Because the advisor-student relationship is so beneficial to the student's academic progress and career planning, School of Public Health-Bloomington students are required to meet with their assigned SPH advisor each semester before registering for classes. During these meetings, a student and advisor identify the courses in which the student will enroll for the following term, then the advisor authorizes the records office to provide clearance for the student to register for classes.

Online academic advisement reports and degree requirement tab sheets are two effective tools used by advisors and students to track academic progress. Academic Advisement Reports (AARs), available in One.IU, allow students to view their completed and enrolled course credits, as well as those requirements that remain unfinished.

In addition, requirements for each degree program are outlined on degree requirement tab sheets, available online. The tab sheet for each academic program specifies such requirements as total credit hours needed for completion of the degree, courses to be taken, GPA requirements, suggested electives, and other information. These advising tools are used by students and their academic advisors to guide the selection of courses and monitor progress. Adhering to stated requirements is the student's responsibility.