Academic Advising is here to help you clarify and develop goals for your education, your career – and your life. You and your advisor will work together to create an educational plan that’s right for you. The CHHS Academic Advising Team’s mission is to empower and engage our students in their academic and personal development and in planning for timely degree completion, facilitating self-direction towards career success and life-long learning.
Advising is an ongoing relationship, a decision-making process and a shared responsibility. Advisors work collaboratively with you to:
The CHHS Advising Team will be operating remotely this fall. To schedule a video chat or phone appointment with an advisor, please call 815-753-1891. Appointments will be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and will be conducted through Microsoft Teams.
You can also email chhs@niu.edu and an advisor will respond to your email as soon as possible. Face-to-face appointment requests will be considered if needed but must be scheduled in advance.