Admissions

Quick Hits

• Admissions requirements vary by degree level and program.
• Thunderbird applications generally involve an online application and academic records, with additional materials such as a resume, essay, recommendations, English-proficiency documentation, or interviews depending on the program.
• Recruitment and Admissions can help prospective students identify the program that best fits their goals.
• More than 96% of Thunderbird students receive some form of financial assistance through scholarships, loans, or other awards.
• The Thunderbird SHARE Fellowship combines scholarship support, mentoring, and an alumni community for selected students from emerging and developing countries.

Exploring Thunderbird

• Prospective students can compare undergraduate, graduate, executive, online, and doctoral pathways based on experience level, format, location, and career goals.
• Thunderbird offers information sessions, open houses, application workshops, program-specific webinars, and opportunities to connect with recruiters.
• Campus Ambassadors can help prospective students understand student life and the campus experience.

Applying

• Program requirements differ, so applicants should always check the current requirements for the specific degree they are considering.
• Graduate and executive applications may include transcripts, a resume, an essay or personal statement, proof of English proficiency where applicable, and interviews.
• Doctoral applications include additional requirements appropriate to an experienced-practitioner program.
• Undergraduate admissions are handled within the broader Arizona State University admissions process.

Funding a Degree

• Thunderbird and ASU offer scholarships, fellowships, financial aid, assistantships, student employment, and other forms of support.
• More than 96% of Thunderbird students receive financial assistance through loans, scholarships, or other awards.
• Scholarship availability and conditions vary, so prospective students should use the current Thunderbird and ASU funding pages for specific opportunities.

SHARE Fellowship

• The Thunderbird SHARE Fellowship was founded by alumnus Marshall Parke ’77.
• It is an alumni-funded scholarship and mentorship program created to support exceptional students from emerging and developing countries.
• The fellowship combines financial support with mentoring and access to a network of alumni supporters.
• The first SHARE scholarships were awarded in 2008.
• Eligibility, nomination, interview, and application timelines are specific to each admissions cycle, so applicants should check the current SHARE Fellowship page.

Where to Get Help

• Recruitment and Admissions is the best source for current program requirements, application questions, scholarships, and enrollment guidance.
• Student Success and financial-aid resources can help admitted and current students navigate the transition into Thunderbird and ASU.