at risk. The school's programs encourage experiential learning, study abroad, research with faculty, community engagement and leadership development. The knowledge and solutions created today will shape the social and environmental quality of life for future generations.

    The School of Sustainability offers two degrees in sustainability: a BA and a BS. Both programs introduce students to the concept of sustainability in the context of real-world challenges and focus on developing practical solutions and interventions to some of the most pressing environmental, economic and social challenges of sustainability. Students learn to approach challenges with consideration of complex adaptive systems and resilience, interconnections and cascading effects across scales, management of trade-offs, ethics and values, stakeholder engagement, future visioning and scenario typologies for transitioning systems, and other cutting-edge frameworks.

    The Bachelor of Arts is geared toward students interested in the social and human aspects of sustainability in global, regional and local contexts such as international development and sustainability, policy and governance in sustainable systems, society and sustainability, and sustainable urban dynamics.

    Students may find more information about opportunities within the School of Sustainability at these sites:

    Study abroad
    Research
    Student clubs and organizations
    Internships
    Mentorship

    Disciplines

    College of Global Futures

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Sustainability at Arizona State University

    Entry Requirements

    Academic requirements

    First-year students must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school.

    Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.

    Must have three years of high school work (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade work. If you have completed high school then ASU needs to see 10–12 grade work).

    Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

    Conditional admission

    ASU may offer conditional undergraduate admission to international applicants to an on-campus program who meet the academic (aptitude) requirements but who are not proficient in English. This offer of conditional admission will give you time to improve your English proficiency before you start classes at ASU. Your conditional admission offer is good for up to three semesters, during which time you must meet one of these requirements to begin your ASU experience.

    Competency requirements

    International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements:

    • Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).

    • Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).

    International students who attended four years of high school in the U.S. are required to meet the competency requirements.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Sustainability

    Recent interest in sustainability within business and government has created new employment opportunities (e.g., sustainability coordinators, directors and managers). Of undergraduate alumni who have shared their experiences with the school, 92% are either employed in sectors such as those listed above or have gone on to a graduate program. Of those employed, 66% have jobs directly related to sustainability. Students can seek additional employment data from program alumni by visiting the College of Global Futures careers site.

    Those with a Bachelor of Arts in sustainability offer employers and graduate programs an integrated approach to developing solutions to sustainability challenges. They understand the complexity of systems, have engaged in a range of knowledge and experience from different disciplinary perspectives, and understand the importance of planning for the future and how to engage stakeholders in that process. Graduates of the program are adaptable and prepared for a changing world.

    In addition to going on to graduate school, graduates of the program are qualified for well-paying positions in:

    • consultancy
    • government
    • intergovernmental organizations
    • international development
    • management
    • municipalities
    • nongovernmental organizations
    • nonprofits
    • policymaking enterprises
    • regulatory agencies
    • utilities

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Sustainability at Arizona State University

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Sustainability at Arizona State University

    Complete the undergraduate application for admission.

    Apply online with ASU’s Application for Admission or the Common Application. ASU accepts only one application. We have no preference between the ASU application or the Common Application. If two applications are submitted, one will be canceled in our system. Application fees are nonrefundable.

    ASU’s Application for Admission Common Application

    Submit the nonrefundable application fee.

    International nonresidents: $85 ($70 for ASU online programs)

    You can pay using a credit card (Visa or Mastercard) at the time you submit your application or when you log in to My ASU. Or you can mail a check or money order to Admission Services (payable to Arizona State University) at the address below.

    Admission Services Applicant Processing
    Arizona State University
    PO Box 871004
    Tempe, AZ 85287-1004

    If you applied for admission through the Common Application, pay the application fee through that application.

    Have official transcript(s) and examination results sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services. Provide English translations of all documents not issued in English.

    Official transcripts are certified copies of official documents from each secondary school, college, university or technical school attended. Records must include courses completed, grades or marks earned, and certificates or degrees awarded. Include a certified English translation of all documents not issued in English.

    Visit the transcripts page for detailed information on submitting international transcripts and English translations

    Provide evidence of English language proficiency.

    Have your TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or DuoLingo English test score, sent directly to ASU, or provide proof of completion from Global Launch.

    TOEFL
    The official TOEFL score report can be sent directly to ASU from the Educational Testing Service. ASU's TOEFL institutional code is 4007. For information about this test and registration procedures, contact ETS at PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA or visit www.toefl.org .

    Duolingo English test

    Learn more about the Duolingo test

    Global Launch
    ASU accepts completion of the Global Launch English Language program or English for Undergraduate Admission and Achievement online self-paced course. Learn more about Global Launch.

    IELTS
    For information about this test and registration procedures, contact the IELTS Office, University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge/CB1 2EU, UK or visit www.ielts.org .

    PTE
    For information about the Pearson Test of English, visit www.pearsonpte.com .


     

    American university admission reminders

    Secondary and post-secondary documentation

    All documents must be an original or an attested copy with an original institutional seal and/or signature. Photocopies, notarized copies, faxes or scans are not considered original documents. All documents must be translated into English if the original is not issued in English.

    Note: Before mailing or sending any documentation, you must fill out an ASU application. Sending documents before doing so will delay the processing of your application. It is also recommended that you include your ASU EMPLID on the envelope of any documents being mailed to ASU.

    Do you have any college credits?

    • All college work must be reported at the time of filling out your application.

    • We must see all transcripts/academic records from all institutions that you have ever attended (regardless if you have finished the program at that institution or not).

    • All documents not issued in English must be accompanied by an English translation.

    • Access the transfer credit guide to check your college credits. 

    Professional third-party evaluations 

    ASU provides in-house credential evaluations of your secondary and postsecondary academic records at no extra cost. However, if you have already had your academic credentials evaluated, ASU will consider course-by-course evaluations from the four agencies below:

    • Educational Credential Evaluators

    • Foreign Credentials Service of America

    • Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute

    • Scholaro.

    Note: Official evaluations do not take the place of official academic records. The evaluation is in addition to the official academic record. If the evaluation agency includes academic records they used to complete their evaluation and indicates that the evaluation was based on official or authenticated records, we may accept those documents as official.

    Submit your ACT or SAT scores (optional).

    ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, but may be submitted for ASU course placement or as supplemental information. Have your scores sent to ASU from ACT or College Board when you register for the test. 

    Check application status.

    Once you’ve completed all these steps, ASU will review your application. To see if you have any missing items, and to review your admission status and I-20 status, sign in at My ASU using your ASURITE UserID, which is sent to you after you apply for admission.

    Activate My ASU and your ASURITE UserID

    You will receive your ASURITE UserID and activation code via email within one to three business days of submitting your application. If you have previously applied to ASU, your ASURITE UserID will remain the same. You'll use your ASURITE UserID to login to My ASU. If you have previously applied to ASU, your ASURITE UserID will remain the same. If you have not previously activated My ASU, have your activation code sent to you by submitting your ASU ID number and last name. If you have trouble logging in with your ASURITE UserID, contact the ASU Help Desk at 855-278-5080 or contact.asu.edu. 

    Submit your student visa application.

    All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

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