CS Undergraduate Advising
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.
The mission of the Computer Science Academic Services 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, belonging, 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
Who is my Advisor?
- CS and AI majors, last names A-E: Sam Morrow, sam.morrow@cs.arizona.edu
- CS and AI majors, last names F-L: Brenna Carson, brennacarson@arizona.edu (or any of the other CS advisors)
- CS and AI majors, last names M-Q: Debra Armand-Cade, darmandcade@arizona.edu
- CS and AI majors, last names R-Z: Mike Scionti, mikescionti@arizona.edu
- CS minors: Email the Advisor assigned to your last name above
- New Advisor Alert! Laurel Johnson has just joined the team and will be engaging with students while training but does not have an assigned roster at this time.
CONTACT YOUR ADVISOR:
Advising appointments are available to CS and AI 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, last names A-E: Sam Morrow
- CS majors, last names F-L: Brenna Carson (or any other advisor)
- CS majors, last names M-Q: Debra Armand-Cade
- CS majors, last names R-Z: Mike Scionti
If you do not see any available appointments, you may email your advisor directly to request a meeting time.
Non-CS students: please view our Prospective Students webpage
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.)
- Monday & Tuesday: 1:30–4:00 p.m. (In Person Only)
- Wednesday 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Online or In Person)
- Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (In Person Only)
Virtual (Wednesdays ONLY): Zoom Meeting 895 465 19366
Fall and Spring Regular Drop-in Advising Hours:
Students arriving less than 15 min before drop-in ends will not be seen.
Note: Students will be seen in the order they arrive by the first available CS/AI Advisor, regardless of the advisor assigned to your last name.
Drop-In advising hours will be expanded during the month of November for Priority Registration.
New Advisor Alert! Laurel Johnson has just joined the team and will be engaging with students while training but does not have an assigned roster at this time.
We CANNOT accommodate the following requests during drop-in advising:
- SAP appeals
- ROTC, SACM, or other sponsorship letters/forms/updates
- Degree audits
- 4-year/Long-term plans
Please schedule an appointment with your advisor instead if you need to discuss one of these topics.
Schedule an appointment with your advisor through Trellis, up to one week in advance, using the following links:
- CS and AI majors and minors, last names A-E: Sam Morrow
- CS and AI majors and minors, last names F-L: Brenna Carson (or any other advisor)
- CS and AI majors and minors, last names M-Q: Debra Armand-Cade
- CS and AI majors and minors, last names R-Z: Mike Scionti
We also CANNOT accommodate the following during drop-in advising:
- Declaring or Change of major into CS -- see the Prospective Students website
- Declaring or Change of minor into CS -- see the CS Minor website
- Declaring or Change of major into AI -- please contact the advisor for your last name listed above
- Declaring or Change of minor into AI (not available until Fall 2025 classes begin) -- please contact the advisor for your last name listed above with questions
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:
- CS and AI majors, last names A-E: Sam Morrow, sam.morrow@cs.arizona.edu
- CS and AI majors, last names F-L: TBD - Brenna Carson, brennacarson@arizona.edu (or any of the other CS advisors)
- CS and AI majors, last names M-Q: Debra Armand-Cade, darmandcade@arizona.edu
- CS and AI majors, last names R-Z: Mike Scionti, mikescionti@arizona.edu
- Non-CS students: please view our Prospective Students webpage
Please allow 3-5 business days for a response to your email.
If the advisor you email determines that your email requires more than a quick response, they may request that you make an appointment instead.
Questions about the course registration schedule, process, and course sequencing are addressed on our
A Note About Starting Math Level and Timeline to Graduation
Many students worry that starting at a lower level of Math will cause them to be "behind" or unable to graduate "on time". This is a misconception. It is not recommended that students attempt to cram or otherwise stress in order to achieve a higher starting math placement. Doing so may actually lead to students being underprepared for the math course they take and/or other classes they enroll in based on meeting different math minimums.
Advisors are prepared to assist students in
There are many variables that impact a student’s schedule including transfer credit, math, English, and 2nd language placement, class offerings each semester, second majors and/or minors, intended graduation timelines, internships/research work, summer enrollment, and/or study abroad plans. While advisors generally can build four-year graduation timelines regardless of your starting Math level, those schedules may not be the best fit for the student's needs or goals.
To better understand what your individual plan might look like, please speak with your academic advisor. The goal is to make the plan that works best for you, allowing you to fully absorb course material and be effectively prepared as you move forward in each step of your education.