The Hugh Downs School provides academic advising by appointment and on a walk-in basis. Appointments are available Monday-Friday. Communication majors may walk-in on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Students are required to bring a current DARS report to appointments! Please note that walk-in advising is for declared communication majors.

Student curriculum is determined by the student's catalog year.  Advising Guides for specific catalog years are listed here. If you need assistance with the registration process, please click here. If you need assistance with who to contact for help with general ASU questions, contact the University Registrar's office. To access DARS go to My ASU.

The school's advisors are:
Barbara DeDecker (student's last name A,B,C)
Jason LaBret (student's last name D,E,F,G,H)
Monica Van Steenberg (student's last name I,J,K,l,M)
Carol Comito (student's last name N,O,P,Q,R)
Michele Brennan (student's last name S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z)

The mission of academic advising at ASU is to further the teaching mission of the university by providing quality, accessible advising to all students. Academic advisors help students successfully transition to the university and make progress towards their educational goals and graduation. Advisors are part of the educational process providing academic information and guidance to help students understand curricula, policies, and procedures. Academic advising is a collaborative teaching relationship among academic advisors, students, faculty and the university community. Working with advisors, students identify academic and career goals, create and implement plans, and assume responsibility for their education.  Communication majors are encouraged to meet with an advisor at least once a year to update information, go over academic plans and prepare for graduation.

Some reminders and online resources to assist you:

• Be aware of the courses you have already taken, especially transferred courses, so you do not unintentionally duplicate coursework. Visit the Articulation web site.
• Read the Curriculum Checksheet and refer to our web site or the ASU General Catalog for clarification. It is your responsibility to understand the degree requirements.
  
• General information for transfer students.
  
• Visit career services, in person at the Student Services Bldg., 329, or online.
  
• Make use of the online GPA calculator.
  
• Review your DARS report, accessible through My ASU instructions on how to access DARS are also available there.

Pay attention to deadlines

Advising appointments are not for scheduling your classes or registration. We can help you choose, but planning the perfect schedule is your task alone. Classes are in great demand. You may not get exactly what you want, when you want it, so have alternate options ready, and be prepared to be flexible.

To schedule an advising appointment, call 480-965-5095, or come to the school’s office in Stauffer Hall, 145 .  Remember to bring a copy of your DARS report to your appointment.