Student Success Coach and General Studies Advisor
Academic advisors and student success coaches are here to help you plan your path to graduation, navigate campus life, and develop skills to help you thrive.
Support for you, every step of the way
Success coaching
Success coaching is tailored to your specific needs and helps you in all aspects of your college experience. We provide success coaching to:
- Transfer students
- Adult students
- Returning students
- General Studies students
- IU Online students
During coaching sessions, you will work in a one-on-one environment to explore every aspect of university life, including resources needed for academic and career success, study skills, time management strategies, and ideas for how to balance work-home-family-school.
Academic advising
Your academic advisor is an expert at helping you create and navigate your IU Indianapolis academic experience. Meet with your advisor at least once each semester to discuss your long-term goals and to plan the upcoming semester. You can also meet more frequently; your advisor is here to help you overcome obstacles and develop student success skills.
If you're a General Studies student, you're advised through our office. Scroll down to connect with your advisor! If you're not a General Studies student, you're advised through your school and can connect with your advisor here.
The General Studies Program provides convenience, flexibility, and customization, allowing you to take an active role in your education as well as in your professional pursuits. The program also maximizes opportunities for individuals to pursue graduate studies and advance their careers.
Meet our coaches and advisors
Success Coaches and General Studies Advisors
Student Success Coach and General Studies Advisor
If you are a current student, make and appointment with Desiree or Paul by using the Student Appointment Scheduler and searching for Desiree's or Paul's name at the IU Indianapolis campus.