Academic advising is available for students who have been admitted to Parkland College and are ready to plan their classes. If you are a prospective student, please start by contactingAdmissions at 217/351-2482.
What is Academic Advising?
Academic advising and educational planning are services Parkland College offers to support students in the completion of their chosen degree or certificate. Students may also use these services to successfully navigate the transfer process.
These services may include:
- Planning a program of study
- Selecting semester courses
- Finding academic support resources
- Preparing for transfer
- Setting goals for future learning
Academic advising at Parkland College is mainly accomplished through scheduled appointments. To make an advising appointment, click on Appointment Scheduling. Students may also email their designated academic success advisor or academicadvising@parkland.edu from their Parkland student email account. On Wednesdays (Walk-In Wednesdays), all advising is done by walk-in to Room U267 or by calling 217/351-2219, 9 am–4 pm; during the rest of the week, walk-ins may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New and returning students: complete Parkland College's online orientation before you meet with an advisor: go.parkland.edu/orientation.
Advising Areas of Interest
Parkland's academic success advisors each specialize in specific academic areas. Degree-seeking students are paired with a designated advisor based on their plan of study at Parkland. Areas of Interest (AOI) include:
Applied Technology, Aviation, and Agriculture
Majors include: Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Construction Management, Electronic Control Systems,Horticulture, HVAC, Industrial Technology, Welding
Programs advised by CTE faculty: AgCo, Applicator Technician, Case New Holland, Collision Repair, Diesel Power, Ford ASSET, Land Surveying, union apprenticeships
Business and Computer Science Technologies
Majors include: Accounting, Business, Computer Science & Information Systems, Business Administrative Technology, Data Systems and Development, Network Administration and Support, Digital Media
Fine and Applied Arts
Majors include: Art and Design, Art Education, Broadcast Technology, Communication, Entertainment Technology, Media Arts and Production, Music Education, Music Foundations, Music Performance, Photography, Theatre
Health Professions/Pre-Health Professions
For students with the goal of getting into a selective admissions health profession program at Parkland
Humanities and Social Sciences
Majors include: Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Majors include: Biological Sciences, Kinesiology, Personal Fitness Training, Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Science
The following links may be helpful for general information:
Transferring to a four-year school can feel complicated. Our advisors are here to help! Talk to your advisor about your transfer plans, and check out Parkland's Transfer website for more.