Our experienced advisors are here to guide you through your academic journey. Consider us your support team. We will advocate for you every step of the way and position you for a bright future. Whether you need help with registration, declaring a major, meeting graduation requirements, or tips on helpful resources, you can count on us to answer all your questions.
Departmental Advising
Each department has Academic Advisors who can answer your questions about degree requirements and course selection. Your advisor will help you explore potential careers to choose a major and classes based on your goals. Some forms require a signature from your advisor or a departmental advising coordinator.
If you have questions or concerns about advising, visit the ACES Academic Programs office at 128 Mumford Hall or by emailing ACES-Academics@illinois.edu or calling 217-333-3380.
Tracking Your Progress
You should review your Degree Audit each semester. This personalized audit shows you which courses you must take to complete your degree program, and how the credits you have earned count toward your degree program. If you transferred courses from another institution, they will show up in your audit. If your transfer courses don't show up, you'll need to send an official transcript to complete the transfer.
Resources for International Students
International students can find many resources about advising and immigration services on the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) website. The Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations provides services and programs to ensure all students feel welcome and supported.
Academic Policies
If you have questions about Academic Policies, see the Student Code, especially Article 3. The Student Code is the authoritative source for rules that apply to undergraduate students on the Urbana-Champaign campus. All students should be familiar with the Student Code.
New Student Registration
Part of the transition to campus is to prepare for New Student Registration. Here you can explore some of the provided resources to help you prepare for your registration appointment and registration process as well as help you understand what the role of an academic advisor is in the College of ACES.
Departmental Advisors
ACES Undeclared
Hannah Steinbrenner
Coordinator for Advising and Student Success
128 Mumford Hall
217-333-3380
teske2@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
For advising questions, please email: tsm-etm-abe-advising@rt.aces.illinois.edu
Dr. Luis Rodriguez
Advising Coordinator
372a AESB
lfr@illinois.edu
Anne Marie Boone
Student Academic Program Coordinator
360p AESB
aboone@illinois.edu
Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Agricultural Accounting
Caroline Helton
Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Advising
304A Mumford Hall
217-300-4825
chelton@illinois.edu
Request Information
Appointment scheduler
Consumer Economics and Finance, Environmental Economics and Policy, Policy International Trade and Development
Chaya Sandler
Academic Advisor and Experiential Learning Coordinator
304C Mumford Hall
217-300-8131
csandle2@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Agribusiness Markets and Management, Farm Management, and Finance in Agribusiness
aceundergrad@illinois.edu.
Financial Planning and Public Policy and Law
Lindsay March
Academic Advisor & MAAE Academic Advisor
300B Mumford Hall
217-333-0942
lmarch@illinois.edu
Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
Agricultural Education
Gary Ochs
Instructor
174B Bevier Hall
garyochs@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Organizational and Community Leadership
Jenn Smist
Teaching Assistant Professor, Coordinator - Minor in Leadership Studies
174D Bevier Hall
jsmist@illinois.edu
Appointment Scheduler
Agricultural Communications
Pam Axtman-Barker
Instructor
174C Bevier Hall
pamelaa2@illinois.edu
Appointment Scheduler
Animal Sciences and Computer Science + Animal Sciences
Caitlin Morris
Academic Advisor/Undergraduate Recruiter Coordinator
108 Animal Sciences Lab
217-244-8251
anscadvising@illinois.edu
Appointment options
Alicia Schneider
Academic Advisor
110 Animal Sciences Lab
217-300-4918
anscadvising@illinois.edu
Appointment options
Aimee Shasteen
Academic Advisor
106 Animal Sciences Lab
217-244-2233
anscadvising@illinois.edu
Appointment options
Crop Sciences, Computer Science + Crop Sciences, and Plant Biotechnology
Erika Olivares
Undergraduate Recruiter & Academic Advisor
AE-120 Turner Hall
Appointment Scheduler
ugrad@cropsciences.illinois.edu
Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems
For advising questions, please email: tsm-etm-abe-advising@rt.aces.illinois.edu
Travis Johnson
Academic Advisor, Recruiter, & Instructor
360K AESB
travisj2@illinois.edu
Paul Davidson
Associate Professor
360 E Agricultural Engr Sciences Bld
(217) 300-3755
pdavidso@illinois.edu
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Dietetics
Dr. Justine Karduck
Clinical Assistant Professor
345 Bevier Hall
karduck@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Food Science
Sihui Ma
Teaching Assistant Professor
445 Bevier Hall
sihuima@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Hospitality Management
Jill Craft
Clinical Assistant Professor
295 Bevier Hall
jnorth@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Human Nutrition
Susan Coppess
Nutrition Advisor & Academic Collaboration Projects
440 Bevier Hall
scoppess@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Human Development and Family Studies
Barbara Anderson
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
237 Bevier Hall
banders9@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Piper Hodson
Student Services Coordinator and Director of Online Graduate Program
nres-ssc@illinois.edu
Select NRES Advising Appointments for appointment options
Sustainability in Food and Environmental Systems
Jack McCoy
Director of Sustainability in Food & Environmental Systems
128 Mumford Hall
217-333-3380
jemccoy@illinois.edu
Appointment scheduler