Academic advising

We're here to help you succeed

Our professional academic advisors at Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions are dedicated to helping you identify and achieve your academic goals.

Advise with Confidence

  • Advisors help you develop meaningful educational plans to meet your academic objectives, giving you the best chance for success.
  • Advisors are knowledgeable in all areas of academics such as selecting classes, adding a minor, exploring grad school options, and understanding policies. 
  • Our advisors are committed to providing individual support and resources to help you realize your full potential.

Advising contacts are listed below for all undergraduate and graduate programs.

 

    Newly Admitted Transfer Students

    Welcome to Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions! We are excited to have you join us! 

    If you are admitted to an undergraduate degree program at West Valley Campus or the Downtown Phoenix Campus, complete the following three easy steps to register for your classes:

    1. Review the ASU transfer student orientation experience

    2. Learn more about Watts College by completing the Transfer Student Onboarding. This self-paced course is hosted in Canvas, a tool commonly used within ASU classes. Consider downloading the Canvas app to access this course and future class materials. 

    3. Connect with your advisor at the Transfer Student Enrollment Workshop.

    If you have any questions, please email us at asuwattswelcome@asu.edu.

    If you are newly admitted to the undergraduate Tucson Social Work program, please call 520-884-5507 for advising.

    If you are admitted to an undergraduate degree program at any other campus, including online, you will be emailed your next steps. We look forward to connecting with you!


    Undergraduate Express & Group Advising 

    Can't wait for an appointment? Students also have the option to select either express or group advising to schedule a meeting with an advisor.

    Use express advising if you have a quick question about one class, want an advisor to check your schedule, or just need quick recommendations for the upcoming semester. Express advising is either in-person or over the phone. The form opens at 8 a.m. on the appropriate date below and closes at 3:30 p.m. Students must be signed in by 3:29 p.m. to be helped. Students who sign in for in-person advising must be in the lobby when called to be helped. Fill out the sign-in form to join. 

    Express advising for Downtown Phoenix Campus and West Valley Campus undergraduate programs is every Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

    Express advising for Online undergraduate students is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.   

    Group advising sessions can replace individual advising appointments, resolving registration holds and providing a personalized advising plan for the upcoming semester. Sign up for a group advising session below according to your school:

    For general undergraduate and graduate advising, including building your academic plan, planning for graduation, and choosing the right classes, find your degree program below and follow the links to connect with an advisor.  


    School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

    Undergraduate advising

    Undergraduate Programs: Criminology and Criminal Justice and Criminology and Criminal Justice with the Policing concentration

    Office locations: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164 and West Valley Campus: Faculty and Administration Building South (FAB South), Suite 370

    Graduate advising

    Graduate Programs: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Corrections Management

    Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 6th Floor, Suite 600
    Contact: (602) 496-2356 or email gradsccj@asu.edu


    School of Community Resources and Development

    Undergraduate advising

    Undergraduate Programs: Community Sports Management, Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Therapy, Tourism and Recreation Management, Tourism Development and Management, Special Events Management, Sustainable Tourism, Nonprofit Studies, Youth Services Leadership

    Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164
    Contact: 602-496-1658, email scrdadvising@asu.edu, or schedule an appointment

    Graduate advising

    Graduate Programs: Community Resources and Development, Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development, Sustainable Tourism

    Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 5th Floor, Suite 550
    Contact: 602-496-0550 or 602-496-1186, or email scrd@asu.edu


    School of Public Affairs

    Undergraduate advising

    Undergraduate Programs: Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Public Service and Public Policy, Urban and Metropolitan Studies, and School of Public Affairs minors and certificates

    Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164
    Contact: 602-496-1658, email spaadvising@asu.edu, or schedule an appointment

    Graduate advising

    Graduate Programs: Public Administration, Public Policy

    Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 4th Floor, Suite 400
    Contact: 602-496-0450 or email spaadvising@asu.edu, or schedule an appointment 

     


    School of Social Work

    Undergraduate advising

    Undergraduate Programs: Community Advocacy and Social Policy, Social Work

    Office locations: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164 and West Valley Campus: Faculty and Administration Building South (FAB South), Suite 370

    Graduate advising

    Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 8th Floor, Suite 800 and West Valley Campus: Faculty and Administration Building South (FAB South), Suite 370
    Contact:

    Schedule an appointment


    Interdisciplinary Degree Programs

    Graduate advising

    Graduate Programs: Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Program Evaluation and Data Analytics, Public Safety Leadership and Administration

    Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 5th Floor, Suite 520
    Contact: 602-496-1019 or email idpadvising@asu.edu


    Are you considering attending ASU?

    For students interested in on-campus and ASU Sync programs: 

    For students interested in ASU Online degree programs: