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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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Hannah Lawless Academic Advisor I
hlawless@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1778
Brian Cormac Peel Academic Advisor I
bcpeel@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
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
Wilma Pinedo Program Coordinator
wpinedo@arizona.edu
Art Bldg, Room 11C
520-621-2618
Ashley S Rubin Senior Academic Advisor I
arubin@arizona.edu
Art Bldg, Room 11D
520-621-2618
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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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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

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

Deanna Fitzgerald Vice Dean, Fine Arts | Professor, School of Theatre, Film and Television
deannaf@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1301
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Blanca Payne Associate Director, Student Success
blancapayne@arizona.edu
Slonaker House, Room 119
520-621-1919
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Matt Denney Coordinator, Recruiting
mattdenney@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-4598
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Lindsay Clark Coordinator, Student Success
linds@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-9430
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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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Ms. Norma Ayon Associate Director, Advising
nayon@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1301
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Hannah Lawless Academic Advisor I
hlawless@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1778
Brian Cormac Peel Academic Advisor I
bcpeel@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1778
Karin Nolan Associate Professor of Practice | Associate Professor of Practice, Music
knolan@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 159
520-621-7470
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"I started me getting into art actually through skateboarding, I grew up skateboarding when I was in high school so that's what sparked it. I wanted to get a camera to document my life and experiences with skateboarding so I bought a film camera and here I am two years later in art school. For me some of my favorite subjects to take photos of are skateboarding, concerts, portraits, and landscapes. Since I got here I have found a very accepting community within the art school and love being in the darkroom and a part of the the photo program community. But as I continue here at the university I hope to grow and expand my skills."

Corbin Rouette – School of Art (’26)
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I started me getting into art actually through skateboarding, I grew up skateboarding when I was in high school so thats what sparked it. I wanted to get a camera to document my life and experiences with skateboarding so I bought a film camera and here I am two years later in art school. For me some of my favorite subjects to take photos of are skateboarding, concerts, portraits, and landscapes. Since I got here I have found a very accepting community within the art school and love being in the darkroom and a part of the the photo program community. But as I continue here at the university I hope to grow and expand my skills.

Corbin Rouette – School of Art (’26)
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