1. Find your University ID

Before you get started, make sure you know your 10-digit University ID. You can find it on your admissions notices or look it up using the access management system.

If you have not yet been admitted to IU South Bend, please contact the Office of Admissions before signing up for advising and registration.

2. Create or reactivate your IU computing account

After you create or reactivate your account, login to verify that your IU Email is set up (it may take up to 24 hours).

If you have trouble activating your account, contact the UITS Help Desk at (574) 520-5555 or helpdesk@iusb.edu.

3. Sign up for advising and registration

There are two options on registering for classes:

In-Person
Register for classes on campus, which will include a mini-orientation, breakfast or lunch (on certain dates), optional campus tour, and the opportunity to obtain your CrimsonCard, the official Indiana University student ID. You can also meet with various student support offices, such as Financial Aid, Disability Support Services, Veteran Student Services, and more. Guests are welcome to attend, but are limited to 1 per student.

Virtual
Meet with an advisor and register for classes via Zoom. Appointments are approximately one hour.

Schedule Your Registration Appointment

4. Before your appointment

• Complete Part I of the New Student Orientation on Canvas, which contains a few quick action items, including a brief survey which provides your advisor with additional information about you in preparation for your appointment. Estimated completion time is 20-30 minutes.
• Look at your To Do List for items you may need to act on.
• Complete the Math and/or English placement exam prior to your advising appointment if they appear on your To Do List. Both exams can be taken online.
• Check your personal email, which is where all orientation confirmations and reminders will be sent.

5. Attend your appointment

In-Person:

• Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place in the University Grill, located in the Administration Building on the IU South Bend campus. Click here for a map and directions. For all in-person events, students are limited to 1 guest.
• Check your personal email for time/location and other information. If you have questions, contact our Information Center at (574) 520-5005 or sbinfo@iusb.edu.

Virtual

• Log in to your appointment via Zoom. You will find your appointment time and Zoom link in the confirmation sent to your personal email
• It is preferred that you use a computer or laptop as your advisor will be utilizing screen share to assist you in registering for classes.
• Ensure that you are in a distraction-free environment for the duration of your appointment.
• If you have trouble logging in to Zoom, or have not received a confirmation email, please contact our Information Center at (574) 520-5005 or sbinfo@iusb.edu.

6. After your appointment

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Complete Part II of the New Student Orientation on Canvas which includes information on parking, textbooks, financial aid, technology, and more.
• Check your To Do List for any items you need to take action on.
• Visit campus to get familiar with your surroundings.