
My Advising for Interdisciplinary Studies Students
My Advising
Your comprehensive guide to academic planning, course registration, and advising resources. Work with your advisor to navigate your interdisciplinary journey and achieve your academic goals.
Quick Actions
Schedule Advising
Meet with your assigned advisor for academic planning and course registration guidance
Find My Advisor
Check who your assigned advisor is and view their contact information
Degree Evaluation
Review your personalized graduation requirements and academic progress
Course Planning
Access Schedule Planner to search courses and build your semester schedule
How to Find Your Advisor
Your assigned advisor specializes in interdisciplinary education and will guide you through your academic journey. Here's how to connect with them:
- Navigate: Log into MyApps and check "Your Success Team"
- Degree Evaluation: Your advisor's name appears at the top of your degree evaluation in Banner Student
- Need Help? Email idsinfo@southernct.edu or call (203) 392-8113
Academic Planning Resources
Course Planning Process
- Complete Course Planning Worksheet
- Review degree evaluation and requirements
- Use Schedule Planner to explore course options
- Schedule advising meeting to discuss plans
- Receive Priority Registration PIN during meeting
- Register for courses during your priority period
Schedule Planner Tips
- Access through Banner Student
- Search courses by subject, requirement, or time
- Build multiple schedule options
- Check course delivery preferences (online, hybrid, in-person)
- Save your preferred schedules for your advising meeting
- Watch a quick how-to video for Schedule Planner
Your Responsibilities
- Complete Course Planning Worksheets on time
- Attend scheduled advising meetings
- Review your degree evaluation regularly
- Ask questions when you need clarification
- Register for courses during your priority period
- Stay informed about deadlines and requirements
Your Advisor Will Help With
- Understanding degree requirements
- Course selection and scheduling advice
- Academic planning and goal setting
- Providing registration PINs
- Connecting you with campus resources
- Graduation planning and timeline
Common Questions
Why do I need to complete a Course Planning Worksheet?
The worksheet helps you think through your course needs before meeting with your advisor. It ensures productive meetings where you can discuss your plans, get expert guidance, and receive your registration PIN efficiently.
I'm not sure what requirements I need to fulfill. How can I get help?
Your degree evaluation shows all your requirements and progress. If you need help understanding it, contact the IDS team at idsinfo@southernct.edu or (203) 392-8113. We're happy to walk through it with you.
I didn't receive a Course Planning Worksheet. What should I do?
The Course Planning Worksheet is available online.
My priority registration date has passed. Can I still register?
Yes! You can still register for courses after your priority date. If you need a registration PIN, contact your advisor or the IDS office for assistance.
Can I meet with my advisor virtually?
Absolutely! When scheduling through Navigate, you can choose in-person or virtual meetings. Virtual meetings are conducted via WebEx or Microsoft Teams, with links provided when you schedule.
Need Additional Support?
Email: idsinfo@southernct.edu
Phone: (203) 392-8113
Our team is here to help you succeed in your academic planning and course registration.