Express Advising

What is a Express Advising vs an Advising Appointment?

When you join an "Express" session, you are going to talk to an Academic Advisor with a brief or time-sensitive question or situation. An Express session is not meant to last more than 10-15 min. If you think you'll need more than 10-15 minutes to get your questions answered, please schedule an advising appointment with your academic advisor. We only offer Express hours Monday-Friday from 10:00 A.M. to Noon and 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Students must check-in at the Undergraduate Success Lab (1041 BIF) with their iCard.

**Express Advising is now only offered in-person unless otherwise stated.**

  • Q: Does Study Abroad offer Express Advising?

    A: Yes, Gies Global hosts Express Advising every Monday from 10am to noon and Tuesdays from 1pm to 3.  You can meet with a Gies Global Advisor and talk about your abroad options as well as how to research different opportunities.  You can join them in-person by going to the Success Lab (BIF 1041) and checking in.

    You can also schedule an appointment to meet with a Gies Global advisor at the link below.

    Link

  • Q: What types of things would be appropriate for a "Express" session?

    A: If you have questions about a form, policy, process, or need clarification about something. If you would like to talk about your schedule, course selection, course planning, or have a dedicated conversation, we encourage you to make an advising appointment.

  • Q: If I'm not sure an Express or Advising Appointment is right for me, what should I do?

    A: You can always email us at undergrads@business.illinois.edu and we'll help you out. Also, if you're not sure, we encourage you to start with Express Advising and we'll let you know if you need to have a larger conversation and will assist you with scheduling an appointment with your academic advisor.

  • Q: What is the Express schedule for Advising?

    A: All Gies undergraduate students can come to Express Advising Mondays-Friday 10:00 A.M. to Noon & 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on days that courses are in session. We will not have Express appointments during university holidays and all times listed are CST (Central Standard Time)

  • Is there Virtual Express Advising?

    A: Starting Fall of 2023 we will no longer be offering Virtual Express Advising

  • Q: Where do I go if I have questions about the Master in Accounting Science (MAS) program?

    A: If you are interested in learning more about the MAS program, they have MAS Express Advising just for you.  This is for current MAS students and students that are interested in looking into that program.  Scroll to the bottom of the page for the link and the schedule.

Advising Appointments

If you think you need to schedule a dedicated 1 on 1 time with your advisor, you can access their schedule here. Advisors generally add available appointments a few weeks in advance.

MAS In-Person Express Advising

Beginning August 26, 2024, we are providing an opportunity for you to connect with an ACCY Advisor if you are a MAS student and have questions about your course plan, CPA eligibility, etc. MAS Express Advising will be available in-person in BIF 1045 during the following hours:

Tuesdays: 3PM-4PM

Thursdays: 3PM-4PM

If you are an ACCY major interested in the MAS program or a prospective ACCY student, please utilize the appointment schedule available to undergraduate students to get your questions answered. You can schedule an appointment with an ACCY advisor here.