The Department of English encourages students to take part in campus clubs and organizations for personal as well as academic success. The following student organizations are affiliated with or have advisors on faculty in English--this list is not comprehensive:
The Department of English at ASU engages with several universities worldwide to provide learning experiences beyond our borders. More information about these and other international study and internship programs is available through ASU Study Abroad.
Students can choose from a wide variety of experiences such as traditional exchange and partnership programs around the world; specialized, ASU faculty-led summer study opportunities; internship possibilities; and teaching opportunities abroad.
Internship Information
Is this your first year at ASU?
First-year students (not including new online students) receive advising support in Armstrong Hall.
As a student in the Department of English, your academic home will be Arizona State University’s urban Tempe campus amid broad pedestrian malls, creative architecture and subtropical landscaping. From studying in our distinctive, below-ground Hayden Library to strolling down iconic Palm Walk, there’s an endless supply of things to do, see, explore and discover.
ASU’s Tempe campus is also home to the Sun Devils’ athletics complex, Gammage auditorium, “A” Mountain, Desert Arboretum Park and various points of pride that contribute to our dynamic and engaging learning environment.
Undergraduate Experience
Life as an English or film and media studies major on ASU’s Tempe campus
The following are areas of particular strength and expertise with the ASU Department of English, involving collaborations and research agendas across disciplines. This is not an exhaustive or definitive list; faculty and students work in many other subspecialties not listed here.
The Writing Programs in the Department of English offers many versions of First-Year Composition, each designed to maximize student learning and success. Courses for non-native speakers and honors courses are all taught by dedicated teachers motivated to meet specialized student populations where they are to ensure all students have the opportunity to reach their academic potential. The Writing Programs is dedicated to meeting students where they are and providing meaningful instruction for a diverse student population.
What is the composition requirement?
ENG 101 and ENG 102 or ENG 105 are required for graduation. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better to fulfill the graduation requirement.
Can I test out of ENG 101 and 102?
100-level courses introduce foundational theories, concepts, perspectives, principles, methods, and procedures of critical thinking and writing. They focus on the development and practice of essential writing and literacy skills.