Entering students are assigned advisors based on their intended major. “Undecided” or exploring students are assigned to advisors who are knowledgeable about a variety of majors and can help guide the decision making process. Each advisor has one or more specialty areas, and students are assigned to the advisor who will be of the most benefit to them. Students are free, at any time, to change advisors if they wish. Advisors are available by appointment throughout the year and will make every effort to accommodate the schedules of students.

Group advising is conducted for elementary education, special education, and nursing students in conjunction with fall and spring registrations. Students should attend a group with other students of the same major. A schedule of these groups will be e-mailed to each Academic Success Center student with the previously listed majors during the semester.

Academic advising is a shared responsibility between the student and the advisor. Students are expected to be prepared for their advising appointment by selecting a tentative schedule of classes to discuss with their advisor. Advisors will provide accurate and timely information to students to help them explore life, career, and academic plans and goals.

OneStart allows you to access your student records online. You can look up course offerings, check your schedule, look up your grades, print an unofficial transcript, monitor your progress in fulfilling degree requirements, check your bursar account, look up your financial aid, or change your address. The address for this Web site is www.onestart.iu.edu.

Three-tier Advising

• Academic Success
• Professional Advisors
• Faculty Advisors

On-line Tools in OneStart

• Academic Planning Report (AAR)
• Student Planner
• What-If Scenarios