Do you have questions about course selection, degree program requirements, deadlines, or University or School policies and procedures? Advisors in the School of Molecular Sciences are here to help you get answers. And if we can't address your questions, we'll refer them to someone who can.
Starting Monday, July 17th SMS Advising is moving! The SMS advising office will be located in the Bateman Physical Sciences Building, C Wing (PSC 116).
Phone Number: (480)965-7667
Email: SMSadvising@asu.edu
We encourage students to check out our new SMS Student Advising Guide! All SMS Students can self-enroll to access this great resource for all questions related to academic advising, resources at ASU, and updates about career/volunteer opportunities HERE.
Is this your first year at ASU?
First-year students (not including online students) receive advising support from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Advisement
Same Day Advising
Same Day Advising allows students to connect with an Academic Advisor regarding registration/course questions, degree progress questions, and any other student issues that need to be addressed. We offer both in-person and virtual same day advising; you can meet with an Academic Advisor during the days and times listed below by checking in here: https://appointments.apps.asu.edu/kiosk/kiosk?S=26576. You may also receive a call from our advising staff to meet with you via phone advising during same day advising hours and if you would like to meet by Zoom, please click the Zoom link before exiting the sign-in window to notify the advising staff you are checking in for an appointment. If you are having trouble connecting with us for same day advising, please contact our Front Desk at 480-965-7667.
Same Day Advising Days & Hours:
- Wednesdays: 9am - 11am AND 1pm - 3pm (AZ MST Time)
- Fridays: 9am - 11am AND 1pm - 3pm (AZ MST Time)
Additional Information when attending Same Day Advising:
- All same day advising hours are conducted in Arizona (MST) time.
- Depending on your request, an Academic Advisor may ask you to schedule a separate advising appointment to further discuss your questions.
- Students are asked to be present in front of a computer or device with internet access at the time of your same day advising appointment to access ASU tools and ensure a successful advising session.
- Please note wait times to see an Academic Advisor may be longer than expected during busier times of the academic year; students can also schedule an advising appointment and/or use our Course Recommendations Request Form as additional options to connect with an academic advisor to discuss registration questions.
- Please be sure to check the below information for any office closures or days/times when same day advising may be modified.
The following days will have modified advising office availability for the semester:
- Wednesday, November 27th: Same Day Advising will only be offered 9-11 am (AZ MST Time); there will be no Same Day Advising offered in the afternoon
- Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th: University Closed for Thanksgiving Break
- Wednesday, December 11th: The advising office will be closed all day due to a college event; there will be no same day advising offered
- Friday, December 20th: Same Day Advising will only be offered 9-11 am (AZ MST Time); there will be no Same Day Advising offered in the afternoon
- Wednesday, December 25th and Thursday, December 26th: University Closed for Holiday Break
- Friday, December 27th: Same Day Advising will only be offered 1-3pm (AZ MST Time); there will be no Same Day Advising offered in the morning
Virtually check in for Same Day Advising at the designated time above by using this link: https://appointments.apps.asu.edu/kiosk/kiosk?S=26576
Meet your advisor
Jessica Shipley
Associate Director of Academic Services
Jessica has been working in higher education since 2010 and joined ASU in 2013. She serves as the Associate Director for Academic Services for the School of Molecular Sciences where she manages the academic advising team. She earned her AAS degree in Culinary Studies, her B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and her M.Ed. in Higher and Post-Secondary Education. Her advising philosophy is to make sure that every encounter she has with students leaves a lasting, positive impact in their life to further their academic journey. In her spare time, she loves to play fantasy football and sports like volleyball, play her Nintendo Switch Lite, check out new brunch spots, and collect nerdy stuff to add to her office collection.
Mary Ann Bucciarelli
Student Support Coordinator
Mary Ann joined Arizona State University and the department in July of 2012. Prior to this Mary Ann has worked in higher education since 1990 in a variety of roles. Mary Ann earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Education prior to relocating to Arizona. Mary Ann currently provides administrative and student support and supervises front desk operations for the School of Molecular Sciences. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two dachshunds, Milo and Sophie as well as cooking, reading and home projects.
Sarah Navez
Academic Success Advising Coordinator
Sarah is an Arizona local who has had a passion for supporting students since her undergraduate career. While earning a B.S. in Psychology as well as during her studies for a M.A. in School Counseling, Sarah continually sought opportunities to help students achieve their academic goals. These lead her to many memorable moments including her time in the Arizona-Kansai Anti-Cyberbullying Project, which Sarah was able to present on at the 2018 International Bullying Prevention Association conference. Now, she is excited to support students in the School of Molecular Sciences to achieve their goals. When Sarah isn't in the office she loves spending her time with her two cats Daisy and Lex, reading, and drawing.
Jenna Simmons
Academic Success Advisor Sr
Jenna is passionate about supporting student success, helping students navigate their academic journeys, and has worked in a variety of roles within higher education since 2014. She is originally from San Diego, where she attended a community college as a first generation college student and then moved to Arizona in 2011 to complete her studies in Business Administration and Information Systems. In her free time, she enjoys spoiling her terrier Joey, sampling local cuisine, and hiking in the beautiful desert landscape.
Victoria Rubio Cervantes
Academic Success Advisor
Victoria is passionate about supporting student holistic success and wellbeing and is excited to help students in the School of Molecular Sciences navigate their unique college journey! She is originally from northern California, a proud first-generation graduate, and earned her B.A. in Sociology and Psychology from the University of California, Davis. After graduation, she moved across the country to attend graduate school at Michigan State University where she earned her M.A. in Student Affairs Administration. In her free time, Victoria enjoys traveling (she has been to 19 countries!), reading, photography, biking and hiking.
Kari Furnia
Academic Success Advisor
Kari has a long history helping students as she is a former elementary and middle school teacher. She is passionate about helping students reach their academic and personal goals through academic advising. She has been an advisor for higher education students since 2022. Kari earned her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Ed in Elementary education and is an ASU and NAU alumni. In her personal time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her dog, Toto. She also enjoys yoga, 70’s and 80’s music, reading, and creating online photo albums.
FAQ
General Information
1. How can I reach an advisor with general questions?
Answer: Students are welcome to call (480) 965-7667 or email to SMSadvising@asu.edu with any general questions. If you call, be sure to leave a voicemail message with your name, ID (number), phone number and brief message. An advisor will respond to your email or phone call as soon as possible.
Students Should See an Advisor To:
- Register for the first time at ASU
- Develop an academic degree plan (and check progress on degree)
- Learn how transfer courses can be evaluated and applied to specific degree requirements
- Choose courses for upcoming semesters
- Change/add major to CHM/BCH or add a CHM/BCH minor
- Clarify academic policies and procedures
- Discuss course repeats
- Review course withdrawal options
- Learn what it means to be on probation
- Remove advising holds
- Discuss personal struggles that hinder academic success
- Obtain career information
2. Where is the School of Molecular Sciences Office?
Answer: Bateman Physical Science Center (PSC 116).
3. For all other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Answer: We encourage students to check out our new SMS Student Advising Guide! All SMS Students can self-enroll to access this great resource for all questions related to academic advising, resources at ASU, and updates about career/volunteer opportunities HERE.
Forms
Course Recommendations Request Form
The Course Recommendations Request Form is ideal for students who would like to request course recommendations via email. This form is not meant to replace academic advising and we may reach out and ask for you to schedule an advising appointment if our advising team needs to connect with you for matters other than course recommendations after we receive your request.