AMES Mission

Mission

Advising & Major Exploration Services (AMES) provides holistic, individualized academic advising to students who are exploring majors, minors, and certificates; navigating a major change; seeking standard admission to Kelley School of Business, IU School of Nursing, and other limited-capacity majors; or have circumstances that fall outside of or between services typically offered by other university offices.

Advising & Major Exploration Services:

  • Assists first year and transfer students in making a successful transition to IU Bloomington.
  • Facilitates students’ personal, academic, and professional development.
  • Helps students learn about and plan for multiple academic pathways.
  • Guides students in navigating the complexity of the university.
  • Partners with academic units, support resources, and parents and families to advocate for students and help them thrive.
  • Collaborates with campus partners to provide programming that supports student success and development.
  • Empowers students to take ownership of their academic journey and write their own educational narrative.

Values

In Advising & Major Exploration Services, we value:

  • Individuality. We respect the varied talents, interests, identities, and needs that influence students’ lives.
  • Equity and Inclusion. We help students navigate barriers, and we approach our work with cultural humility.
  • Collaboration. We work with students and offices across the university to ensure that students receive the best possible support for their learning and development.
  • Intellectual Curiosity. We teach students exploration and expand their commitment to learning inside and outside the classroom.
  • Academic Persistence and Success. We encourage students to accept challenges and support students as they navigate obstacles on the path to achieving their academic goals.