Application Information
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Student Eligibility 
The field school in Kampsville, Illinois, is an annual Arizona State University program. Students presently attending any other college or university may apply to the ASU field school. High school juniors and seniors in the concurrent enrollment program are also eligible to apply. Applications for concurrent enrollment may be obtained through the ASU Center for Global Education Services.
All field school students are formally enrolled in ASU for the duration of the program. They receive Arizona State University credits that are transferable to other colleges and universities in most instances. Students should check with their university registrar or other official to determine transferability of ASU field school credits.
Registration in the field school does not constitute admission to any ASU degree program. Students other than ASU degree candidates may petition to apply field school credits toward an ASU degree only if they apply to ASU and are admitted as ASU degree candidates.
Because the field school is largely sponsored by student tuition, it is not possible to include non-enrolled volunteer excavators.
Students are expected to comply with all federal, state and local laws. Noncompliance is grounds for immediate dismissal from the field school.
Application Process and Requirements
Call for applications opens in December. Priority consideration happens by March 1, but applications may remain open until early May depending on available space Early application is always advised to be sure of securing space. Generally, if you meet this standard and apply by the due date there is every reason to expect you will be accepted into the program. See the Web page listed below for more information.
The online application submissions include a short questionnaire wherein you will be asked to submit a brief statement of interest. Applicants will also be responsible for uploading an unofficial transcript (you will be prompted to upload this) and contact information for a reference.
If you are not from ASU, you must first apply to be admitted as a non-degree ASU student (cost $25-50); this is for all programs. That means while you are participating in the program you will be an admitted ASU student. Once you have been admitted to ASU (this usually takes less than 24 hours), you will receive an 'ASURITE' login that will allow you to apply to the Kampsville program. You will be responsible for making arrangements if you wish to transfer that credit to your home institution, although our program assistant will certainly help with everything possible from our end to make it easy. Summer applicants can start applying January 1 because this is when you can first apply for admission as a non-degree student. If you are seriously interested in attending the program and concerned about getting a space reserved, please contact shesc.global@asu.edu, and we will work with you to make sure a space is set aside until January.
Questions? E-mail: shesc.global@asu.edu.
