Getting Started with New Student Advisement

Before we finalize your first-semester schedule, complete a few important steps. Taking care of these items early helps our advisors build a schedule that reflects your academic program and ensures you are prepared for registration.

 

Complete Your New Student Orientation Registration

• Register for New Student Orientation and make sure the information you provide, including your intended major, is accurate. Your intended major helps our advising team determine the appropriate courses for your first semester.

Submit Final Transcripts and Previous College Credit

• Make sure Alabama State University has received your final high school transcript and, if applicable, official transcripts for any college or dual-enrollment coursework you have completed. Students should also submit applicable AP, IB, or other eligible college-level credit.

Complete Placement Requirements

• Complete any required placement testing or submit qualifying test scores. Placement information may help determine the appropriate mathematics, English, or other courses for your first semester.

Review Your ASU Accounts

• Become familiar with your ASU email, student portal, and other university systems. Your university accounts will communicate important information about your enrollment, schedule, financial aid, and next steps.

Review Your Enrollment Checklist

• Academic advisement is one part of becoming fully enrolled at ASU. Review your New Student Enrollment Checklist and complete any outstanding requirements with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Housing, and other applicable offices.

Your First-Semester Schedule

One of the biggest questions new students have is, “When will I get my schedule?” As a new student, you do not have to build your first-semester schedule on your own. The Academic Advisement team will help you prepare your initial course schedule based on your academic needs.

 

How Is My Schedule Created?

• Your first-semester schedule is developed using several factors, including:
  • Your intended major and curriculum requirements
  • Placement information and applicable test scores
  • Previously earned college, dual-enrollment, AP, or other eligible credit
  • Course prerequisites and sequencing requirements
  • Course availability at the time your schedule is created
• Our goal is to place you in courses that keep you progressing toward your degree while providing a balanced first-semester schedule.

When Will My Schedule Be Created?

• We create new student schedules as students complete the required enrollment and orientation steps. Because we develop schedules individually and course availability changes throughout the registration period, students may receive their schedules at different times.
• Continue monitoring your ASU email and student account for important updates regarding your schedule and enrollment.

Can I Choose My Class Times or Instructors?

• We understand that students may prefer certain class times, instructors, or course formats. However, we cannot guarantee specific sections, instructors, times, or course modalities.
• We create new student schedules based primarily on curriculum requirements and available course sections.

Can I Take All of My Classes Online?

• Online courses may be available for some general education requirements, but availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed. Students enrolled in traditional, campus-based degree programs should expect to take courses in person.
• Students seeking a fully online schedule should confirm that their selected degree program is offered as an approved online program.

What If I Need a Schedule Change?

• Your initial schedule is created to meet your academic requirements, so request schedule changes only when you have an academic or enrollment-related need.
• Examples may include receiving new transfer or dual-enrollment credit, a change in placement, a documented scheduling conflict, or an approved change of academic program. All changes are subject to course availability and University registration deadlines.

Meet Your New Student Advisor

Your New Student Academic Advisor is here to help you prepare for a successful start at Alabama State University. New student advisors assist with first-semester course planning, registration questions, understanding academic requirements, and connecting you with important University resources. 

Your advisor is assigned based on your intended major and academic college.

 

New Student Advisor	College	Majors
Ms. Shannon Crum, Senior Academic Advisor | scrum@alasu.edu | 334-604-8016	College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM)	Mathematics • Computer Science • Chemistry • Forensic Chemistry • Forensic Biology • Biology • Biology Pre-Health • Marine Biology • Physics • Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
	College of Health Sciences (COHS)	Rehabilitation Services • Health Information Management
Ms. Ashley Marshall, Academic Advisor | awalton@alasu.edu | 334-604-8012	College of Business Administration (COBA)	Management • Marketing • Computer Information Systems • Accounting • Finance
	College of Visual and Performing Arts (COVPA)	Art • Music • Theatre Arts • Dance
	College of Education (COE)	Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Physical Education • Recreation • Music Education • Collaborative Teaching • Secondary Education
Ms. Amber Mason, Academic Advisor II | amason@alasu.edu | 334-604-8436	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)	Communications • History • Political Science • English • Criminal Justice • Social Work • Psychology
Ms. Olivia Mason, Director and Academic Advisor | omason@alasu.edu | 334-229-8394	University College	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
	Undecided / Exploring	Students who have not yet selected an intended major

 

IMPORTANT – New Students:
If students decide not to attend Alabama State University, they must contact the Office of Records and Registration (334-229-4243) by the first day of classes to officially cancel enrollment/classes. Not canceling enrollment at ASU may affect your registration and financial aid at another institution. Withdrawal form available online.