College-level advising

The LAS Student Academic Affairs Office supports the academic, personal, and professional development of every student. Through academic advising, we promote inclusive dialogue, recognize diverse experiences, encourage students to design their life and career, and to take responsibility for their success. 

LAS college advisors can assist with:

  • Changing majors when you are already enrolled in another LAS major (curriculum changes)
  • Changing majors when you are enrolled in another college at the University of Illinois (intercollegiate transfer: ICT)
  • Dual degrees
  • Transfer student applicants and Parkland Pathway information
  • Re-entry into the College of LAS
  • Questions about academic standing
  • Information regarding college policies and procedures
  • College advising holds
  • Withdrawal, late, or retroactive Drops
  • Final exam conflicts
  • Information regarding campus resources
  • Assistance of any kind
Frequently asked questions
Have a quick question? Check out our advising FAQs to find an answer.
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The LAS advising team strives to encourage and guide our students along their path.
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Connect with a college-level advisor

Student Academic Affairs Office encourages students to use the online methods of communication indicated below, including chat, online advising appointment calendar, queue and online forms for program change requests.

While online communication is preferred right now, if you need to speak with someone in person, our office at 2002 Lincoln Hall is open 10 am to 4:40 pm, Monday through Friday.

  • If you would like to speak with a specific college-level advisor, please make an appointment. Select “LAS Student Academic Affairs Advising,” “LAS AAP Advising,” “LAS International Programs,” "LAS Career Development" or “LAS Honors.”  Appointments will be held via phone call or Zoom.
  • If you have time between 8:30 am and 4:40 pm Monday through Friday, or 10 am to 4:40 pm on Wednesdays, and would like to speak with a dean or advisor, add your name to our virtual advising queue. You will then receive a Zoom meeting invitation from one of our staff and will have five minutes to accept that invitation. If you select a phone call option, an advisor will call you. 
  • If you have a question that isn't urgent or you don't have the tools or time for a Zoom meeting, you may send a message to las-studentoffice@illinois.edu. It may take up to three business days to respond, given the high volume of virtual communications we are experiencing.  

If your schedule or time zone makes it difficult to contact us during regular business hours, try our live chat feature Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 8:30 am, or 7 - 9 p.m. CST. Just click the 'chat with us' box below.

Campus resources

The Student Assistance Center in the Office of the Dean of Students is continuing with virtual operations, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. After 5  pm and on weekends, the Emergency Dean is available.