r/ASU

Why is there so much misinformation about this?? Searching Reddit, some say there is a cap and some say there isn’t. When I asked my academic advisor she said there is no tuition cap for ASU online, so it doesn’t matter how many credits I take each semester- it all cost the same. But when I got to the ASU Online resident tuition calculator, it’s clearly cheaper the more credits you take. It even says tuition is capped at 11 credits for ASU Online. I wish ASU would tell you exactly how much your tuition would be as you sign up for classes. At the Maricopa community colleges, you knew what your classes would cost as soon as you enrolled in them. Not to be all Karen-but my academic advisor was not very helpful and was rude so I didn’t even ask why it says there is a tuition cap clearly on the ASU online page. She also said I can’t take more than 18 credits unless I’m failing to graduate on time and I’m trying to avoid summer classes. She said doing more than 18 credits just to finish early isn’t allowed. Kinda frustrating.

I'm taking all of these courses through ASU online (13 units), all are summer session C besides Calc III being session A and CSE 360 going on a month after session C ends since it's dynamically scheduled.

• CSE 230 Computer Org/Assemb : Punathumkandi - Summer C - How is Punathumkandi's CSE 230 course online?
• CSE 310 Data Structures and Algorithms : Chakravarthi - Summer C - I heard this one is really hard, does anyone have CSE 310 experience with Chakravarthi? How are they as a professor?
• CSE 360 Intro to Software Engineering : Carter - Dynamic - How is Carter in teaching Intro to SWE? The ratings are really bad on rate my prof.
• CSE 301 Computing Ethics : Punathumkandi - Summer C - not worried about this one
• MAT 267 Calc III : Surgent - Summer A - not as worried here since it's a retake, I was doing well up until the final exam which did me in last session, so most of the info is review + need to focus on studying more for the final.

TLDR; Three Comp Sci classes where I don't know what to expect/heard they're difficult + easy comp ethics class + calc 3 retake which will be easier. All online, all are summer C besides CSE 360 being dynamically scheduled/slightly longer & calc 3 being summer A. I work about 20 hours a week on top of this. For previous comp sci/engineering courses at ASU I've gotten As with the exception of one B.

Taking all this into account, do y'all think I should drop one of these? If so, which one? Or could it be possible to get all As in these summer courses with good discipline? Thank you for your help.

Hi does anyone know what the process of appealing the sanction is like. I am ready to accept the violation I just think that sanction is too harsh. Is there anyone who has been successful in reducing the sanction?

Hi guys im trying to figure out my finances for the summer so im able to afford my tuition, I know the rough estimate of what it should be but I was just wondering if anyone knew around when it would pop up on myasu ? Thanks!

Anybody out there successful in appealing academic dismissal. What worked for you?

For me to stay on track with my major, I need to take CSE 240 and MAT 243 over the summer. It's an 8-week-long online course through a community college. I don't know if there's an instructor. I'm not doing anything besides just studying for the CCNA cert (but I can put this to the side if I need to). Don't have a job, and plan on just studying over the summer. I'm decent in math, but haven't taken a proof-like class since high school.

I have no idea what to expect for CSE 240, and I've struggled with data structures and classes (which I'm reviewing) in Java.

I'll be getting a head start on MAT 243 with YouTube.

So I just talked to my advisor and she recommended I take 1 of 3 classes for my AMIT.

GCU 113 US and Arizona SS with Jonathan Kelman
HST 109 US to 1865 with Laura Smith
POS 110 US Gov and Politics with Charles Ripley or Chris Johnson.

I’ve looked on Rate my Profs but was hoping for maybe some input from anyone who’s taken these classes.
Thanks 🙏

Edit:
Seems like GCU 113 it is! Thank you!

I dropped out of another college in 2006, and the idea of going back while working full time seemed unreachable. Got into ASU in 2018, started online and moved to Phoenix in 2020. Moved back home in 2022, had a kid, the pace really slowed, but I graduated this month.

It feels surreal. ASU gave me a shot to improve myself and learn and grow in my 30s and I’m forever grateful. All the students I worked with and met and walked with at Cronkite convocation were extremely kind to this collegiate old-timer and I wish you all nothing but the best in your futures. You made ASU feel like a second home.

Forever a Sun Devil.

Hey everyone! I've been trying to talk to ASU's financial aid for the past week in both the chat and via phone but can't get ahold of anyone; has anyone had this before / know what to do here?

SoFi is claiming the loan is fully dispersed and has given me information about repayment, loan has been fully certified by ASU and funds sent off to them; however, ASU is still showing "disbursement hold." I have no holds on my account, outstanding balances, grades are fully in, etc.. I'm unsure of what to do at this point? Thank you!

I’m taking Physics 121 online rn, for the chapter notes it’s the professors handwriting and STRUGGLE to understand it. Any tips?

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to Arizona State University. When I applied to one of their master’s programs two years ago, I did so with the mindset that I likely wouldn’t be accepted, given the university's prestigious reputation and my background at a smaller school in my state. When I received the acceptance email, I felt elated and excited to join the ASU community.

Throughout my two years as a primarily online student, I have never felt as connected to a university as I do with ASU. From the professors to the various departments I interacted with, I always felt respected and that my best interests were taken into account.

After participating in the graduation ceremony this past weekend and feeling prepared for success in my career, I can confidently say that none of this would have been possible without the amazing people at ASU. I am truly thankful! There’s no greater pride than proclaiming, “I am an alumnus of Arizona State University!”

Hey everyone, hoping someone has been through this before.

There's a class I need that's completely full, and the other available sections conflict with my work schedule. I'm kind of stuck because I can't just swap to another time.

Has anyone had luck getting into a full class at ASU? I've heard things like emailing the professor directly, going to the first day and asking, or waiting for the waitlist to move, but not sure what actually works here.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Has anyone else dealt with summer 2026 financial aid still processing at ASU? I’m a new grad student and my FAFSA/corrections were finalized by the Department of Education on May 15. ASU told me my aid is still being processed and my tuition deadline was pushed back to June 25 so my classes won’t be dropped.

My direct deposit is active already, and they said refunds take 3–7 business days after disbursement. I’m trying to figure out a realistic timeline for when refunds might actually hit. For anyone who went through something similar, how long after your FAFSA corrections finalized did your award package and refund come through?

Are there specific days of the week that refunds are posted on our accounts? My aid was disbursed 5/13, just waiting lol

Someone I graduated with walked on stage with not one, not two, not three, but FOUR degrees. Whoever they are, they have my unending respect for the sheer willpower and brainpower that takes. They will go far in life 🫡

Hi! Incoming med student at ASU. We apparently will have access to that internal / external scholarship portal. Anyone have advice on whether it’s worth scouting them out and trying to apply? Are they dead ends? Feel free to tell me I’m off track w this