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MCB Advising Program (MAP)

Announcements

Express hours will begin again Monday through Friday from Nov. 2 - 20th. See schedule of times below. Please note that express hours are intended for quick 10 to 15 minute questions. If you have a question or issue that will take longer than 15 minutes you will be asked to schedule a 30 minute appointment at a later time.

Want to register for MCB 334 or MCB 301 for spring? You may need to sign up for a waitlist. Please check your email and Road MAP for more information.

Contact Information

Phone: (217) 333-6774
E-mail: advising@mcb.illinois.edu
Facebook: MCB Advising Facebook Group

The main advising office is located in 127 Burrill Hall. Our advisors have offices in Burrill, NHB and Davenport. All appointments are scheduled through the main office by our receptionist, Jennie. She will give you directions to your appointment.

Regular Business Hours (Fall and Spring semesters):
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
See Express Advising Hours Below

Express Advising Schedule Fall 2009:

All express advising will be in 127 Burrill Hall

Nov. 2 9:30am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 4:45pm
Nov. 3 10:15am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 4:45pm

Nov. 4 through Nov. 20 3pm to 4:45pm (Monday through Friday ONLY)

How To Make An Appointment

Please call 217-333-6774 during normal business hours or stop by 127 Burrill to schedule an appointment with the advisor or your choice. If you get the answering machine please speak slowly and clearly, leaving your name and a phone number where we can reach you. We will return your call as soon as we are able.

Students in MCB are not assigned an advisor, but are free to meet with any of the MCB advisors that are available (see our staff bios here ). We encourage you to find someone that you are comfortable with and meet with that person at least once per semester. Biological Sciences students are free to meet with either an IB or MCB advisor (or both) until they have chosen their degree program. Freshmen in the specialized curriculum of Biochemistry will meet with MCB advisors until the end of their freshmen year. After that Biochem majors will meet with Jeff Goldberg in 420B RAL. Jeff can be reached by phone at 217-244-3149.

We typically do not accept same day appointments, so please stop in to 127 Burrill Hall or call us to set up a time to meet with your advisor in advance. During busy times, like the beginning of a semester and early registration, it is best to schedule your appointment at least 1 week in advance. If you are unable to keep your appointment for any reason please call to cancel or re-schedule. Appointment times vary between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the nature of your question.

Workshops

Fall 2009 MCB Advising Program Workshop Schedule (PDF)
Download PDFs from individual workshops by clicking on the links below

Main Workshop Calendar        Undergrad Research Workshop Calendar

Past Workshops, Spring 2009
  • MCB Undergraduate Research Information Workshop by Joan Huber Updated April 2009
  • ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTERS INFORMATION SESSION (PDF of presentation slides by PSM Director, Kevin Sightler, Thursday, April 2nd) The MCB Advising Program Presents: Science + Business = Illinois Professional Science Masters Degree, Thursday, April 2nd, 5:00 PM in 217 Noyes Lab. Learn how to apply your MCB knowledge to a career in business. The Illinois PSM offers a new kind of non-thesis M.S. degree in only 16 months that integrate advanced science and applied business knowledge.

  • If you missed the Honors Concentration Information Meeting, held on Thursday, February 5, you can view a copy of the presentation by clicking on the link below. If you have further questions, please contact Dr. Shawna Naidu. The application period is currently OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 20. Please refer to the Application Process on the honors web site for more details. MCB Honors Concentration Information Session, presented by Dr. Shawna Naidu
  • Research Oriented Information and Job Fair: Profiles from Companies that attended
  • How to Work a Job Fair Kathleen Brinkmann and MCB Advising Program

Past Workshops 2008,

Past Workshops, 2007

 

Advising Contract

Our Mission


The MCB Advising Program (MAP) strives to:
  • Foster and develop in our students a sense of value for and ownership of their undergraduate education.
  • Actively promote our students' involvement in the planning and achievement of their academic and career goals.

Responsibilities of the Advisor

  1. Help the advisee to understand the academic and administrative processes of the university and the nature of its academic programs.
  2. Help the advisee to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in certain areas of study.
  3. Discuss the educational and career objectives suited to the advisee's demonstrated abilities and expressed interests.
  4. Help the advisee to plan a course of study and give advice about courses and the adjustment of course loads.
  5. Refer advisees to other resources when appropriate.
  6. Participate in advisor training sessions to keep informed and current.

Responsibilities of the Advisee

  1. Acquire information needed for course scheduling, program planning, and successful completion of all graduation requirements.
  2. Seek academic and career information needed to meet educational goals.
  3. Become knowledgeable about relevant policies, procedures, and rules of the university, college, and academic program.
  4. Be prepared with accurate information and relevant materials when contacting the advisor.
  5. Consult with the advisor at least once a semester to decide on courses, review the accuracy of the audit, check progress towards graduation, and discuss the suitability of other educational opportunities provided by the university.