Navigating Arizona State University: A Comprehensive Guide to Campus Locations and Resources

Arizona State University (ASU) is a comprehensive public research university with multiple campuses and locations across Arizona and beyond. This article provides a detailed overview of ASU's various campuses, centers, and key landmarks to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors navigate the university's extensive resources and facilities.

ASU's Expansive Network: Campuses and Centers

ASU's presence extends far beyond its traditional campuses. The university strategically operates centers and facilities in key locations to enhance learning, research, and community engagement.

The ASU California Center

Located in downtown Los Angeles, the ASU California Center serves as a hub for academic programs in various disciplines, including fashion and design, film, nursing, global management, journalism, law, business, and executive education. This center also offers cohort-based programs like ASU Local, providing online students with opportunities for in-person interaction with peers, professors, and mentors.

The Barbara Barrett and Sandra Day O’Connor Washington Center

In the nation's capital, the Barbara Barrett and Sandra Day O’Connor Washington Center expands ASU’s presence by fostering national engagements and partnerships. It offers unique learning, teaching, and research opportunities, facilitates ASU’s participation in high-level idea exchanges, and amplifies the impact of groundbreaking research efforts.

GDCS-Hawai‘i

The GDCS-Hawai‘i facility, located next to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, promotes inter-university collaboration across the Hawaiian Islands. The Hilo facility houses computational and chemical labs, offices, conference rooms, and field operations space.

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Navigating the Tempe Campus

The Tempe campus is ASU’s largest and most iconic location. Its energetic environment features broad pedestrian malls and diverse architecture set amidst subtropical landscaping.

Key Landmarks and Features

Palm Walk: This iconic, century-old landmark is a central pedestrian pathway lined with towering palm trees.
Old Main: As the oldest original campus building, Old Main stands as a symbol of ASU's rich history and tradition.
Mountain America Stadium: One of ASU’s Big 12 athletic venues, Mountain America Stadium is home to the Sun Devils football team.
ASU Art Museum: A leading contemporary art museum showcasing diverse and thought-provoking exhibitions.
ASU Gammage: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, ASU Gammage is a world-class performing arts venue that hosts Broadway shows and other major events.
Hayden Butte ("A" Mountain): Overlooking the campus, Hayden Butte is a focal point for the city of Tempe and a symbolic landmark for ASU students. It is the site of student experiences such as Echo from the Buttes and the ASU Lantern Walk.

Experiencing the Tempe Campus

The Tempe campus offers a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere with constant activity. Students can enjoy a wide range of activities, including attending Broadway shows at ASU Gammage, hiking "A" Mountain, participating in professional sporting events, exploring arts and culture, and enjoying the outdoor life. The campus's proximity to major employers also provides students with valuable opportunities for internships and career development.

Travel Times to Tempe Campus

From Downtown Phoenix campus (411 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004):
- Distance: 10.9 miles
- Car: 21 minutes
- Campus Shuttle: 30 minutes
- Light Rail and Bus: 49 minutes
From Polytechnic campus (7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa, AZ 85212):
- Distance: 25 miles
- Car: 34 minutes
- Campus Shuttle: 50 minutes
- Light Rail and Bus: 2 hours and 18 minutes
From West Valley campus (4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306):
- Distance: 27.6 miles
- Car: 34 minutes
- Campus Shuttle: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Light Rail and Bus: 1 hour and 55 minutes

Building Directory (Tempe Campus)

The following is a directory of buildings on the Tempe campus, providing a comprehensive list of academic, residential, and administrative facilities:

3 A Mountain (AMTN)
A. E. Bateman Physical Sciences Center (PS)
GLV Building A (Greek Leadership Village) (GLVA)
GLV Building B (Greek Leadership Village) (GLVB)
GLV Building C (Greek Leadership Village) (GLVC)
GLV Building D (Greek Leadership Village) (GLVD)
GLV Community Center (Greek Leadership Village) (GLVCC)
Goldwater Center (GWC)
Gordon Commons North Tower (GRDNC)
Gordon Commons South Tower (GRDNC)
Harrington-Birchett House (HBH)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV)
Hayden Hall (HAYDN)
Hayden Hall East (HHE)
Hayden Hall West (HHW)
Hayden Library (LIB)
Helmick Center (HLMK)
Honors Hall (HONHAL)
Interdisciplinary A (INTDSA)
Interdisciplinary A Outdoor Room (INTDSA)
Interdisciplinary B (INTDSB)
ISTB1 (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 1)
ISTB2 (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building II)
ISTB2 Support (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building II Support)
ISTB4 (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV)
ISTB5 (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building V)
Joe Selleh Track
Juniper Hall (JNHAL)
Kajikawa Football Practice Fields
Life Sciences Center A (LSA)
Life Sciences Center B (Animal Care) (LSB)
Life Sciences Center C (LSC)
Life Sciences Center D (Aquatic) (LSD)
Life Sciences Tower (Life Sciences Center E) (LSE)
Manzanita Hall (MANZH)
Matthews Center (MCENT)
Matthews Hall (MHALL)
McClintock Hall (MCL)
McCord Hall (MCRD)
Memorial Union (MU)
Moeur Building (MOEUR)
Mona Plummer Aquatic Center (AQUAT)
Mountain America Stadium (MAS)
Mullett Arena (MA)
Murdock Lecture Hall (MUR)
Music Building (MUSIC)

Additional ASU Locations and Facilities

Besides the main campuses, ASU operates various other facilities and centers to support its academic and research mission.

Grant Street Studios (Downtown) (GSS)
Health North (Downtown) (HLTHN)
Health Sciences Education Building (Downtown) (HSEB)
Health South (Downtown) (HLTHS)
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 8 (Downtown) (ISTB8)
Mercado A, B, C, D, E, F (Downtown)
Golf Performance Center (GPC)
Golf Pro Shop (Polytechnic) (GOLF2)
Greenhouse (Polytechnic) (GRNHS)
Headhouse (Polytechnic) (GRNH)
Ironwood Building (Polytechnic) (IRNWD)
ISTB12 (Polytechnic) (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 12)
ISTB3 (Polytechnic) (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 3)
ISTB3 Support (Polytechnic) (Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 3 Support)
Lantana Hall (Polytechnic) (LNTAHL)
Mustang Residence Hall (Polytechnic) (MUSTA)
Las Casas - A Wing (SE) (West Valley) (CASAA)
Las Casas - B Wing (NE) (West Valley) (CASAB)
Las Casas - Pool (West Valley) (CASAC)
Las Casas Community Center (West Valley) (CASAD)
Lecture Hall (West Valley) (LECT)
Herberger Young Scholars Academy (West Valley) (HYSA)
Ironwood Hall (Havasu) (HAIRD)
Jojoba Hall (HAV C) (JOBA)
Lake Havasu Hall (Havasu) (HALHH)
Learning Resource Center (Havasu) (HALRC)
Mechanical Facility (Havasu) (HAMF)
Mesquite Hall (HAV F) (MSHA)
Mesquite Hall (Havasu) (HAMSQ)
Mesquite Hall Outdoor Room (HAV F) (MSHAL)
Mohave Hall (HAV A) (MVHAL)
Irish Hall A (Academic Offices) (IRISH)
Irish Hall B (Northwest) (IRISH)
Irish Hall C (Southwest) (IRISH)

City Prints

ASU merchandise includes City Prints, high-quality maps of ASU campuses printed on 105# Stardream Pearlescent Paper. A variety of finishing options are available.

Framing Options

Frames have a black 2.75” wide heavy polystyrene molding. The prints are mounted without a glass/acrylic overlay, which shows off the unique properties of the paper stock when it hits the light. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection. Frames are 16.5″ x 16.5″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 16.5″ x 20.5″ for 12″ x 16″ maps.

An alternative framing option includes frames that are 23″ x 23″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 15.75″ x 19.75″ for 12″ x 16″ maps. These frames have a black 1.75” wide genuine-wood molding. The print is enhanced with a soft white acid-free mat, which is bevel cut and placed on top of the print. The print and matt are protected by a premium crystal-clear acrylic overlay. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection.

Canvas Options

Canvas are 30″ x 30″ or 14" x 14" for square pmaps and canvases are 30″ x 40″ or 14″ x 18″ for rectangular maps. We print directly on high-quality canvas, then stretch the image over heavy gauge 1.5″-deep wood stretcher bars.

Important Information

Please note that all City Prints are printed on demand just for you and we don't stock them. For this reason, all City Prints are not eligible for return. We fully guarantee our products and will do everything in our power to ensure you're satisfied with your purchase. We'd sold 50,000 City Prints to happy homes and we want to continue this trend.

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