The HSD Ph.D. Program admits one entering cohort annually for programs of study beginning in the fall semester. The deadline for applications is the December 15th prior to the August in which a student begins classes. The HSD Ph.D. Program usually notifies applicants of admissions status no later than the following April 15th.

1. Initiate an online ASU Graduate Admissions Application through the Graduate College’s web site.
2. Complete the “General Information Section.” You will be asked to enter information on universities that you’ve attended, GPAs, and GRE scores. The GRE General Exam is the only standardized test required of all HSD Ph.D. Program applicants.
3. Complete the Degree Section.
   1. Click "Find Your Degree/Certificate Program"
   2. Select “Interdisciplinary Studies” as your degree program category.
   3. Select “Tempe” as your degree program campus.
   4. Select “Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology (PhD)” as your degree program.
   5. Identify the specific HSD Program faculty member(s) you are interested in working with. This will ensure that these faculty members see your application and can participate in admissions and funding decisions.
   6. Arrange for three academic Letters of Recommendation.
      1. Download and print three copies of the HSD Recommendation Form.
      2. Complete and sign the top portion of each form.
      3. Give one form to each of the three persons who will be writing your letters of recommendation.
      4. Ask the letter writers to mail paper copies of both the form and their letters of recommendation to:
         

         Graduate Programs
         School of Life Sciences-HSD Ph.D. Program
         Arizona State University
         PO Box 874601
         Tempe, AZ 85287-4601

   7. Prepare and upload a Statement of Research Interests and Goals.
   8. Prepare and upload a current Curriculum Vitae or Résumé.
   9. Prepare and upload the HSD Academic Record Form.
   10. Prepare and upload a Writing Sample.
4. Submit the online ASU Graduate Admissions Application.
5. Pay the Application Fee.
6. Have universities mail official, paper transcripts to ASU.
   1. Send one transcript from each college or university you have attended to:

      APPLICATION
      Graduate College
      Arizona State University
      Administration B-Wing Room 170
      PO Box 871003
      Tempe, AZ 85287-1003

   2. More information on international academic credentials.
7. Have ETS (Educational Testing Service) provide ASU with official GRE scores. The GRE General Exam is the only standardized test required of all HSD Ph.D. Program applicants. The ETS Institutional Code for ASU is 4007. Enter the Department Code as 0000.
8. If appropriate, complete and submit a paper copy of the Financial Guarantee Form. This form must be completed by anyone who will attend ASU while holding an F-1 or J-1 visa. Send the form to:
   

   APPLICATION
   Graduate College
   Arizona State University
   Administration B-Wing Room 170
   PO Box 871003
   Tempe, AZ 85287-1003

   
   Financial Guarantee Form and additional information.
9. If appropriate, have official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent to ASU. Most applicants from a country in which the native language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.