Meet your Academic Advisor

We strongly recommend scheduling an appointment with your academic advisor to receive personalized guidance in navigating your degree requirements and procedures. Come prepared with your questions to ensure you get the support you need, and be ready to follow the provided directions.

Locate your advisor on your graduate department’s website.

Why

Curious about the requirements for your degree and the details of your degree plan? Never fear – your academic advisor is here to:

• Assist you in making well-informed decisions
• Clarify your academic plan
• Refer you to helpful resources
• Monitor your progress
• Help with academic procedures like scheduling, drop/add, withdrawals, and graduation.

  SOAR – Student Online Advising Records

SOAR provides access to a wealth of personal academic information crucial for your success at IU. It allows you to view notes from advisors and staff, access various tools and resources, and explore detailed information from systems like iGPS, SAS, Class Engagement, and more. The mobile-friendly platform also includes a “Notes History” page, where you can find documented interactions from your academic advising appointments.