The Mid-Term Deadline is March 13, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026 is the Spring 2026 deadline for students to:
- Drop Spring 2026 full semester courses without a W
- Elect Credit/No Credit grading for Spring 2026 full semester courses
- File a request for Grade Replacement for Spring 2026 full semester courses
- Withdraw from all Spring 2026 courses without Ws
If you are a current Undeclared student who needs to discuss any of the time sensitive topics above:
- Please use this site to schedule a Mid-Term Deadline Appointment
- Unless you wish to withdraw from all courses, in which case you must call our office to schedule- 217-333-4710
- If you are unable to schedule an appointment before the 3/13 drop deadline, call our office-217-333-4710
All Other Appointment Types
If you would like to discuss any non-midterm matter (i.e. course planning for Fall 2026, on-site career coaching, PASS, etc.), please use our main scheduling site.
Undeclared Advising
Please click below to find your advisor and/or schedule with a member of your team. Be sure to check both the in-person and Zoom appointment types as availability for each type varies.
If you have difficulty finding an appointment using the scheduling options below or to see if any same day appointments are available, call 217-333-4710.
Last Names K – P
Specialty Advising
Undeclared students who are in a special EXP cohort like the Enrichment Experience Program or James Scholar Honors Program, may elect to meet with the leads for those programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no available appointments before the March 13 deadline. What should I do?
Please call the EXP office – 217-333-4710 before 5:00pm on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Am I required to meet with someone on my Advising Team?
Meeting with a member of your Advising Team is highly recommended but not required.
I am a James Scholar. Can I meet with Assistant Director, Sarah Smothers, for advising?
Yes, as a James Scholar student you can meet with someone on your Advising Team or with Sarah Smothers.
I am in the Enrichment Experience Program (EEP). Can I meet with an EEP advisor?
Yes, as a student in EEP, you can meet with someone on your Advising Team or with an appointed EEP advisor.
I am interested in withdrawing for the term. Who should I meet with?
If you are considering withdrawing from your current courses and leaving the university, you need to call the Division of Exploratory Studies at 217-333-4710. Please inform the receptionist of your desire to withdraw from the university and they will schedule you to meet with Director, Sarah Watson, or Associate Director, Teri Farr.
How do I schedule to meet the EXP Director or Associate Directors who are not listed on this scheduling site?
If you have questions or concerns that you feel cannot be addressed using the appointment options on this site, please contact our office at 217-333-4710 for assistance.
There are no appointments available with someone on my advising team. Can I schedule with another advising team?
If there is no current availability with your Advising Team, please contact our office at 217-333-4710 for assistance.