Once you are registered, sign in to the My ASU Finances tab to view and pay your tuition and fees. The ASU Tuition and Billing Calendar lists important payment deadlines. More information regarding how tuition and fees are calculated and important deadlines for paying tuition and fees is available via Student Business Services and the Registration and Tuition Payment Guide. 

To act on a financial aid award, sign in to the My ASU Finances tab, and go to the 'Financial Aid and Scholarships' section. 

• Important: Students must confirm participation in their courses by the 21st day of each session, or risk financial aid funds being returned to the Department of Education. Visit the 'Confirmation of Participation' webpage for more information.

If you plan to apply for financial aid it is important to familiarize yourself with the terms of accepting it. For any questions regarding financial aid contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Services department directly.

Sign in to My ASU to obtain your required book list and order textbooks through ASU Bookstores. Go to the 'My Classes' section and click the 'Books' button to access the book list once it becomes available. There are multiple options for purchasing your textbooks, as outlined below.

Textbook Options:

• ASU Inclusive Access (IA) - provides students with convenient digital access to required textbooks directly through Canvas at a reduced price. All students have access to the material a few days before the course starts. 

If not interested, students must 'Opt-Out' by the deadline to avoid the fee automatically posted to the student account (posted about 1-month after classes start). More information about IA, along with directions to 'opt-out', can be found on the Inclusive Access FAQ and the 'Course Texts, Materials, and Resources' section of your course syllabus.

• Pearson Subscription (4-month term) - a digital version of the Applied Behavior Analysis book and other titles by Pearson may be available through a subscription (single or multibook access). More information can be found on the Pearson website. If you choose to remain part of Inclusive Access, you will not need to purchase a Pearson subscription.

• Textbook: Behavior Analysis for Lasting Change - this book is required for SPE 526 and is supplemental in SPE 525. Only one version is needed - the electronic (BryteWave), textbook (Sloan Publishing), or as part of Inclusive Access.

• Textbook: Applied Behavior Analysis - this book is required for SPE 526 and SPE 529. Only one version is needed - the electronic (BryteWave) format, or as part of Inclusive Access. If you prefer a hardcover, be sure to use the ISBN number when searching to purchase the most up-to-date version.

Important Considerations:

Inclusive Access Opt-Out: The opt-out deadline typically follows the 'last day to drop a class' deadline per the ASU Academic Calendar. Since sessions A and C start at the same time, the deadline follows the drop date for session C, whereas session B follows the drop class deadline for B. Refer to your course syllabus for exact dates and details.

Textbooks in more than one course: When textbooks are offered in more than one course, students may consider opting-out of Inclusive Access for the second course and purchasing additional books separately, since there is no way to opt-out of only one book. 

The interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) is an agreement between the graduate student, Mary Lou Fulton College, and the Graduate College that maps the requirements for degree completion. The advising team will complete the iPOS on your behalf during your first semester or earlier. 

An academic advising appointment is not required unless you need to adjust your schedule.  

Action Items: 

1) Complete the Course Schedule Form. Once you submit the form, the advising team will complete the iPOS on your behalf. 

2) All graduate students are responsible for reviewing the following resources.

• ASU Graduate Policy Manual - pay special attention to the following:

  • Continuous Enrollment Policy

  • Satisfactory Academic Progress and GPA

  • Master's Degree Maximum Time Limit

  • Graduation

• Academic Integrity

3) Review the iPOS and contact advising with questions or concerns. Look for an email from ABAadvising@asu.edu titled 'Plan of Study (iPOS): Submitted on Your Behalf' to confirm completion of your iPOS, or with related questions. (Note that automated emails will also be sent as we work through each level of the iPOS - these can be ignored.) 

The digital learning platform for the program is Canvas which can be access through your My ASU page. The Canvas portal for the courses in this program will open 1-2 days before the course starts. Once it is open it will be underlined, and turn maroon in color when you move the cursor over it. Click on the course title to be redirected to the Canvas course page. Take time to familiarize yourself with the course structure, expectations, and assignments by reviewing the syllabus so you are prepared when the course begins.

Resources for Navigating Canvas,Slack, and ASU email:

• Canvas: Your courses will be housed on the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), so take time to view the Canvas Course Tour Video (7 min.) and Canvas Student Guide.

• Slack: You will collaborate with classmates and faculty through the Slack collaboration hub. More details are found on the 'Slack 101' overview.

• Email: Check your ASU email regularly for important program information. Do not forward ASU email to an external email since providers including Google, Yahoo, and Apple have implemented changes to enhance email security. Email forwarding rules can be updated in your My ASU Profile > Email > Manage your ASU email address.