Advising & Support

Academic and career advising at IU Bloomington is just the beginning of your extensive support network

All IU students work with an academic advisor through the course of their academic careers.

Academic advisors devoted to your success are only a fraction of the support network available to you on campus. IU’s award-winning first-year programs—developed to help first-year students acclimate to campus and find their place to belong—are recognized as some of the best in the country. They’ll help you get a great start at IU. Other academic support services—tutoring, workshops, counseling—will be available to you during the length of your stay at IU.

Just for first-year students

IU Bloomington is a big campus. And while we know you can’t make a small school feel big, we can help you make a big school feel small.

So that you can find your place at IU Bloomington your very first year here, we offer two first-year programs designed to get you well acquainted with campus and all its valuable resources.

66%of classes have fewer than 30 students

Learn more about our first-year programs

Office of First Year Experience Programs (FYE)

Studies prove that students who are involved on campus are the ones who perform the best academically. They’re also the ones with the best resume experience. During your first year at IU, FYE will help you explore the many ways you can plug into campus life and find activities and organizations that best fit your interests.

Learn more about FYE

Advising & Major Exploration Services (AMES)

AMES is the academic advising resource for exploratory and select pre-program students at IU Bloomington. As a pre-program student, you'll work with advisors to pursue the requirements for your intended major. If you're an exploratory student, you'll receive guidance to help you explore academic options and build a four-year plan that reflects your unique interests and career goals.

Learn more about AMES

Resources available from the first day of classes

Academic Support Center (ASC)

The ASC offers math tutoring, writing tutoring, and subject-specific tutoring in three campus residence halls.

University Information Technology Services (UITS)

UITS can help with any technology questions or challenges related to computing and email accounts, internet connectivity, software and hardware purchases, computer repair, and more.

Student Academic Center (SAC)

The SAC provides a variety of services that can enhance your academic progress such as PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions), individualized academic assessment and assistance, and outreach services.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult. CAPS can help you sort out any mixed emotions, and help with things like eating disorders, alcohol abuse, depression, and anxiety. Like the other resources listed in this section, CAPS is available to you all four years of your college career.

Disability Services for Students (DSS)

If you need special accommodations to perform at your best in an academic setting, contact DSS your first year at IU.