Drop ins

At Indiana University you have several people on your team.

You will have access to Academic Advisors and Career Coaches throughout your academic career. We recommend you meet with an advisor each semester to touch base about your plans and progress. During your advising appointment we break down the Degrees/Certificates/minorLinks to an external site. you are working toward. If you have interests outside of PBS, we also suggest looking into additional programs across campusLinks to an external site.. You may need to reach out to other academic advising offices to declare your additional interests.  

Academic Advising is an ongoing process designed to help you with your academic plans. We help you reflect, plan ahead, coordinate courses with other components of your degree such as minors or certificates. We also serve to clarify academic policies, connect you with support services, and help you identify your academic, career, and co-curricular goals. Not only do we make recommendations, we work in collaboration with you! You are an active part of your educational planning! Come prepared to discuss future goals, interests, academic or career planning, research interests, programs, certificates, and any questions you may have. We may refer you to other academic advisors or the Walter Center based on your interests. We can also refer you to support services on campus, such as tutoring, personal counseling, and time management assistance.

 

General Advising Availability: Monday – Friday

9am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm

Limited virtual drop in advising may be available.

Please realize we are not available over the weekend/evenings.

Check our individual Student Appointment Calendars (SAS).Links to an external site.

 

During the 1st week of courses we offer only drop-in advising for quick questions. 

Drop-In Zoom Advising Link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/83920607246Links to an external site. 

Hours: 10am-12 (Noon) & 1pm-3pm.

If you take advantage of drop-in advising through zoom, you will be entered into a waiting room and sent to a breakout room once an advisor is available.

 

Starting week 2 of the semester we offer scheduled advising appointments.

To Schedule an Advising appointment, be sure to sign into the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS)Links to an external site.. 

Once signed in, select Bloomington as your location, and search for your major/minor/certificate or for a specific advisor. For more instructions for using the Scheduler visit the Knowledge BaseLinks to an external site..

We are  offering multiple meeting modes!

Office = Available in Office (online and phone options depending on our individual schedules).

Remote = Offering online, phone and email options only.

Hybrid = In person and online options (online, in person and phone options depending on our individual schedules)

 

When preparing for an advising appointment:

1. Review your Academic Advisement ReportLinks to an external site.(AAR). Learn more here.
2. Provide a detailed purpose for your appointment so we are better prepared for our meeting with you.
3. Check in 10 minutes before your appointment. If you are unable to attend please cancel your appointment.
4. Check if there are any holds on your student account. Please note that some holdsLinks to an external site. can impact registration.
5. Come prepared with any necessary/required forms, and be sure to fill out your portion of the form.

 

To look up your requirements, visit the BulletinLinks to an external site., and Academic Advising Report AARLinks to an external site..

Visit Registration stepsLinks to an external site. to learn how to register, or to adjust your schedule visit the Drop/AddLinks to an external site. information. Use your iGPS plannerLinks to an external site. to help build schedules.  For registration help visit Student CentralLinks to an external site., call 812-855-6500, or email reghelp@indiana.edu. Check to see if you might have any holdsLinks to an external site. and close to the midpoint of the semester check your registration appointmentLinks to an external site. date.

To learn more about your requirements, registration tools, and iGPS, visit the Decoding College page.

 

Review your schedule in the Student CenterLinks to an external site.. Do a final check of your enrolled and waitlisted courses. Check your class times and locations just in case things may have changed. Also check to see if you are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours if you plan to be a full-time studentLinks to an external site.. Dropping below 12 credit hours may jeopardize scholarships, financial aid, and tuition costs, so if you drop a class, make sure you still have at least 12 credit hours for the semester. Plan to complete an average of 15 credit hours per semester in order to be on track to complete your degree in 4 years/8 semesters.

You will  want to review important Dates and DeadlinesLinks to an external site. throughout the semester. We have also listed some dates in the Canvas Syllabus and Canvas Calendar.

Many deadlines occur during weekends, if you would like to consult an academic advisor you must do so by the end of office hours the Friday before the deadline.

Looking for a resource, a specific office on campus? Check on the College of Arts + Sciences Support Services Links to an external site.to see community, family, academic, mental health & wellness resources and more.  In addition, you can check out Keep Learning Indiana UniversityLinks to an external site. to find resources specific to online learning at IUB.