Advising

Dental Hygiene Program Faculty Advisors

During the academic year (August through May) you will be advised by your faculty advisor listed below. In the summer months (May through August) you will need to contact the dental education office.

You are assigned an academic advisor based on the first letter of your last name. After identifying your dental advisor below, please email your advisor to schedule an appointment.

Advisor for dental hygiene students with
last name starting with A-G
Marlaina Lantzy, RDH, MS
Visiting Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Office:  Neff 150C
E-mail: lantzym@ipfw.edu
260-481-6570

Advisor for dental hygiene students with
last name starting with H-L

Dental Education
Office:  Neff
E-mail:
260-481-

last name starting with M-Z
Nancy K. Mann, RDH, MSEd
Clinical Professor, Dental Education
Office:  Neff 130H
E-mail: mannn@ipfw.edu
260-481-6569
 

     How to Register for Classes

1. Go to https://my.ipfw.edu

2. Enter network username and password.  First time users need to click on “Get me started!” and follow the instructions to activate the network account.

3. After logging in to myIPFW, click on the “Enrollment” tab.

4. Click on “Registration – Add/Drop Classes”.

5. Select the term you want to register for and click “Submit”.

6. If you know the Course Reference Number (CRN), follow these instructions:

   Under the “Add Classes” heading, there are empty boxes. Enter the CRN’s in the boxes and click the “Submit Changes” button.

    

   If you do not know the Course Reference Number (CRN), follow these instructions:

   Click on “Class Search”.

   There are many options that can be chosen, however at least one Subject must be selected. After choosing search options, click the “Class Search” button.

   The results of the search are now displayed. If the student and course are eligible for registration, a small check box will appear before the CRN. Click the box next to the class selected for registration and click the “Register” button.

    

7. If the class is added successfully, it will be added to the “Current Schedule”. If there is an error, an explanation will appear between the “Current Schedule” and “Add Classes” heading.

8. Print a copy of your class schedule by clicking Detailed Schedule once.

9. Print a copy of your bill by clicking Account Summary once.

10. Remember to ALWAYS check the Web schedule for updated class times and locations.

IU or Purdue Intercampus Transfer Students

Transfer students from within the IU or Purdue campus-wide systems are known as "intercampus transfer students" and are classified as either temporary or permanent.

Permanent Intercampus Transfer Students

If you are currently attending (or have attended) another IU or Purdue campus and want to transfer permanently to IPFW, please submit the following:

• Application for Undergraduate Admission
• An unofficial transcript from your IU or Purdue campus
• Official transcripts from any colleges attended since your enrollment at IU or Purdue
• No application fee is due.
• Permanent intercampus transfer students may be eligible for financial aid.

Transfer Students from Other Colleges or Universities

If you have attended college, but not at IPFW, IU, or Purdue, and want to transfer to IPFW as a degree-seeking student, please submit the following:

• Application for Undergraduate Admission
• High school transcript or GED scores
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• $30 application fee

Contact Admissions

Office of Admissions Hours

• Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Every first and third Saturday (except holidays), 9 a.m.-noon

Contact Information for Campus Visits

• Telephone: 260-481-6812 or 1-800-324-IPFW — Schedule a campus visit or meeting with an admissions counselor.
• Email: ASK@ipfw.edu
• Campus location: Kettler Hall, Room 111
• Request information

University mailing address

CAPP (Curriculum Advising and Program Planning) is IPFW’s computerized degree audit and  evaluation system. The system permits students to track their degree progress, check their academic standing, and explore other majors and their requirements.

Unofficial Degree Evaluations

Unofficial degree evaluations are available through the IPFW Home Page (select OASIS, Student Services & Financial Aid, Student Record, IPFW Unofficial Degree evaluation). Instructions for its use are available on the Registrar's Home Page. Students can use the “What If Analysis” function to evaluate their progress in the major of their choice. These evaluations are not official and do not take the place of advising, but can be very helpful in tracking your progress.

Students:

You are able to run your own unofficial degree audits through the IPFW web site. Here’s how:

1. Log into your my.ipfw.edu account
2. Click on OASIS then log-in
3. Go to Student Services
4. Click on Student Records
5. Click on IPFW Unofficial Degree Evaluation

Making the most of Academic Advising Opportunities

• Schedule advising appointments in advance of prime registration times
• Run an unofficial degree evaluation to track your progress. Bring it along to your advising session, making any areas  you question or do not understand
• Make notes of any questions or concerns you have ahead of time to avoid forgetting
• Arrive on time for your appointment, prepare to make good use of the time
• Be open with your advisor about your personal goals, your study habits, and your concern about classes
• Keep an advising folder containing:
  1. a copy of the unofficial degree evaluation
  2. a degree requirements sheet (bingo sheet)
  3. a copy of your most recent transcript
  4. notes from previous advising sessions
  5. credit transfer reports from IPFW Admissions (for transfer students), etc.