Historic Milestones
ASU has a long and storied history, marked by several notable milestones:
- 1885: Founded as the Territorial Normal School at Tempe
- 1908: Renamed Arizona State Teachers College
- 1930: Renamed Arizona State Teachers College at Tempe
- 1945: Became Arizona State College
- 1958: Renamed Arizona State University
- 1962: Joined the Association of American Universities
- 1978: Joined the Pac-12 Conference
Academic Programs and Rankings
ASU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of disciplines, including:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Design
- Education
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Sciences
ASU is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by several major ranking organizations, including:
