Express Advising January 13-20
January 12, 2012
As spring semester gets under way, our academic advisors will be available for Express Advising between January 13 and 20.
During this time, we will meet with DGS students and campus students interested in transferring into DGS.
A few important reminders:
- No appointment is necessary
- Students seen on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Have your i-card ready when you sign in
DGS Welcomes New Directors
January 12, 2012
DGS welcomes our advising center's new Executive Director, Keith Marshall. Keith joins us from the Office of the Provost where he served for 14 years, most recently as Associate Provost of Enrollment Management.
Meghan Hazen has been promoted from Associate Director to the Director of the Division of General Studies. Meghan started with the unit in 2001 as an academic advisor, working her way up to assistant director, associate director, and now director.
Congratulations to Keith and Meghan, and we look forward to their new roles in the Division of General Studies and the Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services!
DGS Says Good-Bye to Former Director
January 12, 2012
Former DGS Director Julian Parrott has started a new chapter in his career after 20 years of service to our undeclared students.
Julian has joined the College of Media, where he continues to share his passion for working with undergraduates as the Assistant Dean of Student Services.
We thank Julian for his years of dedicated service to our students and wish him all the best in his new home at Illinois.
Important Spring Academic Dates
January 12, 2012
Be mindful of all the academic deadlines you may need to know for this semester. A few relevant reminders:
January 17 - First day of instruction
January 23 - last day to add a first-half semester course
January 30 - last day to add a semester course
February 10 - last day to drop, elect the credit-no credit option, or elect grade replacement option for a FIRST-HALF semester course
March 9 - last day to drop, elect the credit-no credit option, or elect grade replacement option for a semester course
March 16 - last day to add a second half-session course
April 13 - last day to drop, elect the credit-no credit option, or elect grade replacement option for a SECOND-HALF semester course