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The future of media is being created right here, right now—and you can help shape it. Whether you're passionate about journalism, content creation, public relations, marketing or sports storytelling, the Cronkite School will help you develop the skills and experiences you'll need to succeed in a dynamic and growing media industry.
What's different about Cronkite? We're the world's premiere mass communication school, anchored in a top media market with five professional sports teams and countless professional opportunities. Our "teaching hospital" model focuses on hands-on learning, featuring immersive agency, newsroom, content and global experiences you won't find anywhere else. Our world-class faculty and powerful #CronkiteNation alumni network are second to none.
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Review ASU's admissions requirements and application steps for prospective first-year students. If you’d like to speak to an ASU Admission Services representative, you can find your rep’s information at asu.edu/findmyrep.
For questions about the Cronkite School, contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Review ASU's admissions requirements and application steps for prospective first-year students. If you’d like to speak to an ASU Admission Services representative, you can find your rep’s information at asu.edu/findmyrep.
For questions about the Cronkite School, contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Find your estimated cost of tuition and fees using ASU’s tuition estimator.
Visit ASU’s Office of Financial Aid to explore some of the financial aid options available to ASU students.
ASU considers all admitted first-year admitted students for the New American University scholarship, a merit-based award; use the scholarship estimator tool to estimate your eligibility. ASU also considers incoming first-year Arizona resident students with high financial need for special financial assistance programs.
Explore even more scholarships using the ASU Scholarship Universe platform.
Transfer students
Review the admission requirements and application steps for prospective transfer students on ASU’s Admission Services webpage. If you’d like to speak to an ASU Admission Services representative, you can find your rep’s information at asu.edu/findmyrep.
Transfer students can explore MyPath2ASU, a suite of self-service transfer tools that can help you save time and track your degree progress. For questions about the Cronkite School, contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Current students attending ASU who desire to change majors should visit the Changing Majors resource site and follow those steps.
For questions about the Cronkite School, incoming ASU transfer students should contact us at [email protected].
Entering transfer students must meet the general university transfer student requirements.
Transfer students can explore MyPath2ASU, a suite of self-service transfer tools that can help you save time and track your degree progress. For questions about the Cronkite School, contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Find your estimated cost of tuition and fees using ASU’s tuition estimator.
Visit ASU’s Office of Financial Aid to explore some of the financial aid options available to ASU students.
Graduate students
View the general admissions for graduate students page for the university requirements and application information.
Questions?
- If you have questions about Cronkite graduate programs on the Downtown Phoenix Campus, visit our FAQs page.
- If you have questions about Cronkite graduate programs at ASU’s Los Angeles location, email [email protected].
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both ASU's Graduate College and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program OR have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in an applicable master’s degree program.
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. Except for MA - Narrative and Emerging Media applicants, graduate program applicants should have a TOEFL iBT® score of at least 5, or a score of 100 if taken before January 21, 2026. Students with an IELTS band score of 7.50 or a Duolingo score of 135 will also be considered.
International applicants should review admissions requirements at ASU’s graduate college.
Find your estimated cost of tuition and fees using ASU’s tuition estimator.
Visit ASU’s Office of Financial Aid to explore some of the financial aid options available to ASU students.
Students who apply by Dec. 1 are considered for fully-funded Cronkite School graduate assistantships and other graduate funding opportunities.
Online students
Online degree programs begin several times each year. Browse degree programs and upcoming start dates at ASU Online, and click "Apply Now" to apply.
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Eligible students are directly admitted to the Cronkite School and do not need to submit any additional materials.
Graduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program, or have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in an applicable master’s degree program.
Find your estimated cost of tuition and fees using ASU’s tuition estimator.
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