Explore, join, lead 

We welcome you to the ASU School of Human Evolution and Social Change.

We are a thriving community of diverse intellectuals united by a pursuit of excellence and a desire to change the world for the better. 

For prospective students

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The School of Human Evolution and Social Change maintains a global research presence, with field stations and laboratories in 12 nations.

Undergraduate FAQs 

For questions about our undergraduate programs, curriculum, opportunities and more, the information below is a great place to start. Please visit our undergraduate advising page for advising information and FAQs.

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change offers international students a prestigious academic home in the heart of a culturally rich and diverse university.

With well over 100 countries represented in ASU's student body and a host of undergraduate programs centered on not only learning about – but also finding solutions to – today's biggest global challenges, it's easy to see why the Institite of International Education named ASU the #1 public university chosen by international students.

Our school is globally focused in academics and research and provides a welcoming, enriching environment for students from around the world.

Here you will be partnered with faculty who are global leaders in their fields and who understand that each student is unique in terms of background, interests and learning styles.

From state-of-the-art facilities to a vast array of methodologies, you will be equipped with the tools to take your graduate career in the direction you want to go.

Graduate FAQs 

In addition to the information below about our application process, please review the program details for the program you are interested in:

Undergraduate students

Undergraduate Lounge

All undergraduate students in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change are free to use our undergraduate lounge located in SHESC 140. The lounge has couches, a refrigerator, microwave, books and magazines for students to make use of while on campus between classes. It is also a great place to socialize and meet other students in the school.

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change provides a variety of financial resources and awards to our graduate students.

Welcome

We provide a dynamic, challenging, interdisciplinary environment where supportive faculty will push you to excel. Joining our school gives you access to hundreds of advanced social science courses, extensive professionalism and skills­-development opportunities, 40 cutting-­edge labs, huge material collections, field schools and teaching opportunities.

Our graduate students participate in major collaborative projects through our many research centers, and join a large dynamic community of scholars in allied fields.