Advising

Out of the classroom into the marketplace.

Our team of advisors helps guide you throughout your time at ILLINOIS. We share our knowledge and expertise to help launch you into the real world.

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Freshman Friday
Freshman Orientation

Freshman year

All freshmen must attend a Freshman Friday with Dean Mullins.

Freshman Friday sessions cover:

• Which courses to take
• Course combinations
• Study abroad
• Minors
• Double degrees versus double majors
• General education requirements
• Summer internships
• Summer school
• What to do if you aren't doing so well in school
• Any questions you have

After attending a Freshman Friday with Dean Mullins, you'll have access to one-on-one advising appointments with him. Freshman Fridays continue into the second semester; however, it's recommended that you attend a session during the fall semester. Along with Dean Mullins, you'll also have access to a group of Peer Advisors who can help answer a wide variety of questions, including registration and scheduling questions. Peer Advisors are available for walk-in appointments throughout the week.

Peer advising hours

Monday through Friday, 10am–12pm and 2pm–4pm

If you can't participate in a Freshman Friday, call our office (217-333-2740) to arrange a small group meeting during another day of the week.

Sophomore year

Sophomore students who have not declared a major will be advised by Teresa D'Urso, Director of Advising (tdurso@illinois.edu), and her exceptional team of Peer Advisors. Arrange an appointment with Teresa D'Urso here.

After choosing a major

Students are assigned an advisor based on their major. If a student changes their major, their advisor will change accordingly.

Accountancy:

To arrange an appointment, please call 217-333-5030.
Susan Thomas (A–D), (sthomas@illinois.edu )
Melinda Ohlsson (E–Z), (mohlsson@illinois.edu)
Accountancy advisors are housed in the PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP Accountancy Student Center (1045 BIF).

Business Administration:

To arrange an appointment with Jeff Headtke, please click here.
Jeff Headtke, (jheadtke@illinois.edu) / 350 Wohlers Hall / 217-244-5718

Finance:

To arrange an appointment with Tim Flanagin, please click here.
Tim Flanagin, (flanagin@illinois.edu) / 339 Wohlers Hall / 217-244-1657

James Scholars and Business Honors Students:

Regardless of their major, all James Scholars and Business Honors Students are advised by Collette Niland, Assistant Dean of Advising (cniland@illinois.edu). To arrange an appointment with Collette Niland, please click here.

Business Advising

1055 Business Instructional Facility
515 East Gregory Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Advising: (217) 333-2740
Fax: (217) 244-9992
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