Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

Architecture + Landscape Architecture
Art
Arts, Media + Engineering
Dance
Design Innovation
Music
Theatre + Film
ASU Art Museum
Community School

Arcadia Residential Community for Design and the Arts

Arcadia Residential Community for Design and the Arts is an academic community housed in a residence hall specifically designed for students who are pursuing a major in Architecture, Art, Dance, Film, Graphic Design, Housing and Community Development, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Music or Theatre.

This academic community provides a living community for high-achieving freshman in our college who share a love for and commitment to design and the arts. There are several social and academic activities sponsored by the colleges throughout the year to enhance residents' educational experience. A limited number of spaces are available to sophomore students. The criteria to reside in the arts residential community are:

A graduating high school senior; or current ASU freshman within the College of Design or the Herberger College of the Arts at the time of application.
A cumulative high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or above; or an ASU G.P.A. of 2.7 or above.
Must have satisfied all applicable university/college entrance requirements.
Must be accepted into a major in the Herberger College of the Arts or the College of Design.
Students pursuing a minor in the College of Design or the Herberger College of the Arts or participating in a design or arts programs will also be considered pending space availability.

Please consider joining other academically talented and creative students by becoming part of the Arcadia Residential Community for Design and the Arts. Spaces in the residence hall are limited. All interested students must complete the application process prepared by the Office of Residential Life and indicate the Arcadia Residential Community for Design and the Arts as their selected community.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will take advantage of this exciting opportunity