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MCB Advising Program (MAP)

Announcements

Happy 2010! We hope you enjoyed your time off and are ready to hit the books for another successful semester in MCB. Please feel free to call the office to schedule a time to meet with your advisor.

Express Advising January 19th through February 1st:
Bring your quick questions to us in 127 Burrill Hall during any of the following times:


Fri., Jan 29 3 pm to 4:45 pm
Mon., Feb 1 10 am to 11:45 am & 1:30 pm - 4:45pm

Remember Express Hours are for quick 10 to 15 minute questions. If you need a longer appointment we will suggest that you schedule a regular 30 minute appointment with an advisor.

Transfer to MCB

Current Illinois Undergrads wanting to declare MCB should attend one of our ICT informational meetings. Click here for details

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

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

Spring 2010 MCB Advising Program Workshop Schedule (PDF)
Download PDFs from individual workshops by clicking on the links below


Past Workshops

 

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.