Advising Appointments

Meet with an advisor

Sit down with an advisor in-person or virtually for 30 minutes to discuss your long-term plans, decide on classes for an upcoming semester, or resolve any academic holds. Use Student Appointment Scheduler or contact our office to schedule an in-person or online appointment. 

Schedule an appointment

When to meet with an advisor

As a new University College student, you’ll meet one-on-one with an advisor during your first semester before registering for future classes. Sometimes, you may be required to meet with an advisor for other reasons besides being a new student. We’ll notify you via your campus email about any advising requirements. 

Regardless of advising requirements, meeting with an advisor is helpful for all University College students. Meet early and often to receive the best support for your success! 

Why to meet with an advisor

Your student success advisor will build a relationship with you so they can support you holistically as you plan for college and beyond. Consider these common reasons students meet with an advisor: 

  • Plan your schedule for an upcoming semester 
  • Parallel plan for multiple academic or career paths 
  • Understand admission requirements for your degree-granting school 
  • Release or update a hold before registering for classes 
  • Register, add, or drop classes 
  • Explore other major options and update your major 
  • Review undistributed transfer credit from another institution 
  • Return to IU Indianapolis after some time away 

Advising options to fit your needs

We offer three types of advising services to help you accomplish your goals. All services are offered in-person and virtually.

ServiceAvailabilityCan holds be cleared?AdvisorHow to attend
Advising appointmentDuring our office hours; varying times on nights and weekendsYesStudent success advisorMake an appointment through Student Appointment Scheduler
Drop-in advising11 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday, January 20–May 1, 2025NoPeer advisorCome to our office  or access virtual drop-ins
Open advisingWeek prior to classes, the first week of classes, and key withdrawal dates. View our calendar for open advising dates and timesYesStudent success advisorCome to our office or access virtual advising

Can’t make your appointment anymore? 

If you can no longer make an appointment you scheduled, make sure to cancel or reschedule using Student Appointment Scheduler or by contacting our office.

You’ll be considered a no-show if you do not check in for your appointment at the front desk or virtually, or if you arrive more than 10 minutes late. There are consequences for no-shows: 

  • You are not eligible to schedule a same-day appointment on the day of a no-show. 
  • After two no-shows during fall, spring, or summer term, you will be required to meet with a director before receiving continued services. 

IU Indianapolis

Academic and Career Development

Taylor Hall, 3004
815 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46202

+1-317-274-4856

advising@iu.edu