Academic Advising
We serve undergraduates that have (1) declared ECE, ELED, MLE, and BIL majors and (2) earned a minimum of 24 credit hours. University College advises all students who are undeclared or have less than 24 credit hours.
Required Meetings
Information about these meetings are received by email and ReggieNet.
Four-Year Students
| Freshman Transition Meeting | End of freshman year | Group |
| Sophomore Group Meeting | Beginning of sophomore year | Group |
| Endorsement Check | Last semester before PDS/student teaching | Walk-in |
| PDS Meeting/Senior Exit Meeting | Last semester before PDS/student teaching | Group |
Transfer Students
| Transfer Day Appointment | The semester before attending ISU (on an ISU Transfer Day) | Individual |
| Transfer Follow-Up Appointment | First month at ISU | Individual |
| Endorsement Check | Last semester before PDS/student teaching | Walk-in |
| PDS Meeting/Senior Exit Meeting | Last semester before PDS/student teaching | Group |
Individual Appointments
During individual appointments, your advisor will build your long-term plan and review your progress toward your degree and teaching license.
Please schedule at least one appointment each academic year to guarantee that you remain on track. (Individual appointments are not available during registration.)
Academic Advisor
| Chris McDermott (last names A - L) Email Chris |
Sarah Dolan
(last names M - Z) Email Sarah |
You should cancel your appointment in a timely manner through Appointment Manager. If you must cancel on the same day as your appointment, you must call the TCH Advising office at (309) 438-5873. Frequent cancellations or no shows are unprofessional and unacceptable.
Walk-In Appointments
Walk-In Appointments are offered during registration to assist with urgent issues. Locate the Walk-In Hours on ReggieNet, and see your advisor during that time.
TCH Override Policy
Students are expected to register on time for classes in the sequence recommended by their academic advisor. If an override into an undergraduate TCH course is needed, submit a Course Permit Request form in My.IllinoisState.edu.
- During advanced registration: Course permissions will be given weekly, space permitting, giving priority to upperclassmen.
- First week of classes: Course permissions will be given upon receipt, space permitting.
- Second week of classes: Course permissions will not be given.