Communicate with your UIN

Need a quick answer to a nagging question from your advisor? Give us your UIN. Whether you're communicating by phone or email, when you leave us a message include your UIN. This helps the advising staff respond to your needs faster and with a personalized touch.

Staying in Touch during the Summer

Warm weather and summer classes have finally arrived! Academic excellence is a 24/7 pursuit whether you're in the classroom or applying some of those newly learned concepts and skills in the "real world." Staying in touch through your UIS email is a great way to bridge the break and make your transition back a little less stressful.

Your Academic Advisors encourage you to check your UIS email at least once every week or two to 1) clean out the junk, 2) see announcements of new courses that may not have been available when you registered earlier this year, 3) stay on top of events and developments at the university that may impact your study plans in the coming year - for example, applications for study abroad opportunities.

Your UIS email is a valuable tool and resource. With a little periodic attention, it will serve you well, even during the out-of-school times.

Instructor Approvals and WPIs

Ever tried to register for a class only to get the message "Instructor Approval required"? What this means is that the instructor and/or department manage how many, and in some cases, which students enroll in a courses. Departments often monitor course enrollments to determine interest in the course and the possible need for additional sections. Also, because of the learning objectives of a given course and the level of expectations for academic performance, instructors may limit enrollment to students who are adequately prepared for the course content and rigor. So, when you get that message, all this is telling you is that you must request permission to enroll in the course.

To request permission, send an email including your full name, UIN, and the course number and CRN for the desired semester to the instructor and/or dept requesting permission to enroll. Watch your email for a response telling you that a WPI has been issued. WPI literally stands for "With Permission of Instructor." A WPI is the permission to enroll in the course. When you receive the email telling you the WPI has been issued, go back to the Registration page in Student Self Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu) and Add the CRN to register for the course.

Checking your grades

Congratulations on making it through the Spring semester. All faculty have now turned in the final grades, and they will be available for you to view online this Friday, May 16. From the UIS website, go to the University Enterprise Applications page, Student Self-Service, after signing in select Registration and Records, Student Records and Transcripts, Final Grades, and finally select the Spring 2008 term to see grades for the Spring semester. If you have concerns about a grade, you may contact the instructor via email. You may also let your advisor know your concerns, particularly if you need to adjust your schedule for next semester.

The Advising website is live!

The Advising web page has finally launched. We're excited and hope you find our pages helpful and informative. Let us know what you think!