SAS can help with everything related to your graduate academic needs while you are a student at ASU. If you need assistance with GC policies and procedures, please ask us. We encourage you to visit our team in the Interdisciplinary Building, B-wing, Suite 170 for help navigating the process to complete your degree and graduate.

Services

• Processing graduate Programs of Study, including petitions, comprehensive exam results, foreign language exam results, candidacy letters, committee approvals, dissertation chair approvals, and committee changes
• Meeting with graduate students for format review of their theses/dissertations and to schedule their oral defense
• Format Advising: Reviewing theses and dissertations for format, presenting the "Thesis/Dissertation & Graduation Workshop" in the spring and fall semesters
• Preparing/delivering defense paperwork to committees and departments and announcing dissertation oral defenses in Insight
• Working closely with the Office of University Ceremonies to coordinate the commencement ceremonies for graduate students
• Answering questions for students, faculty, and staff about Graduate College policies and procedures

SAS "Quick Information Guides"
SAS has created Quick Information Guides to help guide you through your academic career and about the services we provide. Below is a list of the quides, which are also available in Interdisciplinary Building, B-wing, Suite 170.

All About Format

Ways to Avoid Problems When Obtaining the Dean's Signature on Your Pass/Fail Form

Did You Know...? (general academic information)

Forms FAQ

Helpful Hints for Completing Your Program of Study

Student Academic Servics FAQ

Commencement: Frequently Asked Questions and General Information

Things to Remember When Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation & Scheduling Your Oral Defense with SAS

Understanding the Graduation Process

Contact Information

• For POS and POS-related questions, policy or procedure questions, questions regarding scheduling your defense or other defense-related issues, and inquiries about committees, contact:
  • MacKenzie Case, SAS Coordinator
    (480) 965-6113
  • Jennifer May, Office Specialist, Sr.
    (480) 965-6113
  • Buthaina Hassan, Office Specialist
    (480) 965-6113
  • Danielle Ferrulli, Assistant
    (480) 965-6113
• Format related questions (i.e., regarding your style guide or the Format Manual) should be directed to:
  • Shawn McAvoy, Supervisor, Format Advising
    (480) 965-6113
  • Danielle Ferrulli, Format Advisor
    (480) 965-6113