Change of Major
If you are a current University of Arizona student seeking to change your undergraduate major to Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Sustainable Built Environments, learn more here:
The four academic advisors of the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture meet with students to discuss questions regarding admissions, degree requirements, career planning and more.
All CAPLA academic advisors are located on the first floor of the CAPLA West Building in the Student and Alumni Center (CAPLA 101), though due to CAPLA West Building renovation, advisors are predominantly meeting with students online.
CAPLA Undergraduate Advising
Sean Kramer-Lazar
Senior Academic Advisor
Sean advises main campus undergraduate students entering the BS in Sustainable Built Environments and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture programs, as well as those designated CAPLA - No Major Selected students. He also advises all students in the online BS in Sustainable Built Environments. Please refer to Trellis for specific student cohorts and to schedule a meeting.
Tayler Mears
Academic Advisor
Tayler advises main campus undergraduate students with advanced standing who are preparing for graduation in the Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and BS Sustainable Built Environments. She also advises students interested in a CAPLA accelerated master’s program (AMP). Please refer to Trellis for specific student cohorts and to schedule a meeting.
Sasha Wilson RA, LEED
Senior Academic Advisor
Sasha primarily advises Bachelor of Architecture students through their second year in the program. She is also a CAPLA '84 graduate and registered architect. She'd love to meet with you to explore your architecture studies and career! Please refer to Trellis for specific student cohorts and to schedule a meeting.
BA in Design Arts and Practices Advising
Advising for the Bachelor of Arts in Design Arts and Practices is currently conducted by the School of Art. For BA DAP advising, please contact:
Ashley Rubin
Senior Academic Advisor
arubin@arizona.edu
520-621-2618
CAPLA Graduate Advising
Gretchen Luhr
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Gretchen supports all CAPLA graduate students on their academic journey by advising them on various requirements from admissions through graduation. She also helps prospective applicants with their graduate application questions.