Students interested in becoming actuaries should declare a BS in Actuarial Science as their major when they enter the university. Ordinarily students apply for admission to the Actuarial Science major in the fall semester of their freshman year. Transfer students should apply for admission a semester prior to attending ASU and follow up their application with an academic advisor in Wexler Hall (WXLR 211)

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Major Requirements

The bachelor degree in Actuarial Science requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 62 credit hours of work for the major. The program exposes the students to the following Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) preliminary exams: P/1, FM/2, FAM, ALTAM, ASTAM, SRM, MAS-I, MAS-II, and Exam 5 and enables completion of the VEE requirements.

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ASU recognized as a Center of Actuarial Excellence

Arizona State University’s actuarial science program is now recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE).

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

REUs are excellent opportunities to gain hands-on research experience while completing your undergraduate degree. REUs are available throughout the academic year, and at institutions across the country - including ASU. Many REU programs are available during the summer months.