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Welcome to the College

Get ready for your life in the College

Whether you are a first-year direct admit or a new transfer student, the College of Arts and Sciences' faculty and staff are here to support you. Our outstanding team of academic advisors will help you explore your interests, connect with campus resources, and develop an academic plan based on your individual goals and interests. The information on this page will help you prepare for your orientation advising and registration appointment, as well as your first year at IU Bloomington and beyond.

Degree Map search (iGPS)

A Degree Map is a sample plan for students completing a selected major in four years. It is just one possibility. You will develop your own individual plan in consultation with your academic advisor. Through iGPS, you can access comprehensive information about degree requirements and upcoming course offerings, and then use that information to devise personalized programs of study.

To use the Degree Map search:

Select "IU Bloomington" for campus.
Select your school (e.g., "College of Arts and Sciences" or "College A&S -- The Media School)
Choose "Student's Start Term" (from Summer 2021 and beyond)

Explore Degree Maps (iGPS)

Useful resources

College majors, minors, + certificates

The College offers nearly 250 degree, minor, and area certificate programs at the undergraduate level.

Learn about foreign languages

You can choose from more than 80+ languages in the College of Arts and Sciences.

College course list

Use our interactive tool to explore our breadth of courses.

Hutton Honors College courses

Locate honors courses offered through the Hutton Honors College.

Life in the College

Explore academic and extracurricular opportunities in the College.

Placement exam information

Learn about placement exam requirements on the Office of First Year Experiences website.

Build your skills

Learn how the powerful skills of the liberal arts education we teach in the College will set you up for success, and download digital swag for your phone or computer.

Now you are ready!

You don’t have to have it all figured out now, but completing the New Student Orientation modules in Canvas and submitting your College Advising Form at least five days before your orientation advising appointment is an important step on your path to success in the College.