Academic Advising
The Office of Academic Advising exists to support student retention at the freshman level, accurately advise students, monitor students’ academic progress. We want to ensure that ASU students remain in college, graduate and move successfully into desirable and global careers. We provide advisement (course selections), registration assistance and support services to students during their first-year of enrollment. In addition to all first year students, our center also provides guidance and support services to students enrolled in Enrichment Courses (remedial/developmental courses), Undecided Majors, Transfer Students (with less than 24 earned hours) and continuing students who have not exited University College (these students must meet required criteria to exit to a degree-granting college).
Our Academic Advisors are responsible for:
- Academic Advising (selecting courses)
- Academic Counseling (monitoring academic progress, dropping/adding courses, changing majors, etc.)
- Assistance with Hornets Web Registration
- Transitional Support and Guidance
- Academic Success Strategies
- Understanding Major Curriculum and Course Requirements
- Understanding University Policies & Procedures
- Major/Career Exploration
- Understanding the required criteria to exit University College
- Awareness of Campus Academic and Non-Academic Resources (Academic Labs, Computer labs, Career Services, Counseling Services, Disability Services, Health Services, Housing and Residential Life, Financial Aide, Student Life, Veterans and Military Affairs, Diversity and International Affairs, Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and University College)
- Campus Referrals
First year students and Undecided Majors are required to meet with their Academic Advisors monthly, and prior to registration each semester, for guidance in selecting courses that comply with their specific program/major requirements.
Our Academic Advisement Center also conducts several activities and events throughout the academic year, including the fall and spring Registration Blitzes. The purpose of the Blitzes is to give students an opportunity to receive advising services and registration assistance outside of the Academic Advising Center. The blitzes always include giveaways and snacks, and the entire campus is invited to participate.