Get ready to ‘devilishly’ thrive this year at ASU!

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As the fall semester approaches, the Office of the Dean of Students at each Arizona State University campus greets all Sun Devils, whether you are a first year or a returning student, with a warm heart and a helping hand. This new academic year brings a time of new beginning: new friends, new challenges, and new opportunities to grow.

The Deans are here to help you maximize each moment. Champions of your success and allies to these exciting experiences, it is their goal to make you feel connected, cared for and confident in all you strive to accomplish. The Dean of Students at each campus includes:

Dr. Robert Dotson, Dean of Students, Downtown Phoenix
Dr. Trish Bawn, Interim Dean of Students, Polytechnic
Dr. Lance Harrop, Dean of Students, Tempe
Dr. M. Regina Matos, Dean of Students West Valley

Connection. Community. Well-being. Student Success: The four hallmarks of ASU’s Dean of Students. These values are meant to guide everything from campus life to student services.

Connection is building relationships with students, employees and faculty that challenge and inspire you. Community is building a space in the Sun Devil family — a community of people who have a stake in your interests, challenges and aspirations.

Well-being is ASU's investment in your head, heart and body — because you do your best work when you're feeling your best. Student success is the ultimate goal. Supporting you to be successful in your studies, grow into a leader and be prepared to make a difference when you graduate.

While your studies come first, college is more than lectures and assignments; it’s also shaped by the experiences you create and the communities you join. The Dean of Students Office is here to connect you with the resources and support you may need to make the most of every opportunity and succeed.

No matter the campus, students can enjoy access to opportunities at their fingertips, whether they’re seeking wellness support, building leadership skills, or exploring new interests, ASU has the resources to help you thrive.

ASU offers resources not only to help students succeed, but also for students facing challenges or in crisis. Through the Student Advocacy page, students can request assistance for themselves, anonymously or on behalf of those they care about.

Below you can find links to valuable resources, services and opportunities to get engaged. Take a minute to browse through, start with the ones that you're interested in and reach out in advance.

Contacting the Office of the Dean of Students when you are in need makes for the best ASU experience. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!