Mission, Vision, and Goals
The A Center advises students as they explore the institution, affirm their educational goals, and attain a University of Arizona degree.
Mission
The A Center is an Academic Advising department under the Office of the Provost for Undeclared and transitional majors, along with Pre-Health Professions and Pre-Law advising.
The A Center promotes skills across multiple disciplines, preparing students for fulfilling careers and advanced degrees.
The academic advising team provides guidance, clarity, and expertise about multiple disciplines to help students navigate complex academic pathways and achieve their goals.
- Provide Major Exploration, Pre-Health Professions Advising, and Pre-Law Advising
- Support students through academic major transition
- Assist students in designing parallel pathways to degree completion
- Offer student engagement and leadership opportunities
Vision
To foster a strong, connected campus community that empowers students to explore their interests, confidently choose a major, and navigate academic transitions through supportive student-centered advising.
Goals
By engaging with advising in The A Center, students will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of academic advising to their educational journey
- Demonstrate an active role in the advising partnership
- Determine relevant campus resources for their educational journey
- Articulate the major/career/professional school relationship
- Interpret their Advisement Report to help successfully enroll in courses
- Formulate a major declaration (and/or parallel pathway) plan