Academic Advisement for Veterans
University College's designated Veteran Academic Advisor is ready to answer your questions about courses, registration, and major options:
Chris McCombs
340 Fell Hall
(309) 438-7604
cjmccom@IllinoisState.edu
Please note that the Veteran Academic Advisor will be able to assist all military-connected students who are either attending college for the first time or transferring to Illinois State with less than 24 credit hours. Depending on case load, you may be assigned to another qualified academic advisor. More information can be found at University College's webpage.
If you have 24 or more earned hours and are currently in a declared major, you will have an academic advisor specific to your major school or department. Each department/school will have one or more academic advisors assigned for each of their majors. Please see this list for contact information regarding each major.
In addition, first year Honors students are advised through the Honors Program. After their first year, Honors students are then advised by their major department/school advisor. Also, all students enrolled inTRIO/Student Support Servicesare advised by a TRIO/SSS advisor regardless of major or hours.
Veteran's Seminar
As a first-year student at Illinois State, please consider taking IDS 122A02 – Learning in the Communities (Linc): Veteran’s Seminar. The Veterans LinC (Learning in Communities) seminar helps build community among military-connected students as they develop academic skills necessary to reach personal and academic goals. The intent of the Veterans Seminar is to assist student Veterans in their transition to the University community, Bloomington-Normal area, and civilian life.
Military-connected students will also gain an understanding of how to maximize the resources provided by Illinois State University as well as those offered by the surrounding community. The seminar helps students develop the academic skills necessary for success in college in a small, seminar-style environment. If interested in signing-up, please contact University College's designated Veteran Academic Advisor, Ms. Amanda Papinchock.