Undergraduate Academic Advising

Academic Advising Office

Location: 125 Communication Building, 1207 W. Oregon St. Phone: (217) 333-1647 Hours: 9 am - noon, 1 -4:30 pm daily

The Academic Advising Office welcomes students interested in learning about educational and career opportunities in the field of Communication. Our advisors assist students with academic planning, career and graduate school goals, as well as helping them navigate campus resources.

    • Dr. Barbara Hall
    • Barbara I. Hall, Ph.D.
    • Academic Advisor, Adjunct Asst. Professor
    • Office: 125 Communication Building
    • Email: b-hall@illinois.edu
    • Megan Kosovski
    • Megan Kosovski, M.A.
    • Academic Advisor and Instructor
    • Office: 125 Communication Building
    • Email: mck@illinois.edu

Academic Deadlines

For explanation of these policies go to http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/courses.html

Spring 2012
Date
Session Details
Jan. 17 Instruction begins
Jan. 23 Last day to add first eight week course
Jan. 30 Last day to add semester course
Feb. 10 Last day to drop or C/NC first eight week course
Mar. 9 Last day to drop a semester course without academic penalty: Last day to elect Cr/NCR option for a semester course
Mar. 12 Second eight week courses begin
Mar. 16 Last day to add second eight week course
Mar. 17-25 Spring Break

April 2

Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2012 begins for continuing students
April 13 Deadline to drop a second eight week course
May 2 Last day of Instruction
May 3 Reading Day
May 12-13 Commencement Weekend

Opportunities for Undergraduates

 

Internships

The Department of Communication offers credit for two different types of internships. CMN 204 is a teaching internship in which a student can assist a Communication instructor with a course they have taken previously. Students must have junior or senior stanading, have at least a 3.5 GPA in the major and a 3.0 cumulative GPA and the endorsement of the instructor of the course. To apply, download the application form

We also encourage our students to intern for various for-profit and non-for-profit businesses and governmental offices. For more information, contact the Internship Office at: comm-internships@illinois.edu

Communication Leaders

Communication Leaders are outstanding undergraduate Communication majors who act as ambassadors for the department. Communication Leaders work closely with faculty on new initiatives designed to help the department offer a high-quality education to our students. Undergraduate students who have a 3.25 G.P.A. in the major are encouraged to apply. First-year students with an ACT score of 28 or higher are also encouraged to apply.

Speak at Graduation

We invite Communication seniors to audition to speak at the Department of Communication Convocation in May. Information about this opportunity isavailable for graduating seniors at the beginning of spring semester.

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