Revised June 2022
Students' Rights and Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of each student to understand and observe all procedures and
requirements specified by the ASU Graduate College and the School of Public Affairs. All
students are required to read and understand the Graduate Handbook and ASU's Graduate
Policies and Procedures and to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. Faculty and staff
provide academic advice and assistance, but the ultimate responsibility for meeting degree and
other requirements remains with the student. Students should frequently check their MyASU
page for notifications about enrollment, billing and financial aid, and other reminders.
ASU E-mail
All ASU students are required to have an active ASU e-mail address. Students may forward their
ASU e-mail to another preferred account. It is important that students check their ASU e-mail
frequently, so they do not miss important notices. Arizona State University and the School of
Public Affairs conduct their business via ASU e-mail only.
Anti-Racism / Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The School of Public Affairs in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at
Arizona State University upholds, values, and cherishes student, staff, and faculty diversity, no
matter the circumstance. As members of the ASU Community, we are charged with challenging
injustices and social inequities of any kind through education. These values are an integral part
of our standing as an institution and must be upheld by all members of the ASU community,
including but not limited to all School of Public Affairs staff, faculty, and students. The call is
clear and present at ASU for every member of our community to do their part in fostering a
culture of inclusive excellence that contributes meaningfully to lasting equity for all. For
students and faculty alike, this culture of inclusive excellence creates role models, broadens
perspectives, combats negative stereotyping, and enables policymakers, public servants,
planners, and administrators of the 21
st
century to think creatively, critically, and above all,
compassionately about our impact on the world at large.
Arizona State University welcomes all students regardless of race/ethnicity, gender identities,
gender expressions, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, disabilities, religion,
regional background, Veteran status, citizenship status, nationality, and other diverse identities.
Each of us bear intersectional perspectives that are born out of our backgrounds and identities,
and each of us has a contribution to make towards our culture of inclusive excellence.