Early Start Program

Your college career begins now

Kick start your Sun Devil journey with our free, two-week immersion Early Start program. 

Join fellow incoming SPGS majors as you prepare for your transition to ASU. Connect with guest speakers including lawmakers and local leaders and visit the Arizona State Capitol. Through Early Start you'll experience a lively, engaging and thought-provoking program designed to create a pathway to success for you. Space is limited so we encourage you to register early. 

Questions? Email Dr. Gina Woodall at gina.woodall@asu.edu. 

Apply here

 Program Schedule 

During Early Start, you can expect to be busy each day throughout the entirety of the program and we promise — you won't be sitting in a classroom all day! Orientation is August 10th, 2024 and the program will run from August 11th-18th, 2024. 

 

Learn new strategies

and get familiar with resources for succeeding in college. 

Get to know your peers

and connect with faculty, academic mentors, and successful alumni. 

Be in-the-know

regarding the internships and study abroad experiences SPGS has to offer.

Explore the Arizona State Capitol

through an eye-opening, behind the scenes field trip.