Advising at USI

Academic Advising at USI begins within University Division and starts the moment undergraduate students are accepted. From day one, we work tirelessly to help students by answering questions, providing instructions, and guiding them towards their goals. Our professional advisors act as a lifeline when students need help understanding college processes and just as important, work to help students to help them register for their classes. Our advisors help build relationships that can last well beyond graduation. 

We review schedules each semester to ensure each student is on track for graduation. We reach out after multiple key points of the term, connecting students with free on-campus resources or to simply say “congratulations!” We also check in a few times during the semester to see how they are handling the transition to life as a USI student. We actively listen to each student’s goals and help create a realistic framework for their success. Our job does not stop at graduation: we often write recommendation letters for graduate schools or provide references for job applications.

Each student's faculty advisor and professional academic advisor truly care about every student and want them to be successful.

College has a lot of terms, acronyms, names, and steps that are completely foreign to many new students. It's almost like learning a new language, the language of higher education.

These are a few of the important concepts, terms, and places you should familiarize yourself with during your time at USI and you can always reach out to the Advising Centers for help.

Core 39

Class Schedules

Academic Probation or Dismissal

Credit by Exam