Admission
Welcome to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University!
The most comprehensive design and arts school in the nation
With almost 9,000 students, more than 600 faculty and faculty associates, 140 degree, certificate and minor 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 ASU FIDM and ASU FIDM Museum; the School of Art; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; The GAME School; the School of Music, Dance and Theatre; and the ASU Art Museum.
Explore our degree programs and our locations to find the creative program for you.
Experience ASU
The Arizona Experience ASU visits include sessions with ASU Enrollment team members, a campus tour, and an academic fair where our Herberger Institute enrollment team members will be present to answer questions you may have. The Tempe Experience ASU visits take place on Mondays and Fridays, 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 Mondays and 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.
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Talk to a recruitment representative
Virtual appointments
These 15-minute individual appointments are for high school and transfer 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 [email protected].
Connect with a Herberger Institute student representative.
Connect with one of our student representatives, these students are current students from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. If you would like to connect with a current student or have questions about the student experience or Herberger Institute programs please email us at [email protected] with your questions.
Academic sessions for first-year students
During Fall 2025, our student representatives are offering in-person and virtual academic sessions for all prospective first-year students who want to learn more about the Herberger Institute, our six schools and the programs we offer, and the admissions process. The in-person sessions are offered on selected Fridays, and virtual sessions are offered on selected Mondays.
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Contact us!
Undergraduate programs
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.
If you are interested in our California-based degrees, please email: [email protected].
Graduate programs
If you have questions about the graduate programs, contact the Herberger Institute Schools. For contact information, visit the Graduate Admission
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:
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.
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.