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Do I send my application and materials to you? To the Graduate College? To Both? |
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The applications and all materials are sent directly to the Graduate College. PUT YOUR APPLICATION I.D. NUMBER ON ALL YOUR MATERIALS.
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There is no mention of writing samples or portfolios as part of the portfolio but are they preferred? |
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Writing samples and portfolios are not preferred.
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I have obtained letters of recommendation, where do I send them? Should they come directly from the sponsors or from me? |
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Letters of recommendation should go to the Graduate College and come directly from the sponsors. PUT YOUR APPLICATION I.D. NUMBER ON ALL YOUR MATERIALS.
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Where do I send my transcript? May I send a copy of my transcript? |
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Transcripts must be official transcripts sent from your College to the ASU Graduate College.
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If my application is received in the summer will I still be admitted for Fall Semester? |
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If your application is late, it will be reviewed late, therefore you will not know until the last minute if you have been accepted for the Fall Semester.
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I work full time, can I enroll in the Masters Program but take only one class a semester? |
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The Master’s degree has two tracks, the two year track for full time students and the three year track for part time working professionals. Please see curriculum information.
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I am a working professional and am not interested in the Masters degree, can I sit in on masters classes? |
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You may audit classes by paying the fee for the number of credit hours and any class fees.
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What kind of financial aid can I expect from the School of Planning? |
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The School has a few Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant positions. The University Financial Aid Office can help you seek other funding.
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What if I have other questions when I get there? |
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A MUEP Orientation and a BSP Orientation will be held the first week of the Fall semester.
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I noticed the requirement for the program is a statistics prerequisite, I have not taken statistics. |
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The School offers PUP 394 Statistics for Planners during the second 5 week summer session. It is an internet class and can be taken in Arizona or before you arrive.
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Can I defer my admission to the MUEP program? |
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You may defer your admission for one year
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I have questions regarding the Graduate Fee, who do I talk to? |
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Direct an questions regarding Graduate Admission or Fees to the Graduate College at grad-q@asu.edu or by phone: 480-965-6113.
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| Q: |
My Bachelor Degree is not in Planning will I be admitted to the MUEP? |
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If your grade point is good and you don’t mind taking some basic Planning courses in addition to the graduate work you will be able to receive a Planning Masters degree.
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How can I add a minor to my program? |
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See the Advisor for the Department of your major degree, they can add it to your DARS.
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How can I get an over ride into a class? |
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Contact your Advisor
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Can I drop a course. |
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It is best to contact your Advisor before you drop a course.
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| Q: |
I have questions regarding my Internship, who do I ask? |
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Contact your Advisor
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| Q: |
Is there a class schedule and times that I could look at to plan my classes? |
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The ASU Schedule of Classes will give you information on the most current semesters.
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I am an International Student, what are the job opportunities in the United States for a foreign graduate of your program? |
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You will need to check with the International Students office to find out what is needed to work in the United States as a foreigner.
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Can someone take me on a tour when I arrive from out of town? |
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There is a daily ASU tour.
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The application asks what degree I graduated with, I will not graduate until May, it also asks for Junior-Senior GPA, this is my 5th year in school. Should I put my GPA that I received after my first 60 credits? |
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The degree you anticipate receiving is the answer; your 300 and 400 classes can be used for your GPA.
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