The first year at ASU and the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
The first year in college for a student can be an overwhelming experience, for a student and for a parent.
The information on this page is designed to be a resource to parents in helping your student through the transition to college life. Information on this page will be updated throughout the semester and may include deadlines, student life tips, or important topics.
Together we can empower your son or daughter to achieve academic success at ASU!
Academic Calendar and Class Schedules
- Academic Calendar - Registration, withdrawal and other important dates
- Class Search - Search for classes for active semesters
Support for Student Success
Student Life
Students are encouraged to get involved on campus and in the community by participating in a club, group, or student organization. Students have the opportunity to meet new people, gain leadership experience, and participate in community service. |
On-campus Living
There are several on-campus living options for students at ASU. First-year students will benefit from living in a residential college along with students who share similar interests. |
Scholarships
In addition to financial aid packages available through ASU, the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication is proud to offer a range of scholarships and financial awards to our students. |
Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses
Freshman class block schedule
ASU freshmen are registered in classes in the first semester in a class block. Students in a class block share the same three classes with the same students. The class block develops a sense of community among students and helps build student-faculty connections. The rest of the student's schedule includes general education requirements such as math, English, humanities, social sciences, or perhaps a foreign language.
Register or drop/add classes
Deadlines to register or drop/add classes for each semester.
ttps://students.asu.edu/drop-add
Changing fall class schedule
Students should not change fall schedule classes without speaking to an academic advisor, especially a freshman student with a fall block schedule. Financial aid and scholarships can be impacted by schedule changes. Students can use the MyASU page to schedule an advising appointment with an advisor to discuss schedule changes.
Important deadlines
All important deadlines for each semester and each session of classes are on the ASU academic calendar.
https://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar
Deadlines may be different for sessions A, B, and C.
Consult with Financial Aid and Scholarship Services to determine any impact of schedule changes.
https://students.asu.edu/contact/financialaid
https://students.asu.edu/drop-add
Changing fall class schedule
Students should not change fall schedule classes without speaking to an academic advisor, especially a freshman student with a fall block schedule. Financial aid and scholarships can be impacted by schedule changes. Students can use the MyASU page to schedule an advising appointment with an advisor to discuss schedule changes.
Important deadlines
All important deadlines for each semester and each session of classes are on the ASU academic calendar.
https://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar
Deadlines may be different for sessions A, B, and C.
Consult with Financial Aid and Scholarship Services to determine any impact of schedule changes.
https://students.asu.edu/contact/financialaid
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Help with study skills
The University Academic Success Programs office has academic mentors that can help a student adjust to college by learning to study. The academic mentor can help a student learn to study efficiently, know where to study, teach a student how to outline text and how to take good class notes. |
Help writing
ASU has Writing Centers that offer students assistance with writing. It is always a good idea for a student to have someone read a paper/assignment before handing it in. The specialists can offer suggestions for making a paper/assignment stronger. If a student needs more help with writing than a quick review, specialists are available to work with a student on an appointment basis. |
Help with Math
The ASU Math Tutoring Centers on the Tempe campus offers free, in-person tutoring on a walk-in basis for mathematics, statistics and some math education courses. |
Help with foreign language
For foreign language tutoring, the School of International Letters and Culture at the Tempe campus offers tutoring sessions that are scheduled through the School's various language programs. |
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