Welcome to the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) at Arizona State University (ASU)! Our graduate program orientation is designed to equip incoming students with valuable resources, ensuring a seamless and enriching academic journey. Delve into a comprehensive overview of your plan of study, gaining insights that will guide you through your educational pursuits. Familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures outlined by SGSUP, the Graduate College, and ASU. Learn about support services available on campus, ranging from academic guidance to career counseling, all geared towards ensuring your academic success.
Venture beyond the confines of traditional classrooms as you explore opportunities for personal and professional growth. Engage with various clubs, organizations, and internships, fostering connections with like-minded peers who share your passion for geographical sciences and urban planning. Our orientations aim to enrich your university experience, providing a solid foundation for both academic and personal development. We welcome you to a community dedicated to shaping future leaders in geographical sciences and urban planning!
Graduate Program
Geography, MA (Online)
Our online MA Geography students can access orientation information at any time via our oMA Geography Orientation website. If you have any questions contact sgsup.gradprograms@asu.edu.
Geography, MA (Tempe)
Orientation for our Geography MA (in-person) program will be held in person approximately two days before the start of the fall semester. It is a one day event with information sessions and cohort building activities. Information about the event and orientation agenda will be provided to students the summer before the fall semester. If you have any questions contact sgsup.gradprograms@asu.edu.
Geographic Information Systems, MAS (Tempe)
Incoming students should contact the program director, Dr. Stephanie Deitrick, for all onboarding information.
Urban and Environmental Planning, MUEP (Online)
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Urban and Environmental Planning, MUEP (Tempe)
Orientation for our MUEP program will be held in person approximately two days before the start of the fall semester. It is a one day event with information sessions and cohort building activities. Information about the event and orientation agenda will be provided to students the summer before the fall semester. If you have any questions contact sgsup.gradprograms@asu.edu.
Geography, Geographic Information Science, or Urban Planning, PhD (Tempe)
Orientation for the doctoral programs will be held in person approximately two days before the start of the fall semester. It is a one day event with information sessions and cohort building activities. Information about the event and orientation agenda will be provided to students the summer before the fall semester. If you have any questions contact sgsup.gradprograms@asu.edu.