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Advising Information

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	Assistant Director - Academic Advising nayon@email.arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111A 520-621-1301

Advisors – School of Art

Advisors – School of Dance

Melissa Lowe	Professor, Dance | Director, Student Services and Advising mlhancoc@email.arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121 520-621-1387
Elizabeth George	Associate Professor, Dance egeorge@email.arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121D 520-621-2905
Amy Ernst	Associate Professor, Dance ame@email.arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121 520-621-2923

Advisor – Fred Fox School of Music

David McGuiggan	Academic Advisor II dmcguigg@email.arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 102B 520-621-1454

Advisors – School of Theatre, Film and Television

Dr. Christina Beasley	Senior Academic Advisor II cswanson@email.arizona.edu Film & Television Program Marshall Bldg, Room 236 520-621-7352 Theatre Program Drama Bldg, Room 239C 520-621-7008
David Yarnelle	Assistant Professor of Practice yarnelle@email.arizona.edu Drama Bldg, Room 239 520-621-3771