McKenna Program Application Form | McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship Program

McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship Program Application

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.

First Name

Last Name

ASURITE

Personal Email Address

Phone

Program of Admission

If you listed Other as a Program of Admission, please list your program of admission

Have you applied to Barrett, The Honors College for Fall 2027?

Are you interested in a study abroad experience?

Are you interested in going to medical school?

Application requirements

To be considered for the McKenna Program, you must complete the following

A Short Essay Question
Additional Materials: Resume and two letters of recommendation

Short essay question

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?

Additional information (optional but strongly encouraged)

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your background, interests, or goals that makes you a strong fit for the McKenna Program?

Additional materials

Please refer to the following document for guidance on resume and letter of recommendation submissions:

McKenna Program Application - Resume and Letters of Recommendation Guidance

Resume

Include academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular involvement, leadership roles, research and/or entrepreneurship activities.

One file only.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt rtf pdf doc docx.

I give permission for my resume to be shared with McKenna Program staff, including Mark McKenna.

Letters of Recommendation (Optional to submit now or later during application review.)

Letters of recommendation are optional at the time of application submission. Students who have submitted an application to Barrett, The Honors College, only need to submit one letter of recommendation.

One must be from an academic reference in science, math, or business.
The second may be academic or personal (teacher, coach, supervisor, etc.).

Maximum 2 files.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt rtf pdf doc docx.

McKenna Program

How did you hear about the McKenna Program? Select all that apply:

ASU email

In-person event or webinar

Online ad

If so, what platform?

If so, what website?

Application deadlines

November 1, 2026: Early action application
January 15, 2027: Regular decision
March 15, 2027: Late consideration

Applicants selected as semi-finalists will be invited to participate in a 30-minute virtual interview. Decisions will be communicated beginning in Spring 2027.

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for combining science, business, and entrepreneurship.