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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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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
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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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

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
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
Karin Nolan Assistant Professor of Practice | Assistant Professor, Music
knolan@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 159
520-621-7470
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21 hours ago
Arizona Arts

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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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

Read the full story here | http://bit.ly/406gx8l

#dance #uarizonadance #cirquedusoleilbeatleslove #uarizona #schoolofdance #universitydance Arizona Alumni
2 days ago
Arizona Arts

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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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!
https://bit.ly/3ltW52n

#LindaMcCartney #CenterForCreativePhotography #CCP #Photography #ColorPhotography #Tucson #TucsonArizona #Arizona #McCartney #LindaAtCCP #LindaRetrospective #PhotographyExhibition
2 days ago
Arizona Arts

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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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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