Early Start Program
Your college career begins now
Kick start your Sun Devil journey with our free 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. Kenicia Wright at [email protected].
2025 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!
The program runs from Wednesday, August 6th to Saturday, August 16th. Days off on Sunday, August 10th and Thursday, August 14th.
Make the most of this opportunity and apply to the program now.
Connect with SPGS
including faculty and successful alumni.
Learn success strategies
for navigating college and your major.
Develop lasting friendships
with other first-year students.
Take in-person trips
to landmarks near Tempe, Arizona.