Thank you for your interest in the McKenna Program at Arizona State University, a highly selective dual-degree and certificate opportunity for future leaders in science, business and entrepreneurship. Before completing this application, please ensure you have already been admitted to ASU for the Fall 2027 first-year student class.
To be considered for the McKenna Program, you must complete the following components:
Please respond to the following prompt in 450 words.
Essay:
At the heart of the McKenna Program is curiosity about how scientific discovery and business innovation can work together to improve lives. Describe a time or idea that sparked your interest in this connection, or a way you imagine using these fields to create impact. How would you hope to develop your skills and contribute within the McKenna Program at ASU?
Please refer to the following document for guidance on resume and letter of recommendation submissions:
MLSBE Program Application - Resume and Letters of Recommendation Guidance
Include academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular involvement, leadership roles, research and/or entrepreneurship activities.
Letters of recommendation are optional at time of application submission. Students who have submitted an application to Barrett, The Honors College are not required to submit letters of recommendation.
December 1, 2025: Early action applicationJanuary 15, 2026: Regular decisionApril 15, 2026: Late consideration
Applicants selected as semi-finalists will be invited to participate in a 30-minute virtual interview. Decisions will be communicated beginning in April.We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for combining science, business and entrepreneurship.
