Advising

The CLAS Advising Center is the academic home for Exploratory students and students who enter IU South Bend undecided about their academic focus, or subsequently change their major to undecided.

Our team also works with probationary students, providing them with the tools they need to achieve good academic standing.

Our advising team consists of four professional advisors and more than 20 faculty members from a wide variety of departments. They are supported by our Administrative Assistant, Paul Foltz, and lead by the Director of Student Services, Karen Christopher.

We look forward to working with you.

Advising Center Team

Walk-in hours

Monday–Thursday, 10:00am–4:00pm

Walk-ins are for quick questions or problems. For academic planning and class scheduling, please make an appointment with your academic advisor.

Our offices are on the 3rd floor of Wiekamp Hall near the bridge area (DW3300B).

Appointments

If you are preparing to plan and schedule classes for upcoming semesters, please make an appointment with your Academic Advisor. You can use this app on One.IU to find out who your advisor is.

Exploratory students and General Studies students can call Paul Foltz at (574) 520-4214 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Monday through Friday 8am–5pm, with limited after hours on demand. Phone advising is available to students who cannot come to campus. Call (574) 520-4214 for more information.

All students should complete the Golden Ticket prior to the advising session and bring it with them to the appointment.

Get Your Golden Ticket

Changing your major or minor

First talk to your advisor about your plans. Make sure you are well informed about the requirements for your intended major. If possible, talk to a faculty member in the field you intend to major in.

Still have questions?