Academic Advising

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Academic advising is available for students who have been admitted to СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege and are ready to plan their classes. If you are a prospective student, please start by contactingAdmissions at 217/351-2482.

What is Academic Advising?Ìý

Academic advising and educational planning are services СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege offersÌýto support students in the completion of their chosen degree or certificate. Students may also use these services toÌýsuccessfully navigate the transfer process.

These services may include:

  • Planning a program of study
  • Selecting semester courses
  • Finding academic support resources
  • Preparing for transfer
  • Setting goals for future learning

Academic advising at СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege is mainly accomplished through scheduled appointments. To makeÌýan advising appointment, click on Appointment Scheduling. Students may also email their designated academic success advisor or academicadvising@parkland.edu from their СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøstudent email account. On Wednesdays (Walk-In Wednesdays), all advising is done by walk-in to Room U267 or by calling 217/351-2219,Ìý9 am–4 pm; during the rest of the week, walk-ins may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

New and returning students: complete СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege's online orientation before you meet with an advisor:Ìý.

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Advising Areas of Interest

Parkland's academic success advisors each specialize in specific academic areas. Degree-seeking students are paired with a designated advisor based on their plan of study at Parkland. Areas of Interest (AOI) include:

Applied Technology, Aviation, andÌýAgriculture

Majors include: Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Construction Management, Electronic Control Systems,Horticulture,ÌýHVAC, Industrial Technology, Welding

Programs advised by CTE faculty: AgCo, Applicator Technician, Case New Holland, Collision Repair, Diesel Power, Ford ASSET, Land Surveying, union apprenticeships

Business andÌýComputer Science Technologies

Majors include: Accounting, Business, Computer Science & Information Systems, Business Administrative Technology, Data Systems andÌýDevelopment, Network Administration andÌýSupport, Digital Media

Fine andÌýApplied Arts

Majors include: Art andÌýDesign, Art Education, Broadcast Technology, Communication, Entertainment Technology, Media Arts andÌýProduction, Music Education, Music Foundations, Music Performance, Photography, Theatre

Health Professions/Pre-Health Professions

For students with the goal of getting into a selective admissions health profession program at Parkland

Humanities andÌýSocial Sciences

Majors include: Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Liberal Arts andÌýSciences, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology

Science, Engineering, andÌýMathematics

Majors include: Biological Sciences, Kinesiology, Personal Fitness Training, Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Science

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The following links may be helpful for general information:

Transferring to a four-year school can feel complicated. Our advisors are here to help! Talk to your advisor about your transfer plans, and check out Parkland's Transfer website for more.