FAQs for Undergraduate Students
Q: Should I make an appointment with an advisor?
A: You should make an appointment with an advisor if you need assistance with any of the following services:
· Schedule change.
· Changing your major to kinesiology (students who want to change their major from kinesiology to something else need to see the department they want to change to).
· Probation—must bring your completed Probation Pre-Appointment Homework.
· Late drop/add after the first week of classes. The late drop/add form is found here: http://clas.asu.edu/students/forms/.
· Re-entering ASU.
· Transferring to ASU—out-of-state transfer credits must be evaluated by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences before seeking advisement: http://clas.asu.edu/students/advising/transfer.htm
Q: How do I obtain an override into a class?
A: Prerequisite overrides are given to students who meet the prerequisite requirements for a kinesiology course but when attempting to register they are given an error message stating they do not. These students can e-mail one of the advisors and do NOT need to make an appointment.
Information to include in the e-mail:
· The course name(s) you are requesting a prerequisite override for.
· If you are taking the prerequisites outside of ASU, you will need to copy and paste from your community college proof you are enrolled or have completed the course.
· Your ten-digit AFFILIATE ID number.
· The semester you want to take the course.
Overrides for classes that are full cannot be authorized by advisors. Students must continue checking the course to see if a seat opens. A seat will open if someone drops the course or if the department opens more seats. Students who are not yet registered by the first scheduled day of the class MAY be given an override to enroll in the class by being types of overrides.
Q: What do I do if I need to take a course for the third time?
A: You need to obtain the appropriate form from the following Web site: http://clas.asu.edu/petitions/.
Q: What do I do if I would like to take over 18 credits for the fall or spring semesters?
A: You need to obtain the appropriate form from the following Web site: http://clas.asu.edu/students/forms.
Q: How do I know if a class I took somewhere else will transfer to ASU?
A: Refer to the Course Equivalency Guide to get an idea of how your community college or university classes will transfer to ASU.
From an out-of-state college or private college, students must first apply to ASU and be accepted. After admission, request a Transfer Evaluation through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
A: Refer to the Course Equivalency Guide to get an idea of how your community college or university classes will transfer to ASU.
From an out-of-state college or private college, students must first apply to ASU and be accepted. After admission, request a Transfer Evaluation through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Q: How do I obtain a Sun Card?
A: The Sun Card Office is located in Union Station on the south end of the lower level of the Memorial Union. There is a $25 charge for a Sun Card and students will need to an ASU or affiliate ID number on hand. For more information, please visit http://uabf.asu.edu/suncard.
A: The Sun Card Office is located in Union Station on the south end of the lower level of the Memorial Union. There is a $25 charge for a Sun Card and students will need to an ASU or affiliate ID number on hand. For more information, please visit http://uabf.asu.edu/suncard.
Q: How can I get involved as a Kinesiology major?
A: You become a member of any one of the following clubs:
A: You become a member of any one of the following clubs:
· Pre-physical Therapy Club
· ASU Kinesiology Honors Society
· Pre-med Club
· Alpha Epsilon Delta
· Pre-dental Club at ASU
· Pre-optometry Club at ASU
Q: What potential employment opportunities exist for Kinesiology majors?
A: Some Kinesiology majors will obtain positions in the following fields:
A: Some Kinesiology majors will obtain positions in the following fields:
- Civilian Exercise Physiologist in Military
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Exercise Equipment Manufacturers/Sales
- Exercise Technician
After pursuing a graduate degree, many Kinesiology majors go on to careers in the following fields:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Medical—M.D. or D.O.
- Optometry
- Podiatry
- Dentistry
- Chiropractor
- Physician's Assistant
- Graduate School—Master's & Doctoral
- Pharmacy Degrees
Q: I'm currently registered for all the prerequisites for a KIN course, but it still won't let me register for it, why?
A: You must be enrolled in the prerequisite courses in a semester prior to the core course. For example, you cannot take PGS 101 and KIN 352 in the same semester. However if you're registered for PGS 101 in the Summer, you will be eligible to take KIN 352 in the Fall.
Q: What is a Declaration of Graduation (DOG)?
A: The Declaration of Graduation, commonly called a "DOG", declares the catalog year requirements for the college, degree and major from which you intend to graduate.
If your catalog year is 1996-98 or later, you must file a Declaration of Graduation no later than the semester in which you earn your 87th credit hour. If you do not complete your form in this semester, you will be prevented from further registration. If you change your major, minor, concentration within the major, or catalog year after filing a Declaration of Graduation, the first form will no longer be valid and you must submit a new one. Make an appointment with your academic advisor to review a degree audit report from DARS. At this time, you will complete the Declaration of Graduation form.
If your catalog year is 1994-96 or earlier, you must file an Undergraduate Program of Study no later than the semester in which you earn your 87th credit hour. Contact an academic advisor in the college or department of your major for additional information.
Q: What is Barrett, the Honors College and how can I be admitted?
A: Barrett, the Honors College is a "community of students dedicated to superior undergraduate education." The Barrett Honors College offers students special housing facilities, advising, priority at pre-registration, unique courses, and opportunities to study abroad. Visit the Barrett, the Honors College Web site for admissions information.
A: Barrett, the Honors College is a "community of students dedicated to superior undergraduate education." The Barrett Honors College offers students special housing facilities, advising, priority at pre-registration, unique courses, and opportunities to study abroad. Visit the Barrett, the Honors College Web site for admissions information.
Q: Where can I find information about study abroad?
A: The kinesiology department currently does not have a study abroad program, however if you are interested what ASU has to offer, refer to Study Abroad Web site.
Q: I'm interested in going to graduate or medical school, where can I find information?
A: The Pre-health Professions Office serves the entire university student population by providing advising to those students wishing to gain entrance into professional school. The advisors of the Pre-health Professions Office can provide you with personal attention, support and guidance as you pursue a career as a professional.
Pre-health Professions Program
ASU Fulton Center, Suite 110
300 E. University Dr.
Phone: 480-965-2110
ASU Fulton Center, Suite 110
300 E. University Dr.
Phone: 480-965-2110
E-mail: prehealth@asu.edu
E-mail an Advisor
Some questions/issues that are not listed above can be answered by an e-mail. Please feel free to e-mail an advisor with these questions. ONLY general questions will be answered via e-mail, and it MUST be sent from your ASU e-mail account. One of the most popular questions answered by e-mail is about overrides—see information about overrides below.
Berlinda Canez
Academic Success Specialist
Cecile Sende
Academic Success Specialist
Nina Vomero
Academic Success Specialist
