<p>I had a quick question about the class sylabi - will they be available on the website before classes start? I have a sibling that goes to a different university and they list the supplies, etc. that they will need, they have said that it is pretty helpful because they can know what to buy in advance.</p>
<p>And also, what is the purpose of the class roster on onstart? or is that an actual thing? I feel very confused by it.</p>
<p>Check the “syllabus” and “resources” tabs in OnCourse everyday a couple of weeks before school starts and you may find a syllabus there. Or you might have to wait until classes start and have the syllabus handed to you in class. It just depends on the professor.</p>
<p>You can make yourself visible in the class roster or not. Sometimes profs make everyone visible. Gives you a chance to communicate with class members, especially with email being listed.</p>
<p>You can also find emails through this link. </p>
<p>[IU</a> Address Book](<a href=“IU Directory”>http://people.iu.edu/)</p>
<p>I overheard a conversation here at IU the other day between a student and a professor and the student remarked that she had already been emailed and given the syllabus by one of her profs. The professor responded by saying she has not even written the syllabus for her fall class yet. </p>
<p>It all depends on the professor.</p>