Advising & Major Exploration Services (or AMES, formerly known as University Division) provides academic advising for pre-business, pre-nursing, pre-social work, and exploratory students at IU Bloomington.
If you are a pre-business, pre-nursing, or pre-social work student, you’ll work with expert advisors at AMES to pursue the requirements for your intended academic program. You'll have access to the same courses and prerequisites as students who receive direct admission.
If you are an exploratory student and haven't decided what you want to major in yet, AMES will help. As an exploratory student you will:
- Explore academic programs across IU Bloomington’s 12 schools.
- Learn about and complete requirements for your intended major(s) with guidance from academic advisors.
- Then, complete a formal application for standard admission or automatically certify into your chosen program.