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Undergraduate Academic Advisors & Advising Hours

 

Anthropology, Global Health and Applied Math for the Life and Social Sciences  

Melissa Beresford

 

 

Melissa Beresford advises students with last names beginning with A-K. She can be reached by e-mail at Melissa.Beresford@asu.edu (please be sure to include your 10-digit ASU student ID number).

 

 

 

Becca Lish 

 

Becca Lish advises students with last names beginning with L-Z. She can be reached by e-mail at Rebecca.Lish@asu.edu (please be sure to include your 10-digit ASU student ID number).

 

 

 

Please schedule an appointment with Melissa or Becca through our online scheduling system.

  • Please note that we only schedule appointments up to two weeks in advance. If there are no appointments available, please check back frequently, as appointments regularly open up.

If you have a quick general question, you may e-mail shesc.undergrad@asu.edu. Please be sure to include your full name and ASU student ID number when e-mailing. You may also call (480) 965-6215.

Regular advising appointments and walk-in advising hours will resume on January 3. If you have an advising hold, you can e-mail shesc.undergrad@asu.edu, and we will return your inquiries as soon as possible.
 

Walk-In Hours*

Walk-in advising will be held on Tuesdays, 1–4 p.m., and on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. during spring semester.

*Walk-in advising hours are for quick questions and/or obtaining signatures for various forms. Students with registration holds may only get their holds released by scheduling an appointment. New/prospective ASU students will not be seen during walk-in advising hours.

  

Advising FAQs  

Q: What do I need to do if I am on Academic Probation?
A: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences places a student on probation at the end of a fall or spring semester if his or her cumulative ASU GPA falls below the following:

  • 1.60 as a freshman (24 or fewer total earned hours)
  • 1.75 as a sophomore (25-55 total earned hours)
  • 2.00 as a junior or senior (56 or more total earned hours)

If you are placed on academic probation you will not be able to change your schedule or register for classes until you have been advised and cleared by your advisor.

Before you can schedule an appointment with an advisor, you must complete a self-paced class on ASU's Blackboard. This class consists of several sections; at the end of each is a brief exam. You cannot progress from one section to the next until you have scored 100% on that section. You cannot schedule an appointment or meet with your advisor until the system shows that you have completed the class by earning a perfect score on the exam for each section. To access the course on Blackboard, go to http://clas.asu.edu/node/528.

After completing the Blackboard course, schedule an appointment with your advisor through our online scheduling system. In order to have your probation hold cleared, you must bring the following to your appointment:

  • a printed-out probation contract (obtained through the Blackboard course)
  • a printout of your Blackboard course score
  • a copy of your DARS report

For more information, please see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Disqualification/Probation Web page.

Q: What do I need to do if I am a new transfer student?
A: Once admitted, you need to schedule an appointment with an advisor before you can register for classes. Please review the following information:

Q: What do I need to do to prepare for a Junior Check appointment?
A: The purpose of the junior check-in appointment is to make sure that you are not only on-track to graduate but to also talk about what you plan to do after graduation. How do you want your resume or CV to look when you graduate? What types of experiences do you want listed (leadership, research, study abroad, etc.)? For more information, go to the Junior Check-In Homework page.

Q: How often should I meet with an advisor?
A: It is recommended that you speak with an advisor at least once a semester.

Q: What can I expect from my advisor?
A: Expect your advisor to:

  • Assist you in making informed decisions regarding your educational plans and goals.
  • Clarify requirements, policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate transcripts to show how credits apply toward degree requirements.
  • Help track progress toward graduation.
  • Provide referrals when appropriate.

Q: What will my advisor expect from me?
A: Your advisor will expect you to:

  • Keep your scheduled appointment and show up on time.
  • Be familiar with the ASU General Catalog degree requirements and your class schedule under registration/enrollment on MyASU and your major checksheet.
  • Bring your DARS report with you to see the advisor.
  • Keep your address, telephone number and e-mail address current with the university.
  • Participate in early registration.
  • Take ownership of your academic career.

Note: Advising appointments are NOT for scheduling your classes or registering you for classes. Students need to do this on their own time.

Q: How do I speak with an advisor?
A: Please schedule an appointment using the online system. If you are a current student, you must familiarize yourself with the degree requirements and bring your DARS printout in order to meet with the advisor. Please note that we only schedule appointments up to two weeks in advance. If there are no appointments available, please check back frequently, as appointments regularly open up.

 

Graduates:
Georgianna Miller is the Graduate Academic Success Specialist for the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Please contact her by e-mail at: Georgianna.Miller@asu.edu, or call (480) 965-2558 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions.