Academic advising
We're here to help you succeed
At Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, our professional academic advising staff are here to help you identify and achieve your academic goals.
High-quality Academic Assistance
Advisors help you develop meaningful educational plans to meet your academic objectives, giving you the best chance for success. Our team of experienced advisors gives you the personalized attention you need to reach your goals.
Tools for Success
Take advantage of our various advising resources to help you make informed decisions along your educational journey. Advisors are knowledgeable in all areas of academics and can provide guidance on a variety of topics such as selecting classes, adding a minor, exploring grad school options, and understanding policies.
Advise with Confidence
Our advisors are committed to guiding students in their educational journeys and helping them reach their goals. We strive to provide the support and resources needed so that every student can achieve their full potential.
Advising contacts are listed below for all undergraduate and graduate programs.
Are you considering attending ASU?
For students interested in on-campus and ASU Sync programs:
- Schedule an appointment
- Undergraduate inquiries: publicservice.recruitment@asu.edu
- Masters inquiries: publicservice.gradrecruitment@asu.edu
- Phone: 602-496-7827
For students interested in ASU Online degree programs:
- Email: Enrollmentonline@asu.edu
- Phone: 866-277-6589
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 Campus or the Downtown Phoenix Campus, complete the following three easy steps to register for your classes:
- Review the ASU transfer student orientation experience
- 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 to access future class materials.
- 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 for 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 Campus undergraduate programs is every Wednesday between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Express advising for Online undergraduate students:
- School of Community Resources and Development: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- School of Public Affairs: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- School of Social Work: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Group advising sessions starting in September 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:
- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- School of Community Resources and Development
- School of Public Affairs
- School of Social Work
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: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164
Contact: 602-496-1658 or email sccj@asu.edu, ccjonlineadvisor@asu.edu (online students).
Yuma Students: Schedule an appointment
West: Schedule an appointment
Graduate advising
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
Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164
Contact: 602-496-1658 or email scrdadvising@asu.edu
Graduate advising
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
Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164
Contact: 602-496-1658 or email spaadvising@asu.edu
Graduate advising
Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 4th Floor, Suite 400
Contact: 602-496-0450 or email spaadvising@asu.edu
School of Social Work
Undergraduate advising
Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 1st Floor, Suite 164
- Downtown Phoenix Students: Contact 602-496-1658 or email sswadvising@asu.edu
- West students: Contact 602-543-1609 or schedule an appointment
- Tucson students: Contact 520-884-5507
Graduate advising
Contact:
- Downtown Campus students: mswadvising@asu.edu or 602-496-0800
- Doctoral students: sswphd@asu.edu
- Online students: mswonline@asu.edu
- Tucson students: mswtucson@asu.edu or 520-884-5507
- West students: 602-543-1609
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs
Graduate advising
Office: Downtown Phoenix campus, University Center (UCENT) 7th Floor, Suite 520
Contact: 602-496-1019 or email idpadvising@asu.edu