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Countdown to MLFC

Welcome to Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation!

At Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, you get to enjoy being a member of a community within a community. You get to participate in all of the traditions and enjoy all of the resources available through Arizona State University, but you also get to connect with and benefit from the more intimate MLFC community with similar passions and professional interests as your own. As the first day of the semester gets closer, use this website as your go-to resource for everything you need to know.

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Pursuing a bachelor’s degree is a big deal.

Let’s celebrate!

To celebrate your official Sun Devil status, ASU has created printable resources for students and families to decorate with, share your school spirit or even throw an ASU-themed party.

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Success tips for the summer

The anticipation for the first day of classes can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you stay excited about this new journey and start the semester with your best foot forward. Here are some success tips to help you stay connected throughout the summer.

Stay on top of your My ASU next steps

Continue to check the Priority Tasks section in My ASU for important tasks you may need to complete.

Connect with your community

In addition to staying connected with your MLFC academic advisor, you can start connecting with other students via Devil2Devil, ASU’s vibrant Discord community for admitted students.

Check your ASU email regularly

We’ll send you more information about new events and upcoming opportunities as the semester gets closer. Checking your email is the best way to stay up-to-date with all the latest and greatest information.

Take time to relax!

One of the easiest tips to ignore is the importance of taking time to relax and rest. To help you, listen to a custom playlist compiled from survey results of you and your classmates!

Prepare for your first semester as a student at MLFC

When the semester begins, there will be a variety of resources available to help you acclimate to learning at the University and performing your best in class.

But there are also resources available to help you start getting ready early and feel even more confident as you begin this exciting journey.

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Stay connected with your advisor

Your academic advisor is one of the best resources you have at ASU. Your academic advisor is a go-to person who can help you get answers to your questions and connect you with strategic resources. You can find your academic advisor by visiting My ASU and viewing “Academic Support Team” on the right-hand side of the screen or you can explore the advising teams assigned to each program below.

Advisor information

Navigate the digital tools at ASU

A great way to build momentum for the start of your ASU journey is to familiarize yourself with the digital tools used at ASU. You’re probably already a whiz at navigating My ASU at this stage, but a refresher never hurts.

Plus, decorate your technology with your school spirit! Download ASU backgrounds for your phone, computer, and Zoom!

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My ASU

My ASU is an important tool for you to use during your ASU experience. Log in daily to see your class schedule and grades, get to-do list notifications, find all your financial aid information and more. This quick introduction shows you what you need to know about My ASU.

My ASU Guide

Canvas

The Canvas dashboard is important for accessing your course materials and communicating with your professors. This resource will help you learn how to navigate your Dashboard, courses and Global Navigation Menus in Canvas.

Canvas overview

Explore MLFC success coaching

At Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, you’ll be part of a community committed to fostering personalized and accessible support.

One way MLFC helps students succeed is by providing personalized coaching in the areas of academic success, career planning, financial literacy and wellness. Success coaches are staff members at MLFC who specialize in their respective content areas and are dedicated to helping education students achieve success in different key areas. Explore services available from each of our success coaches.

Get engaged early

Events

We host various events year-round designed to connect you with resources and the MLFC community. We offer events on-site at the Tempe and West Valley campus locations and also online via Zoom. Check our calendar regularly for new opportunities and more information.

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Student organizations

Joining a student organization can provide you with personal and professional benefits, a sense of community, networking opportunities and more. Explore MLFC-specific student organizations as well as the full offering of student organizations at ASU.

MLFC organizations

ASU organizations

Devil2Devil

Devil2Devil serves as ASU’s vibrant Discord community for admitted students enrolling in the fall 2024 semester. It’s a hub for forging friendships, finding potential roommates, engaging with current students about campus life and staying updated on all things ASU, ensuring a smooth transition before you set foot on campus in the fall.

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Don’t forget we’re here to help

Although it can feel as though there’s a lot of information and opportunities to keep track of, remember: you are not alone and we are here to help.

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