Information for Students (Some of the information/link may be out of date. Please check with your advisor for up-to-date information.)

GENERAL INFORMATION

READ THIS FIRST (Starting Fall 2016) BANDED TUITION https://www.iusb.edu/bursar/

Tips to succeed in College
- Yet! the most powerful keyword, always say Yet! and work hard
  - e.g., I am not getting the concept, yet!, but I will work hard and seek the needed help to succeed
- Mindset : the new psychology of success (click here) (click here from within IUSB)
  - Have a Growth Mindset!
- Mastery vs. Performance Orientation (click here) (click here) (click here)
  - Mastery! should be the goal
  - Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice, ...
- Making it Stick (click here)
  - Spaced Retrieval (quiz, reflection, using greater effort), Interleaving topics, Connections
- Who gets to graduate (click here)
  - Ask for help!
- How to take notes that help me succeed in courses (click here) (click here)
  - Learn how to take notes during lectures (or while you are studying) effectively!
- Should I use a computer to take notes vs a pen? (click here)
  - Learn how to take notes effectively, but after comprehending the material!
- How many hours should I study for each hour of lecture? (click here) (click here)
  - Do not underestimate the time required to complete assignments, studying for exams, etc.
  - Start Early!
- How do I study in College (click here) (click here) (click here)

ADVISING

Are you a transfer student with more than 56 transfer hours?
Are you a transfer student with less than 56 transfer hours?
Are you a TSAP student?
Are you a first time freshmen?
- Complete IU South Bend English and Math placement exams (click here)
- Read the current bulletin regarding B.S. in Computer Science (click here)
- Read Math Pre-req Structure (click here)
- Send me an email to setup advising appointment with the following
  - Completed Golden Ticket (All Pages) (click here)
  - Copy of the unofficial IU transcript from one.iu.edu (click here for how to get it)
  - Dates/Days and Times that you can meet
  - Mode of the meeting (face-to-face, online, or phone)
Are you a current student needing semester advising (to choose courses, etc. )?
- You should be meeting your academic advisor (i.e., me) the previous semester. For instance, if you need advising for Spring semester courses, setup an appointment during the previous Fall semester.
- Send me an email to setup advising appointment with the following
  - Completed Golden Ticket (All Pages) (click here)
  - Copy of the unofficial IU transcript from one.iu.edu (click here for how to get it)
  - Dates/Days and Times that you can meet
  - Mode of the meeting (face-to-face, online, or phone)
Are you a current student needing general advising?
- Send me an email to setup advising appointment with the following
  - Dates/Days and Times that you can meet
  - Reason for the meeting
Have you completed CSCI-C 335, CSCI-C 308, and a CS elective?
- You can certainly apply before taking these courses, but you should strongly think about applying for internship in computer science after completing these.
- Get your resume ready (click here for help)
- Search local and national company/organization/university websites directly
  - CRC @ nd.edu, 1st Source Bank, TCU, Innovation park, Ignition Park, etc.
  - Talk with folks at IU South Bend Career Services
- Search using websites such as dice.com, indeed.com, etc.
- Send me an email to setup advising appointment with the following
  - Copy of the unofficial IU transcript from one.iu.edu (click here for how to do it)
  - Dates/Days and Times that you can meet
Are you ready to graduate? (completed approximately 90+ credit hours towards degree requirements)
- Send me an email to setup advising appointment with the following
  - Complete the application form for graduation from https://www.iusb.edu/clas/clas-graduation.php
    - Check for the dates. Applications must be submitted by Oct 1 for the following May & August graduation & March 1 for December graduation
  - Complete the excel sheet from https://www.iusb.edu/clas-advising/docs/Dept_BS.xlsx If you have transferred >= 56 credit hours, then use the form from https://www.iusb.edu/clas-advising/docs/Dept_BS_Transfer.xlsx Fill in the information from your unofficial transcript from IU. Choose Computer Science under Major Requirements.
  - Copy of the unofficial IU transcript from one.iu.edu (click here for how to do it)
  - Dates/Days and Times that you can meet
- Join the IU South Bend CS and Informatics LinkedIn Group (click here)
- Search local and national company/organization/university websites directly
- Search using job websites such as dice.com, linkedin.com, indeed.com, careers.computer.org, computingcareers.acm.org, computerjobs.com, southbendjobs.com, indianacareerconnect.com, monster.com, careerbuilder.com, computerjobs.com, computerwork.com, gamasutra.com, justtechjobs.com, techcareers.com, higheredjobs.com, chroniclevitae.com, etc.
- Read http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm
- Read http://www.hoosierdata.in.gov

Other Advising Resources

Advising Records
CS and CLAS
- http://www.cs.iusb.edu/advising.html
- https://www.iusb.edu/clas-advising/advising_handouts.php
General Education
- https://www.iusb.edu/general-educ/approvedcourses.php
- https://www.iusb.edu/general-educ/gened_curriculm.php
Sample Degree Programs
- https://www.iusb.edu/academic-affairs/IU_South_Bend_Sample_Program_of_Study_Forms.pdf
IvyTech Transfers
- https://www.iusb.edu/academic-affairs/articulationIvyTech.php
Inter Campus Transfers
- http://www.iupui.edu/~moveiu/
Online Courses
- https://www.iusb.edu/distance-learning/for-students/student-brochures.php
Bulletin
- https://www.iusb.edu/bulletin/present-past.php
Registrar Student Resources
- https://www.iusb.edu/registrar/students.php
Academic Calendar
- https://www.iusb.edu/registrar/calendars1/index.php
Schedule of Classes:
- https://www.iusb.edu/registrar/schedulelanding.php
- Live Schedule: https://onestart.iu.edu/my2-prd/portal/104
Women in IT
- anitaborg.org, awc-hq.org, cwit.umbc.edu, witi.com, www.csc.tntech.edu/wicys