COEHS ADVISING

Horrabin Hall


Advising is an important component of your academic life, and a major resource for your academic success at WIU.

Your advisor can help you:

  • Design a program of study, meeting your individual interests and needs
  • Assist you in mapping out your schedule and preparing for registration
  • Monitor your academic progress
  • Help you clarify your educational and life goals
  • Find activities and opportunities to enhance your academic experience

As a student, you are responsible for your academic progress at WIU. You must make decisions based on the information, alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences as you explore with your advisor. To develop and maintain a good advising relationship, it is your responsibility to:

  • Read and use WIU's Undergraduate Catalog
  • Know the requirements of your particular academic program
  • Monitor your academic progress
  • Initiate and maintain regular contact with your advisor
  • Create and maintain an advising file
  • Bring your advising file to every advising meeting
  • Schedule and keep advising appointments