The Academic Advisors at The College of Fine Arts work closely with students from freshman year through graduation. The Academic Advisors are committed to providing a holistic experience that ensures students to be well-equipped for the challenges of successfully completing a fine arts degree from the University of Arizona.
Academic Advising
- Helps you understand and complete your major and minor degree requirements.
- It also helps you to develop goals in conjunction with your academic course of study.
- Clarify university academic policies and procedures, and program requirements.
- Explains academic distinction, probation, disqualification, general petitions, and enrollment in more than 19 units, leave of absence, and disability-related course substitutions.
The University has established guidelines regarding academic policies and procedures, your rights and responsibilities, and your degree requirements. You are responsible for your own academic progress and need to become familiar with UA policies.
Contact Information
Dean’s Office
| Ms. Norma Ayon |
Associate Director, Advising
nayon@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1301 |
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| Kimberly Ann Valdez |
Academic Advisor I
kavaldez@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1778 |
Advisors – School of Art
| Megan Bartel - Grad Students |
Program Coordinator
mbartel@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11B 520-621-8518 |
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| Christina Beasley |
Academic Advisor I
cswanson@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11A 520-621-2618 |
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| Daryl Flores |
Academic Advisor I
darylc@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 110 520-621-2618 |
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| Wilma Pinedo |
Program Coordinator
wpinedo@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11C 520-621-2618 |
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| Ashley S Rubin |
Senior Academic Advisor I
arubin@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11D 520-621-2618 |
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| Kimberly Ann Valdez |
Academic Advisor I
kavaldez@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1778 |
Advisors – School of Dance
| Tamara Dyke-Compton |
Associate Professor, Dance | Associate Director, School of Dance
tdykecompton@arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121M 520-621-4698 |
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| Elizabeth George |
Associate Professor, Dance
egeorge@arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121D 520-621-2905 |
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| Hayley E Meier |
Assistant Professor of Practice
hmeier@arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121 520-621-4698 |
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| Kimberly Ann Valdez |
Academic Advisor I
kavaldez@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1778 |
Advisor – Fred Fox School of Music
| David J. Boulton |
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Student Academic Services
davidboulton@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 109 520-621-1655 |
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Advisors – School of Theatre, Film and Television
| Keshia Neal |
Senior Academic Advisor I
kneal23@arizona.edu Marshall Bldg, Room 236 520-626-6700 |
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| Nicole Staab |
Academic Advisor I
nstaab@arizona.edu Marshall Bldg, Room 220 520-621-8741 |
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| David Yarnelle |
Assistant Professor of Practice
yarnelle@arizona.edu Marshall Bldg, Room 235 520-621-3771 |
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CFA Student Services
| Melanie J Marsh |
Program Assistant
melaniejmarsh@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-626-1194 |
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| Kimberly Moore |
Financial Aid Professional II
kmoore657@arizona.edu Slonaker House, Room 201 520-276-5935 |
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| Blanca Payne |
Associate Director, Student Success
blancapayne@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1778 |
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| Ms. Norma Ayon |
Associate Director, Advising
nayon@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1301 |
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| Kimberly Ann Valdez |
Academic Advisor I
kavaldez@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1778 |
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| Karin Nolan |
Assistant Professor of Practice | Assistant Professor, Music
knolan@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 159 520-621-7470 |
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Alex Yonkovich (BFA '15, Dance) returned to the The University of Arizona School of Dance recently as a guest professor for a two-week visit. Over the past few years she has been performing in "The Beatles LOVE" by Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas.
“I was reminded of the support that is offered by both your peers as well as the faculty all wanting each dancer to be their best and discover their voice," said Yonkovich
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The North American premiere of "The Linda McCartney Retrospective" opened last month at the Center for Creative Photography. As a part of the CCP campus engagement campaign Paul McCartney answered student questions about Linda and her journey with photography.
To read what Paul has to say, click the 🔗 below!
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New opportunities for cultivating arts research … Interest and support for research in the arts has been on the rise on campus. Faculty members in the College of Fine Arts have four new opportunities to cultivate arts research, including the University of Arizona Office of Research Innovation and Impact production seed grants, the Udall Center Fellowships and more.
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