Advising

Supporting your studies

We are committed to supporting you throughout your time at IU Biology. Our undergraduate advising staff can assist those who are interested in or are pursuing undergraduate degrees in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or molecular life sciences.

Email an advisor

Contact an advisor specifically designated to assist you with the undergraduate major in which you're interested.

Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology: bioadv@iu.edu
Molecular Life Sciences: mlsadv@iu.edu

Not sure whom to contact or have a general question?

Undergraduate advising office: biougrad@indiana.edu

Undergraduate Biology Blog

Find helpful resources (including degree check sheets), schedule an advising appointment, and stay aware of upcoming opportunities.

Writing Tutorial Services

The university offers assistance with writing assignments, through Writing Tutorial Services, located in the Wells Library Information Commons.

Advising Staff

Carolyn Blank

Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences

(she/her/hers)

crblank@indiana.edu
812-855-3810
Biology Bldg. A115

Carolyn advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs and minors. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; confers with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services.

Brandon Hoffman

Undergraduate Student Services Specialist

(they/he)

branhoff@ius.edu
812-855-3810
Biology Bldg. A115

Brandon oversees the day-to-day undergraduate advising office operations; assists current and prospective students with basic questions and coordinates appointments with advisors. Brandon organizes undergraduate events (e.g., orientation, graduation) and works with our scheduling specialist on tasks related to scheduling classes, organizing course evaluations, and coordinating training and appointment of undergraduate teaching assistants.

Victoria Mohr

Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences; Psychology and Neuroscience

(she/they)

mohrvi@iu.edu
812-855-3810
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Victoria advises undergraduate students in the departments of Biology and Psychological and Brain Sciences, as well as students who are considering these degree programs and minors. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements, confers with prospective students and parents, and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services.

Jane Pilgrim

Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences

(she/her/hers)

jpilgrim@indiana.edu
812-855-3810
Biology Bldg. A115

Jane advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs and minors. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; confers with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services.

Libby Tilghman

Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences

(she/her/hers)

etilghma@indiana.edu
812-855-3810
Biology Bldg. A115

Libby advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; meets with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs, services, and policies.

Amy Welch

Undergraduate Advisor; Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry

(she/her/hers)

ammwelch@iu.edu
812-855-9511
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Amy advises undergraduate students in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular life sciences as well as students who are considering these degree programs and minors. She assists students in planning coursework compatible with their interests and program requirements; confers with prospective students and parents; and makes referrals to other IU personnel for further information on specific programs and services. Amy also advises students for Chemistry and Biochemistry.

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Advising Staff

Carolyn Blank

Brandon Hoffman

Victoria Mohr

Jane Pilgrim

Libby Tilghman

Amy Welch

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Advising

Supporting your studies

Email an advisor

Undergraduate Biology Blog

Writing Tutorial Services

Advising Staff

Carolyn Blank

Brandon Hoffman

Victoria Mohr

Jane Pilgrim

Libby Tilghman

Amy Welch

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