Academic Advisors and Appointments

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Academic Advising

The mission of the Psychology Advising team is to empower students to be active and responsible owners of their education.

Our team aims to accomplish this in the following ways:

  • create a safe space of acceptance, inclusion, and empathy for every student
  • advise, advocate, and educate students on program requirements, policies, opportunities, and navigating the institution
  • act as partners throughout a student's academic journey

As advisors, we strive to create and foster a positive working relationship with each student. Through this collaboration we encourage students to take a leadership role in their educational and career goals.

While academic advising is available to assist a student in their particular program of study, it is the student’s responsibility to read the online catalog, track academic progress, seek advising, and meet all requirements for the completion of the degree as stated in the catalog.


Academic advising in Psychology is available via appointment and/or email as follows:

Spring 2024 Drop In Advising Schedule:

Wednesdays 10:00 am-4:00pm (AZ Time)

https://arizona.zoom.us/j/85912254278

  • You will be placed in a virtual waiting room.  Please make sure your screen name is accurate and you have your student ID number ready
  • We will meet with students on a first come, first served basis.  Wait times will vary
  • You will be able to meet with an advisor for up to 10 minutes.  If you need additional support, you will be referred to an appointment with an advisor at a later date.
  • The Zoom drop in room could be locked before the scheduled end time if capacity is reached

Additional Drop In Advising for Priority Registration Season: 

Tuesday, March 26th 1:30-4:00 pm via Zoom

Tuesday, April 2nd 1:30-4:00 pm via Zoom

Thursday, April 4th 1:30-4:00 pm In Person - Psychology Room 312

Tuesday, April 9th 1:30-4:00 pm via Zoom

Thursday, April 11th 1:30-4:00 pm In Person - Psychology Room 312

Tuesday, March 16th 1:30-4:00 pm via Zoom

Advising appointments are available to CS majors/pre-majors only, and are appropriate for the following:

  • Checking degree progress
  • Course registration
  • Incoming transfer student
  • Readmission / Back2UA / Second Start
  • Academic Warning / Academic Probation
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
  • Long-term planning of academic career
  • Study Abroad Course Approval
  • Apply to graduate / Degree Audit Worksheet

Schedule an appointment with your advisor through Trellis, up to one week in advance, using the following links:

  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names A-F: Sam Morrow
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names G-L: may schedule with any of the three listed advisors
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names M-R: Christina Beasley
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names S-Z: Valeria Martinez

If you do not see any available appointments, or if you are not a CS major/pre-major, you may email advising@cs.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) for advising and to possibly schedule an appointment with a CS advisor.

Appointments are generally 30 minutes.  However, during priority registration/advising (March to mid-April, and October to mid-November), appointments are 15-20 minutes max, for the following semester’s scheduling ONLY. (For more time-intensive advising, including a graduation plan, meet with your advisor again after registration is over.)

Advising appointments are available to CS majors/pre-majors only, and are appropriate for the following:

  • Checking degree progress
  • Course registration
  • Incoming transfer student
  • Readmission / Back2UA / Second Start
  • Academic Warning / Academic Probation
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
  • Long-term planning of academic career
  • Study Abroad Course Approval
  • Apply to graduate / Degree Audit Worksheet

Schedule an appointment with your advisor through Trellis, up to one week in advance, using the following links:

  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names A-F: Sam Morrow
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names G-L: may schedule with any of the three listed advisors
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names M-R: Christina Beasley
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names S-Z: Valeria Martinez

If you do not see any available appointments, or if you are not a CS major/pre-major, you may email advising@cs.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) for advising and to possibly schedule an appointment with a CS advisor.

Appointments are generally 30 minutes.  However, during priority registration/advising (March to mid-April, and October to mid-November), appointments are 15-20 minutes max, for the following semester’s scheduling ONLY. (For more time-intensive advising, including a graduation plan, meet with your advisor again after registration is over.)

Advising appointments are available to CS majors/pre-majors only, and are appropriate for the following:

  • Checking degree progress
  • Course registration
  • Incoming transfer student
  • Readmission / Back2UA / Second Start
  • Academic Warning / Academic Probation
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
  • Long-term planning of academic career
  • Study Abroad Course Approval
  • Apply to graduate / Degree Audit Worksheet

Schedule an appointment with your advisor through Trellis, up to one week in advance, using the following links:

  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names A-F: Sam Morrow
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names G-L: may schedule with any of the three listed advisors
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names M-R: Christina Beasley
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names S-Z: Valeria Martinez

If you do not see any available appointments, or if you are not a CS major/pre-major, you may email advising@cs.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) for advising and to possibly schedule an appointment with a CS advisor.

Appointments are generally 30 minutes.  However, during priority registration/advising (March to mid-April, and October to mid-November), appointments are 15-20 minutes max, for the following semester’s scheduling ONLY. (For more time-intensive advising, including a graduation plan, meet with your advisor again after registration is over.)

Advising appointments are available to CS majors/pre-majors only, and are appropriate for the following:

  • Checking degree progress
  • Course registration
  • Incoming transfer student
  • Readmission / Back2UA / Second Start
  • Academic Warning / Academic Probation
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
  • Long-term planning of academic career
  • Study Abroad Course Approval
  • Apply to graduate / Degree Audit Worksheet

Schedule an appointment with your advisor through Trellis, up to one week in advance, using the following links:

  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names A-F: Sam Morrow
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names G-L: may schedule with any of the three listed advisors
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names M-R: Christina Beasley
  • CS majors/pre-majors, last names S-Z: Valeria Martinez

If you do not see any available appointments, or if you are not a CS major/pre-major, you may email advising@cs.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) for advising and to possibly schedule an appointment with a CS advisor.

Appointments are generally 30 minutes.  However, during priority registration/advising (March to mid-April, and October to mid-November), appointments are 15-20 minutes max, for the following semester’s scheduling ONLY. (For more time-intensive advising, including a graduation plan, meet with your advisor again after registration is over.)

Advising appointments are available to Psychology & Psychological Science majors/pre-majors only, and are appropriate for the following:

  • Checking degree progress
  • Course registration
  • Incoming transfer student
  • Readmission / Back2UA / Second Start
  • Academic Warning / Academic Probation
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
  • Long-term planning of academic career
  • Study Abroad Course Approval
  • Apply to graduate / Degree Audit Worksheet

Schedule an appointment with your advisor through Trellis, using the following links:

  • Pre-Psych Science, Psych Science Majors and Psychology Minors: Randy Yazzie
  • Psychology BA Majors with last name A-K: Rani Metz
  • Psychology BA Majors with last name L-Z: Alan Truong
  • Arizona Online students Last Names G-Z: Jamie Ellsworth
  • Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Arizona Online students Last Names A-F: Melanie Lipton
Looking for the first available appointment? Visit our Team Trellis Calendar to view and schedule the first available appointment.

If you do not see any available appointments, or if you are not a Psychology major, you may email psychology-advising@email.arizona.edu for advising and to possibly schedule an appointment with a Psychology advisor.

Appointments are generally 30 minutes. However, during priority registration/advising (March to mid-April, and October to mid-November), appointments are 15-20 minutes max, for the following semester’s scheduling ONLY. (For more time-intensive advising, including a graduation plan, meet with your advisor again after registration is over.)

Email advising is available to any UA student, and is appropriate for quick questions involving:

  • General education requirements
  • Major requirements
  • Campus resources
  • Department resources
  • Dates/deadlines
  • Policies

Use the appropriate email address below:

Please allow 3-5 business days for a response to your email.

Multiple emails with the same question may delay a response.  Please refer to our Email Etiquette Guide.

Note  If the advisor you email determines that your email requires more than a quick response, they may request that you make an appointment instead.

All current University of Arizona students and alumni that have graduated in the past year can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Career Peer Coach or Career Educator with The Office of Student Engagement & Career Development in Handshake.

Appointments are available in person, virtually on Zoom, email, or phone.

How to Make an Appointment:

  • Log in to arizona.joinhandshake.com using your NetID and password.
  • Click on Career Center in the upper right-hand corner.
  • Click on Appointments.
  • Select Schedule a New Appointment.
  • Select University of Arizona Career Advising.
  • Select the option for Career Advising with a Peer Coach or Career Advising with a Career Educator.
  • You can update your search preferences at any time by clicking the Category, Type, Staff Member, or Appointment Medium boxes at the top of the scheduling page
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Life Lab

 

Work with a Career Professional on a walk-on basis or email

Email us any time to get support at lifelab@arizona.edu

  • Get support in-person. Our Location: Bear Down Gym Room 264 (2nd Floor)
  • In-person and virtual support Monday-Friday from 12-5pm.
  • No appointment needed. Drop in any time we are open!
 

What to expect in LifeLab

  • Chat 1:1 with a LifeLab guide to uncover your questions and goals.
  • Explore different resources and programs that can get you closer to where you want to be.
  • Commit to a next step and find out how to make it happen.
  • Build career momentum, one step at a time.

Your Psychology Advisors 

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Rani Metz
Academic Advisor I

Rani (she/her) advises Psychology majors and minors with last names beginning A-D, F & G
 

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Melanie Lipton
Assistant Director, Academic Advising

Melanie (she/her) advises Psychology majors and minors with last names beginning  E, H & I

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Randy Yazzie
Senior Academic Advisor

Randy (he/him) advises Psychology BA majors and minors with last names beginning J, K, L, M

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Alan Truong
Academic Advisor I

Alan (he/him) advises Psychology majors and minors with last names beginning N-Z
 

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Ryan Smith
Academic Advisor II

Ryan (he/him) advises Psychological Science & Pre-Psychological Science major.
 

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 Psychology Online Advisors 

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Kat Bujard
Senior Academic Advisor I

Kat (she/they) advises Psychology majors and minors in the AZ Online degree program with last names A-L.

 

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Jamie Ellsworth
Senior Academic Advisor I

Jamie (she/her) advises Psychology majors and minors in the AZ Online degree program with last names M-Z.

 

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Updated: 06/30/23