How to Schedule
Please note that our scheduling site is closed for the summer and will reopen on July 13, 2026. Returning EXP students may call 217-333-4710 for assistance with scheduling an advising appointment.
New incoming first-year students should first complete a New Student Registration appointment before scheduling an advising appointment.
If you are a prospective or newly admitted student or student looking to return to Illinois after time away, please scroll to the bottom of this page for more information about your scheduling options.
If you have questions or are unable to find a meeting option to meet your needs, please contact our office at 217-333-4710 for assistance.
Undeclared Advising
Advising for current undeclared students is now arranged alphabetically with teams of advisors serving specific groups of students based on the first letter of each student’s last name. Each advising team also includes a dedicated Pre-Nursing Liaison — visit the Specialty Advising section of this page to view our Pre-Nursing Liaisons.
Please click below to find your advisor or advising team.
Specialty Advising
In addition to the Advising Team options above, Undeclared students who are in a special EXP cohort like the Enrichment Experience Program, James Scholar Honors Program or Advising in Weston Hall, may elect to meet with the leads for those programs. Students also have access to specialty advising services, including Pre-Nursing Liaison advising, transfer advising and on-site career coaching.
Pre-Nursing
New, Returning or ICT
Prospective Student – someone who is considering attending the University of Illinois in the future.
Admitted Student – someone whose application to the University of Illinois was accepted, but has not yet started attending classes.
Returning Student – someone who has taken time away from the University of Illinois and wishes to start taking classes again.
ICT into EXP – someone who is a current University of Illinois student in another College who wishes to transfer to EXP.
Prospective or Admitted
Prospective or Newly Admitted Students should schedule an appointment.
Returning Student
Returning Illinois students should call 217-333-4710 to schedule an appointment with Jessica Arnold, Senior Associate Director.
Inter-College Transfer to EXP
Current Illinois students who want to discuss how to transfer into EXP from their current college, should call 217-333-4710 to schedule an appointment with Jessica Arnold, Senior Associate Director.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 have a question about my EXP 101 class. Can I schedule to meet with my course instructor?
Yes, you can schedule an appointment with your EXP 101 instructor if you have EXP 101 specific questions.
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.