Center for Academic Excellence

Video Tutorial Series

The academic advising team at the CAE has created a video tutorial series to share a variety of advising-related tools. Have a suggestion for a video tutorial? Use the link below to let the advising team know.

Navigating Resources

Navigating TruView (video link)

Learn more about how to navigate TruView, your hub as an accepted student at Truman.

Your Academic Profile (video link)

Learn more about the Academic Profile, your hub for personal academic information. Both you and your academic advisors can view Academic Profile for a complete picture of your academic profile.

Navigating the University Catalog (video link)

This of the University Catalog as a guide book for how we run the university, including degree program descriptions and requirements, course information, as well as academic policy and procedures. The University Catalog is a key tool in academic planning!

Registration Planning

Searching the Open Course List (video link)

The Open Course List allows you to search for course offerings for the current, upcoming, and even past semesters. Learn how to search for offered courses the smart way using the Advanced Search feature.

Using “Plan Ahead” (video link)

Plan Ahead allows you to construct a “draft” of your upcoming semester schedule, before you register! You can make multiple Plan Ahead options, allowing you to pivot your course selections during registration easily.

Reviewing Your Registration Status (video link)

The Registration Status page in TruView is key to preparing for course registration. Know whether you have unresolved holds on your account, whether you have been cleared by your academic advisor to register, and when you can begin to register in classes.

Registering for Classes (video link)

Get a step-by-step view of how to register in courses, help for troubleshooting common questions, and understand how to drop courses if you choose to switch up your schedule.

 

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