McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the MLSBE 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 2026 first-year student class.
 

Application requirements

To be considered for the MLSBE Program, you must complete the following components. Essay submissions are not required for students who have submitted an application to Barrett, The Honors College. Please note in the essay box below that you have submitted an application to Barrett:
 

Short essay question

Please respond to the following prompt in 450 words.

At the heart of the MLSBE 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 MLSBE program at ASU?
Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your background, interests or goals that makes you a strong fit for the MLSBE Program?

Additional materials

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.


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

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.

  • 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.

Barrett, The Honors College

 

Application deadlines

December 1, 2025: Early action application
January 15, 2026: Regular decision
March 15, 2026: Late consideration
 

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

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