How to enroll at ASU Prep: A step-by-step guide

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Video Summary

Watch this video for a simple, step-by-step walkthrough of how to enroll at ASU Prep, including what to prepare, what to expect and how our team supports you from application to your student’s first day.

Step 1: Confirm which ASU Prep program best fits your learner

Selecting the correct learning model upfront helps ensure accurate course placement and a faster enrollment review.

ASU Prep learning models at a glance

🌐 Online school options

Include:

• ASU Prep Digital (K–12, tuition-free for Arizona residents)
• Global Academy at ASU Prep (grades 6–12, students outside of Arizona and global learners)
• Khan World School at ASU Prep (grades 6–12, selective honors program)

Ideal for:

• Learners who need scheduling flexibility
• Athletes, performers or traveling families
• Students who thrive with mentoring and independent coursework

🏫 In-person campuses

Include:

Campus

Grade Levels

Casa Grande

7–12

Phoenix

K–6, 7–12

South Phoenix

K–6, 7–12

Polytechnic

K–6, 7–12

Pilgrim Rest

K–8

Best for families seeking:

• Face-to-face instruction
• A structured daily schedule
• In-person peer interaction and campus life

🔁 Flexible options

Include:

• ASU Prep Digital+ (grades 9-12 in the metro Phoenix area)
• ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab (grades 9-12 onsite at the Tempe ASU campus)

Best for learners who:

• Want flexibility with in-person connection
• Are interested in online courses, plus immersive and in-person project-based learning
• Are balancing advanced coursework or university courses

Choose the ASU Prep model that fits your learner

• Attend an information session
• Take a campus tour (for in-person programs)
• Preview daily schedules, technology platforms and academic expectations

Helpful tip: Selecting your learning model early helps avoid enrollment delays and ensures your student is placed correctly from day one.

Step 2: Review enrollment eligibility & program requirements

While enrollment is streamlined across ASU Prep programs, some requirements vary by learning model.

What most ASU Prep programs share:

• Grade-level eligibility
• Academic history review
• Enrollment aligned with the school year, although you can transfer midyear

Where requirements may differ:

• Residency (Arizona residents vs. global learners)
• GPA expectations for:
  • Honors courses
  • College credits
  • University-level coursework
• Program-specific criteria for selective or advanced pathways

Step 3: Gather required documents before you apply

Get organized before you apply. Use our pre-enrollment checklist to make enrollment faster and stress-free. 

Have digital copies of:

• Proof of age (birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of Arizona residency (if applicable)
• Immunization records or exemption forms
• Academic records or transcripts (middle school and high school)
• Primary Home Language form

Helpful tip: Having documents ready can significantly reduce processing time and help avoid incomplete applications.

Step 4: Complete the ASU Prep enrollment application

Enrollment for all ASU Prep programs begins here.

What to expect

• You’ll select:
  • Learning model
  • Grade level
  • Full-time or part-time enrollment

Helpful reassurance

• Save your progress and return anytime
• Guided prompts based on grade level
• Clear confirmation once your application is submitted

Common mistakes to avoid

• Selecting the incorrect learning model
• Uploading incomplete documents

Step 5: Work with an admissions advisor

Many families find this step especially helpful. You don’t have to navigate enrollment alone.

How admissions advisors help

• Answer questions about:
  • Coursework expectations
  • Middle school and high school planning
  • College credit opportunities

• Confirm documents and next steps

Explain:

• • Learning environments
  • Student success resources
  • Mentoring and success coach support

Contact options

• Phone: 844-692-3372
• Email: admissions@asuprep.org
• Phone calls, information sessions and one-on-one support available

Even if you’re just double-checking details, admissions advisors are happy to help.

Step 6: Application review & enrollment confirmation

What happens after you submit

We will review your application for:

• Eligibility
• Grade placement
• Program availability

Enrollment timing varies by:

• Grade level
• Campus or online program
• Time of year

Important notes

• Some in-person campuses may use a public charter lottery if there is a waitlist
• Families may be placed on a waitlist if seats are full
• Orientation and first-day details are shared after confirmation

Step 7: Course placement & academic planning

Course placement is designed to support both immediate success and long-term goals.

Placement considers:

• Prior coursework
• GPA and academic readiness
• College and career pathways

Students may be placed into:

• Grade-level coursework
• College credit courses through ASU pathways

Learn more about how young students thrive in virtual learning and how specialized support benefits learners with unique needs.

Step 8: Prepare for your first week at ASU Prep

Orientation and onboarding vary by learning model.

Getting ready

• Online programs: Prepare by understanding platforms, pacing, communication tools
• In-person programs: Get familiar with campus logistics, schedules, expectations

Tips for families

• Establish a daily routine
  Set consistent wake-up times, learning blocks and breaks to help your student stay on track—especially important for online and hybrid learners.
• Create a dedicated learning space
  Designate a quiet, organized area for schoolwork with reliable internet access and necessary supplies to minimize distractions.
• Know how to access student support
  Make sure you and your student understand how to reach teachers, advisors or success coaches, access help resources and check academic progress.