Advising Services
First year students find UD academic advising individualized and convenient. Each UD student is assigned to a specific advisor and most first year students are assigned to an advisor with an office located in a residence hall. UD students who live off-campus are assigned to advisors located in Maxwell Hall.
In addition to 30-minute advising sessions that are scheduled online, UD offers first year students walk-in advising daily in many residence hall office locations, including evening hours in the Academic Support Centers (ASCs). Walk-in advising sessions are limited to ten minutes when others are waiting.
While e-mail cannot replace face-to-face advising, it is used by advisors to send information, in follow-up to advising appointments and to answer student questions when appropriate. Because advisors use IU e-mail addresses when they send important advising information and individual messages, it is critical that you read your IU e-mail on a frequent and consistent basis.
Who is my advisor?
How do I schedule an advising appointment?
How do I prepare for an advising appointment?
Who is my advisor?
Incoming students for fall will be e-mailed the name of their advisors during August, along with the date/time of an initial advising meeting during Welcome Week. At this meeting, students will learn their advisors’ office locations, hours, the procedure for making an appointment, and other information that will help them successfully begin their first year as a college student. If you enter IUB in January, you are assigned an advisor at the time of initial registration.
If you do not receive an e-mail or advisor assignment from the UD during August, you should inquire at the center desk of your assigned residence hall or call the Advising Office at 855-6768 after arriving on campus to learn your advisor’s name and location of the advising meeting during Welcome Week. During the year, you may call the UD Advising Office at 855-6768 to learn advisor names/locations.
How do I schedule an advising appointment?
University Division Academic AdvisorsFor most detailed discussions (such as those for academic exploration, future planning, and academic support) you will want to reserve adequate time. You may schedule a 25-minute appointment directly on the advisor's online calendar, available at https://chenet.iu.edu/starnet3/. Log in with your IU username and passphrase, select the advisor's calendar from the search feature, select the (available) day and time you wish to meet with the advisor, and fill in the requested data to schedule the appointment. Please note this appointment in your own calendar/planner. An e-mail reminder of the scheduled appointment will be sent to your IU e-mail account the day before the appointment. If necessary, on the same website you may cancel and/or reschedule your appointment, or review the appointments you have scheduled.
Faculty Advisors/MentorsIf you are assigned to a faculty member, you may call that person directly to make an appointment or call his/her departmental office to obtain the advisor’s location and office hours. You may be able to schedule a conference with your advisor through that office or via email.
Health Professions and Prelaw Center (HPPLC) Academic Advisors
If you are a current Indiana University Student interested in law or health professions, please call 812-855-1873 or stop by Maxwell Hall 010 during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM) to schedule an appointment with one of the advising specialists in this office. See http://hpplc.indiana.edu for more info.
Athletics Academic Advising Office
To schedule with a staff advisor in the Athletics Advising Office: call 855-0876.
Groups Student Supoprt Services Academic Advisors
To schedule with a staff advisor in the Groups Program: call 855-0508
Hudson & Holland Scholars Program Academic Advisors
To schedule with a staff advisor in the Hudson & Holland Schlars Program: call 855-7853.
Hutton Honors College Academic Advisors
To schedule with a staff advisor in the Hutton Honors College: call 855-3555.
Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development Academic Advisors
To schedule with a staff advisor in the Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development Office: call 855-3571 or e-mail: omsld@indiana.edu.
How do I prepare for an Advising Appointment?
You are encouraged to prepare thoroughly and thoughtfully for your academic advising appointments. Reviewing information you’ve already been given and doing some preliminary planning on your own before meeting with your advisor will prepare you to ask good questions and to take full advantage of these important meetings.
Bring the following items with you to your scheduled advising appointments:- Your advising folder: University Division students are given an advising folder at their orientation advising conference. Keep your advising-related materials in this folder and remember to bring it to each of your advising appointments. Being organized free will free you to focus on the important questions, issues and concerns that you and your advisor will discuss.
- Paper and a pen/pencil: Be prepared to take notes during your advising conferences. Writing will help you think about the information and remember the details. Keep your notes in your advising folder.
- List of questions: Think about your goals for an advising conference before you go into your advisor’s office. What challenges are you facing and how might you need help? What deadlines are approaching for you? What classes are you thinking of taking next term.? Write your questions and ideas in advance and you’ll be ready to begin a productive advising conversation.
