The A Center

April 6, 2020
Author: Keely Donovan
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Advisors in The A Center are here to support students and families!

We know this has been a stressful and overwhelming time with many changes happening all at once. We are all doing our best to adjust during this time. At The A Center, we are following University protocols to keep everyone safe and healthy. As such, our advising services have moved to phone or Zoom appointment, and virtual drop-in options. We are open during traditional business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm (AZ time). For any questions about appointments and availability, please call The A Center: 520-621-7763.

Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for important updates, as well: @ua_acenter

 

Transitioning to Online Courses

For up-to-date information about COVID-19 at The University of Arizona, please visit this site: https://www.arizona.edu/coronavirus-covid-19-information

Since all courses for the spring 2020 semester, and summer courses offered in May and June, are being taught fully online, there are many support resources available to students. Here is a link to the Virtual Student Support Services.

For students who are a part of The A Center, Peer Academic Coaches are available for academic support during this time. They can help students with the transition to online learning and work with them to create a plan to successfully complete their coursework for Spring 2020. Topics may include:

  • Making a plan for online courses
  • Creating a schedule of assignments
  • Reviewing updated course syllabi
  • Sharing academic strategies

Students can schedule a meeting with a Peer Academic Coach in The A Center by following the steps below. 

  1. Log in to eSMS
  2. Click Add Appointment
  3. Select "Peer Academic Coaching" from the menu and search
  4. Select the appointment that works for you and book the appointment for phone or Zoom

Life Management Counseling is Available from The A Center

 

There have been a lot of changes within our University community due to COVID-19 and we recognize this disruption has impacted the normalcy of students’ academic and personal lives. During this time of uncertainty, it can be challenging to emotionally manage all of life’s responsibilities. For students in The A Center who are interested in having a space to talk through some of their concerns and stressors, Life Management Counseling is a resource available to you! Michelle Rosenbalm, our Life Management Counselor (LMC) is available to connect with students to provide no-cost, short-term, confidential counseling services. Please email Michelle mnr1@arizona.edu to schedule an appointment or to talk further about local and national mental health resources.

Virtual Drop-Ins are Available with The A Center

Beginning, 3/23, drop-ins will be available for students with quick questions on the following days and times:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11am-4pm
  • Wednesday and Friday from 10am-3pm

We will also be piloting virtual drop-in gaming hours on Friday afternoons (2-4pm; AZ time) for students who want to connect and take a break.

  1. Log in to eSMS
  2. Once you have logged in, you will see that the Virtual Drop-In Center is open, click on that link 
  3. Then, select “Add to queue”
  4. Add yourself to the virtual queue and indicate what you are hoping to talk to an advisor about. 
  5. Shortly after, you will get an email from eSMS.  Be sure to wait near your computer while in the queue, because when your advisor is ready you will get a second email with a Zoom link to click on and open to begin the conversation with your advisor.

Priority Registration for Summer and Fall Begins in April

Registration for all summer courses opens to all students on April 6th, in UAccess.Registration for fall courses also begins on April 6th, and is based on a student’s class standing or other student group affiliation (such as Honors). Class standing is determined by the number of earned units at the time of registration. Enrollment appointment dates are listed in the UAccess Student Center. However, it is very important for students to review their UAccess Student Center for any ‘Notices & Holds’ or ‘To-Do List’ items, in order to ensure that they will be able to enroll during their priority registration times. Registrar’s website

We advise students as they explore the institution, affirm their educational goals, and attain a University of Arizona degree.

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