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How Do University Division Advisors Support Students?
Advisors help students explore IU’s many academic
options, find campus/community resources and services, and make a
successful transition from high school to college. During individual
conference and/or group meetings, students can expect assistance with
any of the items listed below.
Information about Schools / Majors /
Careers
Course Selection / Registration / Credit
Academic Performance
Educational and Personal Enhancement
Information about Schools/Majors/Careers
- Obtaining/interpreting school bulletins and
requirement sheets
- Exploring majors in order to select one that is
appropriate for their interests
- Learning requirements for any major(s) and minor(s)
that they may be considering
- Exploring careers related to their chosen or
potential major(s)
- Learning about/using advising resources on computer,
e.g., the Schedule of Classes, the OneStart portal to the SIS (Student Information System), Degree Progress Report.
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Course
Selection/Registration/Credit
- Finding specific courses related to their personal
interests
- Planning academic programs for each semester
Discussing any needed adjustments to academic
schedule
Obtaining information about the registration
process, waitlisting courses with contingent drops, summer school,
transfer of credit from other universities
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Academic Performance
- Discussing grades and course problems
- Discussing tutoring and other appropriate academic
support services as needed
- Discussing and developing time management and study
skills
- Learning about academic standing and how to
calculate a grade point average
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Educational and
Personal Enhancement
- Exploring possibilities for participation in special
programs, e.g., overseas study
- Finding academically-oriented lectures, meetings,
and programs
- Exploring possibilities for extracurricular
activities
- Obtaining information about/referral to other campus
student service units, e.g., Academic Support Centers (ASCs), Career
Development Center (CDC), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS),
Health Center, Student Disability Services, Student Academic Center (SAC)
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