Frequently Asked Questions

• You will register for your classes through Class Search. 

• Please view the Introductory Videos to learn how to navigate class search and register for classes.

• You can find general studies courses on Class Search > Advanced Search.

• Please watch the Introductory videos to learn how to navigate Class Search and Advanced Search.

• Your general studies courses can be taken at any time during your degree program. 

• You are welcome to adjust your schedule at any point before the Add deadline (see Academic Calendar)

• If you make any adjustments to your schedule it is important that you are enrolled in your critically tracked courses. 

• If you adjust your schedule, it is recommended to confirm with your advisor that your schedule looks good for the upcoming semester. 

• All add, drop, and withdraw deadlines can be found on the Academic Calendar. 

• No, MAT 265 is a pre-requisite for PHY 121. You must successfully complete MAT 265 before you can take PHY 121. 

• A prerequisite means you need to take that course before you enroll in the following course.

• A corequisite means you need to take that course AT LEAST at the same time as the given course. So, you can take the course earlier or at the same time.

• All prerequisites and corequisites are listed under each course on the major map. 

• A lecture is the traditional method of instruction in which students are taught a subject by a member of the faculty. 

• A laboratory is a hands-on workshop component of a class and is usually held in a laboratory. The laboratory time is separate from the lecture although it is often associated to the lecture. 

  • PHY 121 is a Lecture while PHY 122 is a laboratory. For these classes you register for the lecture and laboratory separately on class search. 

  • Classes like CHM 113, CHM 114, or CHM 116 you will register for the lecture, lab, and recitation together on class search. 

• A recitation is a small interactional meeting that combines formal presentation, review and interaction between the students and an instructor, and it is usually combined with a lecture as the primary component. Recitations also usually allow for question-and-answer time. 

• For any course that has a recitation, the recitation is required. You will not be able to register for a course with a recitation without selecting an associated recitation. 

If you receive an error message and are not able to resolve the issue, please email a screenshot of the error message to your academic advisor. 

Below are a few reasons you may receive an error message when trying to register for classes:

• • You do not meet the pre-requisites.

    • You cannot register for a course unless you have completed all pre-requisites listed under the course on class search.

  • You are not registered for the co-requisite.

    • If this is the case, enroll in the co-requisite (listed under the course on class search) then try enrolling in the course again.

  • You do not meet the course reserves. 

    • If you do not meet the reserve you can try finding another section that you do meet the reserve for. If you do not meet any of the course reserves, you can reach out to your advisor for assistance.

  • The class is full. 

    • If the class is full, you will not be able to register. You can look for an alternative section or monitor class search to see if a seat becomes available. 

• To ensure you have enough time to get from one class to the next, you can use the Interactive Campus Map. You can also access it by clicking the location listed for each class on class search.

• All ASU buildings can also be navigated though Apple and Google Maps. 

• No, ASU offers courses in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. 

• Once you have been assigned an academic advisor they will reach out to you via email. 

• After you have been assigned an academic advisor you will also be able to access their contact information via MyASU: 

Academic Support Team tab > Academic Advising

• After you have been assigned an academic advisor you will be able to access their contact information via MyASU: 

Academic Support Team tab > Academic Advising

• From there, you can schedule an appointment via the "Schedule an Appointment" button or you can call the SEMTE advising office at 480-965-2335. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. 

• The ALEKS Math Placement Assessment is an assessment used to determine the correct math class for you. 

• You can access the assessment by clicking HERE!

• You have a total of 3 attempts on the assessment.

• If you score below a 76 on the ALEKS Math placement assessment, you can find recommended next steps HERE!

• If you score higher on your second or third attempt on the ALEKS math placement assessment you should reach out to your academic advisor to ensure you are registered for the correct math course and can adjust your schedule if need be. 

• If you have Dual Enrollment, Transfer credit, or AP exam credit you will need to send it to ASU Admissions. 

• You should also inform your advisor to ensure they can provide accurate course recommendations. 

• To request AP Score to be sent to ASU, please visit the CollegeBoard website and sign in to your account: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/. You will then need to send your AP exam scores to ASU or ASU Admissions. 

• In SEMTE, we track students' progress and completion of critical courses. Our critically tracked courses are denoted by an asterisk on your major map in terms 1 through 4. 

• Critical courses are courses that faculty have deemed as future indicators of success in your major. 

• If you begin in a lower math (MAT 117 or MAT 170) we will track you from that course, meaning you are not "off-track" for beginning in  a lower level math.

• A full-time student is expected to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. 

• International students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits, and at least 9 credits must be in-person (not online courses).

• If you have the New American University Scholarship you are required to earn 30 credits per academic year (Fall, Spring, and the trailing Summer). If you have this scholarship, you should, on average, be enrolled in 15 credits per semester. 

• The earliest you can add a minor to your academic program is after grades post for your first semester. 

• You must be in good academic standing, and must meet enrollment criteria for that minor. 

• You can begin taking courses towards a minor at any time, but we won’t officially add a minor until after you have completed your first semester and demonstrated academic success.

• ASU 101: The ASU Experience is a one-credit course designed to help you get started with your program, learn about valuable resources available to you, and make the most of your time with ASU and beyond. 

• ASU 101 is a degree requirement for all first-year students.

There are different sections of ASU 101 for each major. 

• Mechanical Engineering (all concentrations)  > ASU 101-MEE

• Aerospace (all concentrations) > ASU 101-AEE

• Chemical Engineering  > ASU 101-CHE

• Materials Science and Engineering  > ASU 101-MSE

• Homework Zero is your first assignment as a Fulton Schools student. Homework Zero supports you through the transition to becoming a successful college student — from getting connected with your major to meeting faculty members and staff before you even start your classes. You’ll also engage with staff and peer mentors to discuss the transition to college life. Homework Zero helps you get to know the learning management system (Canvas) you will use as an ASU student. You’ll even practice your prototyping and problem-solving skills as you begin your journey toward a Fulton Schools degree.  Homework Zero is also your first project for ASU 101 — you’ll be graded on it later. 

For Scholarship and Loan related questions, please refer to ASU Financial Aid and Scholarship Services. You can contact them HERE!

• You can also access financial aid information on your MyASU via the Finances tab.

• E2 camp is a 2 night - 3 day trip for Fulton engineering students. You’ll make unforgettable memories with new friends and get to engage with our amazing faculty, staff, and industry professionals. 

• You can learn more about E2 Camp and register HERE!