Professional-track advising
Start your journey to a successful career in health care or law.
Pre-Health and Prelaw advisors are here to help you navigate the application process, understand academic and experiential requirements and provide personalized advice for your unique pathway.
From one-on-one advising to events focused on professional development, they’ll guide you in building a strong foundation and preparing standout applications for your future education and career.
Pre-Health Advising
ASU’s Pre-Health Advising program, housed in the Futures Center in Armstrong Hall, connects pre-health students to hands-on experience, program information sessions, the Pre-Health Caduceus Newsletter, pre-health course mapping, application assistance and more.
In addition to the course and internship info below, learn about the many resources available at prehealth.asu.edu.
Students in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can enroll in Pre-Health Special Topics courses LIA 194, LIA 294 and LIA 394. Learn more about these courses below, and find out about upcoming offerings in the ASU Course Catalog.
LIA 194 – Drugs, Needles and People
So you want to be a doctor? Have you ever thought about going into health care? Are you curious what medical school and careers in health care might look like? Come find out what you need to do as an undergraduate to be prepared for a successful career in medicine and other health care professions.
LIA 294 – Career Launch – Health care
Embark on a transformative journey with our Pre-Health Career Launch course. This comprehensive course is specially designed to equip students with the essential tools and insights needed to explore and achieve their career aspirations in the health care and/or medical field. The course focuses on introducing students to career readiness skills with an emphasis on articulating individualism and talents within a career search.
LIA 394 – From Pre-med to Physician
Take a deep dive into every step of the medical school application process, from perfecting your personal statement to mastering the activity section and beyond. Unlock insider tips to make your application stand out and get noticed by admissions committees.
The Emergency Department (ED) Internship Program and Pre-Health Internship Program (PHIP) give students in The College real-world experience in health care settings, helping them determine if a career in the health professions is the right fit.
During the semester, students rotate through clinical environments while completing an online reflective curriculum to prepare for professional school applications. Supervisors and health care staff evaluate students on key traits like communication, professionalism and responsibility — essential skills for success in health care.
Desiree’ Brionne Dillard earned a degree in biological sciences through ASU Online and was accepted into the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Scottsdale.
Shortly after giving birth to her son, Dillard moved to Tucson to be closer to family. Her son's father had been a pre-med student at ASU and was the one who told her about the ASU Online program.
“My grandmother worked in a cath lab back when Black women really couldn't become physicians, and my mother also spoke about how she always wished she had attended medical school,” she said.
Prelaw Advising
Prelaw Advising, also housed within the Futures Center, supports students exploring the legal profession with individual application planning, a Prelaw newsletter and events, such as law school and student panels, financial aid webinars and one of the largest law fairs in the country.
James Starks, who graduated with a BA in philosophy, began their collegiate journey at the age of 25 after they earned their GED during the COVID-19 lockdown.
This fall, they will be attending the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law to pursue a JD on a full scholarship.
"Form study groups. Be vocal about what you don't understand. There are a lot of resources available to help you, but they only benefit you if you take advantage of them," said Starks.