LEAD
A first-year community and program to guide your success
College is a totally new experience, but you don't have to figure it all out on your own. LEAD gives you insider strategies to help you find your way on campus, tackle challenges; not just in college but out in the world, too! You'll build a community of people who want to see you succeed.
Why LEAD?
Big dreams all have individualized paths. Whether you're blazing the trail as the first in your family to attend college, or you're turning a fresh page to launch your ultimate academic comeback, LEAD is designed to amplify your strengths, support your goals, and cheer you on from the sidelines with every step you take toward that graduation podium.
Built directly into your schedule, you'll have a tight-knit community at the ready to provide you with mentorship, hands-on learning, and campus resources to help sharpen the skills needed to thrive at ASU and beyond. Unlike standard programs, LEAD delivers a proven system of support: students who take advantage of this exclusive access consistently see higher GPAs, faster momentum, and greater long-term success.
What you do in LEAD
Your LEAD team
LEAD Courses
LEAD is a two-semester experience designed for your first year at ASU. Together, the courses teach students how college works by equipping you to navigate real-world challenges, build lasting connections, and take ownership of your college experience.
UNI 110: Critical Thinking and Inquiry
Learn how to analyze information, evaluate arguments, conduct research, and communicate ideas while exploring contemporary issues that affect our communities and society.
ASU 121: Creative Problem Solving in Action
Work collaboratively to identify challenges, develop creative solutions, and present ideas that can make a difference on campus and beyond.