Academic Advising

JIU strives to provide you with a rich, interactive experience as a student.  We use the Internet, email, telecommunications, and online forums to empower you to communicate quickly with your professors and other students — at a time most convenient for you.

In addition, JIU staff provides online, email, and telephone support to all students. Prior to the beginning of each term, you will participate in an online JIU Orientation.  Academic Chairs from both graduate and undergraduate programs direct this orientation, which provides an opportunity for you to get answers to your questions and offers you ways to enhance your academic experience.

When you are admitted as a degree student, you will be assigned an academic advisor, who works closely with you throughout your program to support your progress. Your advisor will assist you in assessing your academic goals and formulating your individualized degree plan. You also may contact your advisor for help in choosing courses, understanding program requirements, policies and procedures, and coordinating interaction with your professors.

With so many classes to choose from, excellent academic advising is essential. JIU advisors are knowledgeable and committed to your success.  The two of you will develop a customized degree plan, which will serve as a “roadmap” for you to follow to earn a degree. The sequencing of your courses in the degree plan is available to you electronically. This enables you to access information 24/7 and to always know where you are as you progress toward a degree.  Accessible and professional, your advisor will ensure that you receive all the support you need to thrive at JIU.  Your success is our success, and your academic advisor is always just an email away.