We are excited that you have chosen to pursue an online degree with the School of Earth and Space Exploration! Please review the tabs below for relevant information on your next steps.
Lauren (Nicole) Mendivil
Academic Success Advisor (ASU Online students)
E-mail: nicole.l.mendivil@asu.edu
Phone: (480) 727-3585
How to schedule an advising appointment:
- Current students can schedule an appointment by logging into your My ASU page and navigating to Academic Support Team > Academic Advising. NOTE: Newly admitted ASU Online students must complete a pre-advising course before scheduling an appointment. To enroll in the course please see the "New Students" section below. New ASU Online students who schedule an appointment but do not have a completed course on file will be asked to reschedule.
- Prospective students with questions regarding our online degree, please email us at sese-online@asu.edu.
Preparing for your advising appointment:
- We highly encourage students to connect with us over Zoom for advising (no camera required). Zoom appointments allow the advisor to better assist you during your appointment because we can screen share with you during the meeting to show you where to find important information and resources, and also provide important notes and links in the chat box.
- All students should prepare for advising appointments by reviewing their full Degree Audit Report (DARS), reviewing their major map, and creating a list of questions or discussion items for the advisor.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: sese-online@asu.edu
New Students
Welcome to ASU Online!
To get started with your first semester, here are the next steps to follow:
Step 1: Complete the Pre-Advising Workshop
- In this class, you will learn how ASU Online semesters work and the time commitments required. You will also learn important information about your degree requirements, how your transfer credit may apply, and career outcomes.
- After completion, you will be directed on how to schedule an appointment to discuss any further questions and to complete your first-semester enrollment.
- Click here to get started
Step 2: Enroll in Orientation
- Click here to view a guide on how to register for classes.
- First-Year Students (0-23 credit hours) - Enroll in ASU 101-LA: The ASU Experience.
- Transfer Students (24 or more credit hours) – Steps to enroll in orientation are located under your “Priority Tasks” on your My ASU account
Step 3: Schedule Advising Appointment
- After completing the above steps, schedule your first advising appointment.
- Appointments can be scheduled by clicking on the Academic Advising section of your My ASU page. All appointments are Arizona time.
- Please select the follow Purpose of Appointment: New Student – First Semester Registration
- Prepare for advising appointments by creating a list of questions or discussion items for the advisor and having a computer accessible during the appointment time.
If you have any questions or issues completing the above steps, please email sese-online@asu.edu.
Continuing Students
Welcome back!
Currently, all AST and SES courses (except for SES 106) are only available once a year. To prevent pre-requisite issues that may delay your graduation, please meet with your advisor regularly.
Course Offerings for Astronomical and Planetary Sciences Core | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| AST 111 B | AST 112 B | AST 111 OR AST 112 C |
| AST 301 C | AST 322 C | SES 106 C |
| AST 322 C | SES 376 A | |
| SES 350 C | SES 377 B | |
| SES 106 B | SES 106 B | |
Schedule appointments with your academic advisor to discuss scheduling classes, academic warnings, probation, graduation, or any other questions. Appointments can be scheduled by clicking on the Academic Advising section of your My ASU page. All appointments are Arizona time.
If you need additional support outside of the academic advisor services, please review the Additional Services tab for further assistance.
Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising is an informal way for continuing ASU students to receive quick support and guidance from advisors for issues that don't require a full 30-minute appointment. During designated hours, students can join a virtual meeting room, where they can ask questions, get help with scheduling, discuss academic concerns, or complete quick tasks. This format allows for flexible, accessible advising while ensuring that all students receive the support they need in a timely manner.
Drop-in advising is ideal for:
- Getting answers for quick questions
- Ensuring your class schedule is correct
- Inquiring about adding a minor
- Performing a graduation check
- Obtaining an advisor signature on forms (make sure to fill out the student portion before emailing it)
You can join the Zoom meeting room at any time during the designated hours. Students who enter are placed in a virtual waiting room and admitted individually on a first-come, first-served basis, so please wait patiently until the advisor connects with you. The last student will be admitted 15 minutes before the scheduled end time, so be sure to drop in well in advance to ensure you have a chance to speak with an advisor.
Additional ASU Services
Success Coaches are here to support you throughout your time at ASU and can provide help with managing time and stress, career and professional exploration, resources that are relevant to you, and more! You can schedule an appointment on your MyASU in the Coaching section under academic support team or call 844-691-2240.
Career Services offers both in-person and virtually:
| Online tutoring is provided live via Zoom, which allows you to speak directly with a tutor, share your screen with your problems, and work collaboratively in a whiteboard space with the tutor. The tutor will have a camera and will use audio to communicate with you. View this introduction to online tutoring video. To get started with online tutoring:
| 360 Life Services is a comprehensive support program that offers free, 24/7 counseling and crisis intervention in person or by phone. You can also chat at your convenience with topic specialists in legal, personal finance, childcare, education and more. This confidential resource supports your education, career and personal needs. For immediate, live services, call 833-223-9883. |