Admission
Welcome to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University!
The largest comprehensive design and arts school in the nation
With almost 8,000 students, more than 750 faculty and faculty associates, more than 125 degree program options and a tradition of top-ranked programs, we are committed to redefining the 21st-century design and arts school. Our college is built on a combination of disciplines unlike any other program in the nation, comprising the ASU FIDM fashion program, the Schools of Art; Arts, Media and Engineering; Music, Dance and Theatre; The Design School, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; and the ASU Art Museum. Explore our degree programs and find out why we are the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the nation, located within a dynamic 21st-century research university.
Experience ASU
Experience ASU visits are sessions with ASU Enrollment team members, followed by a Herberger Institute academic information session with Herberger Institute enrollment team members. The Tempe Experience ASU visits take place on Mondays, excluding national holidays. If you are interested in our Tempe based programs we invite you to attend a Tempe Experience ASU visit. The Downtown Experience ASU visits take place on Fridays, excluding national holidays. If you are interested in the Fashion and Popular Music programs we invite you to attend the Downtown Experience ASU visit. All prospective undergraduate students and families interested in our programs are invited.
Talk to a Herberger recruitment representative
These 15-minute individual appointments are for prospective students or families who have a quick question about the undergraduate admission process and degree programs that are offered by the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
If you need a longer appointment, please email HerbergerAdmissions@asu.edu.
Upcoming events
In addition to our ongoing virtual sessions, we have special events and live webinars
Our admission representatives in the Herberger Institute can provide admissions guidance and support to prospective students.
A creative city
The Herberger Institute is a creative city made up of students, faculty and staff. Learn more about us and our demographics.
Contact us!
Undergraduate programs
During this time, the quickest way to reach us is through email.
Our admission representatives in the Herberger Institute can provide admissions guidance and support to prospective students.
Graduate programs
Contact the Herberger Institute Schools for questions about the graduate programs:
Steps to apply
1. Explore your degree program
We offer more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees and concentrations in our five schools and across the Institute:
- School of Art
- School of Arts, Media and Engineering
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre
- The Design School
- The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
- Herberger Institute (Cross-Institute)
2. Apply to ASU
- The admissions process begins when you submit your ASU online application.
- Select your major of choice on the ASU online application.
- Apply early: Many of our degrees are highly selective. Applying early may increase your chances of admission.
Admission for: First-year students | Transfer | International | Graduate
3. Investigate the supplemental admissions requirements
Some of our degrees require additional audition, interview, milestone or portfolio requirements. Please review the additional entrance requirements related to your area of study.
- School of Art
- School of Arts, Media and Engineering
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre
- The Design School
- The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
Portfolio reviews, milestones or interviews typically occur after the first year in the program or after a certain number of required courses are completed. Students wishing to major in BA/BM music degrees must successfully complete an audition prior to enrolling as a music major at ASU. Students wishing to major in BFA dance are required to attend the Dance Festival Admission Day prior to enrolling as a dance major at ASU.
4. Visit the resources for newly admitted students
Learn more about your next steps toward becoming a Herberger Institute student.
This is where your future in design and the arts begins
The Herberger Institute has more than 400 faculty and staff to make your college journey successful and enjoyable. Our talented faculty, outstanding facilities and unlimited opportunities make the Herberger Institute the ideal place to study in design and the arts disciplines.