Common Learner Questions

What are the number of credits to be a transfer student?

• 11 or less

• 0

• 12+

• 120

Number of transfer credits allowed to come to ASU

• 64 from 2 year college;

• "unlimited" from 4 year but must have 30 from ASU to graduate

• 124 Credits

• Both Blue and Teal

Do students need all of their transcripts?

• Yes, only if they have completed previous college credits

• No, listing prior education is sufficient

• Yes, but only if they have a 3.0 GPA or higher

• Yes, ASU is a full disclosure university

Student says..."I don't think I qualify for FAFSA."

What is an appropriate response?

• ASU offers scholarships, let me send you the link.

• Tell me more. Do you mean you are not eligible for FAFSA, or you think you don't qualify for federal grants?

• You won't qualify for FAFSA with that attitude

• *Silence*...Could you put it on a credit card?

How many hours do students need to set aside for school?

• About an hour or two a week.

• About 15 - 20 hours a week per 3 credit class.

• About 20 - 24 hours per week per class.

• About one day a week

What is the class structure for ASU Online?

• Professors schedule weekly live Zoom lectures.

• Student are required to attend in-person classes once a week.

• All classes are online and are all asynchronous.

• All classes are online and mostly asynchronous.

How quickly should you follow up with an app submitted student?

• 72 hours

• 2 days

• 7 to 10 days

• 5 days

Choose the best response.....

"I want to graduate as fast as possible."

• Looking at your GPA...you should lower your expectations.

• ...not nearly as fast as I want to end this call

• That will depend on the number of credits you transfer and how many classes you take.

• ASU Online allows every student to graduate as quickly as they want.

Choose the best strategy to address the statement....

"I'm looking at a couple schools."

• Make your disappointment obvious and say...."I thought you were different."

• Ask them what other schools they are considering then insult them.

• Relationship building, featuring resources, separate ASU from comp.

• Provide generic information regarding ASU Online.

What is the best way for a student to submit transcripts?

• Mail

• Parchment

• In-person delivery

• Email to Coordinator