Advising

Fall 2009 Advising Hours

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

Advising hours for Nov. 23 – 25 (Thanksgiving Week):

            Walk-in Hours*        Tuesday        11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

            Appointments**     Monday         9 a.m. – noon

 
Advising hours as of Nov. 30, 2009:

            Walk-in Hours*       Tuesdays        1 – 4 p.m.

                                          Thursdays       1 – 5 p.m.

            Appointments**    Mondays         9 a.m. – noon

                                          Wednesdays   1 – 5 p.m. 

Please call (480) 965-6215 to schedule an appointment. Students should check in at SHESC 233 upon arrival.

*Students who come during office hours must sign up in SHESC 233 for an available time slot and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be seen as long as there is an available time slot and it is at least 20 minutes before the end of office hours. 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. Advising appointments last no more than 15 minutes during the busy times of the year.      

**Students who schedule an appointment need to be on time and will have to reschedule their appointment if more than 5 minutes late. Also, if a student does not cancel within 24 hours and/or misses an appointment, the student will not be able to reschedule until the following week and/or will need to come to walk-in advising hours.

Advising FAQs  

Meet your Undergraduate Advisor!

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: You can either “walk-in” during scheduled office hours or schedule an appointment. Students who come during office hours are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. 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. Advising appointments last no more than 15 minutes during the busy times of the year. When making an appointment, you should be prepared to give your 10-digit affiliate ASU ID (starting with something like 1000 or 1200), major and the reason for the advising appointment.

Q: What do I need to do if I am on Academic Probation?
A: Students on Academic Probation must set up an appointment to speak with their major advisor before they can register for classes. Probation appointments take approximately 1/2 hour. The student will need to read over the information located on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Disqualification/Probation Web page. The student must print out the contract and bring it to the appointment. If the student has not read over the information before the appointment, and does not bring the contract, the advisor will not be able to see the student. 

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. New students should not come during walk-in office hours. Before you meet with the advisor, you should read the general information on the general FAQs page. You should also:

• Check MyASU and the "To Do" list for any information we may need from you.
• Request a transfer evaluation if you are an out-of-state student or transferring from a private college.
• Familiarize yourself with the degree requirements.
• Print your DARS report and bring it with you to your advising appointment (see above).

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.