Academic Advisement

Indiana State University is committed to providing quality advising.



Overview


All students seeking undergraduate degrees or programs are assigned an academic advisor. 
Students can determine their assigned advisors by consulting the college, the department, or their DARS 
report (instructions below). 



Advising is a central component of success.  Students who work closely with their advisors 
are more likely to meet their goals and achieve academic success. Students should maintain regular contact with their advisor, and are expected to work with their advisor 
prior to registration each semester to ensure the proper sequencing of courses.  





Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS)


Students should run a DARS report each semester to use during the advising and 
registration period for the next term. The DARS report provides students with a current account of 
courses taken (along with credit hours and grades earned), and also indicates remaining graduation 
deficiencies in students' declared degree programs. 



To run a DARS report:


    

  1. Log on to the MyISU Portal.  

    2. 

  2. Click the "Student Tab." 

    3. 

  3. Select "DARS Menu." 

    4. 

  4. Select "Submit an Audit" and then follow the instructions.

    5. 



Note:  Students are encouraged to review their DARS report each term, report 
any inaccuracies or questions to their academic advisor, and use the report to plan for degree completion. 
DARS is a tool for students and advisors to use to help track progress toward degrees. It is not a 
substitute for academic advising, nor does it certify students for graduation. 




	







Last updated: 21 June 2012



The Catalog of Indiana State University is 
the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the Catalog supersede information 
issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to 
change the requirements at any time. The right to correct errors is also reserved.