Effective Fall 2025, DGS will become the Division of Exploratory Studies. Same mission; new name.

Student Success Programs

Learn more about all the programs offered by DGS.

 

Join your undeclared peers for workshops and other events designed especially for you! Check out our Spring 2024 offerings at https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/7747.  

 

The DGS Enrichment Experience Program (EEP) is an intensive support program for undeclared undergraduates who are exploring academic majors and career opportunities at Illinois. 

 

General Studies 101 enables freshmen and transfer students to navigate opportunities available to them at the University of Illinois.

 

The Division of General Studies offers a James Scholar program for high-achieving students.

 

Learn more about the on-site mentoring program offered through the Jeffries Center.

 

The Program for Academic Support and Success (PASS) is designed to support DGS students as they set and achieve goals to return to good academic standing.

 

This Student Success Toolkit is designed to provide you with resources and action steps to help you perform well academically. You will find several Learning Skills topics that you can explore as you begin your academic journey with DGS.