Academic Advising at Ivy Tech
Academic advising serves to help students set and complete their programs and/or academic goals by building relationships within their student success network. Advising is a collaborative partnership where the student is the primary driver for success and their advisor serves as a navigator to support them through their educational journey.
Your academic advisor will be your guide as you determine which courses to take each semester. If your goal is to transfer to a four-year college or university, your advisor will help you with that too!
Because we want to ensure that all our students have the best possible experience at Ivy Tech, we require all students to meet with an advisor to build an Academic Completion Plan. This plan will be your guide to course selection through the completion of your college degree. Working with your academic advisor to create and possibly update your plan could save you time and money.
New Students:
If you are new to Ivy Tech and this is the first time you’ll be taking college courses, please contact your Enrollment Center.
New students are also encouraged to complete their enrollment steps if you have not already done so.
Current Students:
The best way to accomplish your goals is to meet with your academic advisor. Log into MyIvy by clicking the "Schedule an Appointment" button and follow the instructions in the resource section below.
We encourage you to complete your Advising Checklist prior to your advising appointment.
Advising Resources & Help Videos
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- Log into MyIvy
- Scroll to the My Advisor section on the lower left. Your advisor's name and email will be displayed here. Click Schedule Appointment
- Find your advisor by using the search bar or selecting them from the Recent or Assigned section of your list. When you see the name of the person you want to schedule with, click the arrow next to their name to see your scheduling options.
4. Click on the locations listed for the date and time you want to choose.
5. Click on the specific location for the appointment you want.
- You will see a confirmation of the appointment time you selected confirming that you are booked for an appointment. You will also receive a confirmation email through your Ivy Tech email account.
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Please follow the steps below to access the GPA Calculator:
1. Log into MyIvy.
2. Click on Student > Advising > Degree Completion Tracker.
3. When the Request Audit page loads, click Plans.
4. If you have a plan, click on your plan name. If not, please contact your advisor to create your plan.
5. Once your plan has loaded, click on the calculator icon.
Check out the GPA Calculator Guide for help using this calculator.
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Use this tool to help you plan your semester course loads and build out your timeline to graduation.
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Whether you're new to college or just need to brush up on your skills, these study tips may help you be successful in your courses.
- Manage your time by scheduling your study time.
- Use a daily, weekly, and monthly scheduler to help keep you on track.
- List when assignments are due and plan backwards from their due dates.
- Create a space that is set aside for your college coursework.
- Have the tools you need on hand to study such as highlighters, computer, paper, calculator, correct lighting, etc.
- Study in short time blocks of no more than one hour at a time.
- Break larger assignments into smaller segments.
- Schedule extra time for the unexpected (the car that breaks down or the printer that jams, etc).
- Take notes in class and during reading and be sure to review them.
- Ask yourself questions and then answer them in your own words.
- Write questions you don't know the answer to in the margins of your notes and ask your instructor.
- Class attendance is important! It is a time to ask questions, review information, and learn material that isn't found in your textbooks.
- Form a study group with others in your class.
SUCCESS TIPS FOR 8-WEEK CLASSES – BE PREPARED
- Communicate as early as possible with your Instructors and your Academic Advisor if life circumstances are getting in the way of your success.
- Pay special attention to assignments that may have specific due dates throughout the week, like a discussion board.
- Organize your materials to fit each of your class requirements.
- Ask questions early about major assignments; do not wait until the last minute.
- Balancing your schedule is very important for success. If you plan to take 5 classes, consider no more than three in an 8-week term.
- Schedule time outside of class to do homework, study for tests, and keep up on required reading.
- Build relationships with both students and the instructor early in the class.
- Quickly engage in the course, get your books and materials early, know your deadlines, and know your course syllabus.
- Get to know your CAMPUS RESOURCES early!
BENEFITS OF TAKING 8-WEEK CLASSES
- Complete courses within 8-weeks and beat the mid-semester burnout.
- You can still earn the same number of credits in a semester.
- With classes starting every 8 weeks, you will be able to focus on fewer subjects at a time.
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Ivy Tech offers free online tutoring for those who need help with study habits, test taking, time management, and more. Visit the Tutoring webpage for more information and to connect with Campus Tutoring Services.
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These pathways benefit students in multiple ways. The pathways have eliminated some math courses giving students very clear choices of math classes, and less chance to have to repeat math when changing majors. College algebra is no longer required for as many majors and has been replaced by statistics and reasoning classes to better match the math skills you will actually use on the job. All of this means that if you struggle in math you may be able to complete your degree requirements and graduate from college in less time.
Tech Pathway
This is a class that features math lessons taught using concepts learned in the technical lab. Only minimal algebra is required for this pathway and is included in MATH 122. Students in this pathway will learn concepts they will need on the job.
Quantitative Reasoning Pathway
Quantitative reasoning will get you thinking about problem-solving with measurement, geometry, finance, central tendency, and probability.
Algebra/Calculus Transfer Pathway
Many of the students in this pathway are in a program of study that prepares them to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree.
Common Questions
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Contact your campus for assistance.
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Contact your campus for assistance.
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You will need to speak with your academic advisor before changing programs. Changing your course of study may impact your financial aid and time to degree completion. Students who want to change their academic program should speak with their advisor, who will start the online process to change a program.
Find Local Advising Contact Info
Don't see a nearby location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-934-3954
R11express@ivytech.edu
Batesville Advising
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006
Fax: 812-934-4590
Advisors & Enrollment Specialists Available by Appointment
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
New Students can visit us on Tuesdays for Tuesdays @ The Tech or call for an appointment with their Enrollment Specialist.
Current Students can sign up for an appointment with their advisor by logging into MyIvy and clicking the "Schedule an Appointment" button.
Need help scheduling? Call 812-330-6013
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Janet Sharp
812-900-4772
jsharp19@ivytech.edu
Columbus Advising
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-825-9394, ext. 6121
cbottomley2@ivytech.edu
Connersville Advising
717 W 21st Street
Connersville, IN 47331
Fax: 765-825-4516
Phone and Zoom meetings available by request. Call 765-825-9394, ext. 6121.
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT (by appt.)
Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT (walk-ins only)
Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon CT (virtual at link.ivytech.edu/vrfrtdsk)
219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu
Lake County at Crown Point
9900 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT (by appt.)
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT (walk-ins only)
Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. (virtual at link.ivytech.edu/vrfrtdsk)
219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu
2024-2025 Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
August 10
August 17
December 7
March 15
574-830-0375
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu
Elkhart Advising
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
Enrollment Services/Student Affairs Hours:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First week of classes in January and August: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
812-492-0531
evansville-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu
Evansville Academic Advising Center
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Sign Up for a Call Back
Fax: 812-429-9878
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Fort Wayne Advising
3701 Dean Drive, Harshman Hall, Room 1015
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Fax: 260-480-4252
Monday–Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-269-5820
hwunder@ivytech.edu
Frankfort Advising
251 E Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041
Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Franklin Advising
2205 McClain Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT (by appt.)
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT (walk-ins only)
Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. (virtual at link.ivytech.edu/vrfrtdsk)
219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu
Lake County Advising at Gary
3491 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
765-653-7410
ahooping@ivytech.edu
Greencastle Advising
915 S Zinc Mill Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →
Advising by Appointment
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
317-921-4300
askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu
Hamilton County Advising Center
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Zoom Video Call
Email askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu to schedule.
Advising Team
Ginny Leonard, Director of Academic Advising
Advisor for: Exploratory/Undecided students
vleonard5@ivytech.edu
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
317-921-4351
Indy-Advising@ivytech.edu
Indianapolis Advising
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment
765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu
Kokomo Advising
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Call for an appointment
Kosciusko County (Warsaw) Advising
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582
Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-269-5630
lf-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu
Lafayette Advising
3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Advising department.
Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Indianapolis.
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-537-4010 ext. 5305
R11express@ivytech.edu
Lawrenceburg Advising
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Fax: 812-537-0993
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment
765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu
Logansport Advising
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947
Monday & Wednesday , 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-256-2580, ext. 4502
Madison Advising Center
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Fax
812-265-4028
Zoom Video Calls
Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment.
Advising Team
Tricia Miracle
812-265-2580 ext. 4137
tmiracle2@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 812-510-3844
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00am-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00pm-5:30pm
Zoom Link
Lisa Kelley
812-265-2580 ext. 4163
lkelley3@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 502-414-1597
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5:00pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12:00pm
Zoom Link
Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
765-651-3100, ext. 3304
marion-advising@ivytech.edu
Marion Advising
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953
Zoom Video Call
Call 765-651-3100, ext. 3304 to schedule an appointment.
Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.
Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday (virtually), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-289-2291, ext. 1215
askmuncie@ivytech.edu
Muncie Advising
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47305
All appointments can be setup virtually. Email askMuncie@ivytech.edu to schedule.
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Friday (virtually), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
765-599-2613, ext 4032
dlear8@ivytech.edu
New Castle Advising
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362
Zoom Video Call
Email dlear8@ivytech.edu to schedule.
Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-966-2656, ext. 1202
lpowell91@ivytech.edu
Richmond Local Enrollment
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Zoom Video Call
Call 765-966-2656, ext. 1202 to schedule an appointment.
Fax: 765-962-3775
Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
765-932-7191
mroller1@ivytech.edu
Rushville Advising
330 N Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173
Virtual meetings or appointments by request. Call 765-932-7191.
Fax: 765-932-5263
Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (5-6 pm by appointment only)
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
812-246-3301, ext. 4309
sl-advising@ivytech.edu
Sellersburg Academic Advising Center
8204 Hwy 311, Pfau Hall, G6
Sellersburg, IN 47172
Current Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdays @ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Starting Oct. 28th
Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All other days by appointment from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
**Special Saturday December 7 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
574-289-7001
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu
South Bend Advising Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Evansville.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET
812-298-2554
aharnack@ivytech.edu
Academic Advising Center
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →
By Appointment Only
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Drop-in Advising Day (No Appointment Required) Tuesdays 8am-5pm CT
219-464-8514 ext. 4720
askvalparaiso@ivytech.edu
Valparaiso Academic Advising
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383