Academic Support

There are many people and programs at Illinois State University dedicated to helping you succeed!

University College

As a first-year student, University College is your academic home. Available to assist you academically in a variety of ways during your first year and beyond, University College can help you:

Choose a major,
Explain academic policies and requirements,
Develop good study skills,
Learn time-management skills,
Explore various university academic opportunities, and
Make a smooth transition to college.

Academic Advisement

Your academic advisor will be your guide to selecting courses, making sure you're on track in your major, and more.

Students who have earned 24 or fewer semester hours and all General, Pre-Nursing, and unclassified students are advised in the University College Academic Advisement Center. Freshman Honors students are advised by Honors advisors. Once you have declared a major and have earned 24 or more semester hours, you are advised in your major department or school.

New freshmen meet with an advisor during Preview. New transfer students meet with an advisor while participating in Transfer Day Program.

Julia N. Visor Academic Center

The Julia N. Visor Academic Center is a division of University College that provides assistance to students in their pursuit of academic excellence at Illinois State University. These services include:

group tutoring in general education courses,
one-on-one writing assistance,
workshops designed to enhance student study techniques and academic skills,
a computer lab that provides a quiet and supportive environment for study,
Adult Leaner Services, which provides referral and support programming for non-traditional students.

Disability Concerns

Illinois State University recognizes the impact some disabilities may have on academic performance and aims to provide appropriate accomodations for individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the classroom and campus community.

Contacting the Office of Disability Concerns is the first step to getting assistance with or accomodations for your disability. It's best to request accomodations before the semester begins.

Beyond the classroom

Preview is a two-day summer orientation program for new freshmen during which students become more familiar with campus, meet with an academic advisor, register for courses, and experience campus living by spending the night in a residence hall.

Transfer Day Program gives new transfer students the opportunity to meet with an advisor, register for classes, and get acquainted with campus the semester before beginning classes.

Our Honors Program challenges academically talented students and enriches classroom learning with unique experiences.

First-year students develop time management skills, learn about campus resources, and set academic goals in First Year LinC (Learning in Communities) and Success 101.

TRiO/Student Support Services provides academic support to individuals from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in higher education.